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The General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, begun and holden at Columbia on the second Tuesday in January, being the 8th day of the month.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution, the members of the Senate assembled this day in the Senate Chamber at 12 o'clock Noon.
The Senate was called to order by the PRESIDENT, the Honorable Nick A. Theodore.
Proceedings were opened with prayer by the Chaplain, the Reverend George E. Meetze, Columbia, as follows:
Hear the Word recorded by the Prophet Isaiah (60:1):
"Arise, shine; for thy Light is come,
And the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee."
Let us pray.
Lord God, of the ages, the God of Isaiah... and of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John... and our God:
As we have just come from our celebrations of Hanukkah and Christmas, we remember that Isaiah, in an age of uncertainty, told his people that God has a Remnant of the faithful, and for it there is a glorious future.
Hold, O Lord, your hand of mercy and healing upon your servants, Jack Lindsay and Mary Ashley Williams Gardner, and their families.
We pray for guidance and strength for our President. Turn, O Lord, the mind of Sadam Hussein that he may learn the lessons of history. Grant us peace... if possible! We pray in the Name of Him who taught us to pray... together:
"Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever."
Amen!
"These are the times that try men's souls."
Friends, this will be a very interesting year. This institution has been rocked to its very core -- and it's not over yet.
But you know, John Kennedy once said that "our task is not to fix the blame for the past, but to fix the course for the future" and that is exactly what we must do. We must fix the course that South Carolina will follow in how we represent the citizens who have put their trust in every one of us. Work on serious and substantial ethics reform has already begun and we must see it through.
We must fix this course for this state's environment for our children and our grandchildren. Hazardous waste and solid waste are still a threat to our society and still remain to be dealt with effectively.
We must fix the course for this state's priorities by ensuring a quality education for all South Carolinians in what will undoubtedly be one of the most difficult, tightest, and toughest economic situations we have seen in many years. And we must fix a course of fairness -- in dealing with the inherent divisive issue of reapportionment, and, in finally striving to give women and minorities fair representation on boards and commissions over which we exert authority.
I look forward to working with you on these and other issues that arise in the months to come. Let us learn from the lessons of the past and let's do everything possible to fix a course for the future so that we can make 1991 a year that we can all be proud of.
Thank you.
The PRESIDENT announced that the following Organization of the Senate would be followed:
1. Prayer
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Remarks by President of the Senate
4. Communication from Secretary of State Regarding Election
5. Seating of the Members (by length of service)
6. Nomination and Election of President Pro Tempore
7. Remarks by President Pro Tempore
8. Election of Clerk (Administration of Oath)
9. Clerk's Appointments
10. Election of Sergeant-at-Arms, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, Reading Clerk, and Chaplain (Administration of Oath)
11. Committee Selections
12. Election of Committee Chairmen
13. Appointment of Committees to inform Governor and the House of Representatives that Senate has organized
14. Regular Order of Business
Senator HORACE C. SMITH introduced Dr. John W. Simmons of Spartanburg, Doctor of the Day.
November 26, 1990
Mr. Frank B. Caggiano
Clerk of the Senate
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201
Dear Mr. Caggiano:
Under date of November 15, 1990, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election in Senatorial District 45, held in Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties on November 6, 1990. The certification shows that McKinley Washington, Jr. has been elected to the State Senate, Senatorial District No. 45.
I, therefore, certify that McKinley Washington, Jr. has been duly elected as a member of the State Senate from Senatorial District No. 45, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties, for a term as prescribed by law.
Yours very truly,
John T. Campbell
Secretary of State
The Senate proceeded to the seating of the members.
