South Carolina General Assembly
112th Session, 1997-1998
Journal of the House of Representatives

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1997

Wednesday, June 4, 1997
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

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

Make us diligent, Lord God, in how we live our lives for we may be the only Bible some people read. Keep us kind in our dealings, knowing that kindness takes the friction out of life. We thank You, Lord, that You are more interested in making us what we ought to be than in giving us what we think we ought to have. Teach us that we cannot change the past, but we can ruin a good present by worrying about the future.

So use us, Father God, to be building blocks, never stumbling blocks. 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. STODDARD moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Lois L. Pitts of Hickory Tavern in Laurens County, which was agreed to.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 3, 1997
The Honorable C. Anthony Harris, Jr.
Post Office Box 511
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520

Dear Anthony:

Congratulations on your recent election to the South Carolina House of Representatives! Effective immediately, it is with pleasure that I appoint you to the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee. I know that you will serve with great honor and distinction.

Again, congratulations and we look forward to working with you as a member of the House of Representatives. If I can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
David H. Wilkins
Speaker of the House

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4278 -- Reps. Limbaugh, McKay and Askins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A BINDING REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE FAVOR GRANTING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT THE AUTHORITY BEGINNING IN 1999 TO RAISE THE MILLAGE FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS BY NOT MORE THAN FIVE MILLS OVER THAT LEVIED FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT OF A REFERENDUM, AND TO GRANT SUCH LIMITED FISCAL AUTONOMY TO THE BOARD BEGINNING IN 1999 IF THE RESULTS OF THE BINDING REFERENDUM ARE IN FAVOR THEREOF.

Referred to Florence Delegation.

H. 4280 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE INSURANCE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN TEMPORARY STATE AGENCY EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE GROUP PLAN, TO PROVIDE THOSE TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR COVERAGE, AND TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING ON THE BASIS OF THIS ELIGIBILITY.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 667 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 472 OF 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 OF MCCORMICK COUNTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FILE A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY WITH THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION NOT LATER THAN TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON ON SEPTEMBER 1ST OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THE GENERAL ELECTION IS HELD, AND TO FURTHER REFINE THE PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES IN THE EVENT THAT NO CANDIDATES OFFER IN THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR ANY FULL-TERM VACANCIES ON THE BOARD.

On motion of Rep. PARKS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4279 -- Reps. Harrison, Webb, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHARLES WARREN OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY GOLF TEAM ON WINNING THE 1997 NCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4281 -- Reps. Barfield, G. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF THE PALMETTO STATE, FOR THE TEN YEARS OF DEVOTED AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE OF FRED R. SHEHEEN AS COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.

Whereas, for ten years, Fred R. Sheheen has served as Commissioner of the State Commission on Higher Education; and

Whereas, he brought frankness, talent, devotion, and vision to his duties at the Commission and won the respect and admiration of countless South Carolinians for his efforts and hard work; and

Whereas, he is originally from Camden and graduated with honors from Duke University in the late 1950s; he then worked as a reporter for The Charlotte Observer and subsequently as an aide to Governor Donald Russell in the 1960s; he was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in 1968 and was appointed a member of the State Commission on Higher Education in the early 1970s; he left the Commission five years later but returned as a member once again in the 1980s and became the Commissioner on May 1, 1987; and

Whereas, he will become Interim Director of the University of South Carolina's Center for Citizenship in the Institute of Public Affairs on July 1, 1997; and

Whereas, Fred Sheheen has been a dedicated public servant in his position as Commissioner; he is the product of a prominent and civic-minded South Carolina family that values public service and whose members have always given willingly of their time, talent, abilities, and resources for the well-being of the general public; and

Whereas, we pause to take special note of Fred Sheheen's devotion to duty and, on behalf of a grateful State, thank him for his service. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, expresses gratitude for the ten years of devoted and outstanding service of Fred R. Sheheen as Commissioner of the State Commission on Higher Education.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Fred R. Sheheen.

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

ROLL CALL

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

Allison                Altman                 Bailey
Barfield               Barrett                Battle
Bauer                  Baxley                 Boan
Bowers                 Breeland               Brown, G.
Carnell                Cato                   Cave
Chellis                Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter
Cooper                 Cotty                  Cromer
Dantzler               Delleney               Easterday
Edge                   Fleming                Gamble
Gourdine               Govan                  Hamilton
Harris, A.             Harrison               Haskins
Hawkins                Hines, M.              Hinson
Hodges                 Inabinett              Jordan
Keegan                 Kelley                 Kennedy
Kinon                  Kirsh                  Klauber
Knotts                 Law                    Leach
Lee                    Limbaugh               Littlejohn
Lloyd                  Mack                   Maddox
Martin                 Mason                  McCraw
McKay                  McLeod                 McMahand
McMaster               Meacham                Moody-Lawrence
Mullen                 Parks                  Phillips
Rhoad                  Rice                   Riser
Robinson               Rodgers                Sandifer
Scott                  Seithel                Sheheen
Simrill                Smith, D.              Smith, F.
Smith, R.              Spearman               Stille
Stoddard               Stuart                 Townsend
Tripp                  Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Whatley                Whipper
Wilder                 Wilkes                 Wilkins
Witherspoon            Woodrum                Young
Young-Brickell

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

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

C. Alex Harvin III                Vida Osteen Miller
Joe E. Brown                      George E. Campsen III
John G. Felder                    Dwight A. Loftis
Clementa C. Pinckney              Alma W. Byrd
Jesse E. Hines                    Robert W. Harrell, Jr.
Teddy N. Trotter                  Steve P. Lanford
Richard M. Quinn, Jr.             H.B. Limehouse III
Douglas Jennings, Jr.             Denny W. Neilson
Joseph H. Neal                    Charles R. Sharpe
Ralph W. Canty                    G. Ralph Davenport, Jr.
Harry R. Askins                   Leon Howard
Larry L. Koon                     Scott Beck
Theodore A. Brown                 Henry E. Brown, Jr.
Total Present--123

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Warren Adkins of Mt. Pleasant is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. H. BROWN and the Berkeley Delegation presented to the House the Hanahan High School "Hawks" Soccer Team, winners of the AA State Championship, their coaches and other school officials.

SENT TO THE SENATE

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

H. 3974 -- Reps. Campsen, Seithel, Woodrum, Altman and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1635 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PLACING A MINOR IN A FOSTER HOME IF THE MINOR HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED OR CONVICTED OF OR PLED GUILTY TO A SEX OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PLACEMENT IN A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOME IF NO OTHER MINORS ARE IN THE HOME.

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The following Bills and Joint Resolution 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. 640 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-17-525 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A RALLY FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AT WHICH ARE DISPLAYED OR EXHIBITED SUCH VEHICLES MAY BE HELD INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT THAT A PERMIT BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AT A FEE OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS IN ORDER TO CONDUCT SUCH A RALLY, TO LIMIT SUCH RALLIES TO NO MORE THAN EIGHT A YEAR AT A CAMPGROUND, TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF VEHICLES AT A PERMITTED RALLY; AND TO DEFINE "CAMPGROUND" AND "RALLY" FOR THE ABOVE PURPOSES.

S. 23 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM SIXTY TO FIVE DAYS THE TIME IN WHICH THE OWNER OF AN ANIMAL MUST SATISFY A LIEN PLACED UPON THE ANIMAL FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BOARDING OF THE ANIMAL FOR UPKEEP, REST, AND TRAINING; TO REDUCE FROM FIFTEEN TO SEVEN DAYS THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH THE OWNER OF THE BOARDING FACILITY MUST ADVERTISE THE SALE OF AN ANIMAL WHEN ITS OWNER FAILS TO SATISFY A LIEN FOR BOARDING AFTER NOTICE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ANIMAL NOT PURCHASED AT THE ADVERTISED SALE BECOMES THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE BOARDING FACILITY OWNER WITH ALL RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND OBLIGATIONS OF OWNERSHIP.

S. 575 -- Senator Ryberg: 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 DELETE THE FIVE-YEAR LIMIT ON THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY NONPROFIT ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING OR RENOVATING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES FOR DISADVANTAGED PERSONS.

S. 784 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOMES, PRACTICES IN THE INDUSTRY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2176, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

S. 83--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill.

S. 83 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CASES BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1530, SO AS TO PROVIDE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING THE CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN; AND TO ADD SUBARTICLE 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL VISITATION PROVISIONS WHICH A COURT MAY ORDER WHEN AWARDING VISITATION IN CASES INVOLVING DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE.

S. 60--AMENDED AND REQUESTS FOR DEBATE

The following Bill was taken up.

S. 60 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED FOR A FIFTH OFFENSE; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-385, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSTATEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AFTER A FIFTH OFFENSE.

The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\DKA\4649MM.97), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 56-5-2990, SECTION 1, page 1, by striking lines 38 through 41, and inserting:

/one year two years for the second conviction, plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail, two four years for the third offense, three years for the fourth offense, and a permanent revocation of the driver's license for fifth fourth and subsequent offenses. Only those/

When amended the section reads:

/The department shall suspend the driver's license of any a person who is convicted, receives sentence upon a plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeits bail posted for the violation of Section 56-5-2930 or for the violation of any other another law or ordinance of this State or of any a municipality of this State that prohibits any a person from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs, or narcotics for six months for the first conviction, plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail, one year two years for the second conviction, plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail, two four years for the third offense, three years for the fourth offense, and a permanent revocation of the driver's license for fifth fourth and subsequent offenses. Only those violations which occurred within ten years including and immediately preceding the date of the last violation shall constitute prior violations within the meaning of this section. Any A person whose license is revoked following conviction for a fifth offense as provided in this section is forever barred from being issued any license by the Department of Revenue and Taxation Public Safety to operate a motor vehicle except as provided in Section 56-1-385./

Amend further, by deleting items (1), (2), and (3) of Section 56-1-385(A), SECTION 2, page 2, beginning on line 26, and inserting:

/(1)     the person must not have been convicted of an alcohol or drug violation in this State or in another state during the previous seven-year period;

(2)     the person must not have been convicted of or have charges pending in this State or another state for a violation of driving without a license or driving while his license is canceled, suspended, or revoked during the previous seven-year period;

(3)     the person must have completed successfully an alcohol or drug assessment and treatment program provided by the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services or an equivalent program designated by that agency; and

(3)     the person's overall driving record, attitude, habits, character, and driving ability would make it safe to grant him the privilege to operate a motor vehicle./

Amend further, Section 56-1-385(D)(1), SECTION 2, page 3, line 14, by deleting /fifty/ and inserting /two hundred/.

When amended the item reads:

/(1)     pay a two hundred dollar filing fee to the court; and/

Amend title to conform.

Rep. HARRISON explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Reps. LIMBAUGH and HARRISON proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\DKA\4665CM.97), which was adopted.

Amend the report of the Committee on Judiciary, as and if amended, page 60-2, line 5, by striking /fifth/ and inserting /fifth fourth/.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. HARRISON explained the amendment.

Rep. KIRSH requested debate on the Bill.

The amendment was then adopted.

Reps. KLAUBER and CARNELL proposed the following Amendment No. 3, which was ruled out of order.

SECTION     1.     Section 56-1-640 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 459 of 1996, is further amended to read:

"Section 56-1-640.     (A)     The department shall report each conviction of a person from another party state occurring within South Carolina to the licensing authority of the home state of the licensee. The report shall clearly identify the person convicted, describe the violation specifying the section of the statute or ordinance violated, identify the court in which action was taken, indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered or the conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond, or other security, and include any special findings.

(B)     The licensing authority of another party state shall report each conviction of a person from South Carolina occurring within its jurisdiction to the department within one year of the conviction or it shall not be entered against the driving record of that person."

Rep. KLAUBER explained the amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. SCOTT raised a Point of Order that Amendment No. 3 was not germane to the Bill.

Rep. KLAUBER argued contra.

SPEAKER WILKINS sustained the Point of Order and ruled the amendment out of order.

Reps. JENNINGS and ALTMAN proposed the following Amendment No. 4 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\KGH\15297CM.97), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting:

/SECTION     1.     The first paragraph of Section 56-5-2990 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 181 of 1993, is further amended to read:

"The department shall suspend the driver's license of any a person who is convicted, receives sentence upon a plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeits bail posted for the violation of Section 56-5-2930 or for the violation of any other another law or ordinance of this State or of any a municipality of this State that prohibits any a person from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs, or narcotics for six months for the first conviction, plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail, one year for the second conviction, plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail, two years for the third offense, three years for the fourth offense, and a permanent revocation of the driver's license for fifth fourth and subsequent offenses. Only those violations which occurred within ten years, including and immediately preceding the date of the last violation, shall constitute prior violations within the meaning of this section.

However, if the second conviction occurs within three years from the date of the first offense, the department shall suspend the driver's license for two years. If the third conviction occurs within five years from the date of the first offense, then the department shall suspend the driver's license for four years.

Any A person whose license is revoked following conviction for a fifth fourth offense as provided in this section is forever barred from being issued any license by the Department of Revenue and Taxation Public Safety to operate a motor vehicle except as provided in Section 56-1-385."/

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. ALTMAN explained the amendment.

Rep. LIMBAUGH moved to table the amendment, which was not agreed to by a division vote of 35 to 41.

The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.

Rep. TRIPP demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 55; Nays 52

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Altman                 Bailey                 Barfield
Battle                 Bauer                  Baxley
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, J.
Byrd                   Campsen                Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Cromer                 Dantzler
Delleney               Felder                 Fleming
Harrell                Harris, A.             Harvin
Hines, J.              Hines, M.              Hinson
Howard                 Inabinett              Jennings
Kelley                 Kennedy                Kinon
Kirsh                  Knotts                 Littlejohn
Lloyd                  Mack                   McLeod
McMaster               Meacham                Miller
Neilson                Parks                  Phillips
Rhoad                  Rodgers                Seithel
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Smith, F.
Spearman               Stuart                 Whatley
Wilder                 Wilkes                 Witherspoon
Young-Brickell

Total--55

Those who voted in the negative are:

Barrett                Boan                   Bowers
Brown, H.              Carnell                Cato
Cave                   Chellis                Cotty
Easterday              Edge                   Gamble
Gourdine               Govan                  Hamilton
Harrison               Haskins                Hawkins
Hodges                 Jordan                 Keegan
Klauber                Koon                   Lanford
Law                    Leach                  Limbaugh
Limehouse              Loftis                 Maddox
Mason                  McCraw                 McKay
McMahand               Moody-Lawrence         Mullen
Quinn                  Rice                   Riser
Sandifer               Scott                  Simrill
Smith, R.              Stille                 Stoddard
Tripp                  Trotter                Vaughn
Webb                   Wilkins                Woodrum
Young

Total--52

So, the amendment was adopted.

Reps. SIMRILL, MOODY-LAWRENCE and WOODRUM requested debate on the Bill.

Rep. KLAUBER proposed the following Amendment No. 5 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\DKA\4666JM.97), which was ruled out of order.

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

/SECTION     __.     Section 56-1-640 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 459 of 1996, is further amended to read:

"Section 56-1-640.     (A) The department shall report each conviction of a person from another party state occurring within South Carolina to the licensing authority of the home state of the licensee. The report shall clearly identify the person convicted, describe the violation specifying the section of the statute or ordinance violated, identify the court in which action was taken, indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered or the conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond, or other security, and include any special findings.

(B)     The licensing authority of another party state shall report each conviction of a person from South Carolina occurring within its jurisdiction to the department within two years of the conviction or it shall not be entered against the driving record of that person."/

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. SHEHEEN raised a Point of Order that Amendment No. 5 was not germane to the Bill.

SPEAKER WILKINS sustained the Point of Order and ruled the amendment out of order.

Reps. HARRISON, LIMBAUGH, HASKINS, R. SMITH, LOFTIS, J. BROWN, STUART and CLYBURN requested debate on the Bill.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

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

S. 411 -- Corrections and Penology Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO DELETE AN EXISTING BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR A FACILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN THE SAME AMOUNT.

Rep. ROBINSON explained the Bill.

S. 791 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, E-911 OPERATORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2181, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Rep. KLAUBER explained the Joint Resolution.

S. 792 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2186, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Rep. KLAUBER explained the Joint Resolution.

S. 604--CONTINUED

The following Bill was taken up.

S. 604 -- Senators Rose, Drummond, Courson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ELECTED SECRETARY OF STATE IN THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION OR THEREAFTER SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION AND EXERCISE NO FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES, AND THAT THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MUST BE DEVOLVED UPON THE GOVERNOR OR HIS DESIGNEE.

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

S. 604--DEBATE ADJOURNED ON MOTION TO RECONSIDER

Rep. QUINN moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Bill was continued.

S. 604 -- Senators Rose, Drummond, Courson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ELECTED SECRETARY OF STATE IN THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION OR THEREAFTER SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION AND EXERCISE NO FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES, AND THAT THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MUST BE DEVOLVED UPON THE GOVERNOR OR HIS DESIGNEE.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. BAXLEY: "Mr. Speaker, this is a continuance motion to reconsider, which is a procedural motion and therefore cannot be reconsidered."

Rep. SHEHEEN: "Our rules are silent to it, but under Mason's Manual, Section 450, all motions on final actions can be reconsidered. In Mason's Manual, Section 451, if it is a procedural motion, it cannot be reconsidered. Continue in the first year of a legislative session is a procedural motion because the Bill will appear on the calendar next year. Also, under Section 451.2, it is not applied to procedural motions. If you want to kill this Bill, you have to table it or defeat it when it appears on the calendar next year."
SPEAKER WILKINS: "What if you adjourn debate on it?"

Rep. SHEHEEN: "You would adjourn debate until next year. That is a timed motion under our rules."

SPEAKER WILKINS: "You obviously would reconsider a motion to adjourn debate at that time."

Rep. SHEHEEN: "That is a timed motion and you are allowed to do that under our rules."

SPEAKER WILKINS: "To continue is a timed motion under our rules too. I don't agree with your analogy that is has to be for a final disposition on a motion in order to reconsider, because we reconsider adjourned debates all the time. Point overruled."

Rep. BAXLEY moved to table the motion to reconsider.

Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 44; Nays 65

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Bauer                  Baxley                 Boan
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, J.
Byrd                   Carnell                Clyburn
Cotty                  Dantzler               Delleney
Fleming                Harvin                 Hines, J.
Hines, M.              Hodges                 Jennings
Kennedy                Klauber                Knotts
Koon                   Law                    Limbaugh
Limehouse              Mack                   McCraw
McKay                  McLeod                 McMahand
Moody-Lawrence         Mullen                 Neilson
Pinckney               Quinn                  Riser
Sheheen                Smith, F.              Spearman
Stuart                 Trotter                Whatley
Wilder                 Wilkes

Total--44

Those who voted in the negative are:

Allison                Altman                 Bailey
Barfield               Barrett                Battle
Bowers                 Brown, H.              Campsen
Cato                   Cave                   Chellis
Cobb-Hunter            Cooper                 Cromer
Easterday              Edge                   Felder
Gamble                 Gourdine               Govan
Hamilton               Harrell                Harrison
Haskins                Howard                 Inabinett
Keegan                 Kinon                  Kirsh
Leach                  Lee                    Littlejohn
Lloyd                  Loftis                 Maddox
Martin                 Mason                  Meacham
Miller                 Neal                   Parks
Phillips               Rhoad                  Rice
Robinson               Rodgers                Sandifer
Scott                  Seithel                Sharpe
Simrill                Smith, R.              Stille
Stoddard               Townsend               Tripp
Vaughn                 Walker                 Webb
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Woodrum
Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--65

So, the House refused to table the motion to reconsider.

Rep. KNOTTS moved to adjourn debate upon the motion to reconsider until July 1, 1997.

Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL moved to table the motion.

Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 51; Nays 57

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Altman                 Bailey                 Barfield
Barrett                Bowers                 Brown, H.
Campsen                Cato                   Chellis
Cooper                 Cotty                  Cromer
Dantzler               Davenport              Easterday
Edge                   Felder                 Gamble
Hamilton               Harrison               Harvin
Haskins                Keegan                 Kirsh
Leach                  Littlejohn             Loftis
Maddox                 Martin                 Mason
Meacham                Mullen                 Phillips
Rhoad                  Rice                   Robinson
Rodgers                Sandifer               Simrill
Smith, R.              Stille                 Townsend
Tripp                  Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Wilkins                Witherspoon
Woodrum                Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--51

Those who voted in the negative are:

Battle                 Bauer                  Baxley
Boan                   Breeland               Brown, G.
Brown, J.              Byrd                   Carnell
Cave                   Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter
Delleney               Fleming                Govan
Hawkins                Hines, J.              Hines, M.
Hinson                 Howard                 Inabinett
Jennings               Kinon                  Klauber
Knotts                 Koon                   Lanford
Law                    Lee                    Limbaugh
Limehouse              Lloyd                  Mack
McCraw                 McKay                  McLeod
McMahand               Miller                 Moody-Lawrence
Neal                   Neilson                Parks
Pinckney               Quinn                  Riser
Scott                  Seithel                Sheheen
Smith, F.              Spearman               Stoddard
Stuart                 Trotter                Whatley
Whipper                Wilder                 Wilkes

Total--57

So, the House refused to table the motion to adjourn debate on the motion to reconsider.

The question then recurred to the motion to adjourn debate on the motion to reconsider until July 1, 1997, which was agreed to by a division vote of 48 to 43.

S. 616--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE WITHDRAWN

Reps. KNOTTS, HARRISON, LIMBAUGH, LOFTIS and MEACHAM withdrew their requests for debate on S. 616; however, other requests for debate remained upon the bill.

S. 60--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE WITHDRAWN

Reps. LIMBAUGH, WOODRUM, HARRISON and R. SMITH withdrew their requests for debate on S. 60; however, other requests for debate remained upon the bill.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. FLEMING asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4160 from the Committee on Education and Public Works.

Rep. TOWNSEND objected.

S. 738--RECALLED FROM THE CHARLESTON DELEGATION

On motion of Rep. SEITHEL, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Charleston Delegation.

S. 738 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PRECINCTS AND THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. SCOTT asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3054 from the Committee on Education and Public Works.

Rep. SANDIFER objected.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. FLEMING asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3905 from the Committee on Judiciary.

Rep. HARRISON objected.

H. 3551--SENATE AMENDMENTS
CONCURRED IN AND BILL ENROLLED

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

H. 3551 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION USING THE LOWER OF THE SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR TAX YEAR 1995 OR FOR THE CURRENT TAX YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-750, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF PROPERTY NOT RETURNED, SO AS TO INCLUDE BUSINESS PERSONAL RETURNS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EQUALIZATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A REVISED FORMULA FOR CALCULATION OF FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEVY AND EXECUTION BY DISTRESS AND SALE OF PROPERTY TO SATISFY DELINQUENT COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE COUNTIES THE ALTERNATIVE COLLECTION PROCEDURES PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 56, TITLE 12; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2150, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF A CONTESTED HEARING IN REFUND DETERMINATIONS, SO AS TO REPLACE "COUNTY ASSESSOR" WITH "LOCAL GOVERNING BODY".

Rep. BOAN 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.

H. 3665--NON-CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS

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

H. 3665 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE BANK TO PROVIDE LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO GOVERNMENT UNITS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO FINANCE PUBLIC HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT PROJECTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FUND THE BANK WITH UP TO FIVE PERCENT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS; TO ALLOW FEDERAL GRANTS, LOAN REPAYMENTS, AND OTHER AVAILABLE AMOUNTS TO BE CREDITED TO THE BANK; TO AUTHORIZE LENDING TO AND BORROWING BY GOVERNMENT UNITS AND PRIVATE ENTITLES THROUGH THE BANK; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK REVENUE BONDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-615, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TOLL PROJECTS SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN TOLL PROJECTS BE INITIATED AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 4 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO TOLL INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS AND TO USE THE TOLL FOR PROJECTS OTHER THAN THE TOLLED INTERSTATE HIGHWAY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN FEES AND PENALTIES SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE FEES AND PENALTIES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK.

Rep. BOAN explained the Senate amendment.

The House refused to agree to the Senate amendments, and a message was ordered sent accordingly.

H. 3272--SENATE AMENDMENTS
CONCURRED IN AND BILL ENROLLED

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

H. 3272 -- Reps. Cato, Limehouse, H. Brown, Tripp, Cooper, Chellis, Seithel, Young-Brickell, Carnell, Mason, Meacham, Bailey, Haskins, Gamble, Allison, Trotter, Robinson, Sandifer, Lee, Govan, Law, Sharpe, Loftis, Phillips, Limbaugh, Harrell, J. Smith, J. Brown, Boan, Simrill, Wilkes and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-10-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF CERTAIN LOAN PROVISIONS UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS, TO CREATE AN INDIVIDUAL CAUSE OF ACTION, AND TO PROHIBIT A CLASS ACTION FOR A VIOLATION OF THE CHAPTER; AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO CAUSES OF ACTION, INCLUDING APPEALS, PENDING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT AND TO ACTIONS FILED ON AND AFTER THAT DATE.

Rep. BAXLEY proposed the following Amendment No. 1A, which was tabled.

Amend Senate amendments, as follows:

Delete: p. 3272-4 on lines 26-28, the following:

"No debtor may bring an action for a violation of this chapter more than 3 years after the violation occurred, except as set forth in subsection (C)."

Rep. BAXLEY explained the amendment.

Rep. CATO spoke against the amendment.

Rep. BAXLEY spoke in favor of the amendment.

Rep. CATO moved to table the amendment.

