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The House assembled at 12 Noon.

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

Father God, Eternal, Almighty, Holy, as You have brought us to the beginning of this new Legislative session, so bring us into Your presence in the realization of our many opportunities and of our great challenges. Turn our hearts and minds to the light of Your Word. Assure us that You are here with us now and that You will be with us as we move into the days ahead. Help us never to be too sophisticated to receive the soft blanket and tender touch of Your paternal concern. Bless us with a thirst for Your will, the ability to see with Your eyes, to understand with Your heart, and to live in Your Name. 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.

The SPEAKER appointed Reps. J. ROGERS, WASHINGTON and WINSTEAD of a committee to notify the Senate that the House had organized and was ready for the transaction of business.

The following was received.

December 1, 1986
The Honorable John Campbell
Secretary of State
Wade Hampton Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The South Carolina State Board of Canvassers hereby certifies that Sarah G. Manly was elected to the office of South Carolina House of Representatives, District 25, at a special election held December 6, 1988.

Sincerely,
Neal D. Thigpen, Chm.     Margaret Townsend
C.D. Sexton     William B. DePass, Jr.
Roger Leaks, Jr.
STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS

Dated this 13th day of December, 1988.

Received as information.

The following was received.

I, John T. Campbell, Secretary of State of the State of South Carolina hereby certify:

Clerk of the House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, South Carolina

Members of the House:

The State Election Commission has certified to this office that Sarah G. Manly was duly elected in the Special Election held December 6, 1988 as the Member of the House of Representatives District 25, all of which is duly certified.

Given under my Hand and the Great Seal of the State at Columbia this 14th day of December, A.D., 1988, and in the two hundred and thirteenth year of the Independence of the United States of America.

John T. Campbell
Secretary of State

Received as information.

The following was received.

This is to certify that I have this day sworn in Sarah G. Manly as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 25.

Given under my hand and seal, this the 14th day of December, 1988.

Ralph W. Drake
Probate Judge
Greenville County, S.C.

Received as information.

Mrs. Sarah G. Manly, Member-elect from District No. 25, presented her credentials and the oath of office was administered to her by the SPEAKER.

The following was received.

December 14, 1988
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

The Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee met on Wednesday, December 14, 1988, and elected the following officers:

Samuel R. Foster, Chairman

Liston D. Barfield, Vice Chairman

Grady A. Brown, Secretary

Sincerely,
Catherine G. Jeter
Executive Secretary

Received as information.

The following was received.

December 9, 1988
The Honorable Robert Sheheen
Speaker of the House of Representatives
P.O. Box 11867
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Upon adjournment of the House on Wednesday, December 7, 1988, a full committee meeting was called for the Operations and Management Committee. The committee met to re-elect officers, reassign subcommittee chairmen, and to welcome our new member, Representative Henry Brown. The officers were elected as follows:

Representative McKinley Washington, Jr., Chairman

Representative Dave C. Waldrop, 1st Vice Chairman

Representative Frank E. McBride, 2nd Vice Chairman

Representative Jean L. Harris, Secretary/Treasurer

If you have any questions regarding the above re-election of officers, please feel free to call me.

Sincerely,
McKinley Washington, Jr.

The following was received.

January 10, 1989

Mr. SPEAKER and Members of the House:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with "advice and consent of the House of Representatives," and is therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Governor

Master-in-Equity, to fill the unexpired portion of a term to expire December 31, 1991:

Charles B. Simmons, Jr., 11 W. Hillcrest Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29601 VICE: Dan Yarborough (resigned)

The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

The following were taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.

November 24, 1987
Ms. Katherine Jeter
c/o House Invitations Committee
P.O. Box 11867
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Katherine:

This will confirm the South Carolina Bankers Association request to place the invitation to the reception for the General Assembly and Senator Marshall B. Williams on January 10, 1989, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at The Town House, 1615 Gervais Street.

I would appreciate it if you would place this on the calendar and we will make final arrangements and communicate with you later.

Thank you very much.

Yours sincerely,
Lloyd I. Hendricks
Executive Vice President

December 9, 1988
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster, Chairman
House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Representative Foster:

The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is very pleased to officially invite all members of the House of Representatives to a dinner to be held at the Federation Center of the Blind, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, S.C., on Wednesday evening, January 11, 1989, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.

We will be most honored to have you as our guest, and the blind of the state look forward to an evening with our caring Legislature.

Very sincerely,
Donald C. Capps, President
NFB of S.C.

December 1, 1988
Mr. Samuel R. Foster, Chairman
House Invitations Committee
South Carolina House of Representatives
P.O. Box 11867
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Mr. Foster:

This is to confirm the invitation of the South Carolina Association of Regional Councils to the members of the House of Representatives and staff to attend a Legislative Appreciation Reception to be held:

Tuesday, January 17, 1989

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Capital City Club, Gourmet Dining Room

25th Floor, AT&T Tower

Thank you for including this invitation on the calendar. We will be looking forward to seeing you at that time.

Sincerely,
Sidney F. Thomas, Jr.
Staff Consultant

The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
P.O. Box 11867
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Representative Foster:

The members of the South Carolina Economic Developers Association (SCEDA) take great pleasure in inviting the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to a reception to be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Capitol City Club in Columbia on January 17, 1989.

We look forward to meeting with you and the other Representatives on the 17th of January.

Sincerely,
R. Carter Smith
President

The Honorable Samuel Foster
Chairman
House Invitations Committee
532B Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Sam:

On behalf of the members of Columbia City Council and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, I would like to cordially invite the members of the House and their respective staffs to a reception in honor of the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday, January 18, 1989.

This will be the third year that we have hosted this reception to welcome each member of the House back to Columbia for the start of the 1989 legislative session.

This year's reception will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 200 Stoneridge Drive. The reception will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and last until 7:00 p.m.

Many of Columbia's finest eating establishments and various community organizations will be present to give you a first hand taste of Columbia's fine food and splendid attractions.

We look forward to your attendance at this affair which I know will be both interesting and entertaining.

Yours very truly,
T. Patton Adams

November 2, 1988
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
522-B Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Representative Foster:

The South Carolina Education Association cordially invites The House of Representatives and staff to join us for our Annual Legislative Reception on January 18, 1989. The reception will be held at the Radisson Hotel on Assembly Street, immediately following the Governor's State of the State address (approximately 7:30).

We look forward to our members having the opportunity to visit with their elected Representatives.
Sincerely,
Sheila C. Gallagher
President, The SCEA

December 5, 1988
The Honorable Representative Samuel R. Foster
Chairman of House Invitations Committee
P.O. Box 11867
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Representative Foster:

The South Carolina Association of Council on Aging Directors would like to host a breakfast for all the legislators January 19 at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia at 8 a.m.

This will be our way of welcoming the legislators to Columbia for this upcoming legislative year.

We would appreciate your putting our breakfast on the invitations committee's calendar. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Joy Beck
Vice-President
South Carolina Association
of Council on Aging Directors

The following were received and referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

October 6, 1988
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman
House Invitations Committee
532B Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Representative Foster:

Per my conversation with your executive secretary on the afternoon of October 5, 1988, I am formally requesting that January 25, 1989 be placed on the House Invitations Committee calendar as Clemson University's "Report to the People" legislative reception and dinner, Carolina Coliseum, 6-9 p.m.

Attached is a copy of the letter I received from the Executive Director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Authority, Lexington/Richland County, agreeing to trade dates with our institution due to the on-going celebration of our Centennial.

If accepted, the following information should be reflected on your scheduled events calendar:

January 25, 1989     Clemson University

Legislative Reception & Dinner

6-9 p.m., Coliseum

March 28, 1989     Alcohol & Drug Abuse Authority

Reception

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Helma R. Gentry

December 5, 1988
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, Invitations Committee
P.O. Box 11867
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Representative Foster:

On behalf of the Francis Marion College Board of Trustees, please accept our invitation to the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and staff for a cocktail reception on Tuesday, January 24, 1989 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club, Columbia, S.C.

Should you have any questions in this regard, please feel free to contact me at (803) 256-6238 or President Thomas C. Stanton, Francis Marion College (803) 661-1210.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,
Earl E. McLeod, Jr.

October 4, 1988
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Representative Foster:

The House Invitations Committee has reserved the following two dates for the S.C. School Board Association functions:

-Legislative reception. Tuesday, January 24, 1989 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia.

-Legislative luncheon. Wednesday, January 25, 1989, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Cantey Building on the State Fairgrounds.

Please consider this letter as our formal invitation for the above events. I look forward to notification of your acceptance of our invitation.

Sincerely,
Erin Phillips
Assistant to Directors of
Board Development and
Public Relations

October 31, 1988
Rep. Sam Foster, Chairman
Invitations Committee
532B Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

The Board of Directors of the Palmetto State Teachers Association wishes to invite the members of the S.C. House of Representatives and their spouses to a buffet breakfast on Wednesday, January 25, 1989, from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. at the Radisson.

