Bill 1464

                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               Senate
Bill Number:                    1464
Ratification Number:            466
Act Number:                     401
Primary Sponsor:                Rose
Type of Legislation:            GB
Subject:                        Environmental Awareness Award
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   May 19, 1992
Computer Document Number:       1464
Governor's Action:              S
Date of Governor's Action:      Jun 01, 1992
Introduced Date:                Apr 09, 1992
Date of Last Amendment:         May 06, 1992
Last History Body:              ------
Last History Date:              Jun 01, 1992
Last History Type:              Act No. 401
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Rose
                                Reese
Type of Legislation:            General Bill

 Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN
 ----  ------  ------------  ------------------------------  ---
 1464  ------  Jun 01, 1992  Act No. 401
 1464  ------  Jun 01, 1992  Signed by Governor
 1464  ------  May 27, 1992  Ratified R 466
 1464  Senate  May 19, 1992  Concurred in House amendment,
                             enrolled for ratification
 1464  House   May 07, 1992  Read third time, returned to
                             Senate with amendment
 1464  House   May 06, 1992  Amended, read second time
 1464  House   Apr 22, 1992  Recalled from Committee         20
 1464  House   Apr 15, 1992  Introduced, read first time,    20
                             referred to Committee
 1464  Senate  Apr 14, 1992  Read third time, sent to House
 1464  Senate  Apr 10, 1992  Read second time
 1464  Senate  Apr 09, 1992  Unanimous consent for second
                             reading on Friday, April 10,
                             1992
 1464  Senate  Apr 09, 1992  Introduced, read first time,
                             placed on Calendar without
                             reference

(A401, R466, S1464)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, SO AS TO ADD CHAPTER 55 WHICH CREATES THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AWARD TO BE PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO A PERSON EXEMPLIFYING EXTRAORDINARY DEDICATION TO THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA BY A COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, THE STATE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY, THE SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM, THE WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE STATE LAND RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL COUNCIL.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly recognize the urgency of continuing conservation and preservation of the environment; and

Whereas, in their ongoing desire to perpetuate the concerns and actions of citizens in these matters, the members find it appropriate to recognize persons who have shown extraordinary dedication to the conservation and preservation of the environment of this State. Now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

Environmental Awareness Award established

SECTION 1. Title 48 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

Section 48-55-10. (A) The South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award must be presented annually by a committee of two members appointed from each of the following:

(1) South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control by its commissioner;

(2) State Commission of Forestry by its chairman;

(3) South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium by its executive director;

(4) South Carolina Water Resources Commission by its chairman;

(5) South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Commission by its chairman;

(6) State Land Resources Conservation Commission by its chairman; and

(7) South Carolina Coastal Council.

(B) The committee shall elect from its members a chairman and a secretary. The department or each commission shall provide for the expenses of its members, except collective expenses must be shared by the department and the commissions. Members are not eligible for mileage or per diem.

Section 48-55-20. The committee shall establish procedures for:

(1) conducting and scheduling its meetings;

(2) receiving nominations for the award; and

(3) selecting the recipient of the award.

Section 48-55-30. Presentation of the award and all related announcements must be made annually the first week in February. It must recognize outstanding contributions made toward the conservation of South Carolina's environment for the previous year. The recipient shall:

(1) exemplify extraordinary dedication to preserving and protecting the environment and natural resources of South Carolina through statewide efforts or efforts in his community or neighborhood;

(2) possess upstanding moral character; and

(3) meet other reasonable criteria considered appropriate by the committee."

Time effective

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

Approved the 1st day of June, 1992.