Rep. BAXLEY demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 56; Nays 55

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Bailey                 Barfield
Barrett                Boan                   Brown, H.
Campsen                Cato                   Chellis
Cotty                  Dantzler               Davenport
Edge                   Felder                 Gamble
Harrell                Harrison               Haskins
Hinson                 Jordan                 Keegan
Kelley                 Kennedy                Klauber
Lanford                Law                    Limbaugh
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Maddox                 McLeod                 Meacham
Mullen                 Phillips               Quinn
Rice                   Riser                  Robinson
Rodgers                Sandifer               Seithel
Sharpe                 Simrill                Smith, R.
Townsend               Tripp                  Trotter
Vaughn                 Walker                 Webb
Wilkes                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Woodrum                Young-Brickell

Total--56

Those who voted in the negative are:

Altman                 Askins                 Bauer
Baxley                 Bowers                 Breeland
Brown, G.              Byrd                   Canty
Carnell                Cave                   Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Cromer                 Delleney
Easterday              Fleming                Gourdine
Govan                  Hamilton               Harris, A.
Harvin                 Hawkins                Hines, J.
Hines, M.              Hodges                 Howard
Inabinett              Kinon                  Kirsh
Knotts                 Koon                   Leach
Lee                    Lloyd                  Mack
Mason                  McCraw                 McMahand
Miller                 Moody-Lawrence         Neal
Neilson                Parks                  Pinckney
Rhoad                  Scott                  Sheheen
Smith, F.              Spearman               Stoddard
Whatley                Whipper                Wilder
Young

Total--55

So, the amendment was tabled.

Rep. BAXLEY proposed the following Amendment No. 2A, which was tabled.

Amend Senate amendments, as follows:

Delete: p. 3272-4 on lines 26-28, the following:

"No debtor may bring an action for a violation of this chapter more than 3 years after the violation occurred, except as set forth in subsection (C)."

Add the following:

Amendment__ Strike subsection (A) and Section 3 and substitute the following:

(A) If a creditor violates a provision of this chapter, the debtor has a cause of action to recover actual damages and also a right in an action to recover from the person violating this chapter a penalty in an amount determined by the court of not less than one thousand five hundred dollars and not more than seven thousand five hundred dollars. A debtor can not bring an action for a violation of this chapter more than three years after the debtor's most recent payment on the obligation, except as set forth in subsection (C). This subsection does not bar a debtor from asserting a violation of this chapter as a counterclaim in an action to collect a debt which was brought more than three years from the date of the debtor's most recent payment on the obligation.

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SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor, and shall apply prospectively to all causes of action accruing hereunder after the effective date.

Rep. BAXLEY explained the amendment.

Rep. CATO spoke against the amendment.

Rep. BAXLEY spoke in favor of the amendment.

Rep. CATO moved to table the amendment.

Rep. LIMBAUGH demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 74; Nays 39

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Askins                 Bailey
Barfield               Barrett                Bauer
Boan                   Brown, G.              Brown, H.
Campsen                Cato                   Chellis
Cooper                 Cotty                  Cromer
Dantzler               Davenport              Easterday
Edge                   Felder                 Gamble
Hamilton               Harrell                Harrison
Harvin                 Haskins                Hinson
Hodges                 Jordan                 Keegan
Kelley                 Klauber                Knotts
Koon                   Lanford                Law
Leach                  Lee                    Limbaugh
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
McCraw                 McKay                  McLeod
Meacham                Mullen                 Phillips
Rhoad                  Rice                   Riser
Robinson               Rodgers                Sandifer
Seithel                Sharpe                 Simrill
Smith, R.              Spearman               Stoddard
Townsend               Tripp                  Trotter
Vaughn                 Walker                 Webb
Whatley                Wilder                 Wilkes
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Woodrum
Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--74

Those who voted in the negative are:

Altman                 Baxley                 Bowers
Breeland               Brown, J.              Byrd
Canty                  Carnell                Cave
Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter            Delleney
Fleming                Gourdine               Govan
Harris, A.             Hawkins                Hines, J.
Hines, M.              Howard                 Inabinett
Jennings               Kennedy                Kinon
Kirsh                  Lloyd                  Mack
Mason                  McMahand               Miller
Moody-Lawrence         Neal                   Neilson
Parks                  Pinckney               Scott
Sheheen                Smith, F.              Whipper

Total--39

So, the amendment was tabled.

AMENDMENT NO. 1--MOTION TO RECONSIDER TABLED

Rep. KENNEDY moved to reconsider the vote whereby Amendment No. 1 was tabled.

Rep. CATO moved to table the motion to reconsider.

Rep. COBB-HUNTER demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 75; Nays 39

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Askins                 Bailey
Barfield               Barrett                Bauer
Boan                   Brown, H.              Campsen
Carnell                Cato                   Chellis
Cooper                 Cotty                  Cromer
Dantzler               Davenport              Easterday
Edge                   Felder                 Gamble
Govan                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Harvin                 Haskins
Hinson                 Hodges                 Jordan
Keegan                 Kelley                 Klauber
Knotts                 Koon                   Lanford
Law                    Leach                  Limbaugh
Littlejohn             Loftis                 Maddox
Martin                 McCraw                 McKay
McLeod                 Meacham                Mullen
Phillips               Quinn                  Rhoad
Rice                   Riser                  Robinson
Rodgers                Sandifer               Seithel
Sharpe                 Simrill                Smith, R.
Spearman               Stille                 Stoddard
Townsend               Tripp                  Trotter
Vaughn                 Walker                 Webb
Wilder                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Woodrum                Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--75

Those who voted in the negative are:

Altman                 Battle                 Baxley
Bowers                 Breeland               Brown, J.
Canty                  Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter
Delleney               Fleming                Gourdine
Harris, A.             Hawkins                Hines, J.
Hines, M.              Howard                 Inabinett
Jennings               Kennedy                Kinon
Kirsh                  Limehouse              Lloyd
Mack                   Mason                  McMahand
Miller                 Moody-Lawrence         Neal
Neilson                Parks                  Pinckney
Scott                  Sheheen                Smith, F.
Whatley                Whipper                Wilkes

Total--39

So, the motion to reconsider was tabled.

Rep. BAXLEY proposed the following amendment No. 3A, which was tabled.

Amend Senate amendments, as follows:

Delete: p. 3272-4 on lines 26-28, the following:

"No debtor may bring an action for a violation of this chapter more than 3 years after the violation occurred, except as set forth in subsection (C)."

Add the following:

Amendment__ Strike subsection (A) and Section 3 and substitute the following:

(A) If a creditor violates a provision of this chapter, the debtor has a cause of action other than class action to recover actual damages and also a right in an action other than class action to recover from the person violating this chapter a penalty in an amount determined by the court of not less than one thousand five hundred dollars and not more than seven thousand five hundred dollars. A debtor can not bring an action for a violation of this chapter more than three years after the debtor's most recent payment on the obligation, except as set forth in subsection (C). This subsection does not bar a debtor from asserting a violation of this chapter as a counterclaim in an action to collect a debt which was brought more than three years from the date of the debtor's most recent payment on the obligation.

Rep. BAXLEY explained the amendment.

Rep. CATO moved to table the amendment.

Rep. BAXLEY demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 69; Nays 36

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Bailey                 Barfield               Barrett
Bauer                  Boan                   Brown, H.
Campsen                Carnell                Cato
Chellis                Cooper                 Cotty
Cromer                 Dantzler               Davenport
Easterday              Edge                   Felder
Gamble                 Hamilton               Harrison
Harvin                 Hinson                 Hodges
Jordan                 Keegan                 Knotts
Koon                   Lanford                Law
Leach                  Lee                    Limbaugh
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Martin                 McCraw                 McKay
McLeod                 Meacham                Mullen
Phillips               Quinn                  Rhoad
Rice                   Riser                  Robinson
Rodgers                Sandifer               Seithel
Sharpe                 Simrill                Smith, R.
Spearman               Stille                 Stoddard
Townsend               Trotter                Vaughn
Walker                 Webb                   Wilder
Wilkes                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Woodrum                Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--69

Those who voted in the negative are:

Altman                 Baxley                 Bowers
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, J.
Byrd                   Canty                  Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Delleney               Fleming
Gourdine               Harris, A.             Hawkins
Hines, J.              Howard                 Inabinett
Jennings               Kennedy                Kinon
Kirsh                  Lloyd                  Mack
Mason                  McMahand               Miller
Moody-Lawrence         Neal                   Neilson
Parks                  Pinckney               Scott
Sheheen                Smith, F.              Whipper

Total--36

So, the amendment was tabled.

PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY

Rep. FLEMING: "In the House Rules, it says that nothing would prevent a House member from placing an objection on this Bill at this time and moving it to the contested calendar."

SPEAKER WILKINS: "It is not allowed under the House Rules, it is under the Senate amendments on the calendar."

Rep. FLEMING: "Under Rule 5.17, it says that for any statewide uncontested Bill upon consideration that five members can request debate to move it to the contested calendar. This is an uncontested Bill."

SPEAKER WILKINS: "Where on the page do Senate Amendments go?"

Rep. FLEMING: "Under Rule 5.17 it doesn't say whether or not it has to be under second reading, Mr. Speaker."

SPEAKER WILKINS: "With Senate amendments we have no precedence that would establish your position on that. There is no provision allowing for the placing of objections or request for debate on Senate amendments. There is no method providing for such placement on the calendar and I overrule the Point of Order."

Rep. BAXLEY spoke against the Senate amendments.

Rep. CATO spoke in favor of the Senate amendments.

The question then recurred to the motion to concur or non-concur.

Rep. BAXLEY demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 77; Nays 33

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Askins                 Bailey
Barfield               Barrett                Bauer
Boan                   Bowers                 Brown, H.
Campsen                Carnell                Cato
Cave                   Chellis                Cooper
Cotty                  Cromer                 Dantzler
Davenport              Easterday              Edge
Felder                 Gamble                 Govan
Hamilton               Harrell                Harrison
Harvin                 Haskins                Hinson
Hodges                 Keegan                 Kelley
Kennedy                Klauber                Koon
Lanford                Law                    Leach
Lee                    Limbaugh               Limehouse
Littlejohn             Loftis                 Maddox
Martin                 McCraw                 McKay
McLeod                 Meacham                Mullen
Phillips               Quinn                  Rhoad
Rice                   Riser                  Robinson
Rodgers                Sandifer               Seithel
Sharpe                 Simrill                Smith, R.
Spearman               Stille                 Stoddard
Townsend               Trotter                Vaughn
Walker                 Webb                   Whatley
Wilder                 Wilkes                 Wilkins
Witherspoon            Woodrum

Total--77

Those who voted in the negative are:

Battle                 Baxley                 Breeland
Brown, J.              Byrd                   Canty
Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter            Delleney
Fleming                Gourdine               Harris, A.
Hawkins                Hines, J.              Hines, M.
Howard                 Inabinett              Kinon
Kirsh                  Knotts                 Lloyd
Mack                   Mason                  McMahand
Moody-Lawrence         Neal                   Neilson
Parks                  Pinckney               Scott
Sheheen                Smith, F.              Whipper

Total--33

So, 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. 3553--SENATE AMENDMENTS
CONCURRED IN AND BILL ENROLLED

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

H. 3553 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-266, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS FOR DWELLINGS HELD IN TRUST, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE EXEMPTION EFFECTIVE UNTIL OWNERSHIP STATUS CHANGES AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR UNREPORTED CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATION.

Rep. BOAN 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.

H. 3180--SENATE AMENDMENTS
CONCURRED IN AND BILL ENROLLED

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

H. 3180 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-665, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT OF SHRIMP AUTHORIZED TO BE TAKEN OVER BAIT, SO AS TO IMPOSE CATCH AND POSSESSION LIMITS ON SHRIMP, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS INCLUDING THE FORFEITURE OF SPECIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.

Rep. WITHERSPOON 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.

H. 3823--POINT OF ORDER

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

H. 3823 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, Stille and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-640, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF CERTAIN CONVICTIONS OF A PERSON FROM ANOTHER STATE TO THE LICENSING AUTHORITY OF HIS HOME STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN OTHER STATES SHALL REPORT CERTAIN CONVICTIONS OF A PERSON FROM SOUTH CAROLINA THAT OCCUR IN THE OTHER STATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF THE CONVICTION.

Rep. TOWNSEND proposed the following Amendment No. 2A (Doc Name P:\AMEND\PT\1368CM.97).

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

/SECTION     1.     A.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 56-1-175.     (A)     The department may issue a provisional driver's license to a person who is at least fifteen years of age and less than sixteen years of age, who has:

(1)     held a beginner's permit for at least ninety days;

(2)     passed a driver education course as defined in subsection (D);

(3)     passed successfully the road tests or other requirements the department may prescribe; and

(4)     satisfied the school attendance requirement contained in Section 56-1-176.

(B)     A provisional driver's license is valid only in the operation of:

(1)     vehicles during daylight hours. The holder of a provisional driver's license must be accompanied by a licensed adult twenty-one years of age or older after 6:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. during daylight saving time. A provisional driver's license holder may not drive between midnight and 6:00 a.m.;

(2)     a motor scooter or light motor-driven cycle of five-brake horsepower or less, during daylight hours.

(C)     Daylight hours, as used in this section, means after the hour of six o'clock a.m. and no later than six o'clock p.m. However, beginning on the day that daylight saving time goes into effect through the day that daylight saving time ends, the holder of the provisional license may operate a vehicle after six o'clock a.m. and no later than eight o'clock p.m. For purposes of this section, all other hours are designated as nighttime hours.

(D)     A driver training course, as used in this section, means a driver training course administered by a driver training school or a private, parochial, or public high school conducted by a person holding a valid driver instructor permit contained in Section 56-23-85."

(E)     For purposes of issuing a provisional driver's license pursuant to this section, the department must accept a certificate of completion for a student who attends or is attending an out-of-state high school and passed a qualified driver's training course or program that is equivalent to an approved course or program in this State. The department must establish procedures for approving qualified driver's training courses or programs for out-of-state students."

B.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 56-1-176.     (A)     School attendance is a condition for the issuance of a provisional license. The department may not issue a provisional license to a person pursuant to Section 56-1-175 unless the person:

(1)     has a high school diploma or certificate, or a General Education Development Certificate; or

(2)     is enrolled in a public or private school which has been approved by the State Board of Education or a member school of the South Carolina Independent School's Association or a similar organization, or a parochial, denominational, or church-related school, or other programs which are accepted by the State Board of Education, and:

(a)     the person has conformed to the attendance laws, regulations, and policies of the school, school district, and the State Board of Education, as applicable; and

(b)     the person is not suspended or expelled from school.

(B)     Documentation of enrollment status must be presented to the department by the applicant on a form approved by the department. The documentation must indicate whether the student is in compliance with the requirements as provided in item (2)."

C.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 56-23-87.     A person successfully completing a driver training course conducted by a person holding a valid driver instructor permit as provided for in Section 56-23-85 must be issued a certificate of completion by the entity conducting the course in a form consistent with regulations issued by the Department of Public Safety."

D.     Section 56-1-30(4) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(4)     Any A person operating or driving implements of husbandry temporarily drawn, propelled or moved upon a highway. Implements of husbandry include, but are not limited to, farm machinery and farm equipment other than a passenger car."

E.     Section 56-1-40(1) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Section 121D, Part II, Act 497 of 1994, is further amended to read:

"(1)     who is under sixteen seventeen years of age. However, the department may issue a beginner's or instruction permit as provided in Sections Section 56-1-50 and 56-1-60 to a person who is at least fifteen years of age, and meets the requirements of that section. The department also may issue a special restricted driver's license to a person who is at least fifteen sixteen years of age and less than sixteen seventeen years of age as provided in Section 56-1-180 and meets the requirements of that section;"

F.     Section 56-1-50 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Section 121E, Part II, Act 497 of 1995, is further amended to read:

"Section 56-1-50.     (A)     A person who is at least fifteen years of age may apply to the department for a beginner's permit. After the applicant has passed successfully all parts of the examination other than the driving test, the department may issue to the applicant a beginner's permit which entitles the applicant having the permit in his immediate possession to drive a motor vehicle under the conditions contained in this section on the public highways for not more than twelve months.

(B)     The permit is valid only in the operation of:

(1)     vehicles during the daylight hours;

(2)     motor scooter or light motor-driven cycle of five-brake horsepower or less during daylight hours.

(C)     Except as provided in subsection (E), while driving, as provided in subsection (B)(1), the permittee must be accompanied by a licensed driver eighteen twenty-one years of age or older who has had at least one year of driving experience, and who is occupying a seat beside the driver, except when the permittee is operating a motorcycle. A three-wheel vehicle requires the accompanying driver to be directly behind the driver on a saddle-type seat or beside the driver on a bench-type seat.

(D)     A beginner's permit may be renewed or a new permit issued for additional periods of twelve months, but the department may refuse to renew or issue a new permit where the examining officer has reason to believe the applicant has not made a bona fide effort to pass the required driver's road test or does not appear to the examining officer to have the aptitude to pass the road test. The fee for every beginner's or renewal permit is two dollars and fifty cents, and the permit must bear the full name, date of birth, and residence address and a brief description and color photograph of the permittee and a facsimile of the signature of the permittee or a space upon which the permittee shall write his usual signature with pen and ink immediately upon receipt of the permit. No A permit is not valid until it has been so signed by the permittee.

(E)     The following persons are not required to obtain a beginner's permit to operate a motor vehicle:

(1)     a student regularly enrolled in a high school of this State which conducts a driver training course is not required to obtain a beginner's permit to operate a motor vehicle while the student is participating in the driver training course and when accompanied by a qualified instructor of the driver training course.; and

(2)     Also exempted from the requirement of the beginner's permit are persons a person fifteen years of age or older enrolled in a driver training courses course conducted by a driver training schools school licensed under Chapter 23 of this title. However, these persons this person at all times must be accompanied by an instructor of the school and may drive only an automobile owned or leased by the school which is covered by liability insurance in an amount not less than the minimum required by law.

(F)     A person who has never held a form of license evidencing previous driving experience first must be issued a beginner's permit and must hold the permit for at least ninety days before being eligible for full licensure.

(G)     Daylight hours, as used in this section, means after the hour of six o'clock a.m. and no later than six o'clock p.m. However, beginning on the day that daylight saving time goes into effect through the day that daylight saving time ends, the holder of the permit may operate a vehicle after six o'clock a.m. and no later than eight o'clock p.m."

G.     Section 56-1-130 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 459 of 1996, is further amended to read:

"Section 56-1-130.     (A)     The department shall examine every applicant for a driver's license, except as otherwise provided in this article. The examination shall include a test of the applicant's eyesight, his ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning, and directing traffic, and his knowledge of the traffic laws of this State and shall include an actual demonstration of ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of the type motor vehicle, including motorcycles, for which a license is sought. The department may require such further physical and mental examination as it deems necessary to determine the applicant's fitness to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways, such further examination to be at the applicant's expense. The department shall make provisions for giving an examination in the county where the applicant resides. The department shall charge an appropriate fee for each complete examination or reexamination required in this article.

(B)     No persons, except those exempted under Section 56-1-30 and Section 56-1-60 or those holding beginner's permits under Section 56-1-50, shall operate any classification of motor vehicle without first being examined and duly licensed by the driver examiner as a qualified driver of that classification of motor vehicle.

(C)     A basic driver's license authorizes the licensee to operate motor vehicles, three-wheel vehicles, or combinations of vehicles which do not exceed twenty-six thousand pounds gross vehicle weight; provided, that the driver has successfully demonstrated the ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle in this category. A basic driver's license also authorizes the licensee to operate farm trucks provided for in Sections 56-3-670, 56-3-680, and 56-3-690, which are used exclusively by the owner for agricultural, horticultural, and dairying operations or livestock and poultry raising. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the holder of a provisional license, or special restricted license operating a farm truck for the purposes provided in this subsection, may operate the farm truck without an accompanying adult after six o'clock a.m. and no later than nine o'clock p.m., but may not operate a farm truck on a freeway. A person operating a farm truck while holding a provisional driver's license or a special restricted license may not use the farm truck for ordinary domestic purposes or general transportation.

A classified driver's license shall authorize the licensee to operate a motorcycle or those vehicles in excess of twenty-six thousand pounds gross vehicle weight which are indicated by endorsement on the license. The endorsement may include classifications such as: motorcycle, two-axle truck, three or more axle truck, combination of vehicles, motor-busses or oversize or overweight vehicles. The department shall determine from the driving demonstration the endorsements to be indicated on the license."

H.     Section 56-1-180 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 490 of 1992, is further amended to read:

"Section 56-1-180.     (A)     The department may issue a special restricted driver's license to a person who is at least fifteen sixteen years old of age and less than sixteen seventeen years old of age, who first has acquired held a beginner's permit for ninety days or an instruction permit and who has successfully passed the road tests or other requirements as the department may in its discretion may prescribe.

(B)     The special restricted driver's license is valid only under the following conditions in the operation of:

(1)     in the operation of all type vehicles during daylight hours., except that between the hours of six o'clock p.m. and six o'clock a.m. the holder of the special restricted driver's license must be accompanied by a licensed adult, twenty-one years of age or more, or accompanied by the holder's parent or guardian. However, beginning on the day that daylight saving time goes into effect through the day that daylight saving time ends, the holder of the license does not need to be accompanied before eight o'clock p.m. During nighttime hours, the holder of a special restricted driver's license must be accompanied by a licensed adult, twenty-one years of age or older. This restriction may be modified or waived by the department if the restricted licensee proves to the department's satisfaction that the restriction interferes or substantially interferes with:

(a)     employment or the opportunity for employment;

(b)     travel between the licensee's home and place of employment or school; or

(c)     travel between the licensee's home or place of employment and vocational training;

(2)     in the operation of farm machinery and equipment, other than a passenger car, while engaged in agricultural pursuits; and

(3)     in the operation of a motor scooter or light motor-driven cycle of five-brake horsepower or less during daylight hours.

(C)     The waiver or modification of restrictions provided for in item (1) must include a statement of the purpose of the waiver or modification executed by the parents or legal guardian of the holder of the restricted license and documents executed by the driver's employment or school official, as is appropriate, evidencing the holder's need for the waiver or modification.

(D)     Daylight hours, as used in this section, means after the hour of six o'clock a.m. and no later than six o'clock p.m. However, beginning on the day that daylight saving time goes into effect through the day that daylight saving time ends, the holder of the restricted license may operate a vehicle after six o'clock a.m. and no later than eight o'clock p.m. For purposes of this section, all other hours are designated as nighttime hours."

I.     Section 56-1-185 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 56-1-185.     (A)     Any A person while operating a motor vehicle under a special restricted driver's license who is convicted of a point-assessable traffic offense or involved in an accident in which he was at fault shall have the removal of the restrictions postponed for six months during which period the licensee must be free of any traffic convictions.

(B)     A person while operating a motor vehicle under a beginner's permit, provisional or a special restricted driver's license who is convicted of one or more point-assessable traffic offenses totaling six or more points, as determined by the values contained in Section 56-1-720, shall have his license suspended by the department for six months. This suspension shall not preclude other penalties otherwise provided for the same violations."

J.     The provisions contained in this section take effect upon approval by the Governor and applies to a person applying for a beginner's permit, provisional or restricted driver's license or regular motor vehicle driver's license after December 31, 1997. A person, who upon the effective date of this act, is a holder of a valid special restricted license is entitled to retain that license and is exempt from the provisional license requirements. The purpose of this section is to grandfather persons who hold a valid special restricted license on December 31, 1997. No provision in this section must be construed to prevent loss of the holder's licensing privileges for traffic violations or other acts which would otherwise affect his driving privilege.

SECTION     2.     Section 56-1-320 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 56-1-320.     (A)     The department may, in its discretion, suspend or revoke the license of any resident of this State or the privilege of a nonresident to drive a motor vehicle in this State upon receiving notice of the conviction of such person in another state of an offense therein which, if committed in this State, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the South Carolina license.

Provided, however, that if a resident of this State has his driver's license revoked or suspended for a motor vehicle violation in another jurisdiction, the department must review the revocation or suspension period for the out-of-state conviction and apply the laws of this State if the out-of-state revocation or suspension period exceeds the revocation or suspension period provided under the laws of this State for that offense. If the laws of this State are applied to an out-of-state conviction, the department must restore the individual's privilege to drive in South Carolina once the individual has cleared the suspension pursuant to this title, regardless of whether the individual's privilege to drive has been restored in the state where the conviction occurred, provided the individual is otherwise eligible for the issuance or renewal of a South Carolina license.

If another state restores limited or restricted driving privileges to the person whose license has been suspended or revoked, such restoration of privileges shall also be valid in this State and the department must issue a driver's license to the individual under the same terms and conditions under which driving is authorized in the state of conviction.

(B)     The department may not refuse to issue or renew a driver's license to an individual who:

(1)     is still under suspension or revocation in another jurisdiction for an out-of-state conviction which was not reported to the department within the one-year period provided for in Section 56-1-650(C);

(2)     has received notice of clearance from the jurisdiction where the revocation or suspension has terminated or that all requirements necessary for reissuance of driving privileges in that jurisdiction are met; or

(3)     does not have a letter of clearance from the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred and is still under suspension or revocation in that jurisdiction for a conviction which was not reported to the department within the one-year period provided for in Section 56-1-650(C)."

SECTION     3.     Section 56-1-650(C) is amended by adding:

"The department shall not post to an individual's driver's record any conviction that is not received by the department within the one-year period for offenses governed by this subsection. For purposes of this title, this means all convictions which occurred after June 4, 1995, which are not required to be reported pursuant to subsection (A). The department may not refuse to issue or renew a resident's driver's license when the individual's privilege to drive is suspended or revoked for an out-of-state conviction which was not reported to the department within one year of the date of conviction, as required in this subsection."

SECTION     4.     This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. TOWNSEND explained the amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. QUINN made the Point of Order that the Senate amendments were improperly before the House for consideration since the Senate amendments have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3292--POINT OF ORDER

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

H. 3292 -- Reps. Klauber and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE REPAIRING, CLOSING, OR DEMOLISHING OF UNFIT DWELLINGS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF A "MUNICIPALITY";TO AMEND SECTION 31-15-30, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES WITH REGARD TO UNFIT DWELLINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COSTS INCURRED BY A MUNICIPALITY TO FIX OR REMOVE SUCH DWELLINGS SHALL BE COLLECTIBLE IN THE SAME MANNER AS MUNICIPAL TAXES AND THAT IF THE MUNICIPALITY IN DEMOLISHING AN UNFIT DWELLING CONTRACTS WITH A THIRD PARTY TO DO THE WORK, THE WORK MUST BE BID IN CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE PROCUREMENT CODES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-15-330, RELATING TO COUNTY ORDINANCES WITH REGARD TO UNFIT DWELLINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COSTS INCURRED BY A COUNTY TO FIX OR REMOVE SUCH DWELLINGS SHALL BE COLLECTIBLE IN THE SAME MANNER AS COUNTY TAXES AND THAT IF THE COUNTY IN DEMOLISHING AN UNFIT DWELLING CONTRACTS WITH A THIRD PARTY TO DO THE WORK, THE WORK MUST BE BID IN CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE PROCUREMENT CODES.