We look forward to seeing you on January 25.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Gressette, Ph.D.
Executive Director

July 8, 1988
Ms. Catherine Jeter
Administrative Assistant
House Invitations Committee
P.O. Box 11867
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Ms. Jeter:

Many thanks for your cooperation and assistance with regard to reserving a time for our 1989 legislative reception to be held in Columbia.

Confirming our verbal reservation, the S.C. Cable Television Association plans to hold its 1989 legislative reception on Tuesday evening, January 31, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel.

If you have any questions concerning this affair, please do not hesitate to contact me at 256-8360.

Sincerely yours,
Bud M. Tibshrany
Director of Legislative Affairs

February 5, 1988
Hon. Samuel Foster, Chairman
South Carolina House of Representatives
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee
Suite 523B Blatt Office Building
Columbia, S.C. 29201

Dear Representative Foster:

On behalf of the entire membership of the S.C. Broadcasters Association, I am most pleased to extend to the entire membership of the South Carolina House of Representatives our most cordial invitation to join your friends in South Carolina broadcasting at our annual Legislative Reception, on Tuesday. January 31, 1989, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club, AT&T Building in Columbia.

We do hope that the membership of the House of Representatives, their spouse or guest, as well as the membership's senior staff member and their spouse or guest will be able to join us.

Thank you for your acceptance of this invitation, and we look forward with pleasure in having you with us for our annual opportunity of hosting our friends from South Carolina's legislative branch of government.

I hope that I may hear from you on this matter at your convenience.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Dr. Richard M. Uray
Executive Manager

The following were received.

December 21, 1988
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1063)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 21, 1988 regulations concerning Individual Accident and Health Insurance Minimum Standards from the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

December 20, 1988
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1064

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 20, 1988 regulations concerning Elevator Safety Code from the South Carolina Department of Labor.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

December 20, 1988
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1097)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 20, 1988 regulations concerning Principal Evaluation Program from the State of South Carolina Department of Education.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

December 20, 1988
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1062)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 20, 1988 regulations concerning Teacher Incentive Program from the South Carolina Department of Education.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

December 20, 1988
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1060)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 20, 1988 regulations concerning Instruction at a Place Other Than School from the South Carolina Department of Education.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

December 7, 1988
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1037

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 7, 1988 regulations concerning Scope of Powers Granted to Tier B Land Surveyors from the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

December 19, 1988
The Honorable Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the S.C.     (Doc. No. 1009)

House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 19, 1988 regulations concerning Attorney's Fees, Payments of Awards, Same Household Exclusion and Age of Consent of the South Carolina Victims Compensation Fund from the Crime Victim's Compensation Fund.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Judiciary for consideration.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3097 -- Rep. Waites: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JAYCEES TO USE THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 21, AND 22, 1989, TO REQUEST THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE USE OF THE UNDERGROUND PARKING FACILITIES AND THE BLATT BUILDING, AND TO ARRANGE FOR ASSISTANCE AND ACCESS BY THE STATE HOUSE SECURITY FORCES.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the South Carolina Jaycees are authorized to use the Hall of the House of Representatives on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 20, 21, and 22, 1989, if the House is not in statewide session on those days, for the purpose of involving the Jaycees in the legislative process and for the purpose of conducting a model legislature.

Be it further resolved that the Division of General Services is requested to provide for the underground parking facilities and the Blatt Building to be made available for reasonable use by the Jaycees and that the State House security forces provide assistance and access necessary for this meeting in accordance with previous procedures.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3107 -- Rep. Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1989.

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

That His Excellency, Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Governor of the State of South Carolina, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 1989, in the Hall of the House of Representatives.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3108 -- Reps. Washington, J. Bailey, Whipper and D. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DUTY AND SENSE AND CONCLUSION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNING THE RATIFICATION OF A REFERENDUM PROPOSING THE ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND INTO CHARLESTON COUNTY.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The following was introduced:

H. 3109 -- Reps. Washington, J. Bailey, Whipper and D. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A JOINT STUDY COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STATUTORY AND OTHER IRREGULARITIES PRIOR TO ANY FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL CONCERNING THE RATIFICATION OF A REFERENDUM PROPOSING THE ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND INTO CHARLESTON COUNTY.

The Concurrent Resolution wag ordered referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Rep. M.D. BURRISS moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn out of memory and respect for Mr. Jesse I,. Keeffe, Jr., a Richland County citizen and decorated Vietnam veteran, which was agreed to.

Rep. WILKINS moved that upon the completion of the roll call and Introduction of Bills that the House stand adjourned, which was adopted.

