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S 0841 General Bill, By McConnell, Moore, Martin, Drummond, Ritchie, Ford, Courson, Richardson, Malloy, Kuhn, Ryberg, Leatherman, Thomas, Rankin, Fair, Land, Giese, Gregory, Peeler, Setzler, J.V. Smith, Alexander and Cromer
Summary: Restructuring of state government, codification
A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFICERS CONSTITUTING THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-120, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-1210, RELATING TO ANNUAL SALARIES OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-110, RELATING TO ADVICE GIVEN BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO STATE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-10, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENTS OF ADJUTANT GENERAL, ADMINISTRATION, COMPTROLLER GENERAL, AND SECRETARY OF STATE, AND TO REORGANIZE THE DEPARTMENTS OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, CORRECTIONS AND PROBATION, DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ALL WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND TO ESTABLISH WITH EACH DEPARTMENT CERTAIN DIVISIONS COMPOSED OF SPECIFIED STATE AGENCIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION, GOVERNANCE, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND PROCEDURES OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS, AND FOR THE MANNER OF SELECTION, TERMS, AND REMOVAL OF DEPARTMENT HEADS, BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS, AND OTHER OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-10(3) AND (4), RELATING TO MILITARY CODE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-320, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL IS AN APPOINTED OFFICIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-340, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE TO FILL A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL SHALL SERVE FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM ONLY; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-10, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, AND SECTION 1-11-20, RELATING TO THE DIVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES AND TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES, THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, AND THE OFFICE OF ENERGY FROM THE BOARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1-30-22, TO ADD SECTIONS 1-11-54 AND 1-11-85, AND TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ALL SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE TRANSFERS: 1-1-970; 1-1-1410, AS AMENDED; 1-11-22; 1-11-54; 1-11-55; 1-11-56; 1-11-58; 1-11-65, AS AMENDED; 1-11-70; 1-11-80; 1-11-90; 1-11-100; 1-11-110; 1-11-180; 1-11-185; 1-11-220; 1-11-225; 1-11-250 AND 1-11-260, BOTH AS AMENDED; 1-11-270, AS AMENDED; 1-11-280; 1-11-290; 1-11-300, AS AMENDED; 1-11-310, AS AMENDED; 1-11-315; 1-11-320; 1-11-335; 1-11-340; 1-11-430; 1-11-435; 1-11-710; 1-11-770, AS AMENDED; CHAPTER 47, TITLE 2; ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 8; 8-11-40, AS AMENDED; 8-11-41; 8-11-50; 8-11-98; 8-11-120, AS AMENDED; 8-11-145; 8-11-165, AS AMENDED; 8-11-185; 8-11-195; 8-11-210; 8-11-230; 8-11-240; 8-11-250; 8-11-650; 8-11-670; 8-11-680; 8-12-60; 8-17-320, AS AMENDED; 8-17-330; 8-17-340, AS AMENDED; 8-17-345; 8-17-350, AS AMENDED; 8-17-380; CHAPTER 9, TITLE 3; CHAPTER 9, TITLE 10; 10-1-30; 10-1-130; 10-1-180; 10-1-190; 10-5-230, AS AMENDED; 10-5-270, AS AMENDED; 10-7-10, AS AMENDED; 10-11-50, AS AMENDED; 10-11-90; 10-11-110; 11-9-610, 11-9-620; 11-9-630; 11-11-57; 11-35-1580, AS AMENDED; 11-35-3810, 11-35-3820, 11-35-3830, AND 11-35-3840, ALL AS AMENDED; 11-35-4020, AS AMENDED; 13-7-10, AS AMENDED; 13-7-30, AS AMENDED; 13-7-830, AS AMENDED; 23-1-230; 23-47-30; 23-47-50, AS AMENDED; 44-53-530; 44-96-140; 48-52-410; 48-52-620; 48-52-635; 48-52-680; 48-46-30; 48-46-40; 48-46-50; 48-46-60; 48-46-90; 58-9-2540, AS AMENDED; 59-150-60; AND 59-150-390; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1-11-315, RELATING TO A PLAN FOR USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL BY STATE VEHICLES, 48-52-435, 48-52-440, AND 48-52-460, ALL RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENERGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 1, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER IN THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND THE CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 1, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 46-3-30, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 46-3-40, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE IS AN APPOINTED OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 46-3-60, RELATING TO THE CLERK FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S STAFF; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 13, ESTABLISHING THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, TO AMEND CHAPTER 43, TITLE 41, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE IT AS A DIVISION UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, TO AMEND SECTION 48-5-30, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND CORPORATION, SO AS TO CONFORM THE GOVERNANCE OF THE CORPORATION TO ITS NEW ADMINISTRATION IN THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES MADE BY THIS PART, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1-11-25 AND 1-11-26, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES, APPLICABLE TO GRANTS MADE BY THAT DIVISION; TO AMEND CHAPTERS 1, 3, 9, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, AND 27 OF TITLE 24, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNCTIONS OF BOTH DEPARTMENTS SHALL BE DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND PROBATION AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS AND TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND PROBATION: 2-13-240, 2-48-20, 2-48-30, 2-48-40, 2-48-60, 9-11-10, 11-35-710, ALL AS AMENDED, 14-1-220, 14-1-230, 15-49-20, AS AMENDED, 16-3-1260, 16-3-1515, 16-3-1545, 16-3-1555, 16-3-1560, 16-17-470, 17-7-10, 17-17-100, 17-24-20, 17-25-45, 17-25-80, 17-25-145, 17-25-322, 17-25-324, 17-25-380, 20-7-6845, AS AMENDED, 20-7-7810, AS AMENDED, 20-7-8025, AS AMENDED, 20-7-8515, AS AMENDED, 23-3-120, 23-3-440, AND 23-3-460, ALL AS AMENDED, 23-4-110, AS AMENDED, 23-4-520, 23-6-410, AS AMENDED, 23-6-420, AND 23-6-440, BOTH AS AMENDED, 23-25-20, 23-31-140, 40-7-340, 40-11-360, 40-33-770, 40-47-140, 42-1-480, 42-1-505, 42-7-65, 43-31-160, AS AMENDED, 44-48-40, 44-48-50, 59-63-370, AS AMENDED AND 59-101-350, AS AMENDED; TO ADD SECTION 59-3-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION WHO WILL BE A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE CABINET; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-3-10 AND 59-3-20; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-1-110 AND 1-1-1210, BOTH AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO OFFICERS OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THOSE LISTS; TO ABOLISH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEVOLVE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND DELETE SECTIONS REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1795, 10-1-110, 20-7-6855, 24-25-30, 24-25-35, 34-28-540, 40-33-530, 56-1-176, 56-5-190, 59-1-40, 59-1-170, 59-1-180, 59-1-320, 59-1-400, AS AMENDED, 59-1-445, 59-1-447, 59-1-448, 59-1-450, AS AMENDED, 59-1-452, AS AMENDED, 59-3-30, 59-3-60, 59-6-10, AS AMENDED, 59-6-16, AS AMENDED, 59-6-20, AS AMENDED, 59-6-30, AS AMENDED, 59-6-110, 59-6-120, 59-13-20, 59-13-40, 59-13-60, 59-13-120, 59-13-140, 59-17-60, 59-17-130, CHAPTER 18, TITLE 59, 59-19-45, AS AMENDED, 59-19-90, AS AMENDED, 59-19-95, 59-19-140, 59-19-190, 59-20-20, AS AMENDED, 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, 59-20-50, AS AMENDED, 59-20-60, AS AMENDED, 59-20-65, 59-21-150, 59-21-310, 59-21-320, 59-21-340, 59-21-350, 59-21-360, 59-21-370, 59-21-380, 59-21-390, 59-21-400, 59-21-410, 59-21-420, 59-21-440, AS AMENDED, 59-21-540, 59-21-550, 59-21-570, 59-21-580, 59-21-600, AS AMENDED, 59-21-720, 59-21-760, 59-21-1030, 59-21-1210, AS AMENDED, 59-21-1220, AS AMENDED, 59-24-20, 59-24-40, AS AMENDED, 59-24-60, 59-24-65, 59-24-80, 59-24-100, AS AMENDED, 59-24-110, AS AMENDED, 59-24-120, 59-25-110, 59-25-150, 59-25-160, 59-25-170, 59-25-180, 59-25-190, 59-25-200, 59-25-210, 59-25-240, 59-25-250, AS AMENDED, 59-25-260, AS AMENDED, 59-25-270, AS AMENDED, 59-25-530, 59-25-760, 59-25-800, 59-25-810, 59-25-820, 59-25-830, AS AMENDED, 59-25-840, 59-25-860, CHAPTER 26, TITLE 59, 59-27-10, 59-27-20, 59-28-130, 59-28-150, 59-28-160, 59-29-10, AS AMENDED, 59-29-20, 59-29-30, 59-29-40, 59-29-55, 59-29-70, 59-29-100, AS AMENDED, 59-29-110, 