Rep. SHARPE proposed the following Amendment No. 1A (Doc Name P:\AMEND\JIC\6177SD.97).

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTIONS 6 and 7 and inserting:

/SECTION     6.     This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. SHARPE explained the amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. BAUER made the Point of Order that the Senate amendments were improperly before the House for consideration since the Senate amendments have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3677--POINT OF ORDER

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

H. 3677 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 35, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER BY DELETING CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, ADDING NEW PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "FEDERAL COVERED ADVISER" AND "FEDERAL COVERED SECURITY", THAT INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS AND COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER ARE NOT CONSIDERED PUBLIC INFORMATION BUT ISSUED ORDERS, INCLUDING CERTAIN COMPLAINTS, ARE CONSIDERED PUBLIC RECORDS, THAT CERTAIN BROKER-DEALERS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 35-1-410, THAT CERTAIN ACTIVITY IS UNLAWFUL, THAT EVERY INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION OR NOTICE FILING EXPIRES TWO YEARS FROM ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNLESS RENEWED, THAT REGISTRATION OF AN INVESTMENT ADVISER AUTOMATICALLY CONSTITUTES REGISTRATION OF ANY INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE WHO IS A PARTNER, OFFICER, OR DIRECTOR OR A PERSON OCCUPYING A SIMILAR STATUS OR PERFORMING SIMILAR FUNCTIONS, FOR CHANGES IN CERTAIN FEES, THAT THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER MAY REQUIRE, WITH RESPECT TO INVESTMENT ADVISERS, THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION BE FURNISHED OR DISSEMINATED AS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST OR FOR THE PROTECTION OF INVESTORS AND ADVISORY CLIENTS, FOR NOTICE FILINGS FOR FEDERAL COVERED SECURITIES, THAT UNLESS PROHIBITED BY RULE OR ORDER OF THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER, AN INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTERED UNDER THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 MAY TAKE OR RETAIN CUSTODY OF SECURITIES OR FUNDS OF A CLIENT, AND THAT THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER MAY REFER AVAILABLE EVIDENCE CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER OR OF ANY RULE OR ORDER UNDER THIS CHAPTER TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PROSECUTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OR LICENSING AUTHORITIES WHO MAY INSTITUTE THE APPROPRIATE PROCEEDINGS UNDER THIS CHAPTER.

Rep. KLAUBER explained the Senate amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE made the Point of Order that the Senate amendments was improperly before the House for consideration since the Senate amendments have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3628--SENATE AMENDMENTS
CONCURRED IN AND BILL ENROLLED

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

H. 3628 -- Reps. Kelley, Harrison, Davenport, Allison, Keegan and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUDGMENT AND EXECUTION BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE NAME OF A DEFENDANT CONVICTED FOR AN OFFENSE BASED ON CHILD SEXUAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE BE ENTERED IN THE CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MAINTAINED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR ENTERING THE NAME OF A PERPETRATOR IN THE CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS AND FOSTER HOMES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NAME OF A PERPETRATOR OF SUCH ABUSE OR NEGLECT IMMEDIATELY TO BE ENTERED ON THE CENTRAL REGISTRY UPON A FINDING OF THE ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR MAINTAINING INFORMATION ON THE REGISTRY.

Rep. YOUNG 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.

H. 3637--POINT OF ORDER

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

H. 3637 -- Reps. R. Smith, Mason, Sharpe, Clyburn, Beck, Felder, Kelley and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CALCULATION OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL NEW FULL-TIME JOBS FOR PURPOSES OF AN ANNUAL JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AND PLACE A TIME LIMIT ON A TAYPAYER ELECTION FOR DETERMINATION OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL NEW FULL-TIME JOBS AND TO DEFINE "SINGLE SITE".

Rep. HODGES proposed the following Amendment No. 1A (Doc Name P:\AMEND\JIC\6172AC.97), which was ruled out of order.

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

/SECTION _______.     Section 40-68-180 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 169 of 1993, is amended to read:

"Section 40-68-180.     This chapter does not exempt a client of a licensee or an assigned employee from any other license requirements imposed under local, state, or federal law. An employee who is licensed, registered, or certified under law and who is assigned to a client company is an employee of the client company for the purpose of that license, registration, or certification, but otherwise remains the employee of the licensee as provided in this chapter. Nothing in this chapter affects the South Carolina Employment Security Law (Sections 41-27-10 through 41-41-50); however, a licensee under this chapter must be considered to be an employer pursuant to Section 41-27-210."/

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. HODGES explained the Senate amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. MASON raised a Point of Order that Amendment No. 1 was not germane to the Bill.

Rep. HODGES argued contra.

SPEAKER WILKINS sustained the Point of Order and ruled the amendment out of order.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE made the Point of Order that the Senate amendments was improperly before the House for consideration since the Senate amendments have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3626--SENATE AMENDMENTS
CONCURRED IN AND BILL ENROLLED

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

H. 3626 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 27 SO AS TO ENACT THE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE TAX ACT AND WHICH PROVIDES THAT A PORTION OF ADMISSIONS TAXES PAID TO CERTAIN TOURISM AND RECREATION FACILITIES MAY BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, PROVIDES FOR THE FUND INTO WHICH THESE REVENUES MUST BE DEPOSITED AND THE USES TO WHICH THEY MAY BE PUT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND DURATION OF THE PROGRAM, AND FOR THOSE FACILITIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-2423, RELATING TO A SIMILAR USE OF A PORTION OF ADMISSIONS TAX REVENUES.

Rep. HARRELL 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.

RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH AMENDMENTS

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

S. 409 -- Senators Drummond, Bryan, Ford, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McGill, O'Dell, Patterson, Rankin, Reese, Short, Waldrep, Williams, Peeler, Moore and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENACTMENT OF GENERAL LAWS AFFECTING COUNTIES' EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE RAISING, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS IN THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL APPROPRIATION BILLS AS EXEMPTIONS; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 4-10-10 THROUGH 4-10-100 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX"; TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-10, 1976 CODE, SO AS TO DEFINE "POSITIVE MAJORITY"; TO ADD SECTION 4-10-16, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY NOT BE SUBJECT TO MORE THAN ONE PERCENT LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX AT THE SAME TIME; TO ADD SECTION 4-10-21 TO PROVIDE FOR LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX BY ORDINANCE OF ONE PERCENT ENACTED BY A POSITIVE MAJORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-25, RELATING TO APPLICATION OF TAX TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO SECTION 4-10-21; TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, ENTITLED "CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX ACT" SO AS TO ALLOW FOR A ONE PERCENT LOCAL SALES TAX TO FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS BY REFERENDUM; ALLOW A COUNTY TO CREATE A COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE COUNTY AREA; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 6-1-10 THROUGH 6-1-110 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; TO ADD SECTION 6-1-85 TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, DIVISION OF BUDGET AND ANALYSES TO MONITOR AND REVIEW THE RELATIVE PROPERTY TAX BURDEN ON EACH CLASS OF TAXABLE PROPERTY AND DEVELOP MODELS TO ESTIMATE THE SHIFT IN PROPERTY TAX BURDENS AMONG THE CLASSES; TO ADD ARTICLE 3, ENTITLED "AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ASSESS TAXES AND FEES", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY MAY NOT IMPOSE A NEW TAX AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1996, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO PROVIDE THAT A POSITIVE MAJORITY WOULD BE REQUIRED TO IMPOSE OR INCREASE A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX; TO PROVIDE THAT MILLAGE RATES MAY ONLY BE INCREASED ABOVE THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX BY A POSITIVE MAJORITY VOTE AND TO LIST EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT FEES MUST BE ENACTED BY A POSITIVE MAJORITY AND THAT REVENUE FROM FEES MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNLESS IT IS LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL BUDGET; TO PROVIDE FOR UTILITY FEES; TO ADD ARTICLE 5, ENTITLED "LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX", TO ALLOW FOR A FOUR PERCENT LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, AND TO SPECIFY HOW THE REVENUE MUST BE HELD AND USED; TO ADD ARTICLE 7, ENTITLED "LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX" SO AS TO ALLOW FOR A TWO PERCENT HOSPITALITY TAX AND TO SPECIFY HOW THE REVENUE MUST BE HELD AND USED; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6, RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISSOLUTION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS BY PETITION AND REFERENDUM.

H. 4180--ADOPTED AND SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.

H. 4180 -- Reps. Gourdine, H. Brown, Law, Hinson and Dantzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 45 IN BERKELEY COUNTY "DEWITT WILLIAMS BOULEVARD".

Whereas, Senator Dewitt Williams was born in the town of St. Stephen on October 12, 1919; and

Whereas, he is the son of W. D. and Gertrude Williams; and

Whereas, Senator Williams received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Allen University in 1950 and his Master of Arts Degree from South Carolina State University in 1960; and

Whereas, he is married to the former Dollie Bradley, and they are the proud parents of two children; and

Whereas, from 1941 to 1945, Senator Williams faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army; and

Whereas, he has compiled an exemplary record of public service throughout his lifetime, which includes service as a state highway commissioner, a member of the St. Stephen Town Council, Mayor Pro Tempore of the Town of St. Stephen, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, and current service as a South Carolina State Senator; and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the portion of South Carolina Highway 45 in Berkeley County that begins at the western town limit of St. Stephen and ends at the "Dewitt Williams Bridge" be named "Dewitt Williams Boulevard" as a lasting tribute to this distinguished South Carolinian. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly request that the Department of Transportation designate and name the highway described in this resolution "Dewitt Williams Boulevard" and install appropriate markers or signs at places along the highway containing the words "Dewitt Williams Boulevard" as the department considers advisable.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and to Senator Dewitt Williams.

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

S. 705--ADOPTED AND SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.

S. 705 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CAUSEWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE POCOTALIGO NATURAL PRESERVE IN CLARENDON COUNTY IN HONOR OF VIRGINIA RICHARDS SAULS.

Whereas, Virginia Richards Sauls was born into a life of public service as the daughter of the late Governor John G. Richards; and

Whereas, she has spent her entire life working to improve the lives of the residents of the City of Manning and Clarendon County; and

Whereas, Mayor Jerry Robertson of the City of Manning has referred to Mrs. Sauls as one of the area's leading citizens of the twentieth century; and

Whereas, her untiring work toward maintaining the Pocotaligo Natural Preserve and her dedicated service to various garden clubs and other organizations have resulted in the preservation of the Pocotaligo Natural Preserve as a treasure for future generations to enjoy; and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the causeway running through the Pocotaligo Natural Preserve that begins at the Manning city limits and continues north to the intersection of United States Highway 301 and United States Highway 521 in Clarendon County be named the "Virginia Richards Sauls Causeway" as a lasting tribute to this distinguished South Carolinian. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly request that the Department of Transportation designate and name the causeway described in this resolution the "Virginia Richards Sauls Causeway" and install appropriate markers or signs at places along the causeway as the department considers advisable containing the words "Virginia Richards Sauls Causeway".

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and Mrs. Virginia Richards Sauls.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Senators J. Verne Smith, Bryan and Thomas of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate on H. 3858:
H. 3858 -- Reps. Vaughn, Haskins, Cato, Leach and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 432 OF 1947, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, ITS CREATION, BOARD, POWERS, AND DUTIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM SELLING, LEASING, MERGING, CONSOLIDATING, OR TRANSFERRING CERTAIN OF ITS ASSETS OR ENTERING INTO A JOINT VENTURE OR OTHER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IF THE ACTION DISPOSES OF OR COMMITS TEN PERCENT OR MORE OF THE ASSETS; TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM TRANSFERRING OR DELEGATING ITS RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OVER THE HOSPITAL SYSTEM TO ANY OTHER PERSONS, BOARD, OR ENTITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ONLY MAY CALL FOR A REFERENDUM IF CONSENT IS REQUESTED TO TAKE SUCH ACTION; TO INCREASE THE BOARD FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE NOMINATING PROCEDURES AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURES CONTINGENT UPON A GREENVILLE CITY COUNCIL STIPULATION BY ORDINANCE; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND LOCATE FACILITIES OUTSIDE OF GREENVILLE COUNTY IF SUCH WOULD ENHANCE SERVICES; TO ENTER INTO JOINT VENTURES OR OTHER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR OBTAINING CONSENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE CHANGE OF NAME OF THE BOARD AND THE OPERATION OF THE BOARD UNDER A TRADE NAME; TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ONE OR MORE SUBSIDIARIES AND TO REQUIRE SUCH ENTITY TO COMPLY WITH THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL HOSPITALS OR OTHER CLINICS; TO AUTHORIZE THE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN POWERS GENERALLY CONFERRED ON REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICTS; TO AMEND ACT 1285 OF 1966, RELATING TO THE NAME OF THE GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE BOARD TO THE GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY FOR ANY DAMAGES THE COUNTY MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE CITY UNDER A CONTRACT ARISING OUT OF ACT 432 OF 1947; AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONTINGENT UPON STIPULATIONS OF GREENVILLE CITY COUNCIL.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Senators Moore, O'Dell and Alexander of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate on S. 489:
S. 489 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 38, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPTICIANS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTICIANS INCLUDING INCREASING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FROM THREE HOURS TO FOUR HOURS FOR A LICENSED OPTICIAN AND AN ADDITIONAL HOUR FOR AN OPTICIAN ALSO LICENSED TO DISPENSE CONTACT LENSES.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. TOWNSEND moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

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

S. 795 -- Senators Saleeby and Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE FEDERAL RESERVE TO MAINTAIN ITS PROCESSING CENTER IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO CONSOLIDATE SERVICES INTO THE COLUMBIA OFFICE BECAUSE OF ITS DEMONSTRATED EFFICIENT OPERATION AND ITS ESTABLISHED AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES RATHER THAN RELOCATING THE CENTER TO CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4282 -- Reps. Knotts, Stuart, Gamble, Bauer, Riser, Spearman and Koon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING HARVEY LAMBERT OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, THE PROPRIETOR AND SOLE OPERATOR OF LAMBERT'S BARBER SHOP IN TRIANGLE CITY IN WEST COLUMBIA, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4283 -- Rep. Townsend: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LOUISE LEONARD SMITH TINSLEY, AND FRED REGAN TINSLEY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY UPON CELEBRATING THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THEM FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPINESS TOGETHER.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4284 -- Rep. Townsend: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MARY ELIZABETH MARTIN GLENN, AND BEN HOYT GLENN OF RICHLAND COUNTY UPON CELEBRATING THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND TO THEM BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPINESS TOGETHER.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4285 -- Rep. Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE INDIAN LAND HIGH SCHOOL LADY WARRIORS ON THEIR FIRST EVER SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, CAPPED BY A SIX INNING, 12-2 WIN IN THE FINAL GAME OF THE TITLE SERIES.

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4286 -- Reps. Sheheen, Carnell and Delleney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 1997-98 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE YEAR IN EFFECT.

RULE 5.12 WAIVED

Rule 5.12 was waived by a division vote of 52 to 0.

On motion of Rep. SHEHEEN, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4287 -- Rep. Neal: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDING OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE EQUALIZED.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4288 -- Rep. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF THE STATE INTO SIXTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUITS, THE NUMBER OF JUDGES TO BE ELECTED FROM EACH CIRCUIT, AND THE ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL JUDGES WITHOUT REGARD TO COUNTY OR CIRCUIT OF RESIDENCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF JUDGES TO BE ELECTED FROM EACH CIRCUIT; TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL JUDGES WITHOUT REGARD TO COUNTY OR CIRCUIT OF RESIDENCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL JUDGES BE RESIDENTS OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FROM WHICH THEY ARE ELECTED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS SERVING AS CIRCUIT JUDGES ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION PROVIDING FOR THE POPULAR ELECTION OF CIRCUIT JUDGES SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE FOR THE TERM FOR WHICH THEY WERE ELECTED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4289 -- Rep. Neal: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ELECTION OF JUDGES TO THE CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SHALL ELECT THE JUDGES FOR THE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS IN THE MANNER THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS SERVING AS CIRCUIT JUDGES ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROVISION PROVIDING FOR THE POPULAR ELECTION OF CIRCUIT JUDGES SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE FOR THE TERM FOR WHICH THEY WERE ELECTED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4290 -- Reps. Mason, Seithel, Clyburn, Simrill, Cotty, R. Smith, Lee, Barfield, Moody-Lawrence, Whatley, Cooper, McLeod, Cato, Miller, Davenport, Witherspoon, Phillips, Maddox, Keegan, Fleming, Riser and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-5-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR RECORDING TO THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES OR CLERK OF COURT MUST HAVE THE NAMES PRINTED OR TYPED NEAR OR BENEATH THEIR SIGNATURES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3819--NON-CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS

On motion of Rep. HARRELL, the House non-concurred in the Senate amendments to the following Bill, and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3819 -- Reps. Harrell, Beck, J. Hines, Walker, Altman, Leach, Mason, Jennings, Simrill, Kinon, Limbaugh, Dantzler, Sandifer, R. Smith, Allison, Campsen, Knotts, Barrett, Seithel, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Young, Townsend, Felder, Kennedy, Woodrum, Hinson, Haskins, M. Hines, Harvin, Klauber, Fleming, Kelley, Limehouse, Young-Brickell, Whatley, Wilkins, Boan, McMahand, Littlejohn, Cato, H. Brown, Stuart, Robinson, Phillips, Riser, McKay, Lanford, Keegan, Edge, Jordan, Witherspoon, Gourdine, Hodges, Wilder, J. Smith, Chellis, Baxley, Kirsh and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1997" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SIMPLIFICATION OF FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX TRANSACTIONS; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, INCLUDING "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY"; TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL BY LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILS OF FEE AGREEMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE REQUIRED FEE PAYMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE FEE TO REPLACEMENT PROPERTY AND A CREDIT AGAINST THE FEE FOR COSTS OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEE, PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE FEE AGREEMENTS, CONSEQUENCES OF TRANSFERS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY AND OF TERMINATION OF FEE AGREEMENTS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AFFILIATE SPONSORS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF PROPERTY FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY AS AN EXEMPTION.

H. 3101--FREE CONFERENCE POWERS GRANTED

Rep. YOUNG moved that the Committee of Conference on the following Bill be resolved into a Committee of Free Conference and briefly explained the Conference Committee's reasons for this request.

H. 3101 -- Reps. Allison, Kirsh, Meacham and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTING A CHILD UNDER AGE SIXTEEN OUTSIDE THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR TRANSPORT A CHILD OUTSIDE OF THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO CIRCUMVENT A CUSTODY PROCEEDING WHEN A PETITION HAS BEEN FILED SEEKING A CUSTODY DETERMINATION, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, TO INCLUDE APPLICATION OF THE SECTION TO CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY IF PHYSICAL FORCE IS USED OR THREATENED, AND TO AUTHORIZE ASSESSING TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE ACTION.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 102; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Altman                 Askins
Bailey                 Barfield               Barrett
Battle                 Baxley                 Beck
Boan                   Breeland               Byrd
Campsen                Carnell                Cato
Cave                   Chellis                Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Cooper                 Cotty
Davenport              Delleney               Easterday
Edge                   Fleming                Gamble
Govan                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harris, A.             Harrison               Harvin
Haskins                Hawkins                Hines, J.
Hines, M.              Hodges                 Howard
Inabinett              Jennings               Jordan
Keegan                 Kennedy                Kinon
Kirsh                  Klauber                Knotts
Koon                   Lanford                Leach
Lee                    Limbaugh               Limehouse
Littlejohn             Lloyd                  Loftis
Mack                   Maddox                 Mason
McCraw                 McKay                  McLeod
McMaster               Meacham                Miller
Moody-Lawrence         Mullen                 Neal
Neilson                Parks                  Phillips
Pinckney               Rhoad                  Rice
Riser                  Rodgers                Sandifer
Scott                  Seithel                Sharpe
Sheheen                Simrill                Smith, F.
Smith, R.              Spearman               Stille
Stoddard               Townsend               Tripp
Trotter                Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Whatley                Whipper
Wilder                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Woodrum                Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--102

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

So, the motion to resolve the Committee of Conference into a Committee of Free Conference was agreed to.

The Committee of Conference was thereby resolved into a Committee of Free Conference, the SPEAKER appointed Reps. YOUNG, HASKINS and ALLISON to the Committee of Free Conference and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3101---FREE CONFERENCE REPORT ADOPTED
FREE CONFERENCE REPORT
The General Assembly, Columbia, S.C., May 29, 1997

The COMMITTEE OF FREE CONFERENCE, to whom was referred:
H. 3101 -- Reps. Allison, Kirsh, Meacham and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTING A CHILD UNDER AGE SIXTEEN OUTSIDE THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR TRANSPORT A CHILD OUTSIDE OF THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO CIRCUMVENT A CUSTODY PROCEEDING WHEN A PETITION HAS BEEN FILED SEEKING A CUSTODY DETERMINATION, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, TO INCLUDE APPLICATION OF THE SECTION TO CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY IF PHYSICAL FORCE IS USED OR THREATENED, AND TO AUTHORIZE ASSESSING TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE ACTION.
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 16-17-495 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 28 of 1995, is further amended to read:

"Section 16-17-495.     (A)(1)     When any a court of competent jurisdiction in this State or another state has awarded custody of a child under the age of sixteen years or when custody of a child under the age of sixteen years is established pursuant to Section 20-7-953B, it is a felony unlawful for a person with the intent to violate the court order or Section 20-7-953B to take or transport, or cause to be taken or transported, the child from any point within this State to any point outside the limits of this State or to keep the child outside the limits of this state from the legal custodian for the purpose of concealing the child, or circumventing or avoiding the custody order or statute.

(2)     When a pleading has been filed and served seeking a determination of custody of a child under the age of sixteen, it is unlawful for a person with the intent to circumvent or avoid the custody proceeding to take or transport, or cause to be taken or transported, the child for the purpose of concealing the child, or circumventing or avoiding the custody proceeding. It is permissible to infer that a person keeping a child outside the limits of this State for more than seventy-two hours without notice to a legal custodian intended to violate this subsection.

(B)     This crime is punishable by a fine A person who violates subsection (A)(1) or (2) is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or by imprisonment for not more than five imprisoned not more than five years, or both. It is permissible to infer that a person keeping a child outside the limits of the State in violation of a court order for a period in excess of seventy-two hours intended to violate the order at the time of taking.

(C)     If the a person violating the provisions of this section who violates subsection (A)(1) or (2) returns the child to the legal custodian or to the jurisdiction of the court issuing the order within seven days after removing the child from this State, in which the custody petition was filed within three days of the violation, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

(D)     Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, if the taking or transporting of a child in violation of subsections (A)(1) or (2), is by physical force or the threat of physical force, the person is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.

(E)     A person who violates the provisions of this section may be required by the court to pay necessary travel and other reasonable expenses including, but not limited to, attorney's fees incurred by the party entitled to the custody or by a witness or law enforcement."

SECTION     2.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 20-1-100.     A male under the age of sixteen or a female under the age of fourteen is not capable of entering into a valid marriage, and all marriages hereinafter entered into by such persons are void ab initio. A common-law marriage hereinafter entered into by a male under the age of sixteen or a female under the age of fourteen is void ab initio."

SECTION     3.     Section 16-3-658 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 139 of 1991, is further amended by adding at the end:

"This section is not applicable to a purported marriage entered into by a male under the age of sixteen or a female under the age of fourteen."

SECTION     4.     Section 16-3-615 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 295 of 1994, is further amended by adding:

"(D)     This section is not applicable to a purported marriage entered into by a male under the age of sixteen or a female under the age of fourteen."

SECTION     5.     This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./

Amend title to conform.

/s/Charles Tyrone Courtney        /s/Terry Edward Haskins
/s/Chauncey K. "Greg" Gregory     /s/Merita Ann Allison
/s/C. Bradley Hutto               /s/William Jeffrey Young
On Part of the Senate.                 On Part of the House.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
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. 559 and 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.
S. 559 -- Senators Setzler and Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTENT AND GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATORS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH INTENT AND GUIDELINES; SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN REGARD TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, TEACHER EXAMINATIONS, AND TEACHER EVALUATION AND TRAINING PROCEDURES; SECTION 59-26-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN TEACHER EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS; SECTION 59-26-40, RELATING TO TEACHER CONTRACTS AND CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH TEACHERS ARE ASSISTED, CERTIFIED, EMPLOYED, AND EVALUATED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-26-80 RELATING TO THE EDUCATION ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL moved that the House recede until 2:15 P.M., which was adopted.

THE HOUSE RESUMES

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

ACTING SPEAKER RISER IN CHAIR
POINT OF QUORUM

The question of a quorum was raised. A quorum was later present.

SPEAKER IN CHAIR
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 2:40 P.M. today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. HARRISON the invitation was accepted.

S. 83--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill.

S. 83 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CASES BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1530, SO AS TO PROVIDE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING THE CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN; AND TO ADD SUBARTICLE 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL VISITATION PROVISIONS WHICH A COURT MAY ORDER WHEN AWARDING VISITATION IN CASES INVOLVING DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE.

S. 60--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE WITHDRAWN

Rep. SIMRILL withdrew his request for debate on S. 60; however, other requests for debate remained upon the bill.

S. 616--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE WITHDRAWN,
AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

Upon the withdrawal of requests for debate by Reps. YOUNG and SIMRILL the following Bill was taken up.