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

H. 3003 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-462 TO ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 73, TITLE 38, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PREMIUM REDUCTION FOR AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY WHEN THE PRINCIPAL OPERATOR OF THE INSURED AUTOMOBILE IS INSURED UNDER THE POLICY, IS FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, AND HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION COURSE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3004 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PAYMENTS BY THE TAXPAYER TO INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING SKILLED OR INTERMEDIATE CARE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE CREDIT TO PAYMENTS FOR IN-HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE AT THE SKILLED OR INTERMEDIATE CARE LEVEL AS CERTIFIED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3005 -- Reps. McElveen, McLeod, J. Brown, Hayes, J. Bailey and Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT OXYGEN AND RELATED EQUIPMENT PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN AND NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN LIFE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3006 -- Reps. Limehouse and Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-1130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE LICENSE AND SALES TAX ON LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE TAXES ARE NOT IMPOSED ON LAUNDRY, DRY CLEANING, AND PRESSING SERVICES SUPPLIED TO CLOTHING RENTAL ESTABLISHMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3007 -- Rep. M.D. Burriss: A BILL TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM SERVING AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY WHICH THE PERSON IS EMPLOYED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3008 -- Rep. Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-230 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO NOTIFY IN WRITING ALL HEALTH AND MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS AND ALL GROUP MEMBERS COVERED BY A GROUP POLICY OF INSURANCE BY THE INSURER OF CHANGES IN COVERAGE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CHANGES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3010 -- Reps. Hayes and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 50-21-112 THROUGH 50-21-116 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AND PROVIDE A SCHEDULE OF BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT THAT GIVES RISE TO PRESUMPTIONS AND INFERENCES OF OPERATING A WATERCRAFT UNDER THE INFLUENCE, TO PROVIDE IMPLIED CONSENT BY OPERATORS OF WATERCRAFT TO TESTING OF BODILY FLUIDS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TESTING PROCEDURE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-110, RELATING TO RECKLESS OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO OPERATING WATERCRAFT WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-150, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR OPERATING WATERCRAFT RECKLESSLY OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL on DRUGS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION WHICH PROVIDES A PENALTY FOR VIOLATING SECTION 50-21-110.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3011 -- Reps. Hayes and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF RETAIL BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LOCATIONS BY THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL GIVE FULL RECOGNITION TO A LAWFUL COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH PROHIBITS THE LOCATION OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, IN A SPECIFIC AREA, IF THE COMMISSION FINDS THAT THE ORDINANCE IS REASONABLE AND NOT ARBITRARY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3012 -- Reps. Moss and Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 41 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR SURVIVORS OF THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO COMMITS FRAUD IN THE APPLICATION OR USE OF THE PLATE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3013 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COSMETOLOGY AND COSMETOLOGISTS, BY ADDING SECTION 40-13-245 SO AS TO EXEMPT A HOLDER OF AN INDIVIDUAL LICENSE FROM HAVING TO TAKE OR COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION AFTER HAVING BEEN LICENSED FOR THIRTY YEARS.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3014 -- Rep. J. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS WHEN A DECEASED EMPLOYEE LEAVES NO DEPENDENTS OR PARTIAL DEPENDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE DECEASED EMPLOYEE LEAVES NO DEPENDENTS, THE EMPLOYER SHALL PAY THE COMMUTED AMOUNTS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 42-9-290 FOR WHOLE DEPENDENTS, LESS BURIAL EXPENSES WHICH MUST BE DEDUCTED FROM THOSE COMMUTED AMOUNTS, TO HIS SURVIVING NONDEPENDENT CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT WHEN THERE ARE NO SURVIVING NONDEPENDENT CHILDREN; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-280, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF THE UNPAID BALANCE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION WHEN THE EMPLOYEE DIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PAYMENT OF THE UNPAID BALANCE MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 42-9-140, RATHER THAN BEING MADE TO THE DECEASED EMPLOYEE'S "NEXT OF KIN DEPENDENT UPON HIM FOR SUPPORT"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR THE DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE DUE TO AN ACCIDENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A STUDENT'S FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT IN AN ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ENDS, THE CHILD NO LONGER IS CONSIDERED A DEPENDENT, RATHER THAN PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS TERMINATE PERMANENTLY, AND PROVIDE THAT WHEN ALL THE DECEASED EMPLOYEE'S CHILDREN ARE NO LONGER DEPENDENT, THE REMAINDER OF THE BENEFITS MUST BE DIVIDED EQUALLY AMONG ALL THE CHILDREN.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3015 -- Reps. Sturkie and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 93 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS INFECTIOUS WASTE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3016 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 93 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS INFECTIOUS WASTE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3017 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 71 TO TITLE 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3018 -- Rep. Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 18-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN APPEAL FROM A JUDGMENT IN A MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM TEN TO THIRTY DAYS THE TIME AN APPELLANT HAS TO FILE HIS NOTICE OF APPEAL.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3019 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 45 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING PROVISIONS WHICH SET AN ANNUAL FEE AND WHICH MAKE IT UNLAWFUL KNOWINGLY TO PERMIT THE LICENSE PLATE TO BE DISPLAYED ON A VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE ONE AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3020 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 43 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO COMMITS FRAUD IN THE APPLICATION OR USE OF THE PLATE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3021 -- Reps. Wilder, H. Brown and Corning: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 16-7-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL LIBEL AND SLANDER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3022 -- Rep. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 25, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AND DISMISSAL OF TEACHERS, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 59-25-465 TO AFFORD TEACHERS THE RIGHT TO NOTICE AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING WHEN A TEACHER IS RELIEVED OF DUTIES WHICH ARE IN ADDITION TO THE TEACHER'S REGULAR TEACHING DUTIES, IF THE TEACHER RECEIVED ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR THE ADDITIONAL DUTIES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3023 -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BALLOTS FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-611 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ARRANGEMENT OF EACH "OFFICIAL COUNTY BALLOT" AND "OFFICIAL STATE BALLOT"; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW MAY BE CONSTRUED AS PROHIBITING POLITICAL PARTIES FROM CONDUCTING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A COUNTY OPERATES ITS ELECTIONS THROUGH AN ELECTION AND REGISTRATION COMMISSION COMPOSED OF SEVEN MEMBERS, THE STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION ARE NOT AFFECTED OR CHANGED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-40, 7-13-50, 7-13-70, 7-13-830, ALL AS AMENDED, 7-13-60, 7-13-610, 7-15-450, 7-17-510, 7-17-520, 7-17-530, 7-17-540, 7-17-550, 7-17-560, 7-17-570, AND 7-25-140, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PRIMARIES, EXCEPT MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES, TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 7-9-110, RELATING TO PERMITTING COUNTY POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEES TO ESTABLISH A COUNTY PARTY ELECTION COMMISSION FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, AND 7-13-90, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS OF PRIMARIES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PRIMARIES, EXCEPT MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES, MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JUNE OF EACH GENERAL ELECTION YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3024 -- Rep. McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX ON INSTRUMENTS OF CONVEYANCE OF REALTY, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THE TAX TRANSFERS OF REALTY BETWEEN SPOUSES PURSUANT TO A DIVORCE DECREE AND AN EQUITABLE APPORTIONMENT ORDER.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3025 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-455 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE FROM SERVING AS A DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF A CORPORATION WHICH MAY BE SUBJECT TO SOME ACTION BY THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OR HIS PUBLIC ENTITY EMPLOYER.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3026 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-7-1105 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF A JURY IN A CRIMINAL CASE IF THE DEFENDANT IS BLACK AND IF HE IS WHITE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3027 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, PRIOR SERVICE CREDITS, AND MATERNITY LEAVE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS THAT A MEMBER OF THE SYSTEM WITH TWO OR MORE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE WHO WISHES TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL CREDITABLE SERVICE FOR MILITARY SERVICE SHALL MAKE PAYMENT TO THE SYSTEM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3028 -- Rep. Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1090, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NONISSUANCE OF LICENSE AND RESTRICTION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES TO HABITUAL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PETITION OR COURT ORDER IS REQUIRED FOR THE RESTORATION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE FIVE-YEAR WAITING PERIOD AND ALL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN FULFILLED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3029 -- Rep. McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-15-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCALLY OPERATED MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS INDEPENDENTLY MAY SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LOCAL FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN ACCOUNTING OF THE FUNDS.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3030 -- Rep. McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-1-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A COUNTY BY CONTRACT AUTHORIZES A PRIVATE ENTITY TO OPERATE A COUNTY HEALTH CARE FACILITY, THE CONTRACT ALSO MAY REQUIRE THE PRIVATE ENTITY TO IMPLEMENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FACILITY, AND THESE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES APPLY TO THESE EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE CONSIDERED COUNTY EMPLOYEES.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3031 -- Reps. McElveen and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-84, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION THAT COPIES OF DEATH CERTIFICATES MAY BE ISSUED TO MEMBERS OF THE DECEASED'S FAMILY OR THEIR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THAT THE STATEMENT INCLUDES THE NAMES OF THE DECEASED'S PARENTS.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3032 -- Reps. M.D. Burriss and Wofford: 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 EXEMPT FROM THE TAX TRAVEL TRAILERS OWNED BY PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3033 -- Rep. Burch: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EIGHT PERCENT INTEREST PAYMENT TO THE DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR UPON REDEMPTION MUST BE ASSESSED FROM THE TIME OF THE TAX SALE UNTIL THE DATE OF REDEMPTION OF THE REAL ESTATE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3034 -- Reps. Clyborne, Wilkins and Hearn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF FRAUDULENT INTENT IN DRAWING A CHECK AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE FOR PROSECUTION, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION REQUIRING A FIFTEEN-DOLLAR SERVICE CHARGE PAYABLE BY THE DRAWER OF A DRAFT, CHECK, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER TO THE PAYEE OF THE INSTRUMENT WHEN IT IS PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT IN WHOLE OR IN PART OF A DEBT EXISTING AT THAT TIME AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SERVICE CHARGE DOES NOT RELATE TO A PRESUMPTION OF FRAUD.