The Reading Clerk called the seniority roll for the purpose of seating selections as follows:
Desk 1 Senator Waddell
Desk 2 Senator Williams
Desk 3 Senator H.C. Smith
Desk 4 Senator Bryan
Desk 5 Senator Setzler
Desk 6 Senator Lourie
Desk 7 Senator Saleeby
Desk 8 Senator Land
Desk 9 Senator Drummond
Desk 10 Senator Giese
Desk 11 Senator Thomas
Desk 12 Senator Stilwell
Desk 13 Senator Hayes
Desk 14 Senator Fielding
Desk 15 Senator Matthews
Desk 16 Senator Patterson
Desk 17 Senator Pope
Desk 18 Senator Russell
Desk 19 Senator Wilson
Desk 20 Senator Courson
Desk 21 Senator Helmly
Desk 22 Senator Passailaigue
Desk 23 Senator Washington
Desk 24 Senator Martin
Desk 25 Senator Lindsay
Desk 26 Senator Leventis
Desk 27 Senator Peeler
Desk 28 Senator McConnell
Desk 29 Senator Leatherman
Desk 30 Senator J. V. Smith
Desk 31 Senator Moore
Desk 32 Senator Martschink
Desk 33 Senator Holland
Desk 34 Senator Hinson
Desk 35 Senator McGill
Desk 36 Senator N. W. Smith
Desk 37 Senator Gilbert
Desk 38 Senator Hinds
Desk 39 Senator Long
Desk 40 Senator Shealy
Desk 41 Senator Rose
Desk 42 Senator O'Dell
Desk 43 Senator Mullinax
Desk 44 Senator Macaulay
Desk 45 Senator Mitchell
Desk 46 Vacant
The Senate proceeded to the Nomination and Election of a President Pro Tempore.
Senator McCONNELL made a Parliamentary Inquiry as to whether the Senate was considered a continuing body and, if so, then the election of a President Pro Tempore was moot inasmuch as an election was held two years ago for the length of the term in office.
The PRESIDENT stated that officers of the Senate have had two- year terms.
Senator MARTIN spoke on the Inquiry.
Senator SETZLER spoke on the Inquiry.
Senator WILLIAMS moved that the Senate officers, i.e., President Pro Tempore, Clerk, Reading Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, and Chaplain be re-elected.
The motion was adopted.
The Clerk of the Senate made the following appointments:
Mr. Hogan Brown Assistant Clerk and Assistant Director of Research
Mr. John O. Wienges, Jr. Assistant Clerk
Mrs. Darlene M. Griggs Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Joyce D. Reid Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Agnes Walker General Desk Clerk
Mrs. Cynthia C. Aiken Calendar Clerk
Mrs. Lee Parrish Director of Senate Finance
Ms. Beth Bodenheimer Assistant Director of Senate Finance
Mrs. Margaret Ridgeway Bookkeeper
Mrs. Jean Padgett Payroll Clerk
Ms. Alicia Eatmon Bill Clerk
Mrs. Susan Edwards Assistant Bill Clerk
Mr. Ernest Surginer Porter
Mr. Frank Goodwin Porter
On motion of Senator HINDS, with unanimous consent, the following remarks of the PRESIDENT Pro Tempore were ordered printed in the Journal:
Mr. PRESIDENT and fellow colleagues of the Senate.
I was prepared to reply to what I thought was going to be a fairly good introduction from a very good friend. But, I've found that three of the hardest things that I've had to do is to reply to a flowery introduction, to climb a fence that leaned toward me, or kiss a girl that leaned away from me.
Now, I thought that the last two years, regardless of what the press and some cynics might have said, this body acted responsibly. I thought that we acted like Senators and statesmen when we came down to a real bind last June. I thought that we picked up the pieces; I thought that we put them back together when we kept this General Assembly in recess instead of adjourning.
Now, we have some problems. But, I think that problems can be overcome by strong men and strong women. I think that if we will try and distinguish the trivial from the really important matters that come before this body that we can make time, that we can make government better, and that we can do the job that the people of South Carolina expect us to do.
Now every now and then I'm amused when some of the writings I see -- I never have been a sweetheart of the press -- and, as a matter of fact, I haven't been much of a sweetheart to anybody in a long time; but, I would like to tell the press that some of the things that they write, they should verify them with the record instead of just taking what somebody else tells them.
Now, I want the press to be free. I think it's necessary for them to be free. But, I think it is just as necessary for them to be correct and I think that it's just as necessary for them to be unbiased.
I think that what we need to do is forget the partisan politics. I think we have to forget color. I think we have to base everything on the merits of the man and the woman. And I think that we all have to pull together for the betterment of South Carolina so as to raise the State one notch above where it is now and hope that the succeeding General Assemblies will continue our march.
Thank you.
The Senate proceeded to the selection of Committees.
Senator THOMAS made a Parliamentary Inquiry as to whether or not Committee selection would follow Rule 19 whereby four Committees would be selected by each Senator before a fifth Committee selection.
Senator McCONNELL spoke on the Inquiry.