S. 616 -- Senators Holland, Lander, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1350 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULTS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS FROM THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS THAT MAKE CERTAIN HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL FACILITIES ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS TO COVER CERTAIN COSTS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 15, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, RELATING TO THE VICTIM'S AND WITNESS'S BILL OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR VICTIM AND WITNESS SERVICES; AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY PROVISION.

The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\DKA\4659CM.97), which was adopted.

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

/SECTION     1.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 16-3-1350. (A) The State must ensure that a victim of criminal sexual conduct in any degree, criminal sexual conduct with a minor in any degree, or child sexual abuse must not bear the cost of his or her routine medicolegal exam following the assault if the victim has filed an incident report with a law enforcement agency.

(B)     These exams must be standardized relevant to medical treatment and to gathering evidence from the body of the victim and must be based on and meet minimum standards for rape exam protocol as developed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, the South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Governor's Office Division of Victim Assistance with production costs to be paid from funds appropriated for the Victim's Compensation Fund. These exams must include treatment for venereal disease, and must include medication for pregnancy prevention if indicated and if desired. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division must distribute these exam kits to any licensed health care facility providing sexual assault exams. When dealing with a victim of criminal sexual assault, the law enforcement agency immediately must transport the victim to the nearest licensed health care facility which performs sexual assault exams. A health care facility providing sexual assault exams must use the standardized protocol described above.

(C)     A licensed health care facility, upon completion of a routine sexual assault exam as described in subsection (B) performed on a victim of criminal sexual conduct in any degree, criminal sexual conduct with a minor in any degree, or child sexual abuse, may file a claim for reimbursement directly to the South Carolina Crime Victim's Compensation Fund if the offense occurred in South Carolina. The South Carolina Crime Victim's Compensation Fund must develop procedures for health care facilities to follow when filing a claim with respect to the privacy of the victim. Health care facility personnel must obtain information necessary for the claim at the time of the exam if possible. The South Carolina Crime Victim's Compensation Fund must reimburse eligible health care facilities directly.

(D)     The Governor's Office Division of Victim Assistance must utilize existing funds appropriated from the general fund for the purpose of compensating licensed health care facilities for the cost of routine medical exams for sexual assault victims as described above. When the director determines that projected reimbursements in a fiscal year provided in this section exceed funds appropriated for payment of these reimbursements, he must direct the payment of the additional services from the Victim's Compensation Fund. For the purpose of this particular exam, the one hundred dollar deductible is waived for award eligibility under the fund. The South Carolina Victim's Compensation Fund must develop appropriate guidelines and procedures and distribute them to law enforcement agencies and appropriate health care facilities."

SECTION     2. Section 16-3-1210 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 181 of 1989, is further amended to read:

"Section 16-3-1210. (1) Except as provided in Section 16-3-1220, a victim, surviving spouse, or a parent or legally dependent child of a victim is entitled to file for benefits under this article if either:

(a)     the offense was committed in this State; or

(b)     the victim was a resident of this State when the offense was committed in another state. In either case, the award payable under this article must be reduced by the amount paid or payable under the laws of another state as a result of the criminal act giving rise to the claim.

A surviving spouse, parent, or legally dependent child is not entitled to file for benefits under this section if that person is the subject of an investigation, has been charged with, convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to the offense in question or acted on behalf of the suspect, juvenile offender, or defendant.

(2) A licensed health care or medical facility is eligible for an award to cover the specific cost for a routine medicolegal exam of an alleged victim of criminal sexual conduct in any degree or child sexual abuse provided the victim has filed an incident report with the police, provided the health care facility has performed the exam adhering to sexual assault exam protocol standards developed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the South Carolina Hospital Association, and provided that the crime occurred in South Carolina."

SECTION     3.     Article 15, Chapter 3, Title 16 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Article 15
Victim's and Witness's Bill of Right
Victim and Witness Service

Section 16-3-1510.In recognition of the civic and moral duty of victims and witnesses of crime to fully and voluntarily cooperate with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, and in further recognition of the continuing importance of this citizen cooperation to state and local law enforcement efforts and to the general effectiveness and the well-being of the criminal justice system of this State, the General Assembly declares its intent, in this article, to ensure that all victims and witnesses of crime are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity; that the rights extended in this article to victims and witnesses of crime are honored and protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges in a manner no less vigorous than the protections afforded criminal defendants; and that the State has a responsibility to provide support to a network of services to victims of crime, including victims of domestic violence and criminal sexual assault.

Section 16-3-1520. For the purpose of this article, "witness" means any person who has been or is expected to be summoned to testify for either the prosecution or the defense or who by reason of having relevant information is subject to call or likely to be called as a witness for the prosecution or defense, whether or not any action or proceeding has yet been commenced.

Section 16-3-1530. This section is known and may be cited as the "Victim's and Witness's Bill of Rights". To the extent reasonably possible and subject to available resources, victims and witnesses of crime are afforded the following rights where applicable:

(A)     VICTIMS AND WITNESSES HAVE A RIGHT TO BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION.

(1)A victim has a right to basic human services to meet emergency and long term needs caused by financial, physical, or psychological injury.

(2) A victim or witness has a right to be treated with dignity by human service professionals who provide basic assistance.

(3) A victim or witness has a right to receive courteous assistance as they cooperate with criminal justice personnel.

(B)(1) A victim has the right to be free from intimidation when involved in the criminal justice system.

(2) When the threat of damaging intimidation cannot be avoided, law enforcement agencies must take measures to protect the victim or witness, including, but not be limited to, transportation to and from court and physical protection in the courthouse.

(3) The court must provide the victim or witness courthouse waiting areas that are separate from those that will be used by the defendant, his or her family, or friends.

(4) If a witness is threatened, the solicitor must, to the extent reasonably possible, attempt to prosecute the case.

(C)     A victim or witness who wishes to receive notification and information must provide the solicitor, the Department of Corrections, and the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services his current address and telephone number. This information, as it is contained in Department of Corrections and Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services files, is privileged and must not be disclosed directly or indirectly, except between these two departments, or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction. The solicitor's office which is prosecuting the case has the responsibility of the rights in this subsection, except items (6) and (7) which are the responsibility of the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services and the Department of Corrections.

(1) victim or witness has a right to be informed about the procedures and practices of the criminal justice system.

(2) victim has a right to be informed of financial assistance and other social services available to victims and witnesses.

(3) A victim has a right to be informed of any compensation or fees to which they are entitled.

(4) A victim has a right to know the status and progress of his case from the police investigation to final disposition.

(5) A victim or prosecution witness has a right to be informed of a defendant's release on bail and to provide recommendations to the magistrate.

(6) A victim or prosecution witness has a right to be informed of post-sentence hearings affecting the probation or parole of the offender.

(7) A victim or prosecution witness has the right to be informed when the convicted offender receives a temporary, provisional, or final release from custody or the offender escapes from custody.

(8) Unless there is a judicial determination to restrict attendance, a victim or witness has the right to attend all hearings and procedures involving his case. A victim or prosecution witness has the right to be informed of all hearings and procedures in time to exercise his right to attend.

(9) A victim has the right to be informed of whatever rights to legal counsel are available to him in this State.

(10) A victim has the right to discuss his case with the prosecutor.

(11) A victim has a right to be informed of all available civil remedies respecting his case and to proceed in civil suits for recovery for damages if possible, including placing a lien on any profits received by the offender as a result of publication or media coverage resulting from the crime.

(12) A victim has the right to discuss his case with the solicitor or other prosecutor and be informed of any offers to plea bargain with the defendant.

(13) A victim or prosecution witness has the right to be notified in advance when a court proceeding has been rescheduled or cancelled.

(14) A witness has a right to be informed of financial assistance, compensation, or fees to which they are entitled.

(D)(1)     A victim or witness has the right to receive a reasonable witness fee plus reimbursement for necessary out-of-pocket expenses associated with lawfully observing a subpoena. The court must determine the rate of reimbursement and reimburse all eligible persons in a timely manner.

(2) A victim or his surviving dependents have the right to receive financial compensation for physical or emotional injuries suffered as a result of being a victim of a violent, bodily crime. The eligibility and award will be determined by the South Carolina Crime Victim's Compensation Fund.

(3) A victim has the right to receive restitution for expenses or property loss incurred as the result of the crime. The judge must order restitution at every sentencing for a crime against person or property or as a condition of probation, unless the court finds a substantial and compelling reason not to order restitution. The court must diligently, fairly, and in a timely manner enforce all orders of restitution.

(E)(1)     A victim or witness has the right to respond to a subpoena without fear of retaliation or loss of wages from his employer. Victims and witnesses must be provided, where appropriate, employer and creditor intercession services by the solicitor who (a) must seek employer cooperation in minimizing employees' loss of pay and other benefits resulting from their participation in the criminal justice process, and (b) must seek consideration from creditors if the victim is unable, temporarily, to continue payments.

(2) A victim has the right to have recovered, or taken personal property returned as expeditiously as possible unless the property is contraband, property subject to evidentiary analysis, property the ownership of which is disputed, or the property is needed for law enforcement or prosecution purposes. The property must be returned by the court, the solicitor, or law enforcement agencies using photographs of property as evidence whenever possible.

(F)     The court, the solicitor, and the defense must recognize the rights due victims and witnesses and protect them as diligently as the defendant's rights.

(1)     A victim has the right to participate in the criminal justice process directly or through representation.

(2)     A victim or witness has the right to retain counsel with standing in court to represent him in cases involving the victim's reputation.

(3)     A victim or witness has the right to a speedy disposition of the case so as to minimize the stress, cost, and inconvenience resulting from his involvement in a prosecution.

(G)     The court must treat "special" witnesses sensitively, using closed or taped sessions when appropriate. The solicitor or defense must notify the court when a victim or witness deserves special consideration.

Section 16-3-1535. General law enforcement agencies must provide crime victims, free of charge, a copy of the crime incident report relating to their case and a document which describes the statutory rights the State grants crime victims in criminal cases that list the local crime victim assistance providers. The statutory rights contained in this document must include all rights contained in Section 16-3-1530.

Section 16-3-1540. Nothing in Section 16-3-1530 of this article creates a cause of action on behalf of any person against any public employee, public agency, the State, or any agency responsible for the enforcement of rights and provision of services set forth in this article.

Section 16-3-1550. (A) The provisions of this section govern the disposition of any offense within the jurisdiction of the General Sessions Court, excluding any crime for which a sentence of death is sought, in any case which involves an identified victim whose whereabouts are known.

(B)     It is the responsibility of the solicitor's Victim or Witness Assistance Unit in each judicial circuit or a representative designated by the solicitor or law enforcement agency handling the case to advise all victims of their right to submit to the court, orally or in writing at the victim's option, a victim impact statement to be considered by the judge at the sentencing or disposition hearing in General Sessions Court and at a parole hearing. The solicitor's office or law enforcement agency must provide a copy of the written form to any victim who wishes to make a written report. In cases where the solicitor determines that there has been extensive or significant impact on the life of the victim, the Victim or Witness Assistance Unit must assist the victim in completing the form. The victim must submit this statement to the solicitor's office within appropriate time limits set by the solicitor to be filed in the court records by the solicitor's office so it may be available to the defense for a reasonable period of time before sentencing. The court must allow the defendant to have the opportunity to rebut the victim's written statement if the court decides to review any part of the statement before sentencing. If the defendant is incarcerated, the solicitor must forward a copy of the impact statement and copies of all completed Victim/Witness Notification Requests to the Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, and to the Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services Board. Solicitors must begin using these victim impact statements no later than January 1, 1985.

(C)     The Attorney General's Office must develop a standard form for the victim impact statement. For this purpose, the Attorney General may seek the assistance of any other state agency or department in developing this form. The Attorney General's office must distribute this form to all solicitor's offices no later than November 1, 1984.

(D)     The victim impact statement must:

(1) Identify the victim of the offense;

(2) Itemize any economic loss suffered by the victim as a result of the offense;

(3) Identify any physical and psychological injury suffered by the victim as a result of the offense, along with its seriousness and permanence;

(4) Describe any changes in the victim's personal welfare or familial relationships as a result of the offense;

(5) Identify any request for psychological services initiated by the victim or the victim's family as a result of offense;

(6) Contain any other information related to the impact of the offense upon the victim; and

(7) The original of the statement must be included in the court file with one copy for the solicitor and one copy for the victim.

(E)     [Deleted]

(F)     No sentence may be invalidated because of failure to comply with the provisions of this section. This section must not be construed to create any cause of action for monetary damages.

Section 16-3-1560. (A) The State must ensure that alleged victims of criminal sexual conduct in any degree or child sexual abuse must not bear the cost of his or her routine medicolegal exam following the assault provided the victim has filed an incident report with a law enforcement agency.

(B)     These exams must be standardized relevant to medical treatment and to gathering evidence from the body of the victim and must be based on and must meet minimum standards for rape exam protocol as developed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the South Carolina Hospital Association. These exams must include treatment for venereal disease, and must include medication for pregnancy prevention if indicated and if desired. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division must distribute these exam kits to any licensed health care facility providing sexual assault exams. When dealing with a victim of criminal sexual assault, the law enforcement agency must immediately transport the victim to the nearest licensed health care facility which performs sexual assault exams. Any health care facility providing sexual assault exams must use the standardized protocol described above.

(C)     A licensed health care facility, upon completion of a routine sexual assault exam as described in (B) above performed on an alleged victim of criminal sexual conduct in any degree or of child sexual abuse, provided the crime occurred in South Carolina, may file a claim for reimbursement directly to the South Carolina Crime Victim's Compensation Fund. The South Carolina Crime Victim's Compensation Fund must develop procedures for health care facilities to follow when filing a claim with respect to the privacy of the victim. Health care facility personnel must obtain any information necessary for the claim at the time of the exam if possible. The South Carolina Crime Victim's Compensation Fund must reimburse eligible health care facilities directly.

(D)     There is hereby appropriated from the general fund of this State the sum of one hundred and ten thousand dollars to the South Carolina Victim's Compensation Fund for the purpose of compensating licensed health care facilities for the cost of routine medical exams for sexual assault victims as described above. For the purpose of this particular exam, the one hundred dollar deductible is waived for award eligibility under the fund. The South Carolina Victim's Compensation Fund must develop appropriate guidelines and procedures and distribute them to law enforcement agencies and appropriate health care facilities.

(E)     When the director determines that projected reimbursements in any fiscal year provided for in this section will exceed funds appropriated for payment of these reimbursements, he must direct payment of additional services from the Victim's Compensation Fund.

Section 16-3-1505. In recognition of the civic and moral duty of victims of and witnesses to a crime to cooperate fully and voluntarily with law enforcement and prosecution agencies, and in further recognition of the continuing importance of this citizen cooperation to state and local law enforcement efforts and to the general effectiveness and the well-being of the criminal and juvenile justice systems of this State, and to implement the rights guaranteed to victims in the Constitution of this State, the General Assembly declares its intent, in this article, to ensure that all victims of and witnesses to a crime are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity; that the rights and services extended in this article to victims of and witnesses to a crime are honored and protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges in a manner no less vigorous than the protections afforded criminal defendants; and that the State has a responsibility to provide support to a network of services for victims of a crime, including victims of domestic violence and criminal sexual assault.

Section 16-3-1510. For the purpose of this article:

(1)     'Victim' means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, psychological, or financial harm as the result of the commission or attempted commission of a criminal offense, as defined in this section. 'Victim' also includes the person's spouse, parent, child, or the lawful representative of a victim who is:

(a)     deceased;

(b)     a minor;

(c)     incompetent; or

(d)     physically or psychologically incapacitated.

'Victim' does not include a spouse, parent, child, or lawful representative who is the subject of an investigation for, who is charged with, or who has been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to the offense in question. 'Victim' also does not include a spouse, parent, child, or lawful representative who is acting on behalf of the suspect, juvenile offender, or defendant.

(2)     'Person' means an individual.

(3)     'Criminal offense' means an offense against the person or an offense against the property of the person when the value of the property destroyed or the cost of the damage is in excess of one thousand dollars, including both common law and statutory offenses. 'Criminal offense' does not include the drawing or uttering of a fraudulent check.

(4)     'Witness' means a person who has been or is expected to be summoned to testify for either the prosecution or the defense or who by reason of having relevant information is subject to be called or likely to be called as a witness for the prosecution or defense for criminal offenses defined in this section, whether or not any action or proceeding has been commenced.

(5)     'Prosecuting agency' means the solicitor, Attorney General, special prosecutor, or any person or entity charged with the prosecution of a criminal case in general sessions or family court.

(6)     'Summary court' means magistrate or municipal court.

(7)     'Initial offense incident report' means a uniform traffic accident report or a standardized incident report form completed at the time of the initial law enforcement response. 'Initial offense incident report' does not include supplementary reports, investigative notes or reports, statements, letters, memos, other communications, measurements, sketches, or diagrams not included in the initial offense incident report, or any material that may be considered the work product of a law enforcement officer or witness.

(8)     'In writing' means any written communication, including electronically transmitted data.

Section 16-3-1515.     (A)     A victim or prosecution witness who wishes to exercise his rights under this article or receive services under this article or both must provide a law enforcement agency, a prosecuting agency, a summary court judge, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, the Board of Juvenile Parole, or the Department of Juvenile Justice, as appropriate, his legal name, current mailing address, and current telephone number upon which the agency must rely in the discharge of its duties under this article.

(B)     A victim who wishes to receive restitution must, within appropriate time limits set by the prosecuting agency or summary court judge, provide the prosecuting agency or summary court judge with an itemized list which includes the values of property stolen, damaged, or destroyed; property recovered; medical expenses or counseling expenses, or both; income lost as a result of the offense; out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the offense; any other financial losses that may have been incurred; an itemization of financial recovery from insurance, the offense victims' compensation fund, or other sources. The prosecuting agency, court, or both, may require documentation of all claims. This information may be included in a written victim impact statement.

(C)     A victim who wishes to be present for any plea, trial, or sentencing must notify the prosecuting agency or summary court judge of his desire to be present. This notification may be included in a written victim impact statement.

(D)     A victim who wishes to submit a written victim impact statement must provide it to the prosecuting agency or summary court judge within appropriate time limits set by the prosecuting agency or summary court judge.

(E)     A victim who wishes to make an oral victim impact statement to the court at sentencing must notify the prosecuting agency or summary court judge of this desire in advance of the sentencing.

Section 16-3-1520. (A) A law enforcement agency must provide a victim, free of charge, a copy of the initial incident report of his case, and a document which:

(1)     describes the constitutional rights the State grants victims in criminal cases;

(2)     describes the responsibilities of victims in exercising these rights;

(3)     lists local victim assistance and social service providers;

(4)     provides information on eligibility and application for victims' compensation benefits; and

(5)     provides information about the rights of victims and witnesses who are harassed or threatened.

(B)     A law enforcement agency, within a reasonable time of initial contact, must assist each eligible victim in applying for victims' compensation benefits and other available financial, social service, and counseling assistance.

(C)     Law enforcement victim advocates, upon request, may intervene with, and seek special consideration from, creditors of a victim who is temporarily unable to continue payments as a result of an offense, and with the victim's employer, landlord, school, and other parties as considered appropriate through the investigative process.

(D)     A law enforcement agency, upon request, must make a reasonable attempt to inform a victim of the status and progress of his case from initial incident through:

(1) disposition in summary court;

(2) the referral of a juvenile offender to the Department of Juvenile Justice; or

(3) transmittal of a general sessions warrant to the prosecuting agency.

Section 16-3-1525. (A) A law enforcement agency, upon effecting the arrest or detention of a person accused of committing an offense involving one or more victims, must make a reasonable attempt to notify each victim of the arrest or detention and of the appropriate bond or other pretrial release hearing or procedure.

(B)     A law enforcement agency, before releasing to his parent or guardian a juvenile offender accused of committing an offense involving one or more victims, must make a reasonable effort to inform each victim of the release.

(C)     A law enforcement agency, upon effecting the arrest or detention of a person accused of committing an offense involving one or more victims, must provide to the jail, prison, detention, or holding facility having physical custody of the defendant, the name, mailing address, and telephone number of each victim. If the person is transferred to another facility, this information immediately must be transmitted to the receiving facility. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of victims and witnesses contained in the files of a jail, prison, detention, or holding facility are confidential and must not be disclosed directly or indirectly, except as necessary to provide notifications.

(D)     A law enforcement agency, after detaining a juvenile accused of committing an offense involving one or more victims, must provide to the Department of Juvenile Justice the name, address, and telephone number of each victim.

(E)     After effecting the arrest or detention of a person accused of committing an offense not under the jurisdiction of a summary court, and involving one or more victims, the arresting law enforcement agency must provide, in writing, to the prosecuting agency before a bond or release hearing before a circuit or family court judge, the name, address, and telephone number of each victim.

(F)     After the arrest or detention of a person accused of committing an offense involving one or more victims and which is triable in summary court or an offense involving one or more victims for which a preliminary hearing may be held, the arresting law enforcement agency must provide, in writing, to the summary court the name, mailing address, and telephone number of each victim.

(G)     A law enforcement agency must provide any measures necessary to protect the victims and witnesses, including transportation to and from court and physical protection in the courthouse.

(H)     In cases in which a defendant has bond set by a summary court judge:

(1)     the facility having custody of the defendant reasonably must attempt to notify each victim of each case for which bond is being determined of his right to attend the bond hearing and make recommendations to the presiding judge. This notification must be made sufficiently in advance to allow the victim to exercise his rights contained in this article;

(2)     the summary court judge, before proceeding with a bond hearing in a case involving a victim, must ask the representative of the facility having custody of the defendant to verify that a reasonable attempt was made to notify the victim sufficiently in advance to attend the proceeding. If notice was not given in a timely manner, the hearing must be delayed for a reasonable time to allow notice; and

(3)     the summary court judge must impose bond conditions which are sufficient to protect a victim from harassment or intimidation by the defendant or persons acting on the defendant's behalf.

(I)     In cases in which a defendant has a bond proceeding before a circuit court judge:

(1)     the prosecuting agency reasonably must attempt to notify each victim of each case for which bond is being determined of his right to attend the bond hearing and make recommendations to the presiding judge. This notification must be made sufficiently in advance to allow the victim to exercise his rights contained in this article;

(2)     the circuit court judge, before proceeding with a bond hearing in a case involving a victim, must ask the representative of the prosecuting agency to verify that a reasonable attempt was made to notify the victim sufficiently in advance to attend. If notice was not given in a timely manner, the hearing must be delayed for a reasonable time to allow notice; and

(3)     the circuit court judge must impose bond conditions which are sufficient to protect a victim from harassment or intimidation by the defendant or persons acting on the defendant's behalf.

(J)     In cases in which a juvenile has a detention hearing before a family court judge:

(1)     the prosecuting agency must reasonably attempt to notify each victim of each case for which the juvenile is appearing before the court of his right to attend the detention hearing and make recommendations to the presiding judge. This notification must be made sufficiently in advance to allow the victim to exercise his rights pertaining to the detention hearing;

(2)     the family court judge, before proceeding with a detention hearing in a case involving a victim, must ask the prosecuting agency to verify that a reasonable attempt was made to notify the victim sufficiently in advance to attend. If notice was not given in a timely manner, the hearing must be delayed for a reasonable time to allow notice; and

(3)     the family court judge, if he does not rule that a juvenile must be detained, must impose conditions of release which are sufficient to protect a victim from harassment or intimidation by the juvenile or a person acting on the juvenile's behalf.

(K)     Upon scheduling a preliminary hearing in a case involving a victim, the summary court judge reasonably must attempt to notify each victim of each case for which the defendant has a hearing of his right to attend.

Section 16-3-1530.     (A)     A jail, prison, detention, or holding facility having custody of a person accused, convicted, or adjudicated guilty of committing an offense involving one or more victims reasonably must attempt to notify each victim, upon request, of the release of the person.

(B)     A department or agency having custody or custodial supervision of a person accused of committing an offense involving one or more victims, reasonably must attempt to notify each victim, upon request, of an escape by the person.

(C)     A department or agency having custody of a person accused, convicted, or adjudicated guilty of committing an offense involving one or more victims, must inform each victim, upon request, of any transfer of the person to a less secure facility.

(D)     A department or agency having custody or custodial supervision of a person convicted or adjudicated guilty of committing an offense involving one or more victims must reasonably attempt to notify each victim and prosecution witness, upon request, of an escape by the person.

Section 16-3-1535.     (A)     The summary court, upon retaining jurisdiction of an offense involving one or more victims, reasonably must attempt to notify each victim of his right to:

(1)     be present and participate in all hearings;

(2)     be represented by counsel;

(3)     pursue civil remedies; and

(4)     submit an oral or written victim impact statement, or both, for consideration by the summary court judge at the disposition proceeding.

(B)     The summary court must provide to each victim, who wishes to make a written victim impact statement, a form that solicits pertinent information regarding the offense, including:

(1)     the victim's personal information and supplementary contact information;

(2)     an itemized list of the victim's economic loss and recovery from any insurance policy or any other source;

(3)     details of physical or psychological injuries, or both, including their seriousness and permanence;

(4)     identification of psychological services requested or obtained by the victim;

(5)     a description of any changes in the victim's personal welfare or family relationships; and

(6)     any other information the victim believes to be important and pertinent.

(C)     The summary court judge must inform a victim of the applicable procedures and practices of the court.

(D)     The summary court judge reasonably must attempt to notify each victim related to the case of each hearing, trial, or other proceeding.

(E)     A law enforcement agency and the summary court must return to a victim personal property recovered or taken as evidence as expeditiously as possible, substituting photographs of the property and itemized lists of the property including serial numbers and unique identifying characteristics for use as evidence when possible.

(F)     The summary court judge must recognize and protect the rights of victims and witnesses as diligently as those of the defendant.

Section 16-3-1540.     (A) The Department of Juvenile Justice, upon referral of a juvenile accused of committing an offense involving one or more victims, must make a reasonable effort to confer with each victim before:

(1)     placing the juvenile in a diversion program;

(2)     issuing a recommendation for diversion;

(3)     referring the juvenile to the prosecuting agency for prosecution;

(4)     issuing a recommendation for evaluation at the agency's reception and evaluation center; or

(5)     taking other action.