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3035 -- Reps. Altman and Mappus: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-1460 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE: AND EQUIPMENT BY A GOVERNMENTAL BODY.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3036 - Reps. McElveen, Huff and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-1-510 AND 20-1-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF MARRIAGE AND ADJUDICATION OF PRESUMED DEATH OF A SPOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT HAS EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION, INSTEAD OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ANY ISSUE AFFECTING THE VALIDITY OF A CONTRACT OF MARRIAGE AND IN ACTIONS TO DETERMINE A SPOUSE'S PRESUMED DEATH AFTER AN ABSENCE OF SEVEN YEARS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3037 -- Reps. Wilkins, Clyborne and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTh CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT REFERENDUM TO DETERMINE A CHANGE IN THE FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT, NUMBER OF COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR METHODS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REFERENDUM TO BE HELD TO CHANGE THE METHODS OF ELECTION OF COUNTY COUNCILS AND PROVIDE FOR AND LIMIT THE ALTERNATE METHODS OF ELECTION WHICH MAY BE ESTABLISHED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3038 -- Reps. Wilkins, Hayes and Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-603, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF BOND FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A WILL EXPRESSLY WAIVE THE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED IN THE WILL FOR THERE TO BE NO BOND REQUIRED, TO ELIMINATE REDUNDANT LANGUAGE RELATING TO THE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF AN INTESTATE ESTATE, TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR BOND FOR A RESIDENT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED UNDER A WILL UNLESS THE WILL CONTAINS AN EXPRESS REQUIREMENT OF BOND, AND TO GIVE THESE CHANGES RETROACTIVE APPLICATION TO WILLS PROBATED AFTER JULY 12, 1988.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3039 -- Reps. Wilkins, Huff, McElveen and Rama: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF JUDGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TERMS OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES FROM FOUR TO SIX YEARS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3040 -- Reps. Wilkins, Huff and Nettles: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 17-24-10 AND 17-24-30, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF INSANITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE WHICH THE DEFENDANT HAS THE BURDEN OF PROVING BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-24-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A VERDICT OF GUILTY BUT MENTALLY ILL, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN THESE CASES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3041 -- Reps. Wilkins, T.M. Burriss, Wright, Barfield, Short, Taylor, Beasley, McBride, Sharpe, J. Brown, Bruce, Davenport, Tucker, Derrick, Stoddard, Snow, Kohn, J. Rogers, McAbee, J. Harris, Mattos, P. Harris, J.W. Johnson, Winstead, Washington, Klapman, Gregory, Moss, Boan, Carnell, G. Bailey, Koon, McLeod, Barber, White, McKay, McEachin, J.C. Johnson, Huff, Limehouse, Harwell, Waldrop, Waites, Mappus, Wofford and Rama: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL AND TO CERTAIN REQUIRED TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MUST BE TRAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO REVISE CERTAIN MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL TO PROVIDE THAT NO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EMPLOYED OR APPOINTED AFTER JULY 1, 1989, IS EMPOWERED TO ENFORCE THE LAWS OF THIS STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF UNLESS HE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED BY THE COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING AND FOR THE DURATION OF CERTIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNTS ADDED TO CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC FINES AND USED FOR, THE PURPOSE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND OTHER PURPOSES: AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER, INCLUDING THE IMPOSITION OF A CIVIL FINE.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3042 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO REQUIRE CERTAIN SECURITY DEVICES FOR CERTAIN LEASED OR RENTED ROOMS, LODGINGS, AND ACCOMMODATIONS, TO MAKE THE VIOLATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY INSTANCE IN WHICH THE REQUIRED SECURITY DEVICES ARE NOT PROVIDED CONSTITUTES A SEPARATE OFFENSE FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROSECUTION AND CONVICTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3043 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell, Mappus, Waites, Corning, Klapman, G. Brown, Waldrop and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION FROM THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING WITH THE 1989 TAX YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3044 -- Reps. White, Whipper and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HIS DELETING THE NAME OF ANY ELECTOR FROM THE ROSTER OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS, WHO HAS FAILED TO VOTE IN EACH OF SIX, RATHER THAN TWO, CONSECUTIVE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTIONS AND ALSO FAILED TO VOTE IN ANY OTHER ELECTION WITHIN THE PERIOD INTERVENING BETWEEN THE SIX GENERAL ELECTIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MAINTAIN ALL INFORMATION FURNISHED HIS OFFICE RELATING TO THE INCLUSION OR DELETION OF NAMES FROM THE ROSTERS FOR TWELVE, RATHER THAN FOUR, YEARS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3045 -- Reps. White, Whipper and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-155, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION BY MAIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED CITIZEN MAY REGISTER TO VOTE BY MAILING OR HAVING DELIVERED A COMPLETED APPLICATION NOT LATER THAN THIRTY, RATHER THAN FORTY-FIVE, DAYS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE AN ELECTION TO HIS REGISTRATION BOARD.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3046 -- Reps. White, Whipper, Washington and Mappus A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 49 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO WEAR A PROPERLY FASTENED SAFETY BELT WHEN THE OCCUPANT IS AT LEAST SIX YEARS OF AGE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3047 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION TO BE GRANTED FOR THE SUCCEEDING TAX YEAR IF APPLICATION IS MADE AFTER JULY FIFTEENTH.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3048 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE TAX COMMISSION TO PURSUE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES OF OTHER STATES, WITH WHICH SOUTH CAROLINA HAS NO AGREEMENT, UNDER WHICH RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED BY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES FROM THIS STATE LIVING IN ANOTHER STATE ARE NOT TAXED AS INCOME.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3049 -- Reps. Blackwell, P. Harris and Waldrop: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN THE BASE RETIREMENT BENEFIT FOR RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RETIRED BEFORE JULY 1, 1972, AND TO PROVIDE THE FORMULA FOR THE INCREASE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3050 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-3-30, 2-3-60, 2-3-100, 2-3-170, 10-1-40, 51-1-75, 59-20-50, AS AMENDED, 59-63-720, AND 59-65-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, AND EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCES FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES FOR THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR THE SERGEANTS AT ARMS AND DIRECTORS OF SECURITY, TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE, TO DEFINE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND TRADE, TO PROHIBIT RECEIPT OF HOLD HARMLESS FUNDS BY ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR SCHOOL LUNCH SUPERVISORS AND THE DIVISION OF SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM AID APPROPRIATIONS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 2-1-190, 2-3-35, 2-3-55, 2-3-73, 2-3-77, 2-3-85, 2-3-135, 2-3-152, 2-3-155, 2-3-175, 2-3-240, 2-3-250, 2-3-260, 2-3-280, 2-3-290, 2-7-63, 2-11-100, 8-11-75, 11-11-140, 38-73-725, 43-31-160, 46-7-100, 50-1-155, 51-1-100, 51-1-110, 51-1-120, 51-1-130, 51-1-140, 59-20-90, 59-20-100, 59-20-110, 59-21-125, 59-21-135, 59-21-415, 59-21-435, 59-21-445, 59-25-70, 59-25-80, 59-31-420, 59-47-95, 59-47-97, 59-47-120, 59-51-60, 59-103-160, 59-103-170, 60-11-110, 60-11-120, 60-13-60, AND 60-15-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF THE DUES TO THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS AND THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES, TO PROVIDE FOR SUBSISTENCE EXPENSE PAYMENTS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SERVING ON JOINT STUDY COMMITTEES AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-30, RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES FOR MEMBERS AND THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO DETAIL THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH SUBSISTENCE IS ALLOWED, TO PROVIDE FOR INSTALLATION OF TELEPHONE SERVICE IN THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREPARATION OF EXPENSE AND COMPENSATION VOUCHERS OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF SENATE PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENT VOUCHERS AND INTERDEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS REQUIRED TO SEND ONLY ONE COPY OF EACH ACT TO THE COUNTY CLERKS OF COURT, TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS OF THE DIRECTORS OF RESEARCH FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR TITLES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF TEMPORARY CLERICAL HELP FOR THE SENATE FINANCE AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WAYS AND MEANS AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEES, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, CLERKS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE, AND LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE THAT NO PER DIEM MAY BE PAID TO ANY LEGISLATIVE OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE FROM MORE THAN ONE SOURCE FOR ANY ONE DAY, TO PROVIDE FOR PICTURES TO BE MADE OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO PROVIDE FOR AUDITING OF APPROVED ACCOUNTS OF THE SENATE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SPECIAL SERVICES FOR THE SENATE AND HOUSE, LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, AND JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND PROVIDE FOR THE FUNDING AND OPERATION OF THE COMMITTEES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES TO CONTRACT FOR NECESSARY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION FOR THE NURSES WHO PROVIDE SPECIAL SERVICES TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO PROVIDE FOR EACH COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND EACH JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE A LIST TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HOLD DUAL POSITIONS OF STATE EMPLOYMENT, TO REQUIRE AN AUDIT OF JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL RESEARCH EMPLOYEES TO BE AVAILABLE TO WORK WITH SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEES, TO PROVIDE FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR PARKING FEES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGNATION AND SALARIES OF LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES PROVIDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION OF THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES FROM PRODUCTION BY TRAINEES AT VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FACILITIES MAY BE USED BY THE STATE AGENCY OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, TO REQUIRE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, REGULATORY AND PUBLIC SERVICE DIVISION, TO REMIT REVENUES TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR USE OF THE GAME PROTECTION FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM WHEN EXPENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR A CANADIAN PROMOTION SHALL DESIGNATE ONE DAY OF THE PROMOTION AS "CANADIAN DAY" AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CANADIANS ARE ALLOWED ADMITTANCE TO STATE PARKS AND USE OF PARK CAMPING FACILITIES ON CANADIAN DAY FREE OF CHARGE, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDING OF REGIONAL TOURISM PROMOTION COMMITTEES IS CONTINGENT UPON AT LEAST A TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT MATCH FROM LOCAL SOURCES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM IS AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WITH CLEMSON UNIVERSITY TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MONIES DERIVED FROM THE GIFT/SOUVENIR SHOP AT THE BOYLESTON HOUSE MUST BE USED FOR ITS CONTINUING OPERATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM IS AUTHORIZED TO CHARGE A FEE TO COMMERCIAL CONCERNS FOR THE COST OF VACATION GUIDES, RESEARCH REPORTS, AND MAILING LISTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE FEES ARE DISTRIBUTED AND USED, TO PROVIDE FOR DISBURSEMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES, TO FUND THE PALMETTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT SPECIFIC APPROPRIATIONS MUST INCLUDE LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF DIRECT AID TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS' APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS IN SCHOOL DISTRICT ENTITLEMENTS FOR WEIGHTED PUPIL UNITS, TO PROVIDE FOR REDUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDING AID DURING REVENUE SHORTFALLS, TO EXEMPT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FROM PURCHASE OR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL BUILDING AID APPROPRIATIONS MUST BE HELD IN TRUST UNTIL USED AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 59-21-350, TO EXEMPT TEACHERS IN YOUTH SERVICES, CORRECTIONS, AND DEAF AND BLIND SCHOOLS FROM HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION, TO REQUIRE MAINTENANCE OF TEACHER LOCAL SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR UPKEEP OF USED TEXTBOOKS, TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND TO CHARGE APPROPRIATE TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD, AND OTHER FEES. TO STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE ADULT VOCATIONAL PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FEES MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE SCHOOL'S BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND TO CHARGE APPROPRIATE FEES FOR HOUSING OF HEARING IMPAIRED ADULTS WHO RECEIVE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES BY THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FACILITY ON THE SCHOOL'S CAMPUS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FEES MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE SCHOOL'S BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THAT SUCH REVENUE MUST BE RETAINED BY THE SCHOOL TO OFFSET CERTAIN ADDITIONAL OPERATING COSTS, TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL BUSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND TO TRAVEL AT SPEEDS UP TO FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR, NOT TO EXCEED THE POSTED LIMIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR EQUIPMENT MAY BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOVERNORS FOR SCHOOL BUSES OF THE SCHOOL, TO REQUIRE THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL TO PROVIDE EDUCATION SERVICES FOR TRUANT STUDENTS, TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF FEE RAISES BY STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL OF LOCAL HIGHER EDUCATION REAL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE FOR GIFTS BY THE STATE MUSEUM COMMISSION TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY TO SUPPLY ONE FREE COPY OF EACH NEW PUBLICATION TO CERTAIN LIBRARIES AND PERSONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS EARNED FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY FOR ADMINISTERING THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM IN THIS STATE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN MONIES, MUST BE DEPOSITED IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURY, TO BE USED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY FOR A HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM ARTS EVENTS AND BALANCES AT END OF THE FISCAL YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3051 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 50 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE ENDOWMENT FUND TO BE FUNDED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 50-9-11 AND 50-9-16 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIFETIME COMBINATION HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AND LIFETIME SPORTSMAN LICENSES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3052 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 TO CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE GAME OF BINGO BY THE TAX COMMISSION, THE TERMS AND MANNER OF PLAYING THE GAME, EXCEPTIONS, CLASSES OF LICENSES FOR PLAYING THE GAME, A TAX ACCORDING TO THE CLASS OF LICENSE, WHO MAY CONDUCT THE GAME, THE HANDLING OF PROCEEDS, REPORTING OF RECEIPTS, BONDING REQUIREMENTS, A PROCEDURE FOR APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE, INSPECTION AUTHORITY BY THE COMMISSION, DISPOSITION OF REVENUES FROM THE GAME, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-90, RELATING TO REVOCATION OF A LICENSE BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO NOTIFY, BY CERTIFIED MAIL OR PERSONAL SERVICE, A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS REVOKED; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-21-2580 THROUGH 12-21-2630 AND CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 52 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSORING BINGO GAMES, REQUIRING AN ANNUAL LICENSE AND AN ADMISSION TAX FOR THESE GAMES, PROVIDING FOR BONDING OF THE OPERATION OF THESE GAMES, AND FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 12-21-2590 AND 12-21-2600, AND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS AND MANNER OF PLAYING THE GAME OF BINGO AND THE DEFINITION OF WHICH ORGANIZATIONS MAY CONDUCT THE GAME.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3053 -- Reps. Kirsh and Mappus: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3885 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THIS STATE WHICH HAS AFFIXED TO IT AN OBSCENE BUMPER STICKER AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3054 -- Reps. Kirsh, Huff, Mappus, Corning, Nesbitt, Hayes, Foster, J.W. Johnson and Klapman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-434 SO AS TO CREATE THE CHILD'S EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT, TO DEFINE "CHILD'S EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT", TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FROM TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF STATE INCOME TAXATION IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS WHICH MUST BE USED TO DEFRAY THE COST OF A CHILD'S COLLEGE EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF MONIES FROM THIS ACCOUNT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED WITHDRAWALS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ALLOWABLE DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AS A DEDUCTION CONTRIBUTIONS AND EARNINGS MADE PURSUANT TO THE CHILD'S EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3055 -- Reps. Kirsh and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-2950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPLIED CONSENT TO A CHEMICAL TEST TO DETERMINE THE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT OF THE BLOOD OF A PERSON WHO OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE PUBLIC ROADS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DECREASE THE PERCENTAGES OF ALCOHOL IN A PERSON'S BLOOD USED TO CREATE PRESUMPTIONS WHICH MUST BE USED IN DETERMINING THE GUILT OF PERSONS VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 56-5-2930; AND TO PROVIDE A TRANSITION PERIOD FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE PERCENTAGE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3056 -- Reps. Kirsh, Mappus and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-470, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT REPRESENTATION OF CLIENTS FOR COMPENSATION BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES BEFORE ENTITIES WHOSE MEMBERS OR OFFICERS ARE ELECTED OR APPOINTED BY THE ENTITY WITH WHICH THE OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE IS ASSOCIATED, EXEMPT COURT APPEARANCES, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY APPEAR BEFORE CERTAIN COMMISSIONS IN RATE OR PRICE FIXING MATTERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3057 -- Reps. Kirsh and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENCY AND OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF CHILDREN TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION ALLOWING A CHILD TO ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN A PARTICULAR DISTRICT IF THE CHILD OWNS CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN THE DISTRICT.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3058 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DIVORCE MAY BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUND OF CONTINUOUS SEPARATION FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS INSTEAD OF ONE YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3059 -- Rep. Kirsh: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DIVORCE MAY BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUND OF CONTINUOUS SEPARATION FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS INSTEAD OF ONE YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3060 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 26, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC, BY ADDING SECTION 26-1-95 SO AS TO MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR A NOTARY PUBLIC IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY TO FALSELY CERTIFY THE AFFIRMING OR SWEARING OF A PERSON TO AN INSTRUMENT, AFFIDAVIT, OR WRITING, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION, AND TO REQUIRE A NOTARY PUBLIC CONVICTED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION TO FORFEIT HIS COMMISSION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3061 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO INDICATE THE LICENSEE'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON THE LICENSE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3062 -- Reps. Kirsh and Mappus: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 53 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL VEHICLES WHICH TRANSPORT LITTER TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF COVERING THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT LITTER FROM DROPPING, SIFTING, LEAKING, OR OTHERWISE ESCAPING FROM THE VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3063 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO REQUIRE PUMPS WHICH DISPENSE GASOLINE TO BE LABELED WITH A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF ETHYL, METHYL, OR OTHER FORM OF ALCOHOL WHICH IS MIXED WITH THE GASOLINE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3064 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO KIDNAPPING, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF TWENTY YEARS WHEN A PERSON IS SENTENCED TO TWO OR MORE CONSECUTIVE LIFE; IMPRISONMENT TERMS FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-610, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PORTION OF A SENTENCE IS REQUIRED TO BE SERVED AS A PREREQUISITE TO PAROLE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF KIDNAPPING FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION WHEN A PERSON IS SENTENCED TO TWO OR MORE CONSECUTIVE LIFE IMPRISONMENT TERMS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3065 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 41 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR SURVIVORS OF THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO COMMITS FRAUD IN THE APPLICATION OR USE OF THE PLATE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3066 -- Reps. Kirsh, Mappus and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-470, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT REPRESENTATION OF CLIENTS FOR COMPENSATION BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES BEFORE ENTITIES WHOSE MEMBERS OR OFFICERS ARE ELECTED OR APPOINTED BY THE ENTITY WITH WHICH THE OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE IS ASSOCIATED, EXEMPT COURT APPEARANCES, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY APPEAR BEFORE CERTAIN COMMISSIONS IN RATE OR PRICE FIXING MATTERS OR IN MATTERS TO DETERMINE THE AWARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION OR RELATED BENEFITS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3067 -- Reps. Kirsh and Mappus: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF USING ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS FROM A VEHICLE OR WATER CONVEYANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBSERVING OR HARASSING WILDLIFE, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL AT ANY TIME INSTEAD OF AFTER 11:00 P.M.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3068 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-1-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR UNLAWFULLY REMOVING, DEFACING, OR DESTROYING A PUBLIC RECORD, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3069 -- Reps. Kirsh, Mappus and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX RATES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO IMPOSE A TAX ON CIGARETTE-ROLLING PAPER.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3070 -- Reps. Kirsh and Mappus: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 75, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUITS INVOLVING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS OF WRONGFUL CONDUCT, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-40 SO AS TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST SHOPLIFTERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3071 -- Rep. Burch: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESTRUCTION OF GRAVES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE OFFENSE FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY AND REQUIRE MANDATORY IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR, AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF DESTRUCTION OF GRAVES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3072 -- Rep. Burch: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SO AS TO COMBINE THE CENTER GROVE AND WINZO PRECINCTS INTO CENTER GROVE-WINZO AND THE DUDLEY AND MANGUM PRECINCTS INTO THE DUDLEY-MANGUM PRECINCT.