Senator THOMAS spoke on the Inquiry.
The PRESIDENT stated that under Rule 19, the process would be that each Senator would select four Committees on their first opportunity.
Senator SETZLER spoke on the Inquiry.
Senator BRYAN spoke on the Inquiry.
Senator FIELDING spoke on the Inquiry.
Senator MARTIN moved that the Senate proceed to select committees based upon seniority with each member indicating any change from current assignments if a vacancy existed on a given committee at his or her turn.
The motion was adopted.
Senator THOMAS inquired as to whether or not a member would be initially limited to four Committee selections.
Senator ROSE spoke on the inquiry.
Senator McCONNELL made a Parliamentary Inquiry as to whether or not Senator THOMAS was asking a question or if he was arguing against the motion.
Senator McCONNELL spoke further on the inquiry and stated that under Rule 7, a motion can be made to establish the Sense of the Senate on a question of order.
The motion by Senator MARTIN was adopted and the PRESIDENT instructed the Reading Clerk to call the roll of the seniority list.
Senator THOMAS raised a Point of Order that under Rule 19 only four Committee selections would be permitted per member.
Senator MITCHELL spoke on the Point of Order.
The PRESIDENT overruled the Point of Order and stated that the selection of Committees was governed by the motion made by Senator MARTIN and adopted by the Senate.
Senator ROSE made a Parliamentary Inquiry as to whether or not the list of members would be completed in its entirety before reverting back for further Committee selections.
Senator BRYAN spoke on the Inquiry.
Senator SHEALY made a Parliamentary Inquiry as to whether or not if no vacancy existed at the time a member's name was called, but later became available, would a senior member have the right to select the vacancy prior to the next member whose name is called on the roll of seniority.
The PRESIDENT stated that the selection must be made on vacancies at the time when the Senator's name is reached during the call of the seniority roll and that the roll must be completed in its entirety before a member can make another selection or a change in a previous selection.
Senator SHEALY moved to reconsider the motion made by Senator MARTIN.
Senator THOMAS raised a Point of Order that the motion to reconsider the vote whereby the motion made by Senator MARTIN was adopted was out of order inasmuch as the Senate was in the process of conducting a roll call.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
Senator WADDELL rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.
The Senate proceeded to a selection of Committee assignments as follows:
Land, John C., III, Chairman
Setzler, Nikki
Leventis, Phil
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Shealy, Ryan C.
Drummond, John
Long, J. M., Jr.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Pope, Thomas H., III
Lourie, Isadore E.
Gilbert, Frank
Hinds, Douglas L.
McGill, Yancey
Mullinax, Mike
O'Dell, William H.
Passailaigue, Ernie
Rose, Michael T.
Courson, John
Lindsay, John C., Chairman
Williams, Marshall B.
Martin, John A.
Smith, Horace C.
Saleeby, Edward E.
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Leventis, Phil
Macaulay, Alexander S.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Moore, Thomas L.
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Setzler, Nikki
Shealy, Ryan C.
Fielding, Herbert U.
Hinson, Caldwell T. "Red"
Courson, John
Giese, Warren K.
Mitchell, Theo W.
Smith, Horace C., Chairman
Holland, Donald H.
Martin, John A.
Land, John C., III
Mitchell, Theo W.
Thomas, David L.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Giese, Warren K.
Shealy, Ryan C.
Hayes, John C., III
Long, J. M., Jr.
Gilbert, Frank
McGill, Yancey
O'Dell, William H.
Passailaigue, Ernie
Rose, Michael T.
Mullinax, Mike
Washington, McKinley, Jr.
Setzler, Nikki, Chairman
Saleeby, Edward E.
Macaulay, Alexander S.
Smith, Nell W.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Giese, Warren K.
Hayes, John C., III
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Pope, Thomas H., III
Wilson, Joe
Patterson, Kay
Courson, John
Stilwell, Sam
Martschink, Sherry
Russell, John R.
Gilbert, Frank
Helmly, Robert L.
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Saleeby, Edward E., Chairman
Williams, Marshall B.
Lourie, Isadore E.
Land, John C., III
Leventis, Phil
Smith, Horace C.
Waddell, James M., Jr., Chairman
Lindsay, John C.
Drummond, John
Smith, Horace C.
Smith, J. Verne
Land, John C., III
Setzler, Nikki
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Leventis, Phil
Macaulay, Alexander S.