59-29-170, AS AMENDED, 59-29-179, 59-29-181, 59-29-182, 59-29-190, AS AMENDED, 59-29-220, AS AMENDED, 59-30-10, AS AMENDED, 59-30-15, AS AMENDED, 59-30-20, AS AMENDED, 59-30-110, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 59, 59-32-10, 59-32-20, 59-32-30, 59-33-30, 59-33-90, 59-33-100, 59-33-110, 59-35-10, AS AMENDED, 59-36-20, 59-36-30, 59-36-40, CHAPTER 37, TITLE 59, 59-39-10, 59-39-30, 59-39-80, 59-39-100, AS AMENDED, 59-39-140, 59-39-160, AS AMENDED, 59-39-170, 59-39-320, 59-39-330, 59-39-340, 59-40-70, AS AMENDED, 59-40-90, AS AMENDED, 59-40-110, AS AMENDED, 59-40-160, AS AMENDED, 59-40-180, AS AMENDED, 59-41-40, 59-41-60, 59-43-10, 59-43-20, 59-45-70, 59-52-40, 59-52-50, 59-52-60, 59-52-70, 59-52-80, 59-52-90, AS AMENDED, 59-52-100, AS AMENDED, 59-53-20, 59-53-30, 59-53-50, 59-53-53, AS AMENDED, 59-53-80, 59-53-1810, 59-53-1830, 59-53-1850, 59-53-1860, 59-53-1870, 59-53-1880, 59-53-1960, 59-54-20, AS AMENDED, 59-54-30, 59-54-40, AS AMENDED, 59-55-40, 59-63-210, AS AMENDED, 59-63-340, AS AMENDED, 59-63-430, 59-63-520, 59-63-710, 59-63-800, 59-63-1390, AS AMENDED, 59-65-10, AS AMENDED, 59-65-30, AS AMENDED, 59-65-40, 59-65-90, 59-65-230, 59-66-20, 59-66-30, 59-67-20, AS AMENDED, 59-67-30, 59-67-40, 59-67-410, 59-67-420, 59-67-440, 59-67-450, 59-67-460, 59-67-470, 59-67-490, 59-67-500, 59-67-530, 59-67-540, AS AMENDED, 59-67-550, 59-67-570, AS AMENDED, 59-67-720, 59-69-30, 59-71-410, 59-71-430, 59-71-440, 59-71-480, 59-71-550, 59-71-560, 59-73-160, 59-101-80, 59-101-160, 59-103-45, AS AMENDED, 59-103-140, 59-103-180, 59-137-10, AS AMENDED, 59-137-20, AS AMENDED, 59-137-30, AS AMENDED, 59-139-10, AS AMENDED, 59-139-11, 59-139-15, 59-139-20, 59-139-40, AS AMENDED, 59-139-50, AS AMENDED, 59-139-60, AS AMENDED, 59-139-80, 59-141-10, AS AMENDED, ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 144, TITLE 59, 59-146-30, 59-146-60, 59-146-170, AND 60-9-30, ALL CONTAINING REFERENCES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES FROM THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OT EDUCATION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 103, TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 59-103-10 THROUGH 59-104-200 AS ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 103, TITLE 59, AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, TUITION GRANTS; TO TRANSFER THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE FORMER HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION GRANT COMMISSION TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND CREATE THE TUITION GRANT ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH SHALL ADVISE THE COMMISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON MATTERS CONCERNING TUITION GRANTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-104-20, AS AMENDED, 59-143-30, 59-150-350, AS AMENDED, AND 59-150-355, ALL CONTAINING REFERENCES TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION GRANT COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TUITION GRANT COMMISSION TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 113, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 44 BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO CREATE THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-3-240; CHAPTER 5, TITLE 3; CHAPTER 33, TITLE 4; 5-31-2010; 6-11-285; 6-11-290; 6-11-1210; 6-11-1430; 6-15-30; 6-19-30; 6-19-40; 6-21-400; CHAPTER 7, TITLE 13; 40-23-20; 40-23-110; 40-23-280; 40-23-305; 40-23-310; 40-23-400; CHAPTER 2, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44; 44-56-840; CHAPTER 67, TITLE 44; CHAPTER 87, TITLE 44; CHAPTER 93, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 96, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 96, TITLE 44; 46-1-130; 46-1-140; 46-3-240; 46-7-100; 46-7-110; 46-9-120; 46-13-110; 46-51-20; 47-1-80; 47-4-150; CHAPTER 5, TITLE 47; 47-17-40; 47-17-120; 47-17-130; 47-17-140; 47-17-320; 47-19-35; CHAPTER 20, TITLE 47; CHAPTER 1, TITLE 48; ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 48; 48-3-10; 48-3-20; 48-3-60; 48-3-140; 48-5-20; 48-5-40; 48-5-50; 48-5-55; 48-5-60; 48-5-160; CHAPTER 14, TITLE 48; CHAPTER 18, TITLE 48; CHAPTER 20, TITLE 48; 48-21-20; CHAPTER 39, TITLE 48; 48-40-20; 48-40-40; 48-46-30; 48-46-40; 48-46-50; 48-46-80; 48-46-90; 48-55-10; CHAPTER 56, TITLE 48; CHAPTER 57, TITLE 48; 49-1-15; 49-1-16; CHAPTER 3, TITLE 49; CHAPTER 4, TITLE 49; CHAPTER 5, TITLE 49; CHAPTER 6, TITLE 49; ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 49; CHAPTER 21, TITLE 49; 49-23-60; 50-16-30; 50-19-1935; AND 55-1-100, ALL RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AN TO ADD SECTIONS 50-5-1025, 50-5-1030, 50-5-1035, AND 50-5-1040 SO AS TO TRANSFER THESE PROGRAMS TO THE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-13-190, 2-13-240, 3-3-210, 10-9-320, 11-37-200, 13-11-20, 15-9-415, 16-23-20, 16-27-60, 16-27-80, 20-7-410, 20-7-1295, 23-25-20, 23-28-120, 40-23-10, 40-28-10, 40-65-10, 44-55-45, 46-13-150, 47-1-210, ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, 47-3-420, 47-3-510, 47-3-550, 48-1-85, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 48, 48-9-15, 48-9-40, 48-9-230, 48-9-260, 48-9-270, 48-9-280, 48-9-290, 48-11-10, 48-11-15, 48-22-10, 48-22-20, 48-43-570, 48-45-40, 48-45-80, 48-59-30, 48-59-40, 49-23-20, 49-23-60, 49-25-10, 49-25-40, 49-27-10, 49-27-70, 49-27-80, 49-29-20, 49-29-200, 50-1-5, 50-3-10, 50-3-180, 50-3-410, 50-3-420, 50-3-720, 50-3-900, 50-3-910, 50-3-1120, 50-5-15, 50-5-20, 50-5-955, 50-5-1950, 50-11-20, 50-11-90, 50-11-390, 50-11-745, 50-11-1920, 50-13-1199, 50-19-1935, 50-21-10, 50-21-870, 50-23-290, 51-3-145, 51-3-160, 51-13-2010, 51-17-10, 51-17-50, 51-17-70, 51-17-90, 51-17-130, 51-17-150, 51-18-60, 51-18-30, 51-22-20, 51-22-50, 51-22-60, 56-3-7300, 56-7-50, 57-5-870, 57-23-800, 58-1-65, 58-33-140, SO AS TO CREATE THE DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WITH THE BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO BECOME ADVISORY OR CONFORM SUCH PROVISIONS IN REGARD TO THE NEW DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-5-40, 6-9-50, 6-11-105, 16-13-177, 23-49-110, 23-49-120, 46-33-90, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 48, 48-28-30, 48-29-20, 48-29-30, 48-29-40, 48-29-50, 48-29-60, 48-30-30, 48-33-20, 48-33-40, 48-33-50, 48-33-70, 48-33-80, 48-33-90, 48-34-20, 48-34-30, 48-36-30, 48-37-20, 48-37-40, 48-37-60, 49-29-160, 50-1-200, 50-2-50, 50-11-950, 51-1-60, 56-5-4715, 57-23-120, 57-25-490, 57-25-700, SO AS TO CREATE THE DIVISION OF FORESTRY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND ABOLISH THE STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION OR CONFORM SUCH PROVISIONS IN REGARD TO THE NEW DIVISION OF FORESTRY; TO RESTRUCTURE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT THE DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION; TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FINANCING, AND TO PLACE IN THIS DIVISION THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM AND TO TRANSFER TO THIS DIVISION FUNDING FOR HEALTH SERVICES IN CERTAIN OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS AND THE SCRIPTS PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES AND TO TRANSFER TO THIS DIVISION HEALTH PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, THE OPERATION OF CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES AND THE BABYNET PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES AND TO TRANSFER INTO THIS DIVISION THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, THE ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANTS, THE OFFICE ON AGING, THE STATE AGING NETWORK, THE DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND, THE JOHN DE LA HOWE SCHOOL AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL; TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF ADVOCACY AND SERVICE COORDINATION AND TO TRANSFER INTO THIS DIVISION THE OFFICE FOR THE REVIEW OF FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM, THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND MANAGED TREATMENT SERVICES, THE CHILDREN'S CASE RESOLUTION SYSTEM, CHILDCARE LICENSURE AND REGULATION, THE FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM AND THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM; AMONG OTHER THINGS TO TRANSFER THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL BOARDS TO ENTITIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT AND TO CONFORM THE FOLLOWING TO THIS RESTRUCTURING, 2-13-240, 8-11-120, 13-1-1710, 15-78-60, 16-17-610, 17-24-40, 20-7-30, 20-7-85, 20-7-110, 20-7-121, 20-7-125, 20-4-160, 20-7-420, ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-480 THROUGH 20-7-695, SUBARTICLES 1, 2, 3 OF ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-736 