(B)     The Department of Juvenile Justice must make a reasonable effort to keep each victim reasonably informed of the status and progress of a case from the time it is referred by law enforcement until it is referred to the prosecuting agency.

Section 16-3-1545. (A) The prosecuting agency, when a juvenile case is referred or a general sessions charge is received involving one or more victims, reasonably must attempt to notify each victim of his right to submit an oral or written victim impact statement, or both, for consideration by the circuit or family court judge at the disposition proceeding. The victim also must be informed that a written victim impact statement may be submitted at any postadjudication proceeding by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, the Board of Juvenile Parole, or the Department of Juvenile Justice. The prosecuting agency must provide to each victim, who wishes to make a written victim impact statement, a form that solicits pertinent information regarding the offense that may include:

(1)     the victim's personal information and supplementary contact information;

(2)     an itemization of the victim's economic loss and recovery from any insurance policy or another source;

(3)     details of physical or psychological injuries, or both, including their seriousness and permanence;

(4)     identification of psychological services requested or obtained by the victim;

(5)     a description of any changes in the victim's personal welfare or family relationships; and

(6)     any other information the victim believes to be important and pertinent.

(B)     The prosecuting agency must offer the victim assistance in preparing a comprehensive victim impact statement, and assistance in reviewing and updating the statement as appropriate before the case is disposed.

(C)     The prosecuting agency must inform victims and witnesses of the applicable procedures and practices of the criminal or juvenile justice system, or both.

(D)     The prosecuting agency must inform each victim of his right to legal counsel and of any available civil remedies.

(E)     A law enforcement agency, the prosecuting agency, and the circuit and family courts must return to a victim personal property recovered or taken as evidence as expeditiously as possible, substituting photographs of the property and itemized lists of the property including serial numbers and unique identifying characteristics to use as evidence when possible.

(F)     The prosecuting agency must inform victims and prosecution witnesses of financial assistance, compensation, and fees to which they may be entitled, and must offer to the victims and witnesses assistance with applications for these items.

(G)     The prosecuting agency, upon request, must make a reasonable attempt to keep each victim informed of the status and progress of a case, with the exception of preliminary hearings, from the time a juvenile case is referred to, or a general sessions charge is received by the prosecuting agency for disposition of the case in general sessions or family court.

(H)     The prosecuting agency must discuss a case with the victim. The agency must confer with each victim about the disposition of the case including, but not limited to, diversions and plea negotiations.

(I)     The prosecuting agency reasonably must attempt to notify each victim of each hearing, trial, or other proceeding. This notification must be made sufficiently in advance to allow the victim to exercise his rights contained in this article. When proceedings are canceled or rescheduled, the prosecuting agency must reasonably attempt to inform victims and witnesses in a timely manner.

(J)     The prosecuting agency victim advocate, upon request, may intercede with, and seek special consideration from, employers of victims and witnesses to prevent loss of pay or benefits, or both, resulting from their participation in the criminal or juvenile justice system and with the victim's creditors, landlord, school, and other parties as appropriate throughout the prosecution process.

(K)     If a victim or witness is threatened, the prosecuting agency immediately must refer the incident to the appropriate law enforcement agency for prompt investigation and make a reasonable attempt to prosecute the case.

(L)     The prosecuting agency must take reasonable and appropriate steps to minimize inconvenience to victims and witnesses throughout court preparation and court proceedings, and must familiarize victims and witnesses with courtroom procedure and protocol.

(M)     The prosecuting agency must refer victims to counselors, social service agencies, and victim assistance providers, as appropriate.

Section 16-3-1550.     (A)     Employers of victims and witnesses must not retaliate against or suspend or reduce the wages and benefits of a victim or witness who lawfully responds to a subpoena. A wilful violation of this provision constitutes contempt of court.

(B)     A person must not be sequestered from a proceeding adjudicating an offense of which he was a victim.

(C)     For proceedings in the circuit or family court, the law enforcement and prosecuting agency must make reasonable efforts to provide victims and prosecution witnesses waiting areas separate from those used by the defendant and defense witnesses.

(D)     The circuit or family court judge must recognize and protect the rights of victims and witnesses as diligently as those of the defendant. A circuit or family court judge, before proceeding with a trial, plea, sentencing, or other dispositive hearing in a case involving a victim, must ask the prosecuting agency to verify that a reasonable attempt was made to notify the victim sufficiently in advance to attend. If notice was not given in a timely manner, the hearing must be delayed for a reasonable time to allow notice.

(E)     The circuit or family court must treat sensitively witnesses who are very young, elderly, handicapped, or who have special needs, by using closed or taped sessions when appropriate. The prosecuting agency or defense attorney must notify the court when a victim or witness deserves special consideration.

(F)     The circuit or family court must hear or review any victim impact statement, whether written or oral, before sentencing. Within a reasonable period of time before sentencing, the prosecuting agency must make available to the defense any written victim impact statement; and the court must allow the defense an opportunity to respond to the statement. However, the victim impact statement must not be provided to the defense until the defendant has been found guilty by a judge or jury. The victim impact statement and its contents are not admissible as evidence in any trial.

(G)     The circuit and family court must address the issue of restitution as provided by statute.

Section 16-3-1555.     (A)     The circuit or family court must order, in a timely manner, reasonable expert witness fees and reimbursement to victims of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with lawfully observing a subpoena.

(B)     The prosecuting agency must forward, as appropriate and within a reasonable time, a copy of each victim's impact statement, or the name, mailing address, and telephone number of each victim, or both, to the Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, the Board of Juvenile Parole, or the Department of Juvenile Justice. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of victims and prosecution witnesses contained in the records of the Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, the Board of Juvenile Parole, and the Department of Juvenile Justice, are confidential and must not be disclosed directly or indirectly, except by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or as necessary to provide notifications, services, or both, between these agencies, these agencies and the prosecuting agency, or these agencies and the Attorney General.

(C)     The prosecuting agency must file with an indictment a copy of a written victim impact statement with the victim's personal information deleted.

(D)     The prosecuting agency must inform the victim and the prosecution witnesses of their responsibility to provide the prosecuting agency, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, the Board of Juvenile Parole, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or the Attorney General, as appropriate, their legal names, current addresses, and telephone numbers.

(E)     The prosecuting agency must inform the victim about the collection of restitution, fees, and expenses, the recovery of property used as evidence, and how to contact the Department of Corrections, the Board of Juvenile Parole, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or the Attorney General, as appropriate.

Section 16-3-1560.     (A) The Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, the Board of Juvenile Parole, or the Department of Juvenile Justice, as appropriate, reasonably must attempt to notify each victim of post-conviction proceedings affecting the probation, parole, or release of the offender, and of the victim's right to attend and comment at these proceedings. This notification must be made sufficiently in advance to allow the victim to exercise his rights as they pertain to post-conviction proceedings.

(B)     The Attorney General, upon receiving notice of appeal or other post-conviction action by an offender convicted of or adjudicated guilty for committing an offense involving one or more victims, must request from the Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, the Board of Juvenile Parole, or the Department of Juvenile Justice, as appropriate, the victim's personal information.

(C)     The Department of Corrections, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, the Board of Juvenile Parole, or the Department of Juvenile Justice, upon receipt of request for the victim's personal information from the Attorney General in an appeal or post-conviction proceeding, must supply the requested information within a reasonable period of time.

(D)     The Attorney General must confer with victims regarding the defendant's appeal and other post-conviction proceedings.

(E)     The Attorney General must keep each victim reasonably informed of the status and progress of the appeal or other post-conviction proceedings until their resolution.

(F)     The Attorney General reasonably must attempt to notify a victim of all post-conviction proceedings, and of the victim's right to attend. This notification must be made sufficiently in advance to allow the victim to exercise his rights pertaining to post-conviction proceedings.

Section 16-3-1565.     (A)     Nothing in this article creates a cause of action on behalf of a person against a public employee, public agency, the State, or an agency responsible for the enforcement of rights and provision of services set forth in this article.

(B)     A sentence must not be invalidated because of failure to comply with the provisions of this article.

(C)     This article must not be construed to create a cause of action for monetary damages."

SECTION     4.     A.     Section 14-1-206 of the 1974 Code is amended to read:

"Section 14-1-206.     (A)     Beginning January 1, 1995, and continuously after that date, a person who is convicted, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or forfeits bond for an offense tried in general sessions court must pay an amount equal to sixty two one hundred percent of the fine imposed as an assessment. This assessment must be paid to the clerk of court in the county in which the criminal judgment is rendered for remittance to the State Treasurer by the county treasurer. The assessment is based upon that portion of the fine that is not suspended and assessments must not be waived, reduced, or suspended.

(B)     The county treasurer must remit thirty-eight percent of the revenue generated by the assessment imposed in subsection (A) to the county to be used for the purposes set forth in subsection (D) and remit the balance of the assessments revenue to the State Treasurer on a monthly basis by the fifteenth day of each month and make reports on a form and in a manner prescribed by the State Treasurer. Assessments paid in installments must be remitted as received.

(C)     The State Treasurer shall deposit the assessments received as follows:

(1)     47.17 percent for programs established pursuant to Chapter 21 of Title 24 and the Shock Incarceration Program as provided in Article 13, Chapter 13 of Title 24;

(2)     16.52 percent to the Department of Public Safety program of training in the fields of law enforcement and criminal justice;

(3)     .5 percent to the Department of Public Safety to defray the cost of erecting and maintaining the South Carolina Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. When funds collected pursuant to this item exceed the necessary costs and expenses of the Hall of Fame operation and maintenance as determined by the Department of Public Safety the department may retain the surplus for use in its law enforcement training programs;

(4)     16.21 percent to the Office of Indigent Defense for the defense of indigents;

(5)     13.26 percent for the State Office of Victim Assistance;

(6)     5.34 percent to the general fund;

(7)     1.0 percent to the Attorney General's Office for a fund to provide support for counties involved in complex criminal litigation. For the purposes of this item, 'complex criminal litigation' means criminal cases in which the State is seeking the death penalty and has served notice as required by law upon the defendant's counsel and the county involved has expended more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars for a particular case in direct support of operating the Court of General Sessions and for prosecution related expenses. The Attorney General shall develop guidelines for determining what expenses are reimbursable from the fund and shall approve all disbursements from the fund. Funds must be paid to a county for all expenditures authorized for reimbursement under this item except for the first one hundred thousand dollars the county expended in satisfying the requirements for reimbursement from the fund; however, money disbursed from this fund must be disbursed on a 'first received, first paid' basis. When revenue in the fund reaches five hundred thousand dollars, all revenue in excess of five hundred thousand dollars must be credited to the General Fund of the State. Unexpended revenue in the fund at the end of the fiscal year carries over and may be expended in the next fiscal year.

(D)     The revenue retained by the county under subsection (B) must be used for the provision of services for the victims of crime including those required by law. Any funds distributed to or retained by the county treasurer pursuant to this item which are not used for the provision of victim services at the end of the fiscal year may be used for the capital or operating needs of the judicial system."

B. For fiscal year 1997-98, each county's monthly disbursement under Section 14-1-206(B) must be reduced, unless the monthly disbursement made pursuant to Section 14-1-206(C)(1) through (C)(7) are equal to or greater than the disbursements made for the same month in fiscal year 1996-97. The reduction of the monthly disbursement to the county pursuant to Section 14-1-206(B) may not be any greater than the amount necessary to bring a monthly disbursement pursuant to Section 14-1-206(C)(1) through (C)(7) to the same amount as the same month in fiscal year 1996-97 and the total reduction of disbursements to the county for the year pursuant to Section 14-1-206(B) for the fiscal year 1997-98 must not be any greater than the amount necessary to bring the total of the monthly disbursements pursuant to Section 14-1-206(C)(1) through (C)(7) to the same amount as in fiscal year 1996-97. The monthly report by the county treasurer must show the amount forwarded to the State Treasurer for the same month in fiscal year 1996-97, the amount being retained by the county for the month, and the amount of adjustment, if any, made to the remittance to the State Treasurer pursuant to this provision.

SECTION     5.     A.     Section 14-1-207 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 14-1-207.     (A)     Beginning January 1, 1995, and continuously after that date, a person who is convicted, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or forfeits bond for an offense tried in magistrates' court must pay an amount equal to 88 100 percent of the fine imposed as an assessment. This assessment must be paid to the magistrate and deposited as required by Section 22-1-70 in the county in which the criminal judgment is rendered for remittance to the State Treasurer by the county treasurer. The assessment is based upon that portion of the fine that is not suspended and assessments must not be waived, reduced, or suspended.

(B)     The county treasurer must remit 12 percent of the revenue generated by the assessment imposed in subsection (A) to the county to be used for the purposes set forth in subsection (D) and remit the balance of the assessments revenue to the State Treasurer on a monthly basis by the fifteenth day of each month and make reports on a form and in a manner prescribed by the State Treasurer. Assessments paid in installments must be remitted as received.

(C)     The State Treasurer shall deposit the assessments as follows:

(1)     35.12 percent for programs established pursuant to Chapter 21 of Title 24 and the Shock Incarceration Program as provided in Article 13, Chapter 13 of Title 24;

(2)     22.49 percent to the Department of Public Safety program of training in the fields of law enforcement and criminal justice;

(3)     .65 percent to the Department of Public Safety to defray the cost of erecting and maintaining the South Carolina Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. When funds collected pursuant to this item exceed the necessary costs and expenses of the Hall of Fame operation and maintenance as determined by the Department of Public Safety the department may retain the surplus for use in its law enforcement training programs;

(4)     20.42 percent for the State Office of Victim Assistance;

(5)     8.94 percent to the general fund;

(6)     11.38 percent to the Office of Indigent Defense for the defense of indigents;

(7)     1.0 percent to the Attorney General's Office for a fund to provide support for counties involved in complex criminal litigation. For the purposes of this item, 'complex criminal litigation' means criminal cases in which the State is seeking the death penalty and has served notice as required by law upon the defendant's counsel and the county involved has expended more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars for a particular case in direct support of operating the Court of General Sessions and for prosecution related expenses. The Attorney General shall develop guidelines for determining what expenses are reimbursable from the fund and shall approve all disbursements from the fund. Funds must be paid to a county for all expenditures authorized for reimbursement under this item except for the first one hundred thousand dollars the county expended in satisfying the requirements for reimbursement from the fund; however, money disbursed from this fund must be disbursed on a 'first received, first paid' basis. When revenue in the fund reaches five hundred thousand dollars, all revenue in excess of five hundred thousand dollars must be credited to the General Fund of the State. Unexpended revenue in the fund at the end of the fiscal year carries over and may be expended in the next fiscal year.

(D)     The revenue retained by the county under subsection (B) must be used for the provision of services for the victims of crime including those required by law. Any funds distributed to or retained by the county treasurer pursuant to this item which are not used for the provision of victim services at the end of the fiscal year may be used for the capital or operating needs of the judicial system."

B. For fiscal year 1997-98, each county's monthly disbursement under Section 14-1-207(B) must be reduced, unless the monthly disbursements made pursuant to Section 14-1-207(C)(1) through (C)(7) are equal to or greater than the disbursements made for the same month in fiscal year 1996-97. The reduction of the monthly disbursement to the county pursuant to Section 14-1-207(B) may not be any greater than the amount necessary to bring a monthly disbursement pursuant to Section 14-1-207(C)(1) through (C)(7) to the same amount as the same month in fiscal year 1996-97 and the total reduction of the disbursements to the county for the year pursuant to Section 14-1-207(B) for the fiscal year 1997-98 must not be any greater than the amount necessary to bring the total of the monthly disbursements for the year pursuant to Section 14-1-207(C)(1) through (C)(7) to the same amount as in fiscal year 1996-97. The monthly report by the county treasurer must show the amount forwarded to the State Treasurer for the same month in fiscal year 1996-97, the amount being retained by the county for the month, and the amount of adjustment, if any, made to the remittance to the State Treasurer pursuant to this provision.

SECTION     6.     A.     Section 14-1-208 is amended to read:

"Section 14-1-208.     (A)     Beginning January 1, 1995, and continuously after that date, a person who is convicted, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or forfeits bond for an offense tried in municipal court must pay an amount equal to 52 64 percent of the fine imposed as an assessment. This assessment must be paid to the municipal clerk of court and deposited with the city treasurer for remittance to the State Treasurer. The assessment is based upon that portion of the fine that is not suspended and assessments must not be waived, reduced, or suspended.

(B) The city treasurer must remit 18.75 percent of the revenue generated by the assessment imposed in subsection (A) to the municipality to be used for the purposes set forth in subsection (D) and remit the balance of the assessments revenue to the State Treasurer on a monthly basis by the fifteenth day of each month and make reports on a form and in a manner prescribed by the State Treasurer. Assessments paid in installments must be remitted as received.

(C) The State Treasurer shall deposit the assessments received as follows:

(1)     25.79 percent for programs established pursuant to Chapter 21 of Title 24 and the Shock Incarceration Program as provided in Article 13, Chapter 13 of Title 24;

(2)     25.5 percent to the Department of Public Safety program of training in the fields of law enforcement and criminal justice;

(3)     .67 percent to the Department of Public Safety to defray the cost of erecting and maintaining the South Carolina Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. When funds collected pursuant to this item exceed the necessary costs and expenses of the Hall of Fame operation and maintenance as determined by the Department of Public Safety the department may retain the surplus for use in its law enforcement training programs;

(4)     19.06 percent for the State Office of Victim Assistance;

(5)     6.97 percent to the general fund;

(6)     19.38 percent to the Office of Indigent Defense for the defense of indigents;

(7)     1.63 percent to the Department of Mental Health to be used exclusively for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts within the department's addiction center facilities;

(8)     1.0 percent to the Attorney General's Office for a fund to provide support for counties involved in complex criminal litigation. For the purposes of this item, 'complex criminal litigation' means criminal cases in which the State is seeking the death penalty and has served notice as required by law upon the defendant's counsel and the county involved has expended more than one hundred thousand dollars for a particular case in direct support of operating the Court of General Sessions and for prosecution related expenses. The Attorney General shall develop guidelines for determining what expenses are reimbursable from the fund and shall approve all disbursements from the fund. Funds must be paid to a county for all expenditures authorized for reimbursement under this item except for the first one hundred thousand dollars the county expended in satisfying the requirements for reimbursement from the fund; however, money disbursed from this fund must be disbursed on a 'first received, first paid' basis. When revenue in the fund reaches five hundred thousand dollars, all revenue in excess of five hundred thousand dollars must be credited to the General Fund of the State. Unexpended revenue in the fund at the end of the fiscal year carries over and may be expended in the next fiscal year.

(D)     The revenue retained by the municipality under subsection (B) must be used for the provision of services for the victims of crime including those required by law. Any funds retained by the city treasurer pursuant to this item which are not used for the provision of victim services at the end of the fiscal year may be used for the capital or operating needs of the judicial system."

B. For fiscal year 1997-98, each municipality's monthly disbursement under Section 14-1-208(B) must be reduced, unless the monthly disbursements made pursuant to Section 14-1-208(C)(1) through (C)(8) are equal to or greater than the disbursements made for the same month in fiscal year 1996-97. The reduction of the monthly disbursements to the municipality pursuant to Section 14-1-208(B) may not be any greater than the amount necessary to bring a monthly disbursement pursuant to Section 14-1-208(C)(1) through (C)(8) to the same amount as the same month in fiscal year 1996-97 and the total reduction of disbursements to the municipality for the year pursuant to Section 14-1-208(B) for the fiscal year 1997-98 must not be any greater than the amount necessary to bring the total of the monthly disbursements pursuant to Section 14-1-208(C)(1) through (C)(8)to the same amount for the year as in fiscal year 1996-97. The monthly report by the city treasurer must show the amount forwarded to the State Treasurer for the same month in fiscal year 1996-97, the amount being retained by the municipality for the month, and the amount of adjustment, if any, made to the remittance to the State Treasurer pursuant to this provision.

SECTION     7.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 14-1-211.     (A)     In addition to all other assessments and surcharges, a one hundred dollar surcharge is imposed on all convictions obtained in General Sessions Court and a twenty-five dollar surcharge is imposed on all convictions obtained in magistrates and municipal court in this State. The surcharge must not be imposed on convictions for misdemeanor traffic offenses. However, the surcharge applies to all violations of Section 56-5-2930, driving under the influence of liquor, drugs, or like substances. No portion of the surcharge may be waived, reduced, or suspended.

(B)     The revenue collected pursuant to subsection (A) must be retained by the jurisdiction which heard or processed the case and paid to the city or county treasurer, for the purpose of providing services for the victims of crime, including those required by law. Any funds retained by the county or city treasurer pursuant to this subsection which are not used for the provision of victim services at the end of the fiscal year may be used for the capital and operating needs of the judicial system."

SECTION     8.     If a provision of this act or the application of a provision of this act to a person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable.

SECTION     9.     Sections 1, 2, and 3 take effect on October 1, 1997. All other sections take effect on July 1, 1997./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. LIMBAUGH explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

S. 60--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE WITHDRAWN,
AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

Upon the withdrawal of requests for debate by Reps. J. BROWN, MOODY-LAWRENCE and CLYBURN the following Bill was taken up.

S. 60 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED FOR A FIFTH OFFENSE; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-385, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSTATEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AFTER A FIFTH OFFENSE.

Reps. EASTERDAY, JENNINGS, ALTMAN and KEEGAN proposed the following Amendment No. 6 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\PT\1372CM.97), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting:

/SECTION     1.     The first paragraph of Section 56-5-2990 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 181 of 1993, is further amended to read:

"The department shall suspend the driver's license of any a person who is convicted, receives sentence upon a plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeits bail posted for the violation of Section 56-5-2930 or for the violation of any other another law or ordinance of this State or of any a municipality of this State that prohibits any a person from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs, or narcotics for six months for the first conviction, plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail, one year for the second conviction, plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail, two years for the third offense, three years for the fourth offense, and a permanent revocation of the driver's license for fifth fourth and subsequent offenses. Only those violations which occurred within ten years, including and immediately preceding the date of the last violation, shall constitute prior violations within the meaning of this section.

However, if the second conviction occurs within five years from the date of the first offense, the department shall suspend the driver's license for two years. If the third conviction occurs within five years from the date of the first offense, then the department shall suspend the driver's license for four years.

Any A person whose license is revoked following conviction for a fifth fourth offense as provided in this section is forever barred from being issued any license by the Department of Revenue and Taxation Public Safety to operate a motor vehicle except as provided in Section 56-1-385."/

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. EASTERDAY explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. FLEMING asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4160 from the Committee on Education and Public Works.

Rep. GAMBLE objected.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. FLEMING asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3905 from the Committee on Judiciary.

Rep. SCOTT objected.

H. 3248--RECALLED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON
MEDICAL, MILITARY, PUBLIC & MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

On motion of Rep. F. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public & Municipal Affairs.

H. 3248 -- Reps. F. Smith, McMahand, Whipper, Miller, Lee, Hamilton, M. Hines, Leach, Cato, Wilkins and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-375 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, OR OTHER LICENSED FACILITY TO INCLUDE AND MAINTAIN INCIDENCE AND OCCURRENCE REPORTS PERTAINING TO PATIENTS IN THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD.

RATIFICATION OF ACTS

At 2:45 P.M. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified.

(R113) S. 38 -- Senators Land and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION, AND STATE POLICE DIVISION AND THEIR DISTINCTIVE UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION TO TRANSFER THE SERVICE SIDEARM OF AN ACTIVE DUTY TROOPER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY TO THE TROOPER'S SURVIVING SPOUSE AT NO CHARGE UPON REQUEST ONCE THE REVOLVER HAS BEEN RENDERED INOPERABLE.

(R114) S. 40 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Wilson and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-5655 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS OF CLIENTS AND POTENTIAL CLIENTS OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND PENALTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 20-7-5630 RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE CONTINUUM OF CARE DIVISION.

(R115) S. 48 -- Senators Rose, McConnell and Mescher: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURY AREAS FOR MAGISTRATE COURTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE JURY AREAS IN THE COUNTY AND PROVIDE THAT CRIMINAL CASES AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES MUST BE TRIED IN THE JURY AREA WHERE THE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED.

(R116) S. 133 -- Senator Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-450, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF A PERSON TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLICITOR OR AN ASSISTANT SOLICITOR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION MAY INITIATE A PROCEEDING FOR INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF A PERSON IN PROBATE OR FAMILY COURT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO A HEARING ON FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE IN THE SECTION PERTAINING TO JUDICIAL ADMISSION PROCEEDINGS.

(R117) S. 178 -- Senator Courtney: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF TWO SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORIES, ONE TO THE TOWN OF PACOLET MILLS AND ONE TO THE TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD AND THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD .

(R118) S. 188 -- Senators Drummond, Giese and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC ENTITIES ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PARTICIPATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE WITHHOLDING OF STATE FUNDS OTHERWISE DUE THESE ENTITIES SUFFICIENT TO COVER DELINQUENT PAYMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF THE WITHHOLDING AND REMITTING OF THESE SUMS TO THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEFINITION OF "LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS" TO CERTAIN BLOOD CENTERS.