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Shealy, Ryan C.
Smith, Nell W.
Fielding, Herbert U.
Giese, Warren K.
Hinson, Caldwell T. "Red"
Thomas, David L.
Martschink, Sherry
Drummond, John, Chairman
Waddell, James M., Jr.
Holland, Donald H.
Land, John C., III
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Fielding, Herbert U.
Shealy, Ryan C.
Martschink, Sherry
Russell, John R.
Long, J. M., Jr.
Helmly, Robert L.
McGill, Yancey
Mullinax, Mike
O'Dell, William H.
Passailaigue, Ernie
Rose, Michael T.
Williams, Marshall B.
Washington, McKinley, Jr.
Holland, Donald H., Chairman
Moore, Thomas L.
Thomas, David L.
Wilson, Joe
Stilwell, Sam
Fielding, Herbert U.
Hinson, Caldwell T. "Red"
Matthews, John W.
Hinds, Douglas L.
McGill, Yancey
Mullinax, Mike
O'Dell, William H.
Passailaigue, Ernie
Rose, Michael T.
Martschink, Sherry
Washington, McKinley, Jr.
Williams, Marshall B., Chairman
Waddell, James M., Jr.
Lindsay, John C.
Martin, John A.
Drummond, John
Moore, Thomas L., Chairman
Setzler, Nikki
Courson, John
Fielding, Herbert U.
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Smith, Nell W.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Wilson, Joe
Williams, Marshall B., Chairman
Martin, John A.
Holland, Donald H.
Lourie, Isadore E.
Saleeby, Edward E.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Courson, John
Hayes, John C., III
Mitchell, Theo W.
Pope, Thomas H., III
Long, J. M., Jr.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Wilson, Joe
Patterson, Kay
Stilwell, Sam
Moore, Thomas L.
Russell, John R.
Smith, J. Verne, Chairman
Drummond, John
Saleeby, Edward E.
Setzler, Nikki
Lourie, Isadore E.
Leventis, Phil
McConnell, Glenn F.
Moore, Thomas L.
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Fielding, Herbert U.
Hayes, John C., III
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Stilwell, Sam
Smith, Nell W.
Patterson, Kay
Gilbert, Frank
Helmly, Robert L.
Hinds, Douglas L.
Macaulay, Alexander S., Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Moore, Thomas L.
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Smith, Nell W.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Courson, John
Giese, Warren K.
Hayes, John C., III
Hinson, Caldwell T. "Red"
Mitchell, Theo W.
Thomas, David L.
Wilson, Joe
Patterson, Kay
Russell, John R.
Helmly, Robert L.
Hinds, Douglas L.
Washington, McKinley, Jr.
Martin, John A., Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Smith, Horace C.
Lourie, Isadore E.
Holland, Donald H.
Waddell, James M., Jr.
Smith, Nell W.
Williams, Marshall B.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Drummond, John
Patterson, Kay
Lindsay, John C.
Saleeby, Edward E.
Stilwell, Sam
Macaulay, Alexander S.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Pope, Thomas H., III
Mullinax, Mike
Lourie, Isadore E., Chairman
Waddell, James M., Jr.
Lindsay, John C.
Land, John C., III
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Leventis, Phil
McConnell, Glenn F.
Martin, John A.
Hinson, Caldwell T. "Red"
Long, J. M., Jr.
Mitchell, Theo W.
Wilson, Joe
Thomas, David L.
Pope, Thomas H., III
Martschink, Sherry
Russell, John R.
Hinds, Douglas L.
Patterson, Kay
BRYAN, JAMES E., JR.
Corrections and Penology
Education
Invitations
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Rules
COURSON, JOHN
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Education
Invitations
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
DRUMMOND, JOHN
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry, Chairman
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules
FIELDING, HERBERT U.
Banking and Insurance
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
General Committee
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
GIESE, WARREN K.
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Education
Finance
Medical Affairs
GILBERT, FRANK
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Education
Labor, Commerce and Industry
HAYES, JOHN C., III
Corrections and Penology
Education
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
HELMLY, ROBERT L.
Education
Fish, Game and Forestry
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
HINDS, DOUGLAS L.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
General
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Transportation
HINSON, CALDWELL T. "Red"
Banking and Insurance
Finance
General
Medical Affairs
Transportation
HOLLAND, DONALD H.