THROUGH 20-7-775, 20-7-852, 20-7-854, 20-7-856, 20-7-873, 20-7-936 THROUGH 20-7-949, 20-7-952, 20-7-955, 20-7-956, 20-7-1070, 20-7-1134, 20-7-1295, 20-7-1315, 20-7-1322, 20-7-1440, 20-7-1450, 20-7-1547, 20-7-1564, 20-7-1572, 20-7-1574, SUBARTICLE 5, ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-1630 THROUGH 20-7-1645, 20-7-1650, 20-7-1670, 20-7-1705, 20-7-1750, 20-7-1780, 20-7-1895, 20-7-1897, SUBARTICLE 9, ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-1900 THROUGH 20-7-1970, 20-7-2000 THROUGH 20-7-2020, 20-7-2060, 20-7-2070, 20-7-2376, SUBARTICLES 1 AND 3, ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, 20-7-2230 THROUGH 20-7-2345, 20-7-2379, 20-7-2386, SUBARTICLES 7 AND 8, ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-2440 THROUGH 20-7-2660, SUBARTICLE 11, ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-2700 THROUGH 20-7-3098, ARTICLE 19 AND ARTICLE 22, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, 20-7-5610, 20-7-5660, ARTICLE 32, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 SECTIONS 20-7-9505 THROUGH 20-7-9575, ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 24, SECTIONS 24-13-1910 THROUGH 24-13-1950, SECTIONS 31-3-50, 38-55-530, 40-68-120, 41-27-30, 41-27-150, 41-27-160, 41-27-190, 41-27-210, 41-27-230, 41-27-235, 41-27-260, 41-27-280, 41-27-360, 41-27-370, 41-27-390, ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 27, TITLE 41, SECTIONS 41-29-10, 41-29-20, 41-29-30, 41-29-40, 41-29-50, 41-29-60, 41-29-70, 41-29-80, 41-29-90, 41-29-100, 41-29-110, 41-29-120, 41-29-130, 41-29-140, 41-29-150, 41-29-160, 41-29-170, 41-29-180, 41-29-190, 41-29-200, 41-29-210, 41-29-220, 41-29-230, 41-29-240, 41-29-250, 41-29-260, 41-29-270, 41-29-280, 41-29-290, 41-31-20, 41-31-30, 41-31-70, 41-31-90, 41-31-100, 41-31-120, 41-31-130, 41-31-140, 41-31-160, 41-31-170, ARTICLES 3, 5, 7, AND 9 OF CHAPTER 31, TITLE 41, SECTION 41-33-710, CHAPTER 42, TITLE 41, SECTIONS 42-1-40, 42-1-50, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 43, SECTIONS 43-1-10 THROUGH 43-1-240, 43-3-40, 43-3-60, 43-3-90, 43-3-100, 43-3-110, ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SECTIONS 43-5-10 THROUGH 43-5-245, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, SECTIONS 43-5-310 THROUGH 43-5-350, ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SECTIONS 43-5-580 THROUGH 43-5-630, ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, SECTIONS 43-5-910 THROUGH 43-5-970, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, SECTIONS 43-5-1105 THROUGH 43-5-1285, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 43 SECTIONS 43-21-10 THROUGH 43-21-190, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 43, SECTIONS 43-31-10 THROUGH 43-31-160, CHAPTER 25, TITLE 43, SECTION 43-33-340, 40-3-33-370, 43-35-10, 43-35-55, 43-35-310, SECTION 43-38-10 THROUGH 43-38-60, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 44, ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 44, ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 44, 44-4-130, SECTIONS 44-4-300 THROUGH 44-4-340, SECTIONS 44-4-500 THROUGH 44-4-570, 44-5-20, ARTICLES 1, 2, AND 3, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SECTIONS 44-6-5 THROUGH 44-6-220, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-6-300 THROUGH 44-6-320, ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-6-400 THROUGH 44-6-540, 44-6-720, 44-6-730, 44-7-77, 44-7-80, 44-7-84, 44-7-90, 44-7-130, 44-7-140, 44-7-150, 44-7-160, 44-7-170, 44-7-180, 44-7-190, SECTIONS 44-7-200 THROUGH 44-7-250, 44-7-260, 44-7-265, 44-7-270, 44-7-290, 44-7-300, 44-7-310, 447-315, 44-7-320, 44-7-330, 44-7-345, 44-7-360, 44-7-370, 44-7-510, 44-7-520, SECTIONS 44-7-530 THROUGH 44-7-580, 44-7-1420, 44-7-1440, 44-7-1490, 44-7-1590, 44-7-1660, 44-7-1690, ARTICLE 21, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-7-2510 THROUGH 44-7-2610, 44-7-2940, 44-7-2950, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 44 SECTIONS 44-9-10 THROUGH 44-9-160, 44-11-10, 44-11-30, 44-11-60, 44-11-70, 44-11-80, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-13-10 THROUGH 44-13-70, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-17-305, 44-17-410, SECTIONS 44-17-459 THROUGH 44-17-460, 44-17-580, 44-17-860, 44-17-865, 44-17-870, 44-20-20, 44-20-30, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 20, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-20-210 THROUGH 44-20-510, ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 20, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-20-710 THROUGH 44-20-1000, ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 20, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-20-1110 THROUGH 44-20-1170, CHAPTER 22, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-22-10 THROUGH 44-22-220, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-23-10 THROUGH 44-23-1150, CHAPTER 26, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-26-10 THROUGH 44-26-220, CHAPTER 29, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-29-20 THROUGH 44-29-250, 44-30-20, 44-30-30, 44-30-60, 44-30-70, 44-30-80, 44-30-90, 44-30-380, ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-31-10 THROUGH 44-31-30, ARTICLE 7 AND 9, OF CHAPTER 31, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-31-510 THROUGH 44-31-520, 44-31-610, CHAPTER 32, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-32-10 THROUGH 44-32-120, 44-33-10, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-35-5 THROUGH 44-35-100, 44-36-20, 44-36-30, 44-36-50, 44-36-330, 44-36-520, CHAPTER 37, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-37-10 THROUGH 44-37-40, 44-38-30, 44-40-20, 44-40-30, 44-40-60, 44-41-10 44-41-20, 44-41-32, 44-41-37, 44-41-60, 44-41-70, 44-41-75, 44-41-340, 44-48-30, 44-48-30, 44-48-100, 44-48-110, 44-48-120, 44-48-130, CHAPTER 49, TITLE 44 SECTIONS 44-49-10 THROUGH 44-49-80, 44-53-10, 44-53-50, 44-53-110, 44-53-160, 44-53-180, 44-53-200, 44-53-220, 44-53-240, 44-53-260, 44-53-280, SECTIONS 44-53-290 THROUGH 44-53-360, 44-53-395, 44-53-430, 44-53-450, 44-53-480, 44-53-490, 44-53-500, 44-53-520, 44-53-560, ARTICLES 4 AND 5, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-53-610 THROUGH 44-53-760, 44-53-930, 44-53-1320, SECTIONS 44-53-1360 THROUGH 44-53-1390, SECTIONS 44-53-1430, 44-56-410, 44-63-10, 44-63-20, 44-63-30, 44-63-60, 44-63-80, 44-63-84, 44-63-86, 44-63-110, 44-63-160, 44-63-161, CHAPTER 69, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-69-10 THROUGH 44-69-100, CHAPTER 71, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-71-10 THROUGH 44-71-110, 44-74-50, 44-74-60, 44-75-20, 44-75-30, 44-75-40, 44-75-70, 44-78-15, 44-78-65, 44-81-30, 44-89-30, 44-89-40, 44-89-60, 44-89-70, 44-89-80, 44-89-90, 44-89-100, CHAPTER 99, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-99-10 THROUGH 44-99-80, 44-113-20, 44-113-30, 44-113-50, 44-113-80, 44-115-130, 44-117-50, 44-125-20, CHAPTER 128, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-128-10 THROUGH 44-128-50, 46-43-40, 56-5-2990, 59-32-10, CHAPTER 47, TITLE 59, SECTIONS 59-42-10 THROUGH 59-47-130, CHAPTER 49, TITLE 59, SECTIONS 59-49-10 THROUGH 59-49-160, CHAPTER 51, TITLE 59, SECTIONS 59-51-10 THROUGH 59-51-50, 59-152-10; TO CREATE THE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SECRETARY OF STATE AND DEVOLVE CERTAIN POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-1-110, AS AMENDED, 1-1-120, 1-1-1210, AS AMENDED, 1-7-110, 1-9-30, 7-1-20, AS AMENDED, 7-3-20, 7-3-30, 7-3-40, 7-3-50, 7-3-60, 7-5-10, 7-5-35, 7-5-125, 7-5-155, 7-5-170, 7-5-180, 7-5-280, ALL AS AMENDED, 7-5-310, 7-5-330, 7-5-340, 7-5-470, 7-5-660, AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 7, 7-9-10, 7-9-80, 7-9-100, AS AMENDED, 7-11-15, 7-11-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, 7-11-40, 7-11-50, AS AMENDED, 7-11-55, 7-11-70, 7-11-80, ALL AS AMENDED, 7-11-85, SECTION 16, ACT 253 OF 1992 (7-13-15), AS AMENDED, 7-13-50, 7-13-70, BOTH AS AMENDED, 7-13-72, 7-13-180, 7-13-310, 7-13-320, AS AMENDED, 7-13-325, AS AMENDED, 7-13-335, 7-13-340, 7-13-350, AS AMENDED, 7-13-351, 7-13-355, BOTH AS AMENDED, 7-13-420, 7-13-610, AS AMENDED, 7-13-611, 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, 7-13-1160, 7-13-1330, AS AMENDED, 7-13-1340, 7-13-1360, 7-13-1370, 7-13-1371, 7-13-1380, 7-13-1390, 7-13-1400, 7-13-1490, 7-13-1620, 7-13-1640, AS AMENDED, 7-13-2120, 7-15-10, AS AMENDED, 7-15-340, AS AMENDED, 7-15-385, AS AMENDED, 7-15-400, 7-15-460, 7-15-470, 7-17-90, 7-17-210, 7-17-220, AS AMENDED, 7-17-330, 7-17-510, AS AMENDED, 7-17-530, 7-17-550, 7-17-570, 14-7-130, 14-7-150, 14-7-390, 14-25-155, ALL AS AMENDED, 22-2-30, 22-2-50, 33-56-20, AS AMENDED, 48-11-100, 56-1-90, AS AMENDED, 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO AMEND THEM RESPECTIVELY TO CONFORM TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SECRETARY OF STATE AND DEVOLUTION OF POWER, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-120, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-130, RELATING TO THE DISABILITY OF THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-210, RELATING TO THE FILLING OF VACANCIES WHEN THE SENATE IS NOT IN SESSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR TO SUBMIT THE NAME OF AN INTERIM APPOINTEE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE APPOINTMENT, AND TO SUBMIT A FORMAL APPOINTMENT ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEXT ENSUING REGULAR SESSION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-220, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY FILL VACANCIES IN COUNTY OFFICES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 1-9-30, RELATING TO DISABILITY OR UNAVAILABILITY OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-425, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-17-20, RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COOPERATION OF THE SENATE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FROM SERVICE ON THE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-18-70, RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION AND LICENSING, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-125, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, AND MODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE AND TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTS BY DEPARTMENT AUTHORITIES TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-20, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-30, RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES FOR LEGISLATIVE DAYS FOR MEMBERS AND THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-75, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE PRINTING, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-77 SO AS TO PROVIDE FO A PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE EACH YEAR TO PRESIDE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-90, RELATING TO A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE SENATE SERGEANT AT ARMS OR ASSISTANT SERGEANT AT ARMS WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS NOT IN SESSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, RATHER THAN THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, WOULD APPOINT SUCH AN OFFICER IN THE INTERIM; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-105, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF SERGEANTS AT ARMS AND DIRECTORS OF SECURITY, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-130, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE SENATE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-10, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-60, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-90, RELATING TO THE ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO ADD A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-100, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES FROM RECEIVING COMPENSATION FOR SPEAKING BEFORE OUT-OF-STATE AUDIENCES, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-41-70, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-59-10, RELATING TO THE SENATE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-69-20, RELATING TO THE REQUESTS BY JOINT STUDY COMMITTEES THAT SUBPOENAS AND SUBPOENAS DUCES TECUM BE ISSUED, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-69-40, RELATING TO THE CONDITIONS UPON ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO ADD CHAPTER 70 TO TITLE 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PERIODIC AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT REVIEW BY THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-75-10, RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE REVIEW BOARD, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-35, RELATING TO THE TOURISM EXPENDITURE REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-10, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS WHEN THE SENATE IS NOT IN SESSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-30, RELATING TO THE CONVENTION NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-10, RELATING TO THE MEETING AND ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY BOARDS OF CANVASSERS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-540, RELATING TO HEARINGS BY THE SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-715, RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT EXPENSES FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 9-16-90, RELATING TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS FUNDS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-40, RELATING TO THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-140, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-3-40, RELATING TO VACANCIES ON THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR A VACANCY WHERE THE UNEXPIRED TERM DOES NOT EXCEED ONE YEAR, THE VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN JOINT ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-160, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENT OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES TO FILL VACANCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY APPOINTMENT MADE BY THE GOVERNOR TO FILL A VACANCY WHERE THE UNEXPIRED TERM DOES NOT EXCEED ONE YEAR MUST BE MADE WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-60, RELATING TO VACANCIES ON THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR VACANCIES WHERE THE UNEXPIRED TERM DOES NOT EXCEED ONE YEAR, THE VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN JOINT ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-20, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-30, RELATING TO THE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-40, RELATING TO TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-80, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1370, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR ANY VACANCY WHERE THE UNEXPIRED TERM DOES NOT EXCEED ONE YEAR, THE VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9710, RELATING TO THE FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-10, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO MAKE A CLARIFYING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-22-150, RELATING TO THE OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-502, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF COMMISSION ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY IN ONE OF THE SEATS ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-10, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR ANY VACANCY OCCURRING WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS NOT IN SESSION, THE VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-128-50, RELATING TO THE YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION ADVISORY COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 48-59-40, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK BOARD MEMBERSHIP, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 51-13-720, RELATING TO THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 51-18-40, RELATING TO THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 51-18-115, RELATING TO THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE PRESERVE TRUST FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 51-19-10, RELATING TO THE OLD EXCHANGE BUILDING COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR; TO AMEND SECTION 54-7-100, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HUNLEY COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-20, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-26, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-30, RELATING TO VACANCIES ON THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2220, RELATING TO THE JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS STUDY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-10, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-40, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF THE LOTTERY COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-320, RELATING TO REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THE LOTTERY COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-325, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE EDUCATION LOTTERY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-152-160, RELATING TO THE EVALUATION OF PROGRESS OF THE FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 14-5-170, 14-5-200, AND 14-5-220, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF A SPECIAL JUDGE TO FILL A VACANCY.