Referred to Chesterfield Delegation.

H. 3073 -- Rep. Burch: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, SO AS TO CHANGE THE OFFENSE FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY AND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3074 -- Rep. Burch: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-590, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MUTILATION OF MONUMENTS OR TOMBSTONES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE OFFENSE FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY, AND TO REQUIRE A MANDATORY IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR AND ALLOW THE IMPOSITION OF A FINE OF NOT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF MUTILATION OF MONUMENTS OR TOMBSTONES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3075 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO A CHEMICAL TEST TO DETERMINE THE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT OF BLOOD AND THE PROCEDURE RELATED TO IT, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING A CHAIN OF CUSTODY OR CONTROL OF EVIDENCE IN A CRIMINAL PROSECUTION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, OR OF SECTIONS 56-5-2930 AND 56-5-2945.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3076 -- Rep. J.C. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ARSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM SENTENCE WHEN A PERSON PLEADS NOLO CONTENDERE, GUILTY TO, OR IS CONVICTED OF, ARSON, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO PART OF THE SENTENCE MAY BE SUSPENDED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3077 -- Reps. Kirsh and McLellan: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-27-430 AND 12-27-431, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX AND TAX CREDITS ON FUEL ETHANOL BLENDS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3078 -- Rep. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF OFFENSES AND PENALTIES FOR PERSONS DRAWING AND UTTERING A FRAUDULENT CHECK OR OTHER INSTRUMENT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES TO HEAR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 34 FROM TWO HUNDRED TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATIONS AND TO MAKE CORRESPONDING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS TO TRY THESE VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3079 -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL To AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-3660 AND 56-5-3670, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF WEARING A PROTECTIVE HELMET AND GOGGLES FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHILE OPERATING A TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLE, SO AS TO MAKE THESE SECTIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PERSONS OPERATING THIS VEHICLE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3080 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 11 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES BY SETTING FORTH RELATED DEFINITIONS, LICENSING AND REGULATING REQUIREMENTS, FINANCIAL DUTIES, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPLAINT SYSTEM, BILLING REQUIREMENTS, EXAMINATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ESCROW ACCOUNT, SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE, THE APPEAL PROCESS, PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND A WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3081 -- Rep. Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENCY AND OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF CHILDREN TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION ALLOWING A CHILD TO ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN A PARTICULAR DISTRICT IF THE CHILD OWNS CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN THE DISTRICT.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3082 -- Rep. Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TIME THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANDATES A PROGRAM TO A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNIT, IT SHALL ALSO DESIGNATE WHERE THE NECESSARY FUNDS WILL COME FROM TO CARRY OUT THE PROGRAM.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3083 -- Reps. M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, J. Rogers and Mappus: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES FOR OFFICES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-15 SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE WHEN REVIEWING CANDIDATES FOR A FAMILY COURT, CIRCUIT COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, OR SUPREME COURT JUDGESHIP; BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CANDIDATES FOR THESE JUDGESHIPS MAY CAMPAIGN OR LOBBY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THESE POSITIONS UNTIL THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE FOUND BY THE COMMITTEE TO HAVE VIOLATED THIS PROVISION IS DISQUALIFIED FROM THAT ELECTION FOR THE JUDGESHIP; BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE THE COMMITTEE FINDS A CANDIDATE FOR THESE JUDGESHIPS NOT QUALIFIED FOR THE OFFICE SOUGHT, THE ELECTION FOR THAT OFFICE MUST NOT BE HELD UNTIL ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO FILE FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE, HEARINGS ON THESE CANDIDATES, IF NECESSARY, HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED, AND THE COMMITTEE HAS RENDERED ITS REPORT CONCERNING THESE ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE NOMINATED FROM THE FLOOR FOR ELECTION TO THESE JUDGESHIPS WHOSE QUALIFICATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN REVIEWED BY THE COMMITTEE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3084 -- Rep. Sturkie: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE BEACH MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-35-715 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX IN BEAUFORT, CHARLESTON, COLLETON, GEORGETOWN, AND HORRY COUNTIES AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF ITS PROCEEDS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3085 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-740, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF MALICIOUS INJURY TO TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE, OR ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE INJURY TO CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS IN THE OFFENSE AND TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3086 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AND REGULAR BENEFITS, BY ADDING SECTION 41-35-15 SO AS TO PRECLUDE THE DENIAL ON, ABRIDGMENT OF BENEFITS UNDER TITLE 41 TO AN INDIVIDUAL ABSENT FROM EMPLOYMENT FOR PURPOSES OF MATERNITY LEAVE AFTER EXHAUSTION OF PAID LEAVE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABSENCE DUE TO MATERNITY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3087 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-72 SO AS TO REQUIRE: ESCROW AGENTS RECEIVING AD VALOREM TAX PAYMENTS ON REAL PROPERTY TO REMIT THE TOTAL AMOUNT RECEIVED FOR TAXES TO THE APPROPRIATE TAXING ENTITY ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, TO PROVIDE FOR DUE DATES, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY REMITTANCES WHICH MAY BE WAIVED UPON GOOD CAUSE SHOWN.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3088 -- Reps. Taylor, D. Martin, Clyborne, White and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-35, AS AMENDED, 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, 7-13-50, AS AMENDED, 7-13-60, 7-13-70, AS AMENDED, 7-13-610, 7-13-830, AS AMENDED, 7-15-450, 7-17-510, 7-17-520, 7-17-530, 7-17-540, 7-17-550, 7-17-560, 7-17-570, AND 7-25-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIMARIES, EXCEPT MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES, MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR HEARING AND DECIDING PROTESTS AND CONTESTS THAT MAY ARISE IN THE CASE OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT THE STATE LEVEL RATHER THAN AT THE COUNTY LEVEL; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, RELATING TO BALLOTS FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-611 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ARRANGEMENT OF EVERY "OFFICIAL COUNTY BALLOT" AND OF EVERY "OFFICIAL STATE BALLOT"; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW MAY BE CONSTRUED AS PROHIBITING POLITICAL PARTIES FROM CONDUCTING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES; TO PROVIDE THAT, IN THE CASE OF ANY COUNTY WHICH OPERATES ITS ELECTIONS THROUGH AN ELECTION AND REGISTRATION COMMISSION COMPOSED OF SEVEN MEMBERS, THE STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION ARE NOT AFFECTED OR CHANGED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 7-9-110, RELATING TO PERMITTING COUNTY POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEES TO ESTABLISH A COUNTY PARTY ELECTION COMMISSION FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, AND 7-13-90, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS OF PRIMARIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PRIMARIES, EXCEPT MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES, MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JUNE OF EACH GENERAL ELECTION YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3089 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-1510, 56-5-1520, AND 56-5-1540, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE EXCEPTION PROVIDING THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON SOME PORTIONS OF STATE AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IN THIS STATE MAY BE HIGHER THAN FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR WHERE PERMITTED BY FEDERAL LAW.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3090 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-875 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE BY THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BE FURNISHED TO THE PURCHASER OF A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND WITHOUT IMPROVEMENTS THAT IT MEETS MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SEPTIC TANK USAGE IF IT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO A SEWER LINE, TO REQUIRE THE CERTIFICATE BE FURNISHED AT THE TIME OF THE CLOSING OF THE SALE OF THE LOT OR PARCEL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF THE LOT IS VOIDABLE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT TIMELY FURNISHED.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3091 -- Reps. Washington, Whipper, D. Martin, Holt, J. Bailey and Barber: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM NINE TO ELEVEN MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR ELECTION FROM SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED RATHER THAN FROM PREVIOUS ENUMERATED DISTRICTS.

Referred to Charleston Delegation.