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General Committee, Chairman
Judiciary
Rules
LAND, JOHN C., III
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chairman
Corrections and Penology
Ethics
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Transportation
LEATHERMAN, HUGH K.
Banking and Insurance
Education
Finance
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation
LEVENTIS, PHIL
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Ethics
Finance
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation
LINDSAY, JOHN C.
Banking and Insurance, Chairman
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Rules
Transportation
LONG, J. M., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Transportation
LOURIE, ISADORE E.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ethics
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules
Transportation, Chairman
MACAULAY, ALEXANDER S.
Banking and Insurance
Education
Finance
Medical Affairs, Chairman
Rules
MARTIN, JOHN A.
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Interstate Cooperation
Judiciary
Rules, Chairman
Transportation
MARTSCHINK, SHERRY
Education
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
General Committee
Transportation
MATTHEWS, JOHN W., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Education
General Committee
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
MCCONNELL, GLENN F.
Banking and Insurance
Invitations
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules
Transportation
MCGILL, YANCEY
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
MITCHELL, THEO W.
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Transportation
MOORE, THOMAS L.
Banking and Insurance
General
Invitations, Chairman
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
MULLINAX, MIKE
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Rules
O'DELL, WILLIAM H.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
PASSAILAIGUE, ERNIE
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
PATTERSON, KAY
Education
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Rules
Transportation
PEELER, HARVEY S., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Invitations
Medical Affairs
POPE, THOMAS H., III
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Education
Judiciary
Rules
Transportation
ROSE, MICHAEL T.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
RUSSELL, JOHN R.
Education
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Transportation
SALEEBY, EDWARD E.
Banking and Insurance
Education
Ethics, Chairman
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules
SETZLER, NIKKI
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Education, Chairman
Finance
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
SHEALY, RYAN C.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
SMITH, HORACE C.
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology, Chairman
Ethics
Finance
Rules
SMITH, J. VERNE
Finance
Labor, Commerce and Industry, Chairman
Medical Affairs
Rules
SMITH, NELL W.
Education
Finance
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Rules
STILWELL, SAM
Education
General
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules
THOMAS, DAVID L.
Corrections and Penology
Finance
General
Medical Affairs
Transportation
WADDELL, JAMES M., JR.
Finance, Chairman
Fish, Game and Forestry
Interstate Cooperation
Rules
Transportation
WASHINGTON, McKINLEY, JR.
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Medical Affairs
WILLIAMS, MARSHALL B.
Banking and Insurance
Ethics
Fish, Game and Forestry
Interstate Cooperation, Chairman
Judiciary, Chairman
Rules
WILSON, JOE
Education
General
Invitations
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Transportation
The Committee assignments hereinabove listed were ordered changed in accordance with the following unanimous consent motions:
On motion of Senator MARTSCHINK, with unanimous consent, the Senator dropped the Committee on Corrections and Penology and added the General Committee.
On motion of Senator MATTHEWS, with unanimous consent, the Senator dropped the Committee on Medical Affairs and Senator WASHINGTON added the Committee on Medical Affairs.
On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Senator dropped the Committee on Corrections and Penology and Senator WASHINGTON added the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
Senator SHEALY moved to reconsider the vote whereby the motion made by Senator MARTIN was adopted.
The motion failed.
Senator MARTSCHINK made a Parliamentary Inquiry as to whether or not a precedent was established by allowing a member to drop a Committee to be assigned to a specific Senator.
The PRESIDENT stated that the earlier actions regarding changes in Committee assignments were accomplished by unanimous consent and do not serve as precedent.
On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent, Senator Alexander S. Macaulay was nominated as Chairman, Committee on Medical Affairs.
Senator WADDELL seconded the nomination and moved that the nomination be closed.
Senator MACAULAY was elected Chairman of the Committee on Medical Affairs by acclamation.
On motion of Senator WADDELL, with unanimous consent, the list of prefiled Bills as published by the Clerk would be introduced and referred to the Committees as noted at the time of prefiling.