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Summary: Restructuring of state government, codification
A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFICERS CONSTITUTING THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-120, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-1210, RELATING TO ANNUAL SALARIES OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-110, RELATING TO ADVICE GIVEN BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO STATE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-10, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENTS OF ADJUTANT GENERAL, ADMINISTRATION, COMPTROLLER GENERAL, AND SECRETARY OF STATE, AND TO REORGANIZE THE DEPARTMENTS OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, CORRECTIONS AND PROBATION, DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ALL WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND TO ESTABLISH WITH EACH DEPARTMENT CERTAIN DIVISIONS COMPOSED OF SPECIFIED STATE AGENCIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION, GOVERNANCE, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND PROCEDURES OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS, AND FOR THE MANNER OF SELECTION, TERMS, AND REMOVAL OF DEPARTMENT HEADS, BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS, AND OTHER OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-10(3) AND (4), RELATING TO MILITARY CODE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-320, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL IS AN APPOINTED OFFICIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-340, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE TO FILL A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL SHALL SERVE FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM ONLY; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-10, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, AND SECTION 1-11-20, RELATING TO THE DIVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES AND TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES, THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, AND THE OFFICE OF ENERGY FROM THE BOARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1-30-22, TO ADD SECTIONS 1-11-54 AND 1-11-85, AND TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ALL SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE TRANSFERS: 1-1-970; 1-1-1410, AS AMENDED; 1-11-22; 1-11-54; 1-11-55; 1-11-56; 1-11-58; 1-11-65, AS AMENDED; 1-11-70; 1-11-80; 1-11-90; 1-11-100; 1-11-110; 1-11-180; 1-11-185; 1-11-220; 1-11-225; 1-11-250 AND 1-11-260, BOTH AS AMENDED; 1-11-270, AS AMENDED; 1-11-280; 1-11-290; 1-11-300, AS AMENDED; 1-11-310, AS AMENDED; 1-11-315; 1-11-320; 1-11-335; 1-11-340; 1-11-430; 1-11-435; 1-11-710; 1-11-770, AS AMENDED; CHAPTER 47, TITLE 2; ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 8; 8-11-40, AS AMENDED; 8-11-41; 8-11-50; 8-11-98; 8-11-120, AS AMENDED; 8-11-145; 8-11-165, AS AMENDED; 8-11-185; 8-11-195; 8-11-210; 8-11-230; 8-11-240; 8-11-250; 8-11-650; 8-11-670; 8-11-680; 8-12-60; 8-17-320, AS AMENDED; 8-17-330; 8-17-340, AS AMENDED; 8-17-345; 8-17-350, AS AMENDED; 8-17-380; CHAPTER 9, TITLE 3; CHAPTER 9, TITLE 10; 10-1-30; 10-1-130; 10-1-180; 10-1-190; 10-5-230, AS AMENDED; 10-5-270, AS AMENDED; 10-7-10, AS AMENDED; 10-11-50, AS AMENDED; 10-11-90; 10-11-110; 11-9-610, 11-9-620; 11-9-630; 11-11-57; 11-35-1580, AS AMENDED; 11-35-3810, 11-35-3820, 11-35-3830, AND 11-35-3840, ALL AS AMENDED; 11-35-4020, AS AMENDED; 13-7-10, AS AMENDED; 13-7-30, AS AMENDED; 13-7-830, AS AMENDED; 23-1-230; 23-47-30; 23-47-50, AS AMENDED; 44-53-530; 44-96-140; 48-52-410; 48-52-620; 48-52-635; 48-52-680; 48-46-30; 48-46-40; 48-46-50; 48-46-60; 48-46-90; 58-9-2540, AS AMENDED; 59-150-60; AND 59-150-390; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1-11-315, RELATING TO A PLAN FOR USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL BY STATE VEHICLES, 48-52-435, 48-52-440, AND 48-52-460, ALL RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENERGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 1, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER IN THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND THE CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 1, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 46-3-30, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 46-3-40, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE IS AN APPOINTED OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 46-3-60, RELATING TO THE CLERK FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S STAFF; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 13, ESTABLISHING THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, TO AMEND CHAPTER 43, TITLE 41, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE IT AS A DIVISION UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, TO AMEND SECTION 48-5-30, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND CORPORATION, SO AS TO CONFORM THE GOVERNANCE OF THE CORPORATION TO ITS NEW ADMINISTRATION IN THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES MADE BY THIS PART, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1-11-25 AND 1-11-26, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES, APPLICABLE TO GRANTS MADE BY THAT DIVISION; TO AMEND CHAPTERS 1, 3, 9, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, AND 27 OF TITLE 24, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNCTIONS OF BOTH DEPARTMENTS SHALL BE DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND PROBATION AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS AND TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND PROBATION: 2-13-240, 2-48-20, 2-48-30, 2-48-40, 2-48-60, 9-11-10, 11-35-710, ALL AS AMENDED, 14-1-220, 14-1-230, 15-49-20, AS AMENDED, 16-3-1260, 16-3-1515, 16-3-1545, 16-3-1555, 16-3-1560, 16-17-470, 17-7-10, 17-17-100, 17-24-20, 17-25-45, 17-25-80, 17-25-145, 17-25-322, 17-25-324, 17-25-380, 20-7-6845, AS AMENDED, 20-7-7810, AS AMENDED, 20-7-8025, AS AMENDED, 20-7-8515, AS AMENDED, 23-3-120, 23-3-440, AND 23-3-460, ALL AS AMENDED, 23-4-110, AS AMENDED, 23-4-520, 23-6-410, AS AMENDED, 23-6-420, AND 23-6-440, BOTH AS AMENDED, 23-25-20, 23-31-140, 40-7-340, 40-11-360, 40-33-770, 40-47-140, 42-1-480, 42-1-505, 42-7-65, 43-31-160, AS AMENDED, 44-48-40, 44-48-50, 59-63-370, AS AMENDED AND 59-101-350, AS AMENDED; TO ADD SECTION 59-3-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION WHO WILL BE A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE CABINET; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-3-10 AND 59-3-20; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-1-110 AND 1-1-1210, BOTH AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO OFFICERS OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THOSE LISTS; TO ABOLISH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEVOLVE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND DELETE SECTIONS REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1795, 10-1-110, 20-7-6855, 24-25-30, 24-25-35, 34-28-540, 40-33-530, 56-1-176, 56-5-190, 59-1-40, 59-1-170, 59-1-180, 59-1-320, 59-1-400, AS AMENDED, 59-1-445, 59-1-447, 59-1-448, 59-1-450, AS AMENDED, 59-1-452, AS AMENDED, 59-3-30, 59-3-60, 59-6-10, AS AMENDED, 59-6-16, AS AMENDED, 59-6-20, AS AMENDED, 59-6-30, AS AMENDED, 59-6-110, 59-6-120, 59-13-20, 59-13-40, 59-13-60, 59-13-120, 59-13-140, 59-17-60, 59-17-130, CHAPTER 18, TITLE 59, 59-19-45, AS AMENDED, 59-19-90, AS AMENDED, 59-19-95, 59-19-140, 59-19-190, 59-20-20, AS AMENDED, 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, 59-20-50, AS AMENDED, 59-20-60, AS AMENDED, 59-20-65, 59-21-150, 59-21-310, 59-21-320, 59-21-340, 59-21-350, 59-21-360, 59-21-370, 59-21-380, 59-21-390, 59-21-400, 59-21-410, 59-21-420, 59-21-440, AS AMENDED, 59-21-540, 59-21-550, 59-21-570, 59-21-580, 59-21-600, AS AMENDED, 59-21-720, 59-21-760, 59-21-1030, 59-21-1210, AS AMENDED, 59-21-1220, AS AMENDED, 59-24-20, 59-24-40, AS AMENDED, 59-24-60, 59-24-65, 59-24-80, 59-24-100, AS AMENDED, 59-24-110, AS AMENDED, 59-24-120, 59-25-110, 59-25-150, 59-25-160, 59-25-170, 59-25-180, 59-25-190, 59-25-200, 59-25-210, 59-25-240, 59-25-250, AS AMENDED, 59-25-260, AS AMENDED, 59-25-270, AS AMENDED, 59-25-530, 59-25-760, 59-25-800, 59-25-810, 59-25-820, 59-25-830, AS AMENDED, 59-25-840, 59-25-860, CHAPTER 26, TITLE 59, 59-27-10, 59-27-20, 59-28-130, 59-28-150, 59-28-160, 59-29-10, AS AMENDED, 59-29-20, 59-29-30, 59-29-40, 59-29-55, 59-29-70, 59-29-100, AS AMENDED, 59-29-110, 59-29-170, AS AMENDED, 59-29-179, 59-29-181, 59-29-182, 59-29-190, AS AMENDED, 59-29-220, AS AMENDED, 59-30-10, AS AMENDED, 59-30-15, AS AMENDED, 59-30-20, AS AMENDED, 59-30-110, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 59, 59-32-10, 59-32-20, 59-32-30, 59-33-30, 59-33-90, 59-33-100, 