(R119) S. 207 -- Senators Hayes, Short, Gregory, Thomas, Martin, Russell, Fair, Holland, Lander, Drummond, J. Verne Smith, Wilson, Ryberg and Moore: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NONAPPLICATION OF THE GAMBLING OFFENSES TO COIN-OPERATED NONPAYOUT MACHINES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT PROHIBIT REGULATION OF THESE MACHINES, INCLUDING THEIR PROHIBITION, PURSUANT TO THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT AND ITS COUNTY OPTION PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2738, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR LICENSING VIOLATIONS OF COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE NO SUSPENSION REQUIREMENT FOR PENALTIES IMPOSED ON LICENSE VIOLATIONS FOR DEVICES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2791, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON PAYOUTS ON MACHINES AS DEFINED UNDER THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO GAMBLING PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2804, RELATING TO REGULATION OF VIDEO MACHINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR MACHINES LOCATED IN COUNTIES WHERE PAYOUTS ARE PROHIBITED, INCLUDING MONETARY PENALTIES, LICENSE REVOCATION, AND SEIZURE OF MACHINES, PROVIDE FOR THESE PENALTIES TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY AND PROVIDE THE SOLE REMEDY FOR THESE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2808, RELATING TO REFERENDUMS ALLOWED IN COUNTIES ON CONTINUING OR PROHIBITING CASH PAYOUTS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO GAMBLING PROVISIONS, DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL REVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2809, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITIONS ON LICENSING AND LOCATING MACHINES IN NONPAYOUT COUNTIES, SO AS TO DELETE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND SUBJECT VIOLATORS TO THE CIVIL PENALTIES PROVIDED BY THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTY EXTENDS TO OWNING OR POSSESSING THESE MACHINES; TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES IN WHICH A MAJORITY "NO" VOTE WAS CERTIFIED IN THE REFERENDUM PROVIDED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-21-2806 ARE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE THAT CHOICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-21-2808, AS AMENDED BY THIS ACT, WITH AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ISSUE PRORATED REFUNDS FOR MACHINES LICENSED IN SUCH COUNTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-2806, RELATING TO THE INITIAL REFERENDUM ON CONTINUING CASH PAYOUTS.

(R120) S. 251 -- Senators Lander, Short, Courson, McConnell, Leatherman, Moore, Rankin, Wilson, Bryan and Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTESTS AND CONTESTS, SO AS TO DELETE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE LIST OF OFFICERS WHO MUST FILE PROTESTS WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNTY PARTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-530, RELATING TO HEARINGS BY A COUNTY PARTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL PAY FOR THE COSTS OF THE COURT REPORTER AND TRANSCRIPTS OF THE HEARING AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-550, RELATING TO THE HEARING OF APPEALS BY THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL PAY FOR THE COSTS OF THE COURT REPORTER AND THE TRANSCRIPT OF THE HEARING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-560, RELATING TO THE HEARING OF CERTAIN PROTESTS AND CONTESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HEAR AND DECIDE PROTESTS AND CONTESTS FOR THE OFFICES OF STATE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

(R121) S. 267 -- Senators Giese and Lander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1390, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR NONATTENDANCE AS A JUROR IN ANY COURT OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY AND PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE A CIVIL PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-130, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE OF A DULY SUMMONED JUROR IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT TO APPEAR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION AND PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE A CIVIL PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-950, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S POWER TO PUNISH FOR CONTEMPT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR CONTEMPT.

(R122) S. 303 -- Senators Courtney and Land: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-415, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION THAT A CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR HAS REPRESENTED HIMSELF TO A HIGHER TIER SUBCONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR, OR PROJECT OWNER AS HAVING WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AT THE TIME THE CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR WAS ENGAGED TO PERFORM WORK AND TO REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE UNINSURED EMPLOYERS' FUND, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ONLY THE CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR WHO REPRESENTED HIMSELF AS HAVING WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE MAY BE CONSIDERED A STATUTORY EMPLOYER FOR CLAIMS FILED BY HIS EMPLOYEES UNDER TITLE 42, PROVIDE INSTEAD THAT THE HIGHER TIER SUBCONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR, OR PROJECT OWNER MUST BE RELIEVED OF LIABILITY UNDER TITLE 42 EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, DELETE CERTAIN OTHER LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT THE UNINSURED EMPLOYERS' FUND SHALL ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS, RATHER THAN NINETY DAYS, OF A DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY MADE BY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR THE "KNOWING AND WILFUL" FALSIFYING OF CERTAIN INFORMATION, THE "KNOWING AND WILFUL" FAILURE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTIFICATION, AND CERTAIN "KNOWING AND WILFUL" FALSE DOCUMENTATION, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PENALTIES.

(R123) S. 340 -- Senator Leatherman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TAXES BY THE STATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR FILING A FALSE RETURN FOR DELAY PURPOSES, TO REQUIRE AWARD OF DAMAGES BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE RATHER THAN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FRIVOLOUS OR DILATORY PROCEEDINGS, AND TO REDUCE JAIL SENTENCE FROM ONE YEAR TO THIRTY DAYS FOR WILFULLY SUPPLYING FALSE WITHHOLDING INFORMATION TO EMPLOYER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-46, RELATING TO FILING OF FALSE EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMIT ON THE TOTAL PENALTY AMOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1030, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF PROPER WITHHOLDING EXEMPTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR APPEALING THE DETERMINATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-54-45 RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR SUPPLYING EMPLOYER WITH FALSE INFORMATION.

(R124) S. 358 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS INCLUDING CLARIFYING THAT THERAPEUTICALLY CERTIFIED OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION COURSES MAY BE TAKEN WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL RATHER THAN AFTER GRADUATION.

(R125) S. 359 -- Senator Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 35, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING AND REGULATION OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS INCLUDING TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR NURSING HOME REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD AND TO REVISE TIME FRAMES FOR REINSTATING LAPSED LICENSES.

(R126) S. 397 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Fair, Thomas and Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 4-1-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MULTI-COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS PARKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PRIOR CONSENT OF A MUNICIPALITY ALL OR A PORTION OF WHICH IS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PARK.

(R127) S. 451 -- Senators McConnell and Giese: AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION 2, ACT 394 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE THREE-YEAR PROSPECTIVE REPEAL WHICH PROHIBITS A HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY OR A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION PLAN FROM RESTRICTING SELECTION OF A PHARMACIST OF CHOICE OR FROM RESTRICTING A PHARMACIST THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AS A PROVIDER IF TERMS OF THE POLICY OR PLAN ARE MET.

(R128) S. 452 -- Senator McConnell: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-11-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, INVESTMENTS, AND THE DEFINITION OF "POLICYHOLDER OBLIGATIONS", SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "MANDATORY SECURITIES VALUATION RESERVE" AND SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR "ASSET VALUATION RESERVE"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS, REPORTS OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE BY INSURERS, AND CERTAIN REGULATIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT UPON THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO PROMULGATE THESE REGULATIONS, AUTHORIZE, RATHER THAN REQUIRE, THE DIRECTOR TO HAVE CERTAIN INSURERS RECORD AND REPORT LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE AND CERTAIN OTHER DATA, AND ALLOW THE DIRECTOR TO HAVE CERTAIN INSURERS SUBMIT A REPORT SHOWING DIRECT WRITINGS AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION, RATHER THAN REQUIRING THE INSURERS TO DO THIS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-310, RELATING TO INSURANCE, EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS, REPORTS OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE BY INSURERS, AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT REQUIRED BY SECTION 38-13-300, SO AS TO PERMIT, RATHER THAN REQUIRE, THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT INCLUDE CERTAIN SPECIFIED TYPES OF INSURANCE WRITTEN BY THE INSURER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS, REPORTS OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE BY INSURERS, AND THE DATA IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PERMIT, RATHER THAN REQUIRE, THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT INCLUDE CERTAIN SPECIFIED DATA BOTH AS TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR ENDING ON DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS, REPORTS OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE BY INSURERS, AND REVIEW OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL COMPILATION AND REVIEW OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY INSURERS BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OR PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-19-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURERS, MEMBERS AND MEETINGS, AND USE OF PROXIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROXY MAY BE USED BY A DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURER UNLESS THE LANGUAGE AND FORM OF THE PROXY HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND DELETE THE FIVE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED FOR THE USE OF THE PROXY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INSURANCE LAWS, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, THE NECESSITY OF A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY, AND FOREIGN CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT EACH APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY BE FILED "IN TRIPLICATE"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1060, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INSURANCE LAWS, RATES, RATE-MAKING, AND RATE-FILING, AND STATUTORY PERMISSION TO USE RATES IN EXCESS OF THOSE WHICH ARE FILED, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "RATE IN EXCESS OF THAT PROVIDED BY A FILING OTHERWISE APPLICABLE" AND SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR "RATE DIFFERENT FROM THAT PROVIDED BY A FILING OTHERWISE APPLICABLE", AND ADD PROVISIONS WHICH PROVIDE THAT, UPON THE WRITTEN APPLICATION OF AN INSURED HAVING AGGREGATE INSURANCE PREMIUMS, OTHER THAN LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH, IN EXCESS OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, A POLICY FORM DIFFERENT FROM THAT PROVIDED BY A FILING OTHERWISE APPLICABLE MAY BE USED ON ANY SPECIFIC RISK, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 38-13-330 AND 38-13-370 RELATING TO INSURANCE, EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS, REPORTS OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE BY INSURERS, THE REQUIREMENT THAT, FOR THE FIRST YEAR ONLY IN WHICH THE INSURER IS REQUIRED TO FILE THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT, THE DATA REQUIRED BY CERTAIN ITEMS OF SECTION 38-13-320 SHALL INCLUDE THE PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR AND EACH OF THE PRECEDING TWO CALENDAR YEARS, AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT FIRST REPORTS REQUIRED UNDER SECTIONS 38-13-300 THROUGH 38-13-360 MUST BE FILED ON JULY 1, 1988, AND ON JULY FIRST OF EACH FOLLOWING YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-19-30, RELATING TO DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURERS AND THE GENERAL RIGHTS OF MEMBERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION AND TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW, EVERY DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURER MUST BE ORGANIZED, GOVERNED, AND OPERATED AS A DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION UNDER, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT OF 1988, AND PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-27-490, RELATING TO THE "INSURERS' REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION ACT", FORMAL PROCEEDINGS, AND SETOFFS AND COUNTERCLAIMS, SO AS TO DELETE "COUNTERCLAIM" FROM THE PROHIBITION ON ALLOWING THE SAME OR ANY SETOFF IN FAVOR OF A PERSON UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIED CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, AND DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-57-160, RELATING TO INSURANCE TRADE PRACTICES AND THE ADVERTISING GIFTS, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION PRECLUDES ANY LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT FROM PROVIDING REFRESHMENTS DURING A SALES PRESENTATION WHICH DO NOT EXCEED TEN DOLLARS A PERSON IN COST.

(R129) S. 456 -- Senators Wilson and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1795 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF DOMESTICATING THE FOREIGN ADOPTION OF A FOREIGN CHILD, THE COURT SHALL TRANSMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION TO THE STATE REGISTRAR WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF A HEARING UNLESS THE COURT FINDS THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION UNSATISFACTORY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, TO REQUIRE COURT ADMINISTRATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PREPARE AND MAKE AVAILABLE PETITION FORMS AND GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING THE DOMESTICATION OF A FOREIGN ADOPTION, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE REGISTRAR TO ISSUE AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH PURSUANT TO THE ORDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTARY AND AMENDED BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FORM AND MANNER IN WHICH A CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN BIRTH MUST BE ISSUED FOLLOWING AN ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-7-1795.

(R130) S. 458 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-920, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SMALL EMPLOYER GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE CHANGES FOR THE DEFINITIONS OF "CASE CHARACTERISTICS", "CLASS OF BUSINESS", AND "ACTUARIAL CERTIFICATION", DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "ACTUARIAL BASE RATE", AND PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR "NEW BUSINESS PREMIUM RATE", "BASE PREMIUM RATE", "INDEX RATE", AND RESTRICTED NETWORK PROVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SMALL EMPLOYER GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM RATES FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, RATING FACTORS, INVOLUNTARY BUSINESS CLASS TRANSFER, AND WELLNESS INCENTIVES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE INDEX RATE FOR A RATING PERIOD FOR A CLASS OF BUSINESS MAY NOT EXCEED THE INDEX RATE FOR ANY OTHER CLASS OF BUSINESS BY MORE THAN TWENTY PERCENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-960, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SMALL EMPLOYER GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AND REQUIRED DISCLOSURE IN SOLICITATION AND SALES MATERIALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CONNECTION WITH OFFERING ANY HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS TO SMALL EMPLOYERS, EACH SMALL EMPLOYER INSURER SHALL MAKE REASONABLE DISCLOSURE IN SOLICITATION AND SALES MATERIALS PROVIDED TO SMALL EMPLOYERS OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH PREMIUM RATES FOR A SPECIFIC SMALL EMPLOYER ARE ESTABLISHED OR ADJUSTED DUE TO CASE CHARACTERISTICS, FAMILY COMPOSITION, CLASS OF BUSINESS, AND THE CLAIM EXPERIENCE, HEALTH STATUS, OR DURATION OF COVERAGE OF THE EMPLOYEES OR DEPENDENTS OF THE SMALL EMPLOYER; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PROVISION OF THIS ACT OR THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISION TO ANY PERSON OR CIRCUMSTANCE IS HELD TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL, THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT AND THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT TO ANY PERSON OR CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT AND DEDUCTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEDUCTION FOR THE PORTION OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS NOT DEDUCTIBLE PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 162(L) BECAUSE THE "APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE" AS DEFINED IN THAT SECTION IS LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT.

(R131) S. 483 -- Senators Fair and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-635 SO AS TO DEFINE "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDER", "FIREFIGHTER", AND "HOME HEALTHCARE WORKER", TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO ASSAULTS THESE INDIVIDUALS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IS GUILTY OF EITHER A MISDEMEANOR OR A FELONY, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.

(R132) S. 532 -- Senators Martin, Wilson, J. Verne Smith, Moore, Short, Washington and Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-3-235, 20-7-853, AND 20-7-854 AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20-1-220, 20-1-350, 20-7-949, 20-7-957, 44-7-77, AS AMENDED, 44-63-60, AS AMENDED, 44-63-75, 44-63-80, AS AMENDED, 44-63-84, 44-63-86, AND 44-63-110, AS AMENDED, ALL RESPECTIVELY RELATING TO DIVORCE DECREES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL ORDERS, MARRIAGE LICENSES, OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, BUSINESS LICENSES, DRIVERS' LICENSES, HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING LICENSES, PATERNITY ORDERS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON OR IN THESE DOCUMENTS AND TO EXEMPT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FROM PAYING A FEE FOR OBTAINING COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS IF THE DOCUMENT IS NEEDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PATERNITY OR ESTABLISHING, MODIFYING, OR ENFORCING CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT BY ADDING PART IA, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR CREATING, PERFECTING, AND COLLECTING A LIEN FOR PAST-DUE CHILD SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-92 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO ORDER TEMPORARY PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT PENDING A JUDICIAL DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-855 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF BILLS FOR TESTING FOR PARENTAGE AND PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL HEALTH CARE ARE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE IN PATERNITY ACTIONS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-958 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VERIFIED VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY CREATES A LEGAL FINDING OF PATERNITY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-956, RELATING TO ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE IN PATERNITY ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VERIFIED VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY CREATES A CONCLUSIVE PRESUMPTION OF PATERNITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-163, RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES SUBSEQUENT TO A PATERNITY DETERMINATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHANGE ALSO MAY BE MADE UPON A DETERMINATION MADE BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY; TO ADD SECTIONS 20-7-1124, 20-7-1126, 20-7-1127, 20-7-1128, 20-7-1129, 20-7-1153, 20-7-1155; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-965, 20-7-1010, 20-7-1040, 20-7-1100, 20-7-1125, 20-7-1152, AND 20-7-1154, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS ACT TO THE ACT AS REVISED BY THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COMMISSIONERS ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1315, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS, TO REVISE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INCOME WITHHOLDING IS IN EFFECT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-9570; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-9505, AS AMENDED, AND 20-7-9510, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CHANGE A GOVERNMENTAL PAYEE WHEN THE CHILD SUPPORT CASE IS SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT OR REQUIRED TO BE PAID THROUGH A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY AND TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-856 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO REMIT TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ITS SHARE OF FINES COLLECTED FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH SUBPOENAS AND CERTAIN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-9575 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ENFORCE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 27-23-10, RELATING TO VOIDING CONVEYANCES MADE TO DEFRAUD CREDITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IS CREATED THAT A CHILD SUPPORT DEBTOR INTENDED TO TRANSFER INCOME OR PROPERTY TO AVOID PAYMENT TO A CHILD SUPPORT CREDITOR; TO ADD SECTIONS 43-5-595, 43-5-596, AND 43-5-597; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-170 AND SECTION 43-5-590, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S DUTIES RELATIVE TO THE STATE CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO CLARIFY EMPLOYERS WHO MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY OR THE ESTABLISHMENT, NOTIFICATION, OR ENFORCEMENT OF A SUPPORT OBLIGATION, TO REQUIRE UTILITY COMPANIES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ITS CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR DISCLOSURE OF SUCH INFORMATION AND TO SPECIFY INFORMATION THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION MUST PROVIDE; TO ADD SECTION 43-5-598 SO AS TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO REPORT INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT ON EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NEWLY HIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-610, RELATING TO THE CENTRAL REGISTRY OF RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE INFORMATION TO BE MAINTAINED AND TO WHOM INFORMATION MAY BE RELEASED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 43-5-222 RELATING TO THE PORTION OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO BE PAID TO WELFARE RECIPIENTS.

(R133) S. 559 -- Senators Setzler and Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTENT AND GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATORS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH INTENT AND GUIDELINES; SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN REGARD TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, TEACHER EXAMINATIONS, AND TEACHER EVALUATION AND TRAINING PROCEDURES; SECTION 59-26-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN TEACHER EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS; SECTION 59-26-40, RELATING TO TEACHER CONTRACTS AND CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH TEACHERS ARE ASSISTED, CERTIFIED, EMPLOYED, AND EVALUATED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-26-80 RELATING TO THE EDUCATION ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.

(R134) S. 564 -- Senator Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR A DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE IS OWED BY THE GRANTEES IN THE CASE OF A DEED FROM A MASTER-IN-EQUITY, FROM A GOVERNMENT OR ITS SUBDIVISIONS, OR FROM AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TAX-EXEMPT RETIREMENT PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-30, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "VALUE" AS IT CONCERNS A DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "VALUE" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION TO USE THE PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 24; TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-40, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM A DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO DELETE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE RECORDING FEE ON DEEDS AND TO REDEFINE "FAMILY"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-70, RELATING TO AFFIDAVITS REQUIRED FOR RECORDING A DEED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONTENTS OF AFFIDAVITS FILED IN CONNECTION WITH EXEMPT DEEDS.

(R135) S. 577 -- Senators Fair, Holland, Bryan, Moore, McConnell, Glover and Courtney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A PILOT CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SYSTEM IN ONE REGION OF THE STATE WHICH ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT TO DIVERT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES TO AN ASSESSMENT TRACK RATHER THAN FOLLOWING NORMAL PROTOCOL WHEN CERTAIN MORE SERIOUS FORMS OF ALLEGED ABUSE OR NEGLECT ARE NOT PRESENT; TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL OPERATE THIS PILOT; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY FORMAL AND INFORMAL SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF ABUSED CHILDREN; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO GATHER INFORMATION CONCERNING REPORTS OF EXCESSIVE CORPORAL PUNISHMENT AND TO REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND HOUSE AND SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES WHETHER CHILD ABUSE DEFINITIONS AND HANDLING OF SUCH REPORTS SHOULD BE MODIFIED.

(R136) S. 594 -- Senator Ryberg: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 27, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BICYCLISTS, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3515, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN AUTHORIZED POLICE PATROL BICYCLE USED AS A PART OF A POLICE BICYCLE PATROL TO EXERCISE THE PRIVILEGES OF AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE, TO AUTHORIZE THE BICYCLE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A SIREN OR THE OFFICER TO USE A WHISTLE, OR BOTH, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BICYCLE TO ACT AS AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE IF IT MAKES USE OF AN AUTHORIZED AUDIBLE SIGNAL OR AUTHORIZED VISUAL SIGNALS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3480, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF SIRENS AND WHISTLES ON BICYCLES, SO AS TO EXEMPT AUTHORIZED POLICE PATROL BICYCLES FROM THIS PROHIBITION.

(R137) S. 622 -- Senator Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RETAIN AND EXPEND MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97.

(R138) S. 624 -- Senators Setzler, Ryberg, Lander, Wilson and Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-25-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEANING OF THE TERMS "REVENUE BONDS" AND "BONDS"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS OF JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ALLOW BONDS OR NOTES ISSUED TO A JOINT SYSTEM TO BE PAID FROM OTHER FUNDS AS MAY BE AVAILABLE, TO PROVIDE FOR A TWO-THIRDS VOTE REQUIREMENT OF THE COMMISSIONERS TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS OR NOTES FOR PAYMENT, AND TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF A JOINT SYSTEM TO PRESCRIBE, AS THEY CONSIDER NECESSARY, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS WHICH GOVERN THE ISSUANCE OF ANY NOTES OR BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-110, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF A JOINT SYSTEM TO INCUR DEBT AND ISSUE BONDS, SO AS TO ALLOW A JOINT SYSTEM TO USE OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS AVAILABLE TO IT TO PAY FOR ISSUED BONDS AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH JOINT SYSTEM PROJECTS ARE APPROVED; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-111, RELATING TO ISSUANCE, SALE, AND EXECUTION OF BONDS BY JOINT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL PROCESS REQUIRED FOR PROJECTS REQUIRED TO BE FINANCED BY SUCH BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-113, RELATING TO SOURCES FROM WHICH JOINT SYSTEM BONDS ARE PAYABLE, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE A PLEDGE OF ALL OR PART OF ANY REVENUES DERIVED AS PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES WITH RESPECT TO A PROJECT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-120, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF NOTES, OBLIGATIONS, OR BONDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ONLY REVENUES AND OTHER FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE JOINT SYSTEM TO BE USED TO PAY OR PLEDGED TO THE AMOUNT OF ANY NOTES, OBLIGATIONS, OR BONDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-128, RELATING TO CONTRACTS BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES AND JOINT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY UNDER CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAPACITY AND OUTPUT FROM A JOINT SYSTEM TO PAY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF THE WATER SYSTEM AND FROM OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS AS MAY BE AVAILABLE, INCLUDING ANY AMOUNTS RECEIVED AS PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.

(R139) S. 634 -- Senators Thomas and Holland: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-7-6890, 20-7-6895, 20-7-6900, 20-7-6905, AND 20-7-6910, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE YOUTH INDUSTRIES PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE INDUSTRIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATIVE TO PACKAGING, MANUFACTURING, AND PROCESSING GOODS, TO ESTABLISH THE MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING OF GOODS FOR STATE ENTITIES, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL IN THIS STATE TO SELL GOODS MADE BY JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND TO ESTABLISH A FUND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF CRIME VICTIMS FROM WAGES EARNED BY JUVENILES WORKING IN THE YOUTH INDUSTRIES PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THESE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7815, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST COMMITTING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE A PERSON WHO IS SERIOUSLY HANDICAPPED BY MENTAL ILLNESS OR MENTAL RETARDATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE FROM "PERSON" TO "JUVENILE" AND TO REQUIRE THE CONSENT OF THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD WHEN AN AGENCY TO WHICH A JUVENILE HAS BEEN COMMITTED SEEKS TO RELEASE THE CHILD; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8305, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT A JUVENILE HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE BOARD EVERY THREE MONTHS AND INSTEAD AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO CONDUCT PAROLE HEARINGS BY TWO-WAY CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION.

(R140) S. 637 -- Senators Peeler, Alexander and Lander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GAME ZONES OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF GAME ZONES 1 AND 2; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING DEER IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4 MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH THE METHODS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING OF DEER AND FOR OTHER RESTRICTIONS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING DEER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-390, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO DECLARE OPEN SEASONS AND SET BAG LIMITS AND METHODS OF HUNTING OF ANTLERLESS DEER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT IN THIS REGARD; TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-395 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANTLERLESS DEER PERMITS IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-615, RELATING TO AREAS WHERE IT IS LAWFUL TO TRAWL FOR SHRIMP OR PRAWN DURING CERTAIN PERIODS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH GENERAL AND RESTRICTED TRAWLING AREAS WHERE IT IS LAWFUL TO TRAWL FOR SHRIMP OR PRAWN DURING CERTAIN TIMES AND SEASONS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 50-17-610 RELATING TO LAWFUL WATERS IN WHICH TO TRAWL FOR SHRIMP OR PRAWN DURING CERTAIN TIMES AND SECTION 50-17-618 RELATING TO WATERS CLOSED TO TRAWLING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR TAKING MARINE LIFE FOR EXPERIMENTAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PERMITS, THE MARINE LIFE TO WHICH THE PERMITS APPLY, AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SUCH MARINE LIFE MAY BE TAKEN.

(R141) S. 645 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2162, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R142) S. 653 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND PROVISIONS FOR LICENSURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2110, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R143) S. 708 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO EXCESS PROFITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2146, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R144) S. 709 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO LIFE INSURANCE ILLUSTRATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2149, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R145) S. 710 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO MINIMUM RESERVE STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2147, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R146) S. 712 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1182 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUNKLIN FIRE DISTRICT IN GREENVILLE COUNTY SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT FROM THREE TO FIVE MEMBERS EFFECTIVE WITH THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, TO REQUIRE THE MEMBERS TO BE PUBLICLY ELECTED AT LARGE FROM THE DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS FOR THE EXISTING AND NEW MEMBERS OF THE RECONSTITUTED BOARD.

(R147) S. 737 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Gregory and Short: 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 COMBINE ROCK HILL NO. 1 AND NORTHSIDE PRECINCTS INTO THE NORTHSIDE PRECINCT AND REVISE THE MAP DOCUMENT NUMBER ON THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

(R148) S. 739 -- Senator Elliott: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 742 OF 1946, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LORIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT, ADD TWO MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT, PROVIDE FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, AND PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE TWO NEW MEMBERS.

(R149) S. 751 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES REQUIRED IN CHANNEL NETS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2165, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R150) S. 761 -- Senator Reese: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 19, TITLE 50, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES THE AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO MANAGE AND PROTECT FISHERIES IN LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN, LAKE BLALOCK, AND SPARTANBURG MUNICIPAL RESERVOIR #1 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY.