The following were introducted:
S. 1 -- Senator Nell W. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 11, ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REGULATION OF AND STANDARDS FOR THE FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE FELONY OFFENSES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 2 -- Senators Nell W. Smith, Setzler, Giese, Martschink, Mullinax and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-120 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THIS STATE TO HAVE A CERTAIN NURSE-STUDENT RATIO FOR VARIOUS SCHOOL YEARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PLAN FOR THE NURSE-STUDENT RATIO REQUIREMENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 3 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1015, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO FILE A LATE FILING OF STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTEREST, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 4 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESSING OF COMPLAINTS BY THE COMMISSION AGAINST PERSONS ALLEGED TO HAVE VIOLATED THE PROVISIONS OF ETHICS LEGISLATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 5 -- Senators Wilson, Thomas and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-13-20 AND 8-13-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE" AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REPORT OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 8-13-640, 8-13-650, 8-13-660, 8-13-670, 8-13-680, 8-13-690, 8-13-700, 8-13-710, 8-13-720, AND 8-13-730 SO AS TO REGULATE CAMPAIGN PRACTICES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 6 -- Senators Wilson, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS AND HIGHWAY DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE CONSTITUTE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-220, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF DISTRICT HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-240, RELATING TO THE ROTATION OF THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER AMONG THE COUNTIES IN THE DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY QUALIFIED ELECTOR OF A HIGHWAY DISTRICT MAY BE ELECTED TO REPRESENT THE DISTRICT AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR UNANIMITY FOR NONROTATION OR REELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE NOMINATING PROCESS ASSOCIATED WITH MANDATORY ROTATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION SERVING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE RECONSTITUTED COMMISSION QUALIFY, AFTER WHICH THE TERMS END AND THE NEW MEMBERS TAKE OFFICE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 7 -- Senators Wilson, Courson, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 7-17-600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SECOND PRIMARIES MUST BE HELD WHEN NO CANDIDATE RECEIVES THIRTY PERCENT OR MORE OF THE VOTE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-17-610 RELATING TO ESTABLISHING MAJORITY VOTES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 8 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CANVASSING AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO GOVERNMENTAL OR POLITICAL BODY AUTHORIZED TO HEAR ELECTION PROTESTS OR APPEALS MAY UPHOLD A PROTEST IF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CONTESTED VOTES IS INSUFFICIENT TO AFFECT THE RESULT OF THE ELECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 9 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANDATORY RECOUNTS IN PRIMARIES AND GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CANVASSING AGENCY SHALL GIVE PRIORITY IN THE RECOUNT TO SPECIFIC PRECINCTS IF ONE OF THE AFFECTED CANDIDATES FOR REASONABLE CAUSE SO REQUESTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 10 -- Senators Wilson, Courson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTE RECORDING MACHINES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A SEPARATE VOTE FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT AND TO PROHIBIT WRITE-IN VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT ON THE MACHINES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1371, RELATING TO BALLOT CARD SPECIFICATIONS USED IN OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT BE RECORDED ONLY ON ONE SIDE OF THE BALLOT CARD AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSTRUCTION TO VOTE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CARD IS REQUIRED ONLY IF BOTH SIDES OF THE CARD ARE USED FOR VOTING; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1380, RELATING TO WRITE-IN VOTES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT WRITE-IN VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1640, RELATING TO VOTING MACHINE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MACHINE ALLOW A STRAIGHT PARTY VOTE IN ONE OPERATION INCLUDING VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1850, RELATING TO WRITE-IN BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT WRITE-IN VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 11 -- Senators Wilson, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-28 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFIED POLITICAL PARTY MAY CONDUCT A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY AND THE ELECTION LAWS OF THIS STATE APPLY TO THE PRIMARY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 12 -- Senators Martschink, Rose, McConnell, Wilson and Russell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE OFFICES OF SECRETARY OF STATE, ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE TREASURER, SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, COMPTROLLER GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, AND ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO CREATE AN EXECUTIVE CABINET BY PROVIDING THAT THESE OFFICES MUST BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR INSTEAD OF POPULAR ELECTION BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THIS STATE, EXCEPT FOR COMPTROLLER GENERAL, DELETING THE OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL, CHANGING THE REFERENCE TO TREASURER TO SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, THE REFERENCE TO SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, AND THE REFERENCE TO COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE TO SECRETARY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DELETING THE LIMITATION OF THEIR TERMS TO FOUR YEARS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT A SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND A SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 13 -- Senators Wilson, Thomas and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, 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 FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING WITH THE 1991 TAX YEAR.