59-33-110, 59-35-10, AS AMENDED, 59-36-20, 59-36-30, 59-36-40, CHAPTER 37, TITLE 59, 59-39-10, 59-39-30, 59-39-80, 59-39-100, AS AMENDED, 59-39-140, 59-39-160, AS AMENDED, 59-39-170, 59-39-320, 59-39-330, 59-39-340, 59-40-70, AS AMENDED, 59-40-90, AS AMENDED, 59-40-110, AS AMENDED, 59-40-160, AS AMENDED, 59-40-180, AS AMENDED, 59-41-40, 59-41-60, 59-43-10, 59-43-20, 59-45-70, 59-52-40, 59-52-50, 59-52-60, 59-52-70, 59-52-80, 59-52-90, AS AMENDED, 59-52-100, AS AMENDED, 59-53-20, 59-53-30, 59-53-50, 59-53-53, AS AMENDED, 59-53-80, 59-53-1810, 59-53-1830, 59-53-1850, 59-53-1860, 59-53-1870, 59-53-1880, 59-53-1960, 59-54-20, AS AMENDED, 59-54-30, 59-54-40, AS AMENDED, 59-55-40, 59-63-210, AS AMENDED, 59-63-340, AS AMENDED, 59-63-430, 59-63-520, 59-63-710, 59-63-800, 59-63-1390, AS AMENDED, 59-65-10, AS AMENDED, 59-65-30, AS AMENDED, 59-65-40, 59-65-90, 59-65-230, 59-66-20, 59-66-30, 59-67-20, AS AMENDED, 59-67-30, 59-67-40, 59-67-410, 59-67-420, 59-67-440, 59-67-450, 59-67-460, 59-67-470, 59-67-490, 59-67-500, 59-67-530, 59-67-540, AS AMENDED, 59-67-550, 59-67-570, AS AMENDED, 59-67-720, 59-69-30, 59-71-410, 59-71-430, 59-71-440, 59-71-480, 59-71-550, 59-71-560, 59-73-160, 59-101-80, 59-101-160, 59-103-45, AS AMENDED, 59-103-140, 59-103-180, 59-137-10, AS AMENDED, 59-137-20, AS AMENDED, 59-137-30, AS AMENDED, 59-139-10, AS AMENDED, 59-139-11, 59-139-15, 59-139-20, 59-139-40, AS AMENDED, 59-139-50, AS AMENDED, 59-139-60, AS AMENDED, 59-139-80, 59-141-10, AS AMENDED, ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 144, TITLE 59, 59-146-30, 59-146-60, 59-146-170, AND 60-9-30, ALL CONTAINING REFERENCES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES FROM THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OT EDUCATION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 103, TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 59-103-10 THROUGH 59-104-200 AS ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 103, TITLE 59, AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, TUITION GRANTS; TO TRANSFER THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE FORMER HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION GRANT COMMISSION TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND CREATE THE TUITION GRANT ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH SHALL ADVISE THE COMMISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON MATTERS CONCERNING TUITION GRANTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-104-20, AS AMENDED, 59-143-30, 59-150-350, AS AMENDED, AND 59-150-355, ALL CONTAINING REFERENCES TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION GRANT COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TUITION GRANT COMMISSION TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 113, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 44 BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO CREATE THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-3-240; CHAPTER 5, TITLE 3; CHAPTER 33, TITLE 4; 5-31-2010; 6-11-285; 6-11-290; 6-11-1210; 6-11-1430; 6-15-30; 6-19-30; 6-19-40; 6-21-400; CHAPTER 7, TITLE 13; 40-23-20; 40-23-110; 40-23-280; 40-23-305; 40-23-310; 40-23-400; CHAPTER 2, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44; 44-56-840; CHAPTER 67, TITLE 44; CHAPTER 87, TITLE 44; CHAPTER 93, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 96, TITLE 44; ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 96, TITLE 44; 46-1-130; 46-1-140; 46-3-240; 46-7-100; 46-7-110; 46-9-120; 46-13-110; 46-51-20; 47-1-80; 47-4-150; CHAPTER 5, TITLE 47; 47-17-40; 47-17-120; 47-17-130; 47-17-140; 47-17-320; 47-19-35; CHAPTER 20, TITLE 47; CHAPTER 1, TITLE 48; ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 48; 48-3-10; 48-3-20; 48-3-60; 48-3-140; 48-5-20; 48-5-40; 48-5-50; 48-5-55; 48-5-60; 48-5-160; CHAPTER 14, TITLE 48; CHAPTER 18, TITLE 48; CHAPTER 20, TITLE 48; 48-21-20; CHAPTER 39, TITLE 48; 48-40-20; 48-40-40; 48-46-30; 48-46-40; 48-46-50; 48-46-80; 48-46-90; 48-55-10; CHAPTER 56, TITLE 48; CHAPTER 57, TITLE 48; 49-1-15; 49-1-16; CHAPTER 3, TITLE 49; CHAPTER 4, TITLE 49; CHAPTER 5, TITLE 49; CHAPTER 6, TITLE 49; ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 49; CHAPTER 21, TITLE 49; 49-23-60; 50-16-30; 50-19-1935; AND 55-1-100, ALL RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AN TO ADD SECTIONS 50-5-1025, 50-5-1030, 50-5-1035, AND 50-5-1040 SO AS TO TRANSFER THESE PROGRAMS TO THE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-13-190, 2-13-240, 3-3-210, 10-9-320, 11-37-200, 13-11-20, 15-9-415, 16-23-20, 16-27-60, 16-27-80, 20-7-410, 20-7-1295, 23-25-20, 23-28-120, 40-23-10, 40-28-10, 40-65-10, 44-55-45, 46-13-150, 47-1-210, ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, 47-3-420, 47-3-510, 47-3-550, 48-1-85, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 48, 48-9-15, 48-9-40, 48-9-230, 48-9-260, 48-9-270, 48-9-280, 48-9-290, 48-11-10, 48-11-15, 48-22-10, 48-22-20, 48-43-570, 48-45-40, 48-45-80, 48-59-30, 48-59-40, 49-23-20, 49-23-60, 49-25-10, 49-25-40, 49-27-10, 49-27-70, 49-27-80, 49-29-20, 49-29-200, 50-1-5, 50-3-10, 50-3-180, 50-3-410, 50-3-420, 50-3-720, 50-3-900, 50-3-910, 50-3-1120, 50-5-15, 50-5-20, 50-5-955, 50-5-1950, 50-11-20, 50-11-90, 50-11-390, 50-11-745, 50-11-1920, 50-13-1199, 50-19-1935, 50-21-10, 50-21-870, 50-23-290, 51-3-145, 51-3-160, 51-13-2010, 51-17-10, 51-17-50, 51-17-70, 51-17-90, 51-17-130, 51-17-150, 51-18-60, 51-18-30, 51-22-20, 51-22-50, 51-22-60, 56-3-7300, 56-7-50, 57-5-870, 57-23-800, 58-1-65, 58-33-140, SO AS TO CREATE THE DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WITH THE BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO BECOME ADVISORY OR CONFORM SUCH PROVISIONS IN REGARD TO THE NEW DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-5-40, 6-9-50, 6-11-105, 16-13-177, 23-49-110, 23-49-120, 46-33-90, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 48, 48-28-30, 48-29-20, 48-29-30, 48-29-40, 48-29-50, 48-29-60, 48-30-30, 48-33-20, 48-33-40, 48-33-50, 48-33-70, 48-33-80, 48-33-90, 48-34-20, 48-34-30, 48-36-30, 48-37-20, 48-37-40, 48-37-60, 49-29-160, 50-1-200, 50-2-50, 50-11-950, 51-1-60, 56-5-4715, 57-23-120, 57-25-490, 57-25-700, SO AS TO CREATE THE DIVISION OF FORESTRY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND ABOLISH THE STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION OR CONFORM SUCH PROVISIONS IN REGARD TO THE NEW DIVISION OF FORESTRY; TO RESTRUCTURE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT THE DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION; TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FINANCING, AND TO PLACE IN THIS DIVISION THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM AND TO TRANSFER TO THIS DIVISION FUNDING FOR HEALTH SERVICES IN CERTAIN OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS AND THE SCRIPTS PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES AND TO TRANSFER TO THIS DIVISION HEALTH PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, THE OPERATION OF CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES AND THE BABYNET PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES AND TO TRANSFER INTO THIS DIVISION THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, THE ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANTS, THE OFFICE ON AGING, THE STATE AGING NETWORK, THE DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND, THE JOHN DE LA HOWE SCHOOL AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL; TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF ADVOCACY AND SERVICE COORDINATION AND TO TRANSFER INTO THIS DIVISION THE OFFICE FOR THE REVIEW OF FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM, THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND MANAGED TREATMENT SERVICES, THE CHILDREN'S CASE RESOLUTION SYSTEM, CHILDCARE LICENSURE AND REGULATION, THE FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM AND THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM; AMONG OTHER THINGS TO TRANSFER THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL BOARDS TO ENTITIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT AND TO CONFORM THE FOLLOWING TO THIS RESTRUCTURING, 2-13-240, 8-11-120, 13-1-1710, 15-78-60, 16-17-610, 17-24-40, 20-7-30, 20-7-85, 20-7-110, 20-7-121, 20-7-125, 20-4-160, 20-7-420, ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-480 THROUGH 20-7-695, SUBARTICLES 1, 2, 3 OF ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-736 THROUGH 20-7-775, 20-7-852, 20-7-854, 20-7-856, 20-7-873, 20-7-936 THROUGH 20-7-949, 20-7-952, 20-7-955, 20-7-956, 20-7-1070, 20-7-1134, 20-7-1295, 20-7-1315, 20-7-1322, 20-7-1440, 20-7-1450, 20-7-1547, 20-7-1564, 20-7-1572, 20-7-1574, SUBARTICLE 5, ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-1630 THROUGH 20-7-1645, 20-7-1650, 20-7-1670, 20-7-1705, 