(R151) H. 3063 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Harrison, Meacham, Quinn, Sharpe, D. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Stille, Cotty, Witherspoon, Seithel, Bailey, Walker, Altman, Whatley, Kirsh, Young-Brickell, Sandifer, Wilkes, Simrill, Robinson, Stuart, Harrell, Riser, Gamble, Littlejohn and J. Smith: AN ACT RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT AND JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS AND THE CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TWENTY-SIX TO THIRTY-TWO THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES, TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO EIGHT THE NUMBER OF YEARS WHICH A PERSON MUST HAVE BEEN A LICENSED ATTORNEY AT LAW IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY JUSTICE OR JUDGE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION REQUIRING A JUSTICE OR JUDGE TO BE THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE AND TO HAVE EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE AS A LICENSED ATTORNEY AT LAW WHO IS NOT OF THAT AGE OR WHO HAS NOT BEEN LICENSED FOR THIS REQUIRED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS THEN CURRENT TERM AND IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE THE REQUISITE AGE AND YEARS OF SERVICE AS A LICENSED ATTORNEY FOR PURPOSES OF FUTURE RE-ELECTIONS TO THAT JUDICIAL OFFICE; AND RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT BY ADDING SECTION 27 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL ESTABLISH A JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE QUALIFICATIONS AND FITNESS OF CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL POSITIONS ON THE COURTS OF THIS STATE WHICH ARE FILLED BY ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE ELECTED TO THESE JUDICIAL POSITIONS UNLESS HE OR SHE HAS BEEN FOUND QUALIFIED BY THE COMMISSION AND THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST ELECT THESE JUSTICES AND JUDGES FROM AMONG THE NOMINEES OF THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A SITTING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SUBMIT AN APPLICATION WITH THE COMMISSION AND BEFORE IT MAY ACCEPT OR CONSIDER IT, THE MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST FIRST RESIGN HIS OFFICE AND HAVE BEEN OUT OF OFFICE FOR A PERIOD ESTABLISHED BY LAW, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION MAY SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND BEFORE THE COMMISSION MAY ACCEPT OR CONSIDER IT, THAT PERSON MUST NOT HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION FOR A PERIOD ESTABLISHED BY LAW.

(R152) H. 3064 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Sharpe, Townsend, Meacham, Carnell, Quinn, Harrison, Cato, J. Brown, Vaughn, D. Smith, H. Brown, Stille, Kirsh, Cotty, Young-Brickell, Sandifer, Witherspoon, Baxley, Simrill, Seithel, Bailey, Robinson, Walker, Stuart, Altman, Harrell, Riser, Rodgers, Gamble, Harvin and Littlejohn: AN ACT RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PUBLIC-FUNDED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE INVESTMENT AND REINVESTMENT OF ASSETS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS IN EQUITY SECURITIES OF CORPORATIONS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REGISTERED ON A NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE OR QUOTED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS AUTOMATIC QUOTATIONS SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PANEL SHALL NOT EXIST UNTIL THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENACTS IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THE PANEL, PROVIDING THE TERMS, DUTIES, AND COMPENSATION OF ITS MEMBERS, AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENTS ALLOWED PURSUANT TO THIS AMENDMENT AND WHICH ALSO MAY PROVIDE THOSE LIMITATIONS ON INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY SECURITIES CONSIDERED PRUDENT BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

(R153) H. 3103 -- Reps. J. Brown and Clyburn: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-260 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR A PERSON PERFORMING AN EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT SCREENING (EPSDT) OR EXAMINATION OF A CHILD TO REFER THE CHILD TO AN APPROPRIATE AGENCY FOR AN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE CHILD MAY BENEFIT FROM SUCH TECHNOLOGY.

(R154) H. 3112 -- Rep. Byrd: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 125 TO ENACT THE OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND EDUCATION ACT SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND AND THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND.

(R155) H. 3240 -- Reps. Spearman, Wilkins, Beck, Edge, Altman, Bauer, Barfield, Barrett, Knotts, Rice, Harrell, Young-Brickell, Meacham, Limehouse, Klauber, Young, Sandifer, Mullen, Stuart, McCraw, Harrison, Mason, Allison, Davenport, Townsend, Martin, Kelley, Riser, Witherspoon, Hawkins, Keegan, Campsen, Rodgers, Chellis and Seithel: AN ACT TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL SAFETY ACT OF 1997" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-612 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A STUDENT COMMITS AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY THAT IS NOT AGGRAVATED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT A SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT AGAINST ANY PERSON AFFILIATED WITH THE SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY, THE STUDENT IS GUILTY OF THE CRIME OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY ON SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JUVENILE DETENTION PROCEDURES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CHILD TO BE DETAINED IN A SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY IF THE CHILD IS CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AND BATTERY OR AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT A SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENT AGAINST ANYONE AFFILIATED WITH THE SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-560, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S AUTHORITY TO PUNISH ASSAULTS AND BATTERIES AND OTHER BREACHES OF THE PEACE AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION AND PROVIDE THAT AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY ON SCHOOL PERSONNEL SHALL BE PUNISHED AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 16-3-612; TO ADD SECTION 59-63-370 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OR THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES WHEN A STUDENT IS ASSIGNED TO IT, TO NOTIFY THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SCHOOL IN WHICH THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED OF A STUDENT'S CONVICTION OF CERTAIN CRIMES, TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER TYPES OF NOTIFICATION TO THE STUDENT'S SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE STUDENT IS NOT INCARCERATED UPON CONVICTION FOR THESE OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO EACH TEACHER IN WHOSE CLASS THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED OF SUCH CONVICTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCLUSION OF THIS INFORMATION IN THE STUDENT'S PERMANENT RECORD; TO ADD SECTION 59-63-380 SO AS TO GRANT CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY TO PERSONS AFFILIATED WITH A SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY MAKING A REPORT OF A SCHOOL-RELATED CRIME IN GOOD FAITH; AND TO ADD SECTION 59-63-390 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR OF EACH SCHOOL TO INCLUDE A SUMMARY OF THE SCHOOL CRIME REPORT ACT AND THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 16-3-612 IN THE SCHOOL'S STUDENT HANDBOOK EACH YEAR.

(R156) H. 3286 -- Rep. Sharpe: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-30-40 AND 40-30-65, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY PANEL AND DISCIPLINARY PANEL, RESPECTIVELY, FOR MASSAGE/BODYWORK, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER OF EITHER PANEL TO SERVE MORE THAN TWO TERMS AND TO REQUIRE COMPENSATION FOR PANEL MEMBERS AS AUTHORIZED FOR MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-30-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION, RENEWAL, AND LATE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-30-180, RELATING TO MASSAGE/BODYWORK LICENSE RENEWAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE REACTIVATION PROCEDURES WHEN CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR RENEWAL; TO AMEND SECTION 40-30-220, RELATING TO RESTRAINING ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT RATHER THAN RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE APPLIES WHEN SEEKING AN ORDER; SECTION 40-30-310, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF THE CHAPTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACTION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF MAY BE BROUGHT THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION RATHER THAN CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND ACT 387 OF 1996, RELATING TO GRANDFATHERING PROVISIONS FOR MASSAGE/BODYWORK THERAPISTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF THE EXAMINATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT INITIAL PANEL APPOINTEES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED TO PRACTICE MASSAGE/BODYWORK UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1998, IF OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

(R157) H. 3340 -- Reps. Hawkins, Littlejohn, Altman, Bauer, Simrill, Davenport, McCraw, Trotter, Mullen, Barrett, Hinson, Maddox, Beck, Campsen, Webb, Tripp, Battle, Miller and Pinckney: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-940, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF THE BELLE W. BARUCH FOUNDATION AS A BIRD AND GAME SANCTUARY, SO AS TO PERMIT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN IN SUCH SANCTUARY NOT ONLY BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BUT ALSO BY ANY OTHER FULLY ACCREDITED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT PUBLIC OR PRIVATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY HEADQUARTERED IN THIS STATE OR UNDERTAKEN UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF SUCH COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING CONTAINED IN SECTION 50-11-940 SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO BE IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OR INTENT OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF BELLE W. BARUCH WHICH LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT SHALL CONTROL WITH RESPECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 50-11-940.

(R158) H. 3408 -- Rep. D. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRETRIAL INTERVENTION APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEE FROM FIFTY DOLLARS TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND TO INCREASE THE AGGREGATE FEES FOR APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION FROM THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS.

(R159) H. 3450 -- Reps. Vaughn, Simrill, Rice, F. Smith, Easterday, Quinn, Townsend, Hawkins, Haskins, Maddox, Allison, Lee, Leach, Stille, Hamilton, Cato, McMahand, Tripp, Riser, Loftis, Littlejohn, Robinson, Walker, Davenport, Martin, Bowers, Rodgers, Miller, Battle, Lanford, Witherspoon and Mason: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF "C" FUND GASOLINE TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EARNINGS ON THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUND MUST BE CREDITED TO COUNTIES IN THE PROPORTION THE COUNTY'S DISTRIBUTION OF "C" FUNDS IS OF THE TOTAL OF SUCH DISTRIBUTIONS STATEWIDE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS SHALL NOT INCLUDE COUNTIES THAT ADMINISTER THEIR OWN "C" FUNDS.

(R160) H. 3462 -- Rep. Davenport: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 39-19-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZED CHARGES AND COMMISSIONS FOR HANDLING AND SELLING LEAF TOBACCO, SO AS TO PROVIDE TWO OPTIONAL METHODS FOR DETERMINING THESE CHARGES AND COMMISSIONS.

(R161) H. 3528 -- Rep. H. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-71, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR A REVENUE IMPACT STATEMENT ON BILLS RELATING TO STATE TAXES REPORTED OUT OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS STATEMENT MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS RATHER THAN AN AGENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY REQUEST THE TECHNICAL ADVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WITH RESPECT TO THE PREPARATION OF THESE STATEMENTS.

(R162) H. 3548 -- Rep. Boan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FILING OF RETURNS AND PAYMENT BY A WITHHOLDING AGENT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "MAKE A RETURN"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1530, RELATING TO FILING OF QUARTERLY RETURNS BY A WITHHOLDING AGENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEADLINE FOR FILING THE FOURTH QUARTER RETURN; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1550, RELATING TO FILING OF STATEMENTS BY A WITHHOLDING AGENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION MUST BE FILED ON MAGNETIC MEDIA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN A DISTRIBUTION OR MANUFACTURING FACILITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INVESTMENT OF AT LEAST THIRTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS INSTEAD OF FORTY MILLION DOLLARS.

(R163) H. 3550 -- Rep. Boan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO ALLOW EXAMINATION OF INFORMATION BY PERSONS CONTRACTED WITH FOR AUDIT OF STATEWIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES, AND TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT" FOR "COMMISSION".

(R164) H. 3554 -- Rep. Boan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR EXEMPTION OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY PURCHASED PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

(R165) H. 3556 -- Rep. Boan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TIME LIMITS FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO FEES AND TO CLARIFY THE TIME LIMIT FOR FILING A CLAIM FOR CREDIT OR REFUND.

(R166) H. 3557 -- Reps. Wilkins and H. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE COMMITTEE AND DEVOLVE ITS OVERSIGHT FUNCTION ON THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TO DEVOLVE THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM.

(R167) H. 3641 -- Rep. Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 5 AND 6, 1996, BY THE STUDENTS OF CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3 IN CLARENDON COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP, AND TO REPEAL A JOINT RESOLUTION OF 1997 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 45 RELATING TO SCHOOL DAYS NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE UP IN CLARENDON COUNTY.

(R168) H. 3708 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION, RELATING TO LICENSING OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2157, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R169) H. 3771 -- Rep. Sharpe: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES AND USES OF THE SUPERB ACCOUNT AND THE SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND CAN PAY CLAIMS DIRECTLY, TO REQUIRE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S INTERVENTION COSTS NOT AFFECT THE PER OCCURRENCE COVERAGE AMOUNTS, AND TO CLARIFY THAT, AS ACCOUNT AND FUND ADMINISTRATORS, THE STATE AND DEPARTMENT DO NOT ASSUME ADDITIONAL LIABILITY WHEN FUNDING IS INSUFFICIENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REQUIREMENTS SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ANY LENDER LIABILITY EXEMPTION IS EXTENDED ONLY TO OWNERS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCT TANKS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR REGULATED TANKS, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ASSESS PENALTIES FOR LATE FEES AND TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM DISBURSING MONIES FROM THE SUPERB ACCOUNT OR SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND TO OWNERS OR OPERATORS WHO OWE FEES OR PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RELEASE OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ANY LENDER LIABILITY EXEMPTION IS EXTENDED ONLY TO OWNERS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCT TANKS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-140, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THE ACT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUSPEND THE DISPENSING OF A PETROLEUM PRODUCT FROM TANKS THAT POSE AN IMMINENT HAZARD.

(R170) H. 3801 -- Reps. Wilkins, F. Smith, Loftis, Haskins, Cato, Tripp, Hamilton, Vaughn, Easterday, McMahand, Rice and Leach: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9-13-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PENSION FUND FOR MUNICIPAL FIREMEN, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD.

(R171) H. 3802 -- Rep. Boan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO EXCEPT A DISCLOSURE MADE TO A STATE AGENCY OR COUNTY AUDITOR OR ASSESSOR AS TO THE FILING OF A RETURN BY A PARTICULAR TAXPAYER AND A DISCLOSURE MADE TO A STATE OR FEDERAL LEVEL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL ELECTED FROM THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM WHOM THE TAXPAYER HAS SOUGHT ASSISTANCE.

(R172) H. 3852 -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Altman, Tripp, Jennings, Fleming, Sharpe, Mason, Sandifer, Littlejohn, Barfield, Meacham, Hinson, Robinson, Cooper, Haskins, Simrill, Walker, Woodrum, Loftis, Chellis, Stuart, Whatley, Leach, Barrett, Trotter, Harrison, Hamilton, Easterday, Allison and Davenport: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY SECURITIES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A STATE SAVINGS BANK IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZATION OF, APPLICATION FOR AND APPROVAL OF, CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION OF, AND OPERATION OF A MUTUAL OR A STOCK STATE SAVINGS BANK; TO PROVIDE FOR CONVERSION OF A STATE SAVINGS BANK TO A FEDERAL BANK OR ASSOCIATION OR FROM A MUTUAL TO A STOCK SAVINGS BANK, OR FOR CONVERSION OF ANOTHER BANK OR ASSOCIATION TO A STATE SAVINGS BANK; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MERGER OF A STATE SAVINGS BANK WITH ANOTHER BANK OR ASSOCIATION; TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION; TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION, SUPERVISION, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND RECEIVERSHIP BY THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR PROHIBITED PRACTICES AND PENALTIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROHIBITED PRACTICES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LENDING AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES.

(R173) H. 3859 -- Reps. Robinson, Altman, Campsen, McMaster, Harrison, Riser and Delleney: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-2-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLYING TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE SINGLE-MEMBER LIABILITY COMPANIES AND GRANTOR TRUSTS FROM ALL STATE TAX LIABILITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-201, RELATING TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AS LEGAL ENTITIES, SO AS TO EXCEPT CERTAIN SINGLE-MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-1001, RELATING TO CHOICE OF LAW ISSUES FOR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, SO AS TO EXCEPT CERTAIN SINGLE-MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES.

(R174) H. 3907 -- Rep. Cooper: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL TRUSTEE OF ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER ONE ELECTED FROM AREA 2 EXPIRES IN THE YEAR 2000, AT WHICH TIME A SUCCESSOR SHALL BE ELECTED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW.

(R175) H. 3945 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Cato, Barrett, Woodrum, Seithel, Sandifer, Sheheen, H. Brown, Law, Meacham, Harrell, Chellis, Hamilton, Kinon, Sharpe, Bailey, Witherspoon, Hinson, Littlejohn, Keegan, Harrison and Haskins: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MERIT RATING SYSTEM FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INCLUSION OF A CREDIT OF AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT FOR AN INSURED WHO PARTICIPATES IN A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE USE OF DRUGS ON THE JOB BY EMPLOYEES OF THE INSURED, PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE CREDIT TO BE ACTUARIALLY SOUND, PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO ALLOW AND ORDER A CREDIT LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT WHEN THE CREDIT IS DETERMINED NOT TO BE ACTUARIALLY SOUND, PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS AND THE CERTIFICATION OF AN EMPLOYER DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM, AND PROVIDE FOR RANDOM TESTING PROCEDURES; TO ADD SECTION 41-1-15, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WORKPLACE PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT DRUGS ON THE JOB; AND PROVIDE THAT WORKERS' COMPENSATION POLICIES ISSUED OR RENEWED ON AND AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1997, SHALL BE GRANTED PREMIUM REDUCTION OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT.

(R176) H. 3961 -- Rep. Townsend: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-2115 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DISQUALIFIED FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FOR ONE YEAR OR MORE MAY BE RE-EXAMINED TO OBTAIN A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "OUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2060, RELATING TO AN EMPLOYER'S RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING THE OPERATION OF A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE BY HIS EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER WHO KNOWINGLY ALLOWS, PERMITS, OR AUTHORIZES A PERSON TO DRIVE A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DURING A PERIOD WHICH THE VEHICLE OR DRIVER IS SUBJECT TO AN OUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2070, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS AGAINST AND EXCEPTIONS TO CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS AGAINST DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO ILLEGALLY OPERATES A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2080, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE, THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DRIVER SKILLS TEST, CERTAIN PERSONS TO WHOM A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE MAY NOT BE ISSUED, AND THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER INSTRUCTION PERMIT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS THAT PERMIT A WAIVER OF THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE SKILLS TESTS TO CERTAIN COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE APPLICANTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS, ENDORSEMENTS, AND RESTRICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2120, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DRIVING A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WITH A MEASURABLE AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ON-DUTY DRIVER OF A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FROM POSSESSING AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WHICH IS NOT PART OF THE MANIFEST AND TRANSPORTED AS PART OF THE SHIPMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-5315 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS THAT GOVERN THE OPERATION OF AN INTERMODAL TRAILER, CHASSIS, OR CONTAINER.

(R177) H. 4035 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION REPEAL: FILING AND SERVICE OF FORMS AND MOTIONS, TERMINATING TEMPORARY COMPENSATION BENEFITS, COMPENSATION RATE, AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE, AND COMPENSATION RATE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2115, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R178) H. 4048 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, RELATING TO REPEAL OF OBSOLETE REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2058, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R179) H. 4053 -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-460, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECOVERY FROM ESTATES OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS FOR UNDUE HARDSHIP UNDER WHICH SUCH RECOVERY MUST BE WAIVED UNTIL THE SECRETARY OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ESTABLISHES CRITERIA.

(R180) H. 4054 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO SURPLUS PROPERTY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2114, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R181) H. 4055 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2177, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R182) H. 4056 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO NEED-BASED GRANTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2167, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R183) H. 4106 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; EXAMINATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2152, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R184) H. 4130 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL COMPENSATION GUIDE AND CONTRACTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1939, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R185) H. 4147 -- Rep. Littlejohn: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 189 OF 1995, RELATING TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ALLOW A CANDIDATE FOR A SEAT ON THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO QUALIFY HIS CANDIDACY FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT BY THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY.

(R186) H. 4148 -- Reps. Boan and Hodges: AN ACT TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY TAXES FOR SCHOOL OPERATING EXPENSES FROM THE GOVERNING BODY OF LANCASTER COUNTY TO THE LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM TO EXCEED THE LIMITATION.

(R187) H. 4156 -- Rep. Littlejohn: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 898 OF 1966, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PACOLET STATION FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT FROM FIVE TO SEVEN.

THE HOUSE RESUMES

At 3:00 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

MOTION PERIOD

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. SCOTT.

H. 3274--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3274 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41 CONCERNING "THE RIGHT TO WORK" AND TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN POWERS AND IMPART DUTIES TO CARRY THIS OUT; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-100 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41 AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF PENALTIES ASSESSED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-30 RELATING TO PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR PROHIBITING MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE PROHIBITION AN AGREEMENT OR PRACTICE THAT HAS THE EFFECT OF REQUIRING SUCH MEMBERSHIP AND TO PROHIBIT A LABOR ORGANIZATION FROM INDUCING AN EMPLOYER TO VIOLATE THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-40 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO DEDUCT LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM WAGES SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SUCH DEDUCTION IF AN EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY ENTERS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-80 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-90 RELATING TO REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS SO AS TO CREATE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\KGH\15193AC.97), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 2 and inserting:

/SECTION     2.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 41-7-100.     (A)     A person who violates the provisions of this chapter may be assessed by the Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars for each offense.

(B)     The director shall promulgate regulations establishing procedures for administrative review of civil penalties assessed under this chapter."/

Amend further, by striking SECTION 4 and inserting:

/SECTION     4.     Section 41-7-40 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 41-7-40.     Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any precludes an employer from deducting from the wages of the employees and paying over to any a labor organization, or its authorized representative, membership dues in a labor organization; provided, that however, the employer has must have received from each employee, on whose account such the deductions are made, a written assignment which shall not only may be irrevocable for a period of more than one year, or beyond until the termination date of any applicable collective agreement or assignment, whichever occurs sooner."/

Amend further, by striking SECTION 5 in its entirety.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. CATO explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IN CHAIR

Rep. COBB-HUNTER spoke against the Bill.

SPEAKER IN CHAIR

Rep. COBB-HUNTER continued speaking.

Rep. COBB-HUNTER proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\GJK\20836MM.97), which was tabled.

Amend the report of the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/SECTION     1.     Chapter 7, Title 41 of the 1976 Code, known popularly as the "Right to Work Laws" is hereby repealed.

SECTION     2.     This act takes effect upon approval of the Governor./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. COBB-HUNTER explained the amendment.

Rep. CATO moved to table the amendment.

Rep. COBB-HUNTER demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 83; Nays 20

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Altman                 Barfield
Barrett                Bauer                  Baxley
Beck                   Boan                   Campsen
Carnell                Cato                   Chellis
Cooper                 Cotty                  Cromer
Dantzler               Davenport              Delleney
Easterday              Edge                   Felder
Fleming                Gamble                 Hamilton
Harrell                Harris, A.             Harrison
Harvin                 Haskins                Hawkins
Hinson                 Jennings               Jordan
Keegan                 Kelley                 Kennedy
Kirsh                  Klauber                Knotts
Koon                   Lanford                Law
Leach                  Limbaugh               Limehouse
Littlejohn             Loftis                 Maddox
Mason                  McCraw                 McKay
McLeod                 Meacham                Mullen
Neilson                Phillips               Rice
Riser                  Robinson               Rodgers
Sandifer               Seithel                Sharpe
Sheheen                Simrill                Smith, F.
Smith, R.              Spearman               Stoddard
Stuart                 Townsend               Tripp
Trotter                Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Whatley                Wilder
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Woodrum
Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--83

Those who voted in the negative are:

Brown, T.              Cave                   Cobb-Hunter
Gourdine               Govan                  Hines, J.
Hines, M.              Howard                 Inabinett
Lloyd                  Mack                   McMahand
Miller                 Moody-Lawrence         Neal
Parks                  Pinckney               Scott
Whipper                Wilkes

Total--20

So, the amendment was tabled.

RECORD FOR VOTING

I was temporarily out of the Chamber when the tabling motion on #2 was taken. I would have voted yes.

Rep. THOMAS N. RHOAD

Rep. GEORGE H. BAILEY

RECORD FOR VOTING

On Wednesday, June 4, I was attending a Conference Committee meeting on the budget when the vote was taken on #2 of H. 3274. I would have voted to table.

Rep. RICHARD M. QUINN, JR.

Rep. HENRY E. BROWN, JR.

Rep. KOON spoke upon the Bill.

Rep. NEAL spoke against the Bill.

Rep. MACK spoke against the Bill.

Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE spoke against the Bill.

Rep. HASKINS moved the previous question on the entire matter.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 63; Nays 36

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Altman                 Barfield
Beck                   Boan                   Campsen
Cato                   Chellis                Cooper
Dantzler               Davenport              Delleney
Edge                   Fleming                Gamble
Hamilton               Harris, A.             Harrison
Harvin                 Haskins                Hawkins
Hinson                 Jordan                 Keegan
Kelley                 Lanford                Law
Leach                  Limbaugh               Limehouse
Littlejohn             Mason                  McCraw
McKay                  Meacham                Mullen
Neilson                Phillips               Rhoad
Rice                   Riser                  Robinson
Rodgers                Sandifer               Seithel
Sharpe                 Simrill                Smith, F.
Smith, R.              Spearman               Stuart
Tripp                  Trotter                Vaughn
Walker                 Webb                   Whatley
Wilder                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Woodrum                Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--63

Those who voted in the negative are:

Bauer                  Baxley                 Breeland
Brown, G.              Brown, J.              Brown, T.
Byrd                   Carnell                Cave
Cobb-Hunter            Cotty                  Cromer
Gourdine               Govan                  Hines, M.
Hodges                 Howard                 Inabinett
Jennings               Kennedy                Kinon
Knotts                 Koon                   Lloyd
Mack                   McLeod                 McMahand
Miller                 Neal                   Pinckney
Scott                  Sheheen                Stille
Stoddard               Whipper                Wilkes

Total--36

So, the previous question was ordered.

Rep. MILLER proposed the following Amendment No. 3, which was ruled out of order.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by inserting and adding subsection (C) a company pays a higher fine for willfully violating safety laws, ignoring safety laws and refusing to comply with OSHA regs.

Rep. MILLER explained the amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. KIRSH raised the Point of Order that Amendment No. 3 was not germane to the Bill.

SPEAKER WILKINS sustained the Point of Order and ruled the amendment out of order.

Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE spoke against the Bill.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE continued speaking.

SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IN CHAIR

Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE continued speaking.

RULE 3.9 INVOKED

Rep. SIMRILL moved that Rule 3.9 be invoked. The motion was seconded by ten members and the SPEAKER Pro Tempore ordered that the absent members be sent for.

RULE 3.9 RESCINDED

Rep. QUINN moved to rescind Rule 3.9.