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 14 -- Senators Setzler, Giese and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, 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 1991 TAX YEAR.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 15 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 110 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION TRUST ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF PAYMENTS PAID BY THE PURCHASER OF AN ADVANCE TUITION PAYMENT CONTRACT; TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION TRUST ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT TO OBTAIN RULINGS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN UNFAVORABLE RULING; TO REPEAL THE CHAPTER ADDED BY THIS ACT IF NO ADVANCE TUITION PAYMENT CONTRACT IS ENTERED INTO BY THE TRUST BEFORE JULY 1, 1992; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INITIAL TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION TRUST COMMISSION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 16 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO ADOPT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PROCEDURES ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 17 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 IN CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO STAMP AND BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, SO AS TO ENACT "THE MARIJUANA AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TAX ACT OF 1991" AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 18 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLITICAL CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS BY PETITION, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR FILING THE PETITION IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE GOVERNOR AND THE CONDITIONS PRECIPITATING THE EMERGENCY DECLARATION PREVENT THE CANDIDATE FROM TIMELY FILING THE PETITION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 19 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-467 SO AS TO REQUIRE PERSONS TO KEEP FIREARMS IN A LOCKED CONTAINER OR OTHER REASONABLY SECURE LOCATION, OR SECURE THE FIREARM WITH A TRIGGER LOCK TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED AND UNSUPERVISED ACCESS TO FIREARMS BY MINORS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-135 SO AS TO REQUIRE RETAIL DEALERS OF FIREARMS TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF FIREARMS AND TO POST A WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF FIREARMS REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT OF SECTION 16-23-467 AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 20 -- Senators Passailaigue, Setzler and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-280, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF PAGING DEVICES BY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THEIR POSSESSION UNLESS AUTHORIZED, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF A DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FORFEITURE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 21 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-780, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMANENT LICENSE PLATES FOR VEHICLES OF THE STATE, ITS SUBDIVISIONS, AND THE CIVIL AIR PATROL, SO AS TO INCLUDE VEHICLES OPERATED BY A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR USE IN DRIVER EDUCATION COURSES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 22 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS; AND SECTION 40-1-240, RELATING TO THE WAIVER OF THE EXAMINATION FOR ACCOUNTANTS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONRESIDENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A WAIVER IS ALLOWED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 23 -- Senator Passailaigue: 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 SEMIANNUALLY 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 24 -- Senators Passailaigue and Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSPLANT LIFELINE PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 25 -- Senator Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LAWS ENACTED TO MAINTAIN CONFORMITY OF THE STATE INCOME TAX WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX MAY NOT RESULT IN INCREASES OR DECREASES IN THE STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY OF SIMILAR REPRESENTATIVE CLASSES OF INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE TAXPAYERS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 26 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-7-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT INCREASING THE PRICES ORDINARILY CHARGED FOR GOODS AND SERVICES DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY, DEFINE TERMS, AND PROVIDE PENALITIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 27 -- Senator Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE STATES TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF TERMS A PERSON MAY SERVE IN THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO NO GREATER THAN SIX AND TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF TERMS A PERSON MAY SERVE IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO NO GREATER THAN TWO, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING SUCH AN AMENDMENT FOR SUBMISSION TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 28 -- Senators Courson, Wilson, O'Dell, Williams, Fielding, Bryan, Lourie, Pope, Rose, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-640, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR THEIR AGENT FROM ACCEPTING CASH CONTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RULES OF CONDUCT, BY ADDING SECTIONS 8-13-415 AND 8-13-540, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL FROM ACCEPTING HONORARIUMS, AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR HIS AGENT FROM ACCEPTING CASH CONTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "HONORARIUM" AND "TRAVEL EXPENSES".