20-7-1750, 20-7-1780, 20-7-1895, 20-7-1897, SUBARTICLE 9, ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-1900 THROUGH 20-7-1970, 20-7-2000 THROUGH 20-7-2020, 20-7-2060, 20-7-2070, 20-7-2376, SUBARTICLES 1 AND 3, ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, 20-7-2230 THROUGH 20-7-2345, 20-7-2379, 20-7-2386, SUBARTICLES 7 AND 8, ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-2440 THROUGH 20-7-2660, SUBARTICLE 11, ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SECTIONS 20-7-2700 THROUGH 20-7-3098, ARTICLE 19 AND ARTICLE 22, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, 20-7-5610, 20-7-5660, ARTICLE 32, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 SECTIONS 20-7-9505 THROUGH 20-7-9575, ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 24, SECTIONS 24-13-1910 THROUGH 24-13-1950, SECTIONS 31-3-50, 38-55-530, 40-68-120, 41-27-30, 41-27-150, 41-27-160, 41-27-190, 41-27-210, 41-27-230, 41-27-235, 41-27-260, 41-27-280, 41-27-360, 41-27-370, 41-27-390, ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 27, TITLE 41, SECTIONS 41-29-10, 41-29-20, 41-29-30, 41-29-40, 41-29-50, 41-29-60, 41-29-70, 41-29-80, 41-29-90, 41-29-100, 41-29-110, 41-29-120, 41-29-130, 41-29-140, 41-29-150, 41-29-160, 41-29-170, 41-29-180, 41-29-190, 41-29-200, 41-29-210, 41-29-220, 41-29-230, 41-29-240, 41-29-250, 41-29-260, 41-29-270, 41-29-280, 41-29-290, 41-31-20, 41-31-30, 41-31-70, 41-31-90, 41-31-100, 41-31-120, 41-31-130, 41-31-140, 41-31-160, 41-31-170, ARTICLES 3, 5, 7, AND 9 OF CHAPTER 31, TITLE 41, SECTION 41-33-710, CHAPTER 42, TITLE 41, SECTIONS 42-1-40, 42-1-50, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 43, SECTIONS 43-1-10 THROUGH 43-1-240, 43-3-40, 43-3-60, 43-3-90, 43-3-100, 43-3-110, ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SECTIONS 43-5-10 THROUGH 43-5-245, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, SECTIONS 43-5-310 THROUGH 43-5-350, ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SECTIONS 43-5-580 THROUGH 43-5-630, ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, SECTIONS 43-5-910 THROUGH 43-5-970, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, SECTIONS 43-5-1105 THROUGH 43-5-1285, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 43 SECTIONS 43-21-10 THROUGH 43-21-190, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 43, SECTIONS 43-31-10 THROUGH 43-31-160, CHAPTER 25, TITLE 43, SECTION 43-33-340, 40-3-33-370, 43-35-10, 43-35-55, 43-35-310, SECTION 43-38-10 THROUGH 43-38-60, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 44, ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 44, ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 44, 44-4-130, SECTIONS 44-4-300 THROUGH 44-4-340, SECTIONS 44-4-500 THROUGH 44-4-570, 44-5-20, ARTICLES 1, 2, AND 3, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SECTIONS 44-6-5 THROUGH 44-6-220, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-6-300 THROUGH 44-6-320, ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-6-400 THROUGH 44-6-540, 44-6-720, 44-6-730, 44-7-77, 44-7-80, 44-7-84, 44-7-90, 44-7-130, 44-7-140, 44-7-150, 44-7-160, 44-7-170, 44-7-180, 44-7-190, SECTIONS 44-7-200 THROUGH 44-7-250, 44-7-260, 44-7-265, 44-7-270, 44-7-290, 44-7-300, 44-7-310, 447-315, 44-7-320, 44-7-330, 44-7-345, 44-7-360, 44-7-370, 44-7-510, 44-7-520, SECTIONS 44-7-530 THROUGH 44-7-580, 44-7-1420, 44-7-1440, 44-7-1490, 44-7-1590, 44-7-1660, 44-7-1690, ARTICLE 21, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-7-2510 THROUGH 44-7-2610, 44-7-2940, 44-7-2950, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 44 SECTIONS 44-9-10 THROUGH 44-9-160, 44-11-10, 44-11-30, 44-11-60, 44-11-70, 44-11-80, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-13-10 THROUGH 44-13-70, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-17-305, 44-17-410, SECTIONS 44-17-459 THROUGH 44-17-460, 44-17-580, 44-17-860, 44-17-865, 44-17-870, 44-20-20, 44-20-30, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 20, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-20-210 THROUGH 44-20-510, ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 20, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-20-710 THROUGH 44-20-1000, ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 20, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-20-1110 THROUGH 44-20-1170, CHAPTER 22, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-22-10 THROUGH 44-22-220, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-23-10 THROUGH 44-23-1150, CHAPTER 26, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-26-10 THROUGH 44-26-220, CHAPTER 29, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-29-20 THROUGH 44-29-250, 44-30-20, 44-30-30, 44-30-60, 44-30-70, 44-30-80, 44-30-90, 44-30-380, ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-31-10 THROUGH 44-31-30, ARTICLE 7 AND 9, OF CHAPTER 31, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-31-510 THROUGH 44-31-520, 44-31-610, CHAPTER 32, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-32-10 THROUGH 44-32-120, 44-33-10, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-35-5 THROUGH 44-35-100, 44-36-20, 44-36-30, 44-36-50, 44-36-330, 44-36-520, CHAPTER 37, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-37-10 THROUGH 44-37-40, 44-38-30, 44-40-20, 44-40-30, 44-40-60, 44-41-10 44-41-20, 44-41-32, 44-41-37, 44-41-60, 44-41-70, 44-41-75, 44-41-340, 44-48-30, 44-48-30, 44-48-100, 44-48-110, 44-48-120, 44-48-130, CHAPTER 49, TITLE 44 SECTIONS 44-49-10 THROUGH 44-49-80, 44-53-10, 44-53-50, 44-53-110, 44-53-160, 44-53-180, 44-53-200, 44-53-220, 44-53-240, 44-53-260, 44-53-280, SECTIONS 44-53-290 THROUGH 44-53-360, 44-53-395, 44-53-430, 44-53-450, 44-53-480, 44-53-490, 44-53-500, 44-53-520, 44-53-560, ARTICLES 4 AND 5, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-53-610 THROUGH 44-53-760, 44-53-930, 44-53-1320, SECTIONS 44-53-1360 THROUGH 44-53-1390, SECTIONS 44-53-1430, 44-56-410, 44-63-10, 44-63-20, 44-63-30, 44-63-60, 44-63-80, 44-63-84, 44-63-86, 44-63-110, 44-63-160, 44-63-161, CHAPTER 69, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-69-10 THROUGH 44-69-100, CHAPTER 71, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-71-10 THROUGH 44-71-110, 44-74-50, 44-74-60, 44-75-20, 44-75-30, 44-75-40, 44-75-70, 44-78-15, 44-78-65, 44-81-30, 44-89-30, 44-89-40, 44-89-60, 44-89-70, 44-89-80, 44-89-90, 44-89-100, CHAPTER 99, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-99-10 THROUGH 44-99-80, 44-113-20, 44-113-30, 44-113-50, 44-113-80, 44-115-130, 44-117-50, 44-125-20, CHAPTER 128, TITLE 44, SECTIONS 44-128-10 THROUGH 44-128-50, 46-43-40, 56-5-2990, 59-32-10, CHAPTER 47, TITLE 59, SECTIONS 59-42-10 THROUGH 59-47-130, CHAPTER 49, TITLE 59, SECTIONS 59-49-10 THROUGH 59-49-160, CHAPTER 51, TITLE 59, SECTIONS 59-51-10 THROUGH 59-51-50, 59-152-10; TO CREATE THE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SECRETARY OF STATE AND DEVOLVE CERTAIN POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-1-110, AS AMENDED, 1-1-120, 1-1-1210, AS AMENDED, 1-7-110, 1-9-30, 7-1-20, AS AMENDED, 7-3-20, 7-3-30, 7-3-40, 7-3-50, 7-3-60, 7-5-10, 7-5-35, 7-5-125, 7-5-155, 7-5-170, 7-5-180, 7-5-280, ALL AS AMENDED, 7-5-310, 7-5-330, 7-5-340, 7-5-470, 7-5-660, AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 7, 7-9-10, 7-9-80, 7-9-100, AS AMENDED, 7-11-15, 7-11-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, 7-11-40, 7-11-50, AS AMENDED, 7-11-55, 7-11-70, 7-11-80, ALL AS AMENDED, 7-11-85, SECTION 16, ACT 253 OF 1992 (7-13-15), AS AMENDED, 7-13-50, 7-13-70, BOTH AS AMENDED, 7-13-72, 7-13-180, 7-13-310, 7-13-320, AS AMENDED, 7-13-325, AS AMENDED, 7-13-335, 7-13-340, 7-13-350, AS AMENDED, 7-13-351, 7-13-355, BOTH AS AMENDED, 7-13-420, 7-13-610, AS AMENDED, 7-13-611, 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, 7-13-1160, 7-13-1330, AS AMENDED, 7-13-1340, 7-13-1360, 7-13-1370, 7-13-1371, 7-13-1380, 7-13-1390, 7-13-1400, 7-13-1490, 7-13-1620, 7-13-1640, AS AMENDED, 7-13-2120, 7-15-10, AS AMENDED, 7-15-340, AS AMENDED, 7-15-385, AS AMENDED, 7-15-400, 7-15-460, 7-15-470, 7-17-90, 7-17-210, 7-17-220, AS AMENDED, 7-17-330, 7-17-510, AS AMENDED, 7-17-530, 7-17-550, 7-17-570, 14-7-130, 14-7-150, 14-7-390, 14-25-155, ALL AS AMENDED, 22-2-30, 22-2-50, 33-56-20, AS AMENDED, 48-11-100, 56-1-90, AS AMENDED, 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO AMEND THEM RESPECTIVELY TO CONFORM TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SECRETARY OF STATE AND DEVOLUTION OF POWER, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-120, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-130, RELATING TO THE DISABILITY OF THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-210, RELATING TO THE FILLING OF VACANCIES WHEN THE SENATE IS NOT IN SESSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR TO SUBMIT THE NAME