Rep. TROTTER demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 75; Nays 33

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Altman                 Bailey
Barfield               Battle                 Bauer
Baxley                 Beck                   Boan
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, J.
Brown, T.              Byrd                   Campsen
Carnell                Cave                   Chellis
Cotty                  Davenport              Delleney
Easterday              Edge                   Felder
Fleming                Gourdine               Govan
Harrell                Harris, A.             Harvin
Hawkins                Hines, J.              Hines, M.
Hinson                 Jennings               Keegan
Kelley                 Kinon                  Lanford
Law                    Limbaugh               Limehouse
Lloyd                  Mack                   Mason
McCraw                 McKay                  McLeod
Meacham                Miller                 Moody-Lawrence
Neal                   Neilson                Parks
Phillips               Pinckney               Rodgers
Scott                  Sharpe                 Smith, F.
Smith, R.              Spearman               Stoddard
Townsend               Vaughn                 Webb
Whatley                Whipper                Wilder
Wilkes                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Woodrum                Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--75

Those who voted in the negative are:

Barrett                Cobb-Hunter            Cooper
Cromer                 Dantzler               Gamble
Hamilton               Harrison               Hodges
Inabinett              Jordan                 Kennedy
Kirsh                  Knotts                 Koon
Leach                  Lee                    Littlejohn
Mullen                 Quinn                  Rhoad
Rice                   Riser                  Robinson
Sandifer               Seithel                Sheheen
Simrill                Stille                 Stuart
Tripp                  Trotter                Walker

Total--33

So, Rule 3.9 was rescinded.

Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE continued speaking.

Rep. PINCKNEY spoke against the Bill.

SPEAKER IN CHAIR
LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

Rep. PINCKNEY continued speaking.

Rep. HOWARD spoke against the Bill.

Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE moved to continue the Bill.

Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 21; Nays 77

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Baxley                 Breeland               Brown, J.
Brown, T.              Byrd                   Cave
Cobb-Hunter            Gourdine               Hines, J.
Hines, M.              Howard                 Inabinett
Lloyd                  Mack                   Miller
Moody-Lawrence         Neal                   Parks
Pinckney               Scott                  Whipper

Total--21

Those who voted in the negative are:

Allison                Altman                 Barfield
Barrett                Battle                 Bauer
Beck                   Campsen                Carnell
Cato                   Chellis                Cooper
Cromer                 Dantzler               Delleney
Easterday              Edge                   Felder
Gamble                 Hamilton               Harris, A.
Harrison               Harvin                 Hawkins
Hinson                 Hodges                 Jordan
Keegan                 Kelley                 Kennedy
Kinon                  Kirsh                  Knotts
Koon                   Lanford                Law
Leach                  Lee                    Limbaugh
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Maddox                 Mason                  McCraw
McKay                  McLeod                 Meacham
Mullen                 Neilson                Phillips
Quinn                  Rice                   Riser
Robinson               Rodgers                Sandifer
Seithel                Sharpe                 Sheheen
Simrill                Smith, R.              Spearman
Stuart                 Townsend               Tripp
Trotter                Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Whatley                Wilder
Wilkes                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Woodrum                Young-Brickell

Total--77

So, the House refused to continue the Bill.

Rep. HOWARD moved to table the Bill.

Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 19; Nays 81

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Baxley                 Breeland               Brown, J.
Byrd                   Cobb-Hunter            Gourdine
Govan                  Hines, J.              Hines, M.
Howard                 Inabinett              Lloyd
Mack                   Moody-Lawrence         Neal
Parks                  Pinckney               Scott
Whipper

Total--19

Those who voted in the negative are:

Allison                Altman                 Bailey
Barfield               Barrett                Battle
Bauer                  Beck                   Campsen
Carnell                Cato                   Chellis
Cooper                 Cotty                  Dantzler
Delleney               Easterday              Edge
Felder                 Gamble                 Hamilton
Harrell                Harris, A.             Harrison
Harvin                 Hawkins                Hinson
Hodges                 Jennings               Jordan
Keegan                 Kelley                 Kennedy
Kinon                  Kirsh                  Knotts
Koon                   Lanford                Law
Leach                  Lee                    Limbaugh
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Maddox                 Mason                  McCraw
McKay                  McLeod                 Meacham
Mullen                 Neilson                Phillips
Quinn                  Rice                   Riser
Robinson               Rodgers                Sandifer
Seithel                Sharpe                 Sheheen
Simrill                Smith, R.              Spearman
Stoddard               Stuart                 Townsend
Tripp                  Trotter                Vaughn
Walker                 Webb                   Whatley
Wilder                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Woodrum                Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--81

So, the House refused to table the Bill.

The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill, as amended, on second reading.

Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 80; Nays 21

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Altman                 Bailey
Barfield               Barrett                Battle
Bauer                  Beck                   Campsen
Carnell                Cato                   Chellis
Cooper                 Cotty                  Cromer
Dantzler               Delleney               Easterday
Edge                   Gamble                 Hamilton
Harrell                Harris, A.             Harrison
Harvin                 Haskins                Hawkins
Hinson                 Hodges                 Jennings
Keegan                 Kelley                 Kennedy
Kinon                  Kirsh                  Knotts
Koon                   Lanford                Law
Leach                  Lee                    Limbaugh
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Maddox                 Mason                  McCraw
McKay                  McLeod                 Meacham
Mullen                 Neilson                Phillips
Quinn                  Rice                   Riser
Robinson               Rodgers                Sandifer
Seithel                Sharpe                 Sheheen
Simrill                Smith, R.              Spearman
Stoddard               Townsend               Tripp
Trotter                Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Whatley                Wilder
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Woodrum
Young                  Young-Brickell

Total--80

Those who voted in the negative are:

Baxley                 Breeland               Brown, J.
Brown, T.              Byrd                   Cave
Cobb-Hunter            Gourdine               Govan
Hines, M.              Howard                 Inabinett
Lloyd                  Mack                   Miller
Moody-Lawrence         Neal                   Parks
Pinckney               Scott                  Whipper

Total--21

So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

RECORD FOR VOTING

I wished it placed in the Journal that I fully support H. 3274 and would vote for the Bill if I were present. The obvious negative impact on small business and the ability of this State to grow economically greatly concerns me. Worker protections are now in place and positive growth patterns are now taking place. Thank you.

Rep. G. RALPH DAVENPORT, JR.

RECORD FOR VOTING

I was temporarily out of the Chamber when the final vote was taken on H. 3274. I would have voted in favor of the Bill.

Rep. THOMAS N. RHOAD

Rep. GEORGE H. BAILEY

RECORD FOR VOTING

On Wednesday, June 4, I was attending a Conference Committee meeting on the budget when the final vote on H. 3274 was taken. I would have voted in favor of the Bill.

Rep. RICHARD M. QUINN, JR.

Rep. HENRY E. BROWN, JR.

H. 3317--CONFERENCE REPORT ADOPTED
CONFERENCE REPORT
The General Assembly, Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997

The COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE, to whom was referred:
H. 3317 -- Reps. Bailey, Young-Brickell, Allison, Altman, Askins, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Inabinett, Jordan, Keegan, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McLeod, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Webb, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-405 SO AS TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO A MUNICIPALITY OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY FOR COSTS EXPENDED ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ATTENDING THE MANDATORY TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23.
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.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 23-6-405.     (A)     For purposes of this section, 'governmental entity' means the State or any of its political subdivisions.

(B)     After July 1, 1997, every governmental entity of this State intending to employ on a permanent basis a law enforcement officer who has satisfactorily completed the mandatory training as required under this article must comply with the provisions of this section.

(C)     If the law enforcement officer has satisfactorily completed his mandatory training while employed by a governmental entity of this State, and within two years from the date of satisfactory completion of the mandatory training, a subsequent hiring governmental entity shall reimburse the governmental entity with whom the law enforcement officer was employed at the time of attending the mandatory training:

(1)     one hundred percent of the cost of training the officer, which shall include the officer's salary paid during the training period and other training expenses incurred while the officer was attending the mandatory training, if the officer is hired within one year of the date of satisfactory completion of the mandatory training; or

(2)     fifty percent of the cost of training the officer, which shall include the officer's salary paid during the training period and other training expenses incurred while the officer was attending the mandatory training, if the officer is hired after one year but before the end of the second year after the date of satisfactory completion of the mandatory training.

(D)     If the law enforcement officer is employed by more than one successive governmental entity within the two-year period after the date of satisfactory completion of the mandatory training, a governmental entity which reimbursed the governmental entity that employed the officer during the training period may obtain reimbursement from the successive governmental entity employer for:

(1)     one hundred percent of the cost of training the officer, which shall include the officer's salary paid during the training period and other training expenses incurred while the officer was attending the mandatory training, if the officer is hired within one year of the date of satisfactory completion of the mandatory training; or

(2)     fifty percent of the cost of training the officer, which shall include the officer's salary paid during the training period and other training expenses incurred while the officer was attending the mandatory training, if the officer is hired after one year but before the end of the second year after the date of satisfactory completion of the mandatory training.

(E)     Under no circumstances shall the governmental entity that employed the officer during the training period or a governmental entity seeking reimbursement from a successive governmental entity employer be reimbursed for more than one hundred percent of the cost of the officer's salary paid during the training period and other training expenses incurred while the officer was attending the mandatory training."

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

Amend title to conform.

/s/James E. Bryan, Jr.            /s/George H. Bailey
/s/Maggie W. Glover               /s/E. DeWitt McCraw
/s/Larry A. Martin                /s/James S. Klauber
On Part of the Senate.                 On Part of the House.

Rep. BAILEY explained the Conference Report.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it recedes from its amendments to S. 29, and requests that proper notation be recorded on the Bill.
S. 29 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE POSSIBLE PENALTY TO A MAXIMUM OF THIRTY YEARS IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A VIOLENT CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-90(A) AND (C) RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMES, SO AS TO CLASSIFY THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A CLASS A FELONY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45(C)(1), RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it requests the return of S. 29:
S. 29 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE POSSIBLE PENALTY TO A MAXIMUM OF THIRTY YEARS IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A VIOLENT CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-90(A) AND (C) RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMES, SO AS TO CLASSIFY THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A CLASS A FELONY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45(C)(1), RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that the Senate having receded from their amendments, concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 29:
S. 29 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE POSSIBLE PENALTY TO A MAXIMUM OF THIRTY YEARS IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A VIOLENT CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-90(A) AND (C) RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMES, SO AS TO CLASSIFY THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A CLASS A FELONY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45(C)(1), RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE AS A MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

H. 3819--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to H. 3819:
H. 3819 -- Reps. Harrell, Beck, J. Hines, Walker, Altman, Leach, Mason, Jennings, Simrill, Kinon, Limbaugh, Dantzler, Sandifer, R. Smith, Allison, Campsen, Knotts, Barrett, Seithel, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Young, Townsend, Felder, Kennedy, Woodrum, Hinson, Haskins, M. Hines, Harvin, Klauber, Fleming, Kelley, Limehouse, Young-Brickell, Whatley, Wilkins, Boan, McMahand, Littlejohn, Cato, H. Brown, Stuart, Robinson, Phillips, Riser, McKay, Lanford, Keegan, Edge, Jordan, Witherspoon, Gourdine, Hodges, Wilder, J. Smith, Chellis, Baxley, Kirsh and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1997" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SIMPLIFICATION OF FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX TRANSACTIONS; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, INCLUDING "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY"; TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL BY LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILS OF FEE AGREEMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE REQUIRED FEE PAYMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE FEE TO REPLACEMENT PROPERTY AND A CREDIT AGAINST THE FEE FOR COSTS OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEE, PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE FEE AGREEMENTS, CONSEQUENCES OF TRANSFERS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY AND OF TERMINATION OF FEE AGREEMENTS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AFFILIATE SPONSORS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF PROPERTY FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY AS AN EXEMPTION.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Leatherman, Leventis and Matthews of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. R. SMITH, ALLISON and HARRELL to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3665--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to H. 3665:
H. 3665 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE BANK TO PROVIDE LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO GOVERNMENT UNITS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO FINANCE PUBLIC HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT PROJECTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FUND THE BANK WITH UP TO FIVE PERCENT OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS; TO ALLOW FEDERAL GRANTS, LOAN REPAYMENTS, AND OTHER AVAILABLE AMOUNTS TO BE CREDITED TO THE BANK; TO AUTHORIZE LENDING TO AND BORROWING BY GOVERNMENT UNITS AND PRIVATE ENTITLES THROUGH THE BANK; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK REVENUE BONDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-615, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TOLL PROJECTS SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN TOLL PROJECTS BE INITIATED AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 4 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO TOLL INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS AND TO USE THE TOLL FOR PROJECTS OTHER THAN THE TOLLED INTERSTATE HIGHWAY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN FEES AND PENALTIES SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE FEES AND PENALTIES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Land, Rankin, and Ravenel of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. ROBINSON, VAUGHN and KELLEY to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 4231--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
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. 4231:
H. 4231 -- Reps. Delleney, Canty and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1997, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001.
Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. HASKINS, the House insisted upon its amendments.

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. DELLENEY, LIMBAUGH and HASKINS to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. JORDAN moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

H. 3155--SENATE AMENDMENTS AMENDED AND
RETURNED TO THE SENATE

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

H. 3155 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-290 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY LAW, TO BUY, SELL, OR POSSESS FOR SALE ANY WILDLIFE NATIVE TO THIS STATE, INCLUDING LIVE OR DEAD WHOLE ANIMALS OR PARTS OF SUCH ANIMALS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Rep. Witherspoon proposed the following amendment No. 1A, which was adopted.

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

/SECTION     ___.     Section 50-11-1920 of the 1976 Code, as amended by Section 1262, Act 181 of 1993, is further amended to read:

"Section 50-11-1920.     (A)     The proprietor of any an eating establishment who sells may sell or offers offer for sale venison only if the venison is nonnative from farm-raised deer and is processed through a government-approved facility. Before selling venison or offering it for sale, the eating establishment shall obtain a permit from the department at no cost. The eating establishment shall maintain adequate records to provide officials of the department information as to the source of the venison.

(B)     The sale of whitetail deer, wild or farm-raised, is prohibited.

(C)     A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished as for a violation of Section 50-11-1910.

(D)     The provisions of this section do not apply to private functions unless the private function is catered by an eating establishment or catering company for a fee.

(E)     Venison which is permitted to be sold under the provisions of this section may be sold as a separately prepared item or when mixed with other items offered by the establishment and then prepared and served."/

Amend title to conform.

Rep. WITHERSPOON explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

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

H. 3850--SENATE AMENDMENTS AMENDED AND
RETURNED TO THE SENATE

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

H. 3850 -- Reps. Robinson and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-2-75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRED SIGNATURES ON TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO OMIT REFERENCE TO SOUTH CAROLINA CODE AND TO ADD REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2738, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH LICENSING OF GAMING MACHINES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ONE-HALF THE PENALTY BE RETAINED AND EXPENDED BY THE AGENCY CHARGING THE VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCE TO "GAS AND OTHER FUELS" TO "MOTOR FUEL, BLENDED FUEL, AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL" IN THE EXEMPTION PERTAINING THERETO; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO MAKE A TIMELY PAYMENT OF TAX DUE THE STATE BECAUSE OF NEGLIGENCE OR FRAUD, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCE TO SOUTH CAROLINA CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "ASSESSMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RULEMAKING, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCE TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FEES FOR SETTLEMENT OF ESTATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE NO LESS THAN MONTHLY PAYMENTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-31-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIVATE CAR RENTAL SURCHARGES, SO AS TO MAKE THEM PAYABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, NOT TO THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE.

Rep. HODGES proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\BBM\9527HTC.97), which was adopted.

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

/SECTION     _____.     Section 8-13-725 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 248 of 1991, is amended to read:

"Section 8-13-725.     (A)     No A public official, public member, or public employee may not use or disclose confidential information gained in the course of or by reason of his official responsibilities in any a way that would affect an economic interest held by himself him, a member of his immediate family, an individual with whom he is associated, or a business with which he is associated.

(B)(1)     A public official, public member, or public employee may not wilfully examine, or aid and abet in the wilful examination of, a tax return of a taxpayer, a worker's compensation record, a record in connection with health or medical treatment, social services records, or other records of an individual in the possession of or within the access of a public department or agency if the purpose of the examination is improper or unlawful.

(2)     A person convicted of violating this subsection must be fined not more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, and shall reimburse the costs of prosecution. Upon conviction, the person also must be discharged immediately from his public capacity as an official, member, or employee."/

Amend title to conform.

Rep. HODGES explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

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

SENATE AMENDMENTS
CONCURRED IN AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:

H. 3546 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Bauer, Rice and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAKING EMERGENCY PHYSICAL OR PROTECTIVE CUSTODY OF A CHILD BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER GROUNDS FOR ASSUMING LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE CHILD EXIST; TO PROVIDE THAT UPON CONCLUDING AFTER A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION THAT THE CHILD SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE CHILD'S PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONSULT WITH THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY RATHER THAN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO TOOK EMERGENCY PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE CHILD, AND THAT IF THE AGENCY OBJECTS TO THE RETURN OF THE CHILD, THE DEPARTMENT MUST ASSUME LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE CHILD UNTIL A PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING CAN BE HELD; TO CHANGE THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION UNDER THIS SECTION TO NINETY-SIX HOURS RATHER THAN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS AFTER THE CHILD WAS TAKEN INTO EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT SHALL SCHEDULE A PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING TO BE HELD WITHIN NINETY-SIX HOURS RATHER THAN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS OF THE TIME THE CHILD WAS TAKEN INTO EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY OR WITHIN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS OF THE TIME THE CHILD WAS TAKEN INTO EMERGENCY PHYSICAL CUSTODY IF LEGAL CUSTODY SUBSEQUENTLY WAS ASSUMED BY THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE FOURTH DAY, RATHER THAN THE THIRD DAY, FALLS UPON A SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OR HOLIDAY, THE PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING MUST BE HELD NO LATER THAN THE NEXT WORKING DAY.

Rep. HARRISON 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. 3366 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-614 SO AS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO TAKES A CHILD INTO EMERGENCY PHYSICAL CUSTODY OR EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY.

Rep. HARRISON 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.

H. 3499--NON-CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS

On motion of Rep. JENNINGS, the House non-concurred in the Senate amendments to the following Bill, and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3499 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Cobb-Hunter, Neal, Kennedy, Govan, Lanford, Fleming, Simrill, Bailey, Altman, Stille, Harrell, Young, Sandifer, McCraw, Clyburn, Wilkins, Scott, Chellis, Davenport, Harrison, D. Smith, Riser, Webb, Barrett, Tripp, Klauber, J. Smith, Keegan, Delleney, Bauer, Campsen, Hawkins, McMaster and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RESPONDS TO A DISTRESS CALL IN A NEIGHBORING JURISDICTION, THE AUTHORITY, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND IMMUNITIES THAT APPLY TO AN OFFICER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH HE IS EMPLOYED, ARE EXTENDED TO AND INCLUDE THE NEIGHBORING JURISDICTION.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has requested and been granted Free Conference powers and appointed Senators Courtney, Gregory and Hutto of the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the Senate on H. 3101:
H. 3101 -- Reps. Allison, Kirsh, Meacham and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTING A CHILD UNDER AGE SIXTEEN OUTSIDE THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR TRANSPORT A CHILD OUTSIDE OF THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO CIRCUMVENT A CUSTODY PROCEEDING WHEN A PETITION HAS BEEN FILED SEEKING A CUSTODY DETERMINATION, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, TO INCLUDE APPLICATION OF THE SECTION TO CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY IF PHYSICAL FORCE IS USED OR THREATENED, AND TO AUTHORIZE ASSESSING TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE ACTION.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 1997
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. 3101 -- Reps. Allison, Kirsh, Meacham and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTING A CHILD UNDER AGE SIXTEEN OUTSIDE THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR TRANSPORT A CHILD OUTSIDE OF THE STATE WITH THE INTENT TO CIRCUMVENT A CUSTODY PROCEEDING WHEN A PETITION HAS BEEN FILED SEEKING A CUSTODY DETERMINATION, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, TO INCLUDE APPLICATION OF THE SECTION TO CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY IF PHYSICAL FORCE IS USED OR THREATENED, AND TO AUTHORIZE ASSESSING TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE ACTION.
Very respectfully,
President

H. 3101--ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The report of the Committee of Free 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.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4291 -- Reps. Rice and Robinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 124 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 123 TO THE GREENVILLE COUNTY LINE IN HONOR OF JOE ANDERS.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4292 -- Reps. Barfield, G. Brown, Inabinett, Edge, Lloyd, Littlejohn, Fleming, F. Smith, Walker, Kelley, Keegan, Beck, Phillips, Vaughn, Neal, Leach, Stuart, Hamilton, Pinckney and Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO REVIEW ITS CONTRACT FOR LONG DISTANCE SERVICES, IN PARTICULAR TOLL FREE, ONE-PLUS, AND CREDIT CARD CALLING, AND IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT MORE ADVANTAGEOUS CONDITIONS, TERMS, OR RATES ARE AVAILABLE, FURTHER URGING THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO REBID THESE LONG DISTANCE SERVICES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4293 -- Reps. Young and Woodrum: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONDOLENCES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF OVALYN KELLEY LATHAN, OF SUMTER COUNTY, WHO DIED MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1997.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4294 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING REVEREND WILLIE LAWSON OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4295 -- Reps. Neilson, Stuart and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM IN CONDUCTING ITS STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO EXAMINE THE PROBLEMS OF THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF NURSES AIDES IN SOUTH CAROLINA NURSING HOMES AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1998.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4296 -- Reps. Neal, Cobb-Hunter, Lloyd, Inabinett and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 57, TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PRIVILEGE AND VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION CONTAINED IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT IS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4297 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, F. Smith, Moody-Lawrence and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-665 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON'S PRIVILEGE TO VOTE IS AUTOMATICALLY REINSTATED ONCE HE IS RELEASED ON PAROLE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4298 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, F. Smith, Hodges, Moody-Lawrence and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEDERAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY IS A REQUIRED STATE HOLIDAY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4299 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH PUBLIC FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO A CHARTER SCHOOL, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE FORMULA THAT IS USED FOR THESE DISTRIBUTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4300 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, F. Smith, Kelley, Moody-Lawrence, Davenport and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN MEETING THE RACIAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS, ACTUAL ENROLLMENT WITHIN THE REQUIRED PARAMETERS MUST BE ACHIEVED AND A SHOWING OF A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO MEET SUCH RACIAL REQUIREMENTS IS NOT SUFFICIENT.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4301 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, F. Smith, Phillips, Moody-Lawrence and Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDING OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE EQUALIZED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4302 -- Reps. Pinckney, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, Bowers, Moody-Lawrence and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-197 SO AS TO EXTEND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TO ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4303 -- Reps. Inabinett, Govan, Jordan, Maddox, Cromer, Kennedy, Whipper, Campsen, Tripp, Jennings, J. Hines, Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Robinson, Pinckney, Neal, Miller, Cotty, Baxley and Parks: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 33 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MARRIAGES OF WHITES AND NEGROES AND THE AGE OF CONSENT FOR AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION MAKING MARRIAGE OF WHITES AND NEGROES UNLAWFUL.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 171 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION IN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN LICENSED SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE SERVICES OF A LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER, LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER, LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, OR PSYCHIATRIC CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4304 -- Rep. Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE THIRTY-SEVEN YEAR LEGACY OF DR. WILLIS C. HAM, COMMISSIONER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION AND A SPORTS FIGURE, WHO HAS MADE THE TRANSITION TO A STATE LEADER BASED ON HIS ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE, MOTIVATE, AND LEAD.

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

Rep. MEACHAM moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4088 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT TRAFFIC SIGNS AT EXIT 68 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20 IN RICHLAND COUNTY THAT INFORM MOTORISTS THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE ACADEMY MAY BE ACCESSED FROM THIS EXIT.

H. 4275 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL OF PAWLEYS ISLAND ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE DOE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GRANT BASED UPON THE EFFORTS AND STUDIES OF MARY GINNY DUBOSE, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR AT THE SCHOOL.

H. 4276 -- Reps. Cave, Wilder, Meacham, Young-Brickell, Cobb-Hunter, Campsen, Simrill, J. Hines, M. Hines, Kennedy, Bailey, Lee, Parks, Knotts, Koon, J. Brown, Byrd, Clyburn, Cave, Inabinett, Lloyd, McMahand, Neal, Howard, Seithel, McCraw, Rice, Robinson, Breeland, Fleming, Cotty, Wilkes, Hamilton, Miller, Leach, Mason, Jordan, Stille, Mack, Phillips, Rodgers, Pinckney, Martin, Kinon, Barrett, Kirsh, McLeod, Klauber, Sandifer and Whatley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MR. AND MRS. CARL F. MCINTOSH ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THEIR FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON JUNE 29, 1997, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE TOGETHER.

H. 4277 -- Rep. Limehouse: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS OF THE HONORABLE THEODORE B. GUERARD OF CHARLESTON, A FORMER LEGISLATOR AND PROMINENT ATTORNEY, WHO RECENTLY PASSED AWAY.

H. 3840 -- Reps. Battle, M. Hines and Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 76 IN MARION COUNTY, FROM THE EASTERN CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MULLINS TO THE LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER, THE "McMILLAN HIGHWAY".

H. 4180 -- Reps. Gourdine, H. Brown, Law, Hinson and Dantzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 45 IN BERKELEY COUNTY "DEWITT WILLIAMS BOULEVARD".

H. 4285 -- Rep. Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE INDIAN LAND HIGH SCHOOL LADY WARRIORS ON THEIR FIRST EVER SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, CAPPED BY A SIX INNING, 12-2 WIN IN THE FINAL GAME OF THE TITLE SERIES.

H. 4281 -- Barfield, G. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF THE PALMETTO STATE, FOR THE TEN YEARS OF DEVOTED AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE OF FRED R. SHEHEEN AS COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:30 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. STODDARD adjourned in memory of Lois L. Pitts of Hickory Tavern in Laurens County, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

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