H. 3092 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-228 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM AN INCREASE IN THE AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3093 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3885 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THIS STATE WHICH HAS AFFIXED TO IT AN OBSCENE BUMPER STICKER AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3094 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PUBLISH IN CERTAIN NEWSPAPERS A CONCISE ANALYSIS OF THE ALLOCATIONS AND PROVISIONS IN THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3095 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-63-210 THROUGH 59-63-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISCIPLINE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PUPILS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL DIRECTLY TO THE FAMILY COURT FROM AN EXPULSION, A SUSPENSION, OR A TRANSFER.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3096 -- Reps. M.D. Burriss, Hearn, Waites and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION FROM THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING WITH THE 1989 TAX YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3098 -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-37-170 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR EJECTMENT OF MOBILE HOMES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3099 -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SURRENDER OF A DEFENDANT WHEN THE SURETY HOLDING THE BOND WISHES TO REMOVE THE BOND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING BEFORE A JUDICIAL OFFICER BEFORE THE DEFENDANT'S RECOMMITMENT TO CUSTODY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3100 -- Rep. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO MAKE IT A CRIME FOR AN OWNER OF A DWELLING UNIT TO INSTALL A SECURITY MEASURE WHICH WOULD HINDER THE EXIT OF A PERSON FROM THE UNIT IN CASE OF A FIRE AND REQUIRE AN OWNER OF A DWELLING UNIT TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO ALL EXITS OF THE DWELLING UNIT OR BUILDING IN WHICH THE UNIT IS LOCATED AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3101 -- Rep. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-230 SO AS TO REQUIRE LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION OF THEIR PROCEDURES FOR FILING CLAIMS, REQUIRE CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO ACCEPT STANDARDIZED CLAIM FORMS, PROVIDE THAT A DEBTOR MUST BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL OF THE CREDITOR'S INTENTIONS OF SUBMITTING A DEBT TO A CREDIT BUREAU OR CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY, AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3102 -- Reps. Wilkins and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-11-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPEALS FROM FINAL JUDGMENTS BY A MASTER ARE TO THE CIRCUIT COURT UNLESS THE CIRCUIT COURT'S ORDER OF REFERENCE PROVIDES FOR A DIRECT APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT OR THE PARTIES CONSENT IN WRITING TO A DIRECT APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT AT THE TIME THE ORDER OF REFERENCE WAS ENTERED OR THE PARTIES CONSENT TO A DIRECT APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT ON THE RECORD AT THE HEARING BEFORE THE MASTER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3103 -- Reps. Lockemy and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 19-11-95 SO AS TO DEFINE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, TO PROVIDE THAT MEDICAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CONDITION OF A PATIENT IS PRIVILEGED INFORMATION, TO PROVIDE INSTANCES IN WHICH THE PRIVILEGE IS WAIVED AS TO THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE INFORMATION TO AUTHORIZED PERSONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3104 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Harvin, Vaughn, Snow and Barber, Mappus, McEachin and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO ADD PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3105 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Harvin, Vaughn, Snow, Mappus, McEachin, Barber and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-25 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DECREASED OR INCREASED STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY FOR A TAXPAYER WHEN STATE INCOME TAX LAW IS CHANGED TO MAINTAIN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3106 -- Rep. D. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-25-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT NO PERSON MAY DISTRIBUTE CAMPAIGN LITERATURE WITHIN TWO HUNDRED FEET OF THE EXTERIOR DOOR DESIGNATED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE POLL MANAGERS INSTEAD OF FROM THE BUILDING IN WHICH A POLLING PLACE IS LOCATED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3110 -- Rep. McLellan: A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO PROCEED EXPEDITIOUSLY TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A REPLACEMENT FACILITY IN LEE COUNTY FOR THE CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE THAT TWENTY-FOUR MILLION DOLLARS IN PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS MUST FIRST BE USED TO FINANCE THE PROJECT, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO PROVIDE INTERIM FINANCING FOR NOT MORE THAN ONE YEAR, IF NECESSARY.

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

H. 3111 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH A STATE GRAND JURY BY GENERAL LAW AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT NO PERSON MAY BE HELD TO ANSWER FOR ANY CRIME WHERE THE PUNISHMENT EXCEEDS A FINE OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR THIRTY DAYS, UNLESS ON A PRESENTMENT OR INDICTMENT OF A GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE CONSTITUTION IS DEEMED TO LIMIT OR PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF A STATE GRAND JURY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO RETURN INDICTMENTS AND WITH THAT OTHER AUTHORITY, INCLUDING PROCEDURE, AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE.

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

H. 3112 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 24 OF ARTICLE III, SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE VI, AND SECTION 1A OF ARTICLE XVII, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO DUAL OFFICEHOLDING AND QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST HOLDING TWO OFFICES DOES NOT APPLY TO MEMBERS OF LAWFULLY AND REGULARLY ORGANIZED FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND CONSTABLES WHO HOLD ANOTHER OFFICE.

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

H. 3113 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 24, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, PROSECUTORS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS, AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE AGE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF SHERIFFS.

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

H. 3114 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XVI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO AMENDMENT AND REVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPOSALS MAY BE MADE FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION YEAR 1990 FOR THE REVISION OF AN ENTIRE ARTICLE OR THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE IN A SINGLE AMENDMENT PROPOSAL, WHICH PROPOSAL MAY CHANGE PROVISIONS FROM OTHER ARTICLES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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

H. 3115 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PRESENTMENT OR INDICTMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE PRESENTMENT OR INDICTMENT BY A GRAND JURY FOR ANY CRIME THE JURISDICTION OVER WHICH IS NOT WITHIN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

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

H. 3116 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT JURORS MUST BE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AND BE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER, AND PROVIDE THAT JURORS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE AND HAVE SUCH OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PRESCRIBE.

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

H. 3117 - Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 36, ARTICLE HI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND, REDUCE FROM FOUR TO THREE PERCENT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE OF THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR THE AMOUNT REQUIRED IN THE FUND, DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING A SPECIAL VOTE TO ADJUST THE PERCENTAGE REQUIRED IN THE FUND, DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REVIEW THE LAW ON THIS SUBJECT EVERY FIVE YEARS, PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR RESTORING THE FUND SHOULD MONIES FROM THE FUND BE EXPENDED, REQUIRE A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND EQUAL TO TWO PERCENT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE OF THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR, AND PROVIDE THAT BEFORE MARCH FIRST THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND MUST BE USED TO OFFSET MID-YEAR BUDGET REDUCTIONS BEFORE MANDATING CUTS IN OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS AND AFTER MARCH FIRST MONIES FROM THE FUND MAY BE APPROPRIATED BY A SPECIAL VOTE IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO FINANCE IN CASH PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECTS, RETIRE BOND PRINCIPAL OR INTEREST ON BONDS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED, AND FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OR OTHER NONRECURRING PURPOSES WHICH MUST BE RANKED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY OF EXPENDITURE AND NOT BE FUNDED UNTIL, THIRTY DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FISCAL YEAR AND PROVIDE THAT ANY APPROPRIATIONS OF MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND AFTER MARCH FIRST MUST BE REDUCED BASED ON THE RANK OF PRIORITY BEGINNING WITH THE LOWEST PRIORITY TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY AND APPLIED TO THE YEAR-END DEFICITS BEFORE WITHDRAWING MONIES FROM THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND AND TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND NOT APPROPRIATED OR ANY APPROPRIATION FOR A PARTICULAR PROJECT OR ITEM WHICH HAS BEEN REDUCED DUE TO APPLICATION OF THE MONIES TO YEAR-END DEFICIT MUST LAPSE AND BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND.

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

H. 3118 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF FUNCTIONS AND THE EXERCISE OF POWERS BY COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES, SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FIRST PROVIDING BY LAW FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND SCHOOL FISCAL ABILITY CONSIDERATIONS, MAY JOINTLY DEVELOP AN INDUSTRIAL OR BUSINESS PARK WITH OTHER COUNTIES WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES OF ONE OR MORE OF THE MEMBER COUNTIES WHERE THE AREA COMPRISING THE PARKS AND ALL PROPERTY HAVING A SITUS THEREIN IS EXEMPT FROM ALL AD VALOREM TAXATION BECAUSE THE OWNERS OR LESSEES OF ANY PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE PARK MUST PAY AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO THE PROPERTY TAXES OR OTHER IN-LIEU-OF PAYMENTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN DUE AND PAYABLE EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE EXEMPTION.

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

H. 3119 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BARBERS AND BARBERING, BY ADDING SECTION 40-7-19 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNTS OF ALL FEES PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS CHAPTER MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS BY REGULATION; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-7-25, 40-7-100, 40-7-115, 40-7-160, 40-7-170, 40-7-180, AND 40-7-300, RELATING TO BARBERS AND BARBERING, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO SPECIFIC AMOUNTS OF FEES, DELETE THE PROVISION THAT FEES MAY NOT BE INCREASED BY THE BOARD, AND PROVIDE REFERENCE TO FEES IN AMOUNTS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD BY REGULATION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3120 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-150, AS AMENDED CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHARMACISTS AND PROVISIONS REGARDING DANGEROUS DRUGS, LICENSED PHARMACISTS, AND DRUG OUTLETS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REFILLING OF CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION MORE THAN ONE YEAR BEYOND THE DATE ON WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY FILLED, AND PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION ABRIDGES ANY RIGHT OF A PHARMACIST TO REFUSE TO FILL OR REFILL ANY PRESCRIPTION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3121 -- Reps. McElveen, Hodges, Huff and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALLOWANCES IN DIVORCE JUDGMENTS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH FACTORS FOR THE FAMILY COURT TO CONSIDER IN AWARDING ALIMONY OR MAINTENANCE AND IN ORDERING PAYMENT OF COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION WHICH PROHIBITS ALIMONY IN CASES OF ADULTERY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3122 -- Reps. Hayes, Fair, Huff, Haskins, McCain, Felder, Beasley, Corning, Sturkie, Davenport, Wells, Cole, Littlejohn, Lanford, Corbett, Wright, Rama, McGinnis, L. Martin, McElveen, Derrick, Koon and Klapman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 44-41-31 THROUGH 44-41-38 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE PERFORMING AN ABORTION UPON A MINOR AND TO PERMIT A MINOR TO PETITION THE FAMILY OR CIRCUIT COURT FOR AN ORDER GRANTING AN ABORTION AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-41-10, 44-41-30, AND 44-41-70, RELATING TO ABORTIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "MINOR" AND "EMANCIPATED MINOR" REDEFINE "ABORTION", DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO WHAT CONSTITUTES CONSENT FROM CERTAIN PERSONS BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ABORTION, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3123 -- Rep. Baker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-2580 SO AS TO ALLOW THE USE OF SNARES FOR BEAVERS IN WATER-SETS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3124 -- Reps. Keyserling, Sheheen and Huff: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND ACT 202 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA NUCLEAR WASTE CONSULTATION COMMITTEE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE GOVERNOR OR HIS DESIGNEE SERVE AS CHAIRMAN, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE CHAIRMAN BY THE COMMITTEE'S MEMBERS AND FOR AN ANNUAL TERM OF OFFICE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3125 -- Rep. Tucker: A BILL TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND SCHOOL TAX MILLAGE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 INCLUDING A LIMIT ON INCREASED MILLAGE BASED ON THE GROWTH OF PERSONAL INCOME IN THE STATE PLUS ONE PERCENT EXCEPT UPON FAVORABLE REFERENDUM VOTE FOR A LARGER INCREASE.