OF AN INTERIM APPOINTEE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE APPOINTMENT, AND TO SUBMIT A FORMAL APPOINTMENT ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEXT ENSUING REGULAR SESSION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-220, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY FILL VACANCIES IN COUNTY OFFICES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 1-9-30, RELATING TO DISABILITY OR UNAVAILABILITY OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-425, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-17-20, RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COOPERATION OF THE SENATE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FROM SERVICE ON THE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-18-70, RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION AND LICENSING, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-125, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, AND MODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE AND TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTS BY DEPARTMENT AUTHORITIES TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-20, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-30, RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES FOR LEGISLATIVE DAYS FOR MEMBERS AND THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-75, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE PRINTING, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-77 SO AS TO PROVIDE FO A PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE EACH YEAR TO PRESIDE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-90, RELATING TO A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE SENATE SERGEANT AT ARMS OR ASSISTANT SERGEANT AT ARMS WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS NOT IN SESSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, RATHER THAN THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, WOULD APPOINT SUCH AN OFFICER IN THE INTERIM; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-105, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF SERGEANTS AT ARMS AND DIRECTORS OF SECURITY, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-130, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE SENATE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-10, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-60, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-90, RELATING TO THE ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO ADD A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-100, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES FROM RECEIVING COMPENSATION FOR SPEAKING BEFORE OUT-OF-STATE AUDIENCES, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-41-70, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-59-10, RELATING TO THE SENATE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-69-20, RELATING TO THE REQUESTS BY JOINT STUDY COMMITTEES THAT SUBPOENAS AND SUBPOENAS DUCES TECUM BE ISSUED, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-69-40, RELATING TO THE CONDITIONS UPON ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO ADD CHAPTER 70 TO TITLE 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PERIODIC AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT REVIEW BY THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-75-10, RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE REVIEW BOARD, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-35, RELATING TO THE TOURISM EXPENDITURE REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-10, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS WHEN THE SENATE IS NOT IN SESSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-30, RELATING TO THE CONVENTION NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-10, RELATING TO THE MEETING AND ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY BOARDS OF CANVASSERS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-540, RELATING TO HEARINGS BY THE SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-715, RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT EXPENSES FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 9-16-90, RELATING TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS FUNDS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-40, RELATING TO THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-140, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-3-40, RELATING TO VACANCIES ON THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR A VACANCY WHERE THE UNEXPIRED TERM DOES NOT EXCEED ONE YEAR, THE VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN JOINT ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-160, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENT OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES TO FILL VACANCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY APPOINTMENT MADE BY THE GOVERNOR TO FILL A VACANCY WHERE THE UNEXPIRED TERM DOES NOT EXCEED ONE YEAR MUST BE MADE WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-60, RELATING TO VACANCIES ON THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR VACANCIES WHERE THE UNEXPIRED TERM DOES NOT EXCEED ONE YEAR, THE VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN JOINT ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-20, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-30, RELATING TO THE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-40, RELATING TO TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-80, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1370, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR ANY VACANCY WHERE THE UNEXPIRED TERM DOES NOT EXCEED ONE YEAR, THE VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9710, RELATING TO THE FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-10, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO MAKE A CLARIFYING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-22-150, RELATING TO THE OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-502, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF COMMISSION ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY IN ONE OF THE SEATS ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-10, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR ANY VACANCY OCCURRING WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS NOT IN SESSION, THE VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-128-50, RELATING TO THE YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION ADVISORY COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 48-59-40, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK BOARD MEMBERSHIP, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 51-13-720, RELATING TO THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 51-18-40, RELATING TO THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 51-18-115, RELATING TO THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE PRESERVE TRUST FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 51-19-10, RELATING TO THE OLD EXCHANGE BUILDING COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR; TO AMEND SECTION 54-7-100, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HUNLEY COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-20, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY MAY BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE UNTIL AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-26, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-30, RELATING TO VACANCIES ON THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2220, RELATING TO THE JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS STUDY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-10, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-40, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF THE LOTTERY COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-320, RELATING TO REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THE LOTTERY COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-325, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE EDUCATION LOTTERY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-152-160, RELATING TO THE EVALUATION OF PROGRESS OF THE FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 14-5-170, 14-5-200, AND 14-5-220, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF A SPECIAL JUDGE TO FILL A VACANCY.
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| 01/15/04 | Senate | Introduced and read first time SJ-8 |
| 01/15/04 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Judiciary SJ-8 |
| 03/23/04 | Senate | Committee report: Majority favorable with amend., minority unfavorable Judiciary SJ-14 |
| 05/18/04 | Senate | Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary SJ-36 |