Referred to Anderson Delegation.

H. 3126 -- Reps. McAbee and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56 3-2150 AND 56-3-2170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY COUNCILS, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO BE ISSUED TO COUNTY CORONERS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3127 -- Rep. McEachin: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 31, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC RULES, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3885 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THIS STATE WHICH HAS AFFIXED TO IT AN OBSCENE BUMPER STICKER AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT A VIOLATION CONSTITUTES A FOUR-POINT VIOLATION FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 56-1-720.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3128 -- Rep. McEachin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH AND GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A BIRD DOG TRAINING SEASON FROM OCTOBER FIRST THROUGH THE DAY BEFORE THE OPENING OF QUAIL SEASON EACH YEAR, TO REQUIRE THAT NO GAME MAY BE TAKEN BY TRAINERS DURING THE TRAINING SEASON, AND TO REQUIRE BIRD DOG TRAINERS TO HAVE THE APPROPRIATE HUNTING LICENSES AND PERMITS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3129 -- Rep. McLellan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-45-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED INSURANCE BROKERS MAY ALSO SERVICE THE INSURANCE PLACED WITH AN INSURER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-100, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF INSURANCE BROKERS TO DIVIDE COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THESE BROKERS TO DIVIDE COMMISSIONS WITH LICENSED INSURANCE PRODUCERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING OF "INSURANCE PRODUCERS".

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3130 -- Rep. McEachin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OR REGISTRATION OF DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL TECHNICIANS, SO AS TO REVISE AND LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF THE ANNUAL LICENSE OR REGISTRATION FEE WHICH MAY BE CHARGED BY THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3131 -- Reps. Altman, Snow, T.M. Burriss, Corning, Bennett, Blanding, K. Bailey, Short, McTeer, McElveen, Hendricks and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-1595 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAXIMUM SPACE ALLOCATION FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES ENTERING INTO NEW LEASES AND FOR EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1510, RELATING TO METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION UNDER THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 11-35-1595; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1590, RELATING TO LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS OF A GOVERNMENTAL BODY WHEN IT NEEDS TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FOR ITS OPERATIONS WHEN STATE-OWNED PROPERTY IS NOT AVAILABLE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROVE A GOVERNMENTAL BODY'S LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD CONCERNING PROCEDURES FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS TO ENSURE THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE PROCUREMENT OF LEASED SPACE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3132 -- Rep. Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-1625 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETIREE UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM MAY NOMINATE MORE THAN ONE BENEFICIARY TO TAKE A RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 9-1-1620.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3133 -- Rep. Koon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59, SO AS TO CREATE THE MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSION, DEFINE THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON COUNTIES COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3134 -- Rep. Koon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM WHICH MUST BE HELD BEFORE THE SALE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY VALUED AT MORE THAN FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3135 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-52-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY COMMITMENT TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT, UPON REQUEST, MAY ORDER A PETITIONER FOR THE EMERGENCY COMMITMENT, IF A FAMILY MEMBER, TO COOPERATE WITH AND PARTICIPATE IN THE TREATMENT PROCESS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3136 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-52-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY COMMITMENT TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXAMINATION OF REPORTS TO THE COURT OF FINDINGS AND FOR THE DETENTION OR RELEASE OF THE PERSON BY THE COURT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3137 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE COMMITMENT OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3138 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH LICENSED AUCTIONEER TO ESTABLISH A PERSONAL PROPERTY TRUST FUND IN WHICH ALL MONIES BELONGING TO ANOTHER WHICH COME INTO HIS POSSESSION THROUGH AN AUCTION SALE MUST BE DEPOSITED.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3140 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-4-65 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH PUBLIC BODY AS DEFINED BY SECTION 30-4-20 TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF FIFTEEN MINUTES AT EACH PUBLIC MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY, DURING WHICH PRIVATE CITIZENS MAY ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BODY WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE OR REQUEST.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3141 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1235 SO AS TO PROHIBIT TINTING OR CHANGING THE COLOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE OR REVALIDATION STICKER AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3142 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-3-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL POWERS IN CHAPTER 3, TITLE 61, CONFERRED UPON THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY AND REQUIRE THAT ALL LICENSES ISSUED IN A COUNTY MUST BE ISSUED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3143 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN PARTISAN POLITICAL MANAGEMENT OR IN PARTISAN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS BY A PERSON EMPLOYED BY AN AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE STATE OR BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE WHOSE WAGES, SALARY, OR COMPENSATION IS PAID, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY STATE FUNDS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3144 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WHEN A CHILD'S PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OR WELFARE HAS BEEN OR MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PERSON TO REPORT RATHER THAN AUTHORIZING HIM TO CAUSE A REPORT TO BE MADE.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3145 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-330, 7-13-1340, AND 7-13-1640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS WHICH ALLOW STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET VOTING FROM GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS, STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET VOTING ON ANY TYPE OF VOTE RECORDER, AND VOTING FOR ALL OF THE CANDIDATES OF ONE PARTY BY USE OF A VOTING MACHINE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

The following was introduced:

H. 3009 -- Rep. Cork: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HAVE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF EXHAUST FANS INSTALLED IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE TO ELIMINATE THE AIR POLLUTION CREATED BY TOBACCO SMOKING.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 3139 -- Reps. Hearn, Moss, Wells, Quinn, Wright and McGinnis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1989, AS "HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C. - COFFEE DAY FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1989, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE: EASTER SEAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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

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

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Altman
Bailey, G.             Bailey, J.             Bailey, R.
Baker                  Barber                 Barfield
Baxley                 Beasley                Bennett
Blackwell              Blanding               Boan
Brown, G.              Brown, H.              Brown, J.
Brown, R.              Bruce                  Burch
Burriss, M.D.          Burriss, T.M.          Carnell
Chamblee               Clyborne               Cole
Cooper                 Corbett                Cork
Corning                Davenport              Derrick
Faber                  Fair                   Fant
Farr                   Felder                 Ferguson
Foster                 Gentry                 Glover
Gordon                 Gregory                Hallman
Harris, J.             Harris, P.             Harwell
Haskins                Hayes                  Hearn
Hendricks              Hodges                 Holt
Huff                   Jaskwhich              Johnson, J.C.
Johnson, J.W.          Kay                    Keegan
Keesley                Keyserling             Kirsh
Klapman                Kohn                   Koon
Lanford                Limehouse              Littlejohn
Lockemy                Manly                  Mappus
Martin, D.             Martin, L.             Mattos
McAbee                 McBride                McCain
McEachin               McElveen               McGinnis
McKay                  McLellan               McLeod
McTeer                 Moss                   Neilson
Nesbitt                Nettles                Phillips
Quinn                  Rama                   Rhoad
Rogers, J.             Rogers, T.             Rudnick
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Short
Simpson                Snow                   Stoddard
Taylor                 Townsend               Tucker
Vaughn                 Waites                 Waldrop
Washington             Wells                  Whipper
White                  Wilder                 Wilkes
Wilkins                Williams, D.           Williams, J.
Winstead               Wofford                Wright

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on January 10, 1989.

D. Elliott                        C. Lenoir Sturkie

Announcement was made that Dr. Thomas C. Rowland of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

At 1:05 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. M.D. BURRISS adjourned out of memory and respect for Mr. Jesse L. Keeffe, Sr., a Richland County citizen and decorated Viet Nam veteran to meet at 2:00 P.M. tomorrow.

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