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 29 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN SHAREHOLDERS TO DEDUCT UNUSED NET OPERATING LOSSES ON THE COMPLETE LIQUIDATION OF A CORPORATION WHICH FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES ONLY WAS A SUBCHAPTER "S" CORPORATION AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN SHAREHOLDERS OF A CORPORATION ELECTING SUBCHAPTER "S" STATUS TO DEDUCT UNUSED NET OPERATING LOSSES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 30 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANDATORY SUSPENSION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES ACT WHICH REQUIRES THE SUSPENSION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS OF ANY LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, REGISTRATION, OR PERMIT ISSUED TO A PERSON CONVICTED OF A DRUG OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OFFENSE, AND MAKES PERSONS NOT HOLDING THESE LICENSES OR PERMITS INELIGIBLE FOR THEM FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS IF CONVICTED OF A DRUG OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OFFENSE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 31 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 12, TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY USER FEES, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO COLLECT SUCH ANNUAL FEES AND TO DEPOSIT THESE FEES IN THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS, TO REQUIRE A UTILITY COMPANY TO ANNUALLY VERIFY BY AFFIDAVIT ITS USAGE OF STATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR LATE FILINGS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 32 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-159 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY VOTER REGISTRATION WHEN A PERSON APPLIES FOR OR RENEWS HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OF THE FORMS TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 33 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-157 SO AS TO REQUIRE A VOTER REGISTRATION FORM TO BE INCLUDED WITH EACH SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX RETURN, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OF THE FORMS TO A COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 34 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-158 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES TO MAKE VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OF THE FORMS TO A COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 35 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-156 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY VOTER REGISTRATION WHEN A PERSON APPLIES FOR OR RENEWS HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OF THE FORMS TO A COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 36 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM REQUIRING A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT TO PERFORM ANY ACT OR FURNISH ANY SERVICE WHICH REQUIRES THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY WITHOUT PROVIDING THE FUNDING FROM STATE FUNDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 37 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOURS ELECTION POLLS ARE OPEN, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE POLLS TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL EIGHT O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 38 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON MAKING A FIRST MORTGAGE REAL ESTATE LOAN WHO REQUIRES THE BORROWER TO HAVE AN ESCROW ACCOUNT AS A CONDITION OF THE LOAN SHALL PAY INTEREST ON AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FUNDS IN THE ESCROW ACCOUNT AT THE SAME RATE AS CHARGED ON THE PRINCIPAL OF THE MORTGAGE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 39 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY ALTERNATIVE AND INNOVATIVE METHODS OF FINANCING INFRASTRUCTURE OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY AND UTILITY PROJECTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 40 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES IS EMPOWERED AND DIRECTED TO REDISTRIBUTE ANNUALLY EMPLOYEES ADMINISTERING MANDATED SERVICES AMONG THE COUNTIES ACCORDING TO THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY'S POPULATION AND CASE LOAD.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 41 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-30, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF LOBBYISTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT FORMER PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM EMPLOYMENT AS A LOBBYIST FOR A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD; TO AMEND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 13, RELATING TO BREACHES OF ETHICAL STANDARDS BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION AND LIMIT THE MEMBERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY, TO PLACE LIMITATIONS ON FORMER STATE EMPLOYEE'S INVOLVEMENT AND ASSOCIATION WITH PRIVATE BUSINESSES THAT DID BUSINESS WITH THE FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS STILL THERE, TO LIMIT THE RECEIPT AND SOLICITATION OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS DURING THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROHIBIT THE OFFERING OF ANYTHING OF VALUE TO A PUBLIC OFFICIAL TO INDUCE THE OFFICIAL TO SWITCH PARTIES, TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR CANDIDATE FROM ACCEPTING CASH CONTRIBUTIONS, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIVITITES BY A COMPANY OR PERSON WHO RECEIVED A STATE CONTRACT, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO FILE THEIR INCOME TAX RETURNS, AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC OFFICIALS CONVICTED OF A FELONY FROM RECEIVING STATE PENSION BENEFITS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 42 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 13, RELATING TO ETHICS SO AS TO LIMIT THE USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF ANY SURPLUS FUNDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 43 -- Senator Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1992, MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL BE CHOSEN EVERY FOURTH YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH MEMBERS SHALL NOT SERVE MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FOR MEMBERS PRESENTLY SERVING; AND, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1992, MEMBERS OF THE SENATE SHALL BE ELECTED FOR THE TERM OF SIX YEARS, TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH MEMBERS SHALL NOT SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTION FOR MEMBERS PRESENTLY SERVING; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 3 AND 4 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF GOVERNOR AND THE TERM OF GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON ELECTED GOVERNOR MAY SUCCEED HIMSELF IN THE OFFICE BUT SHALL BE RE-ELIGIBLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE OF GOVERNOR SHALL BE SIX YEARS, BEGINNING IN 1994.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 44 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34 OF PART II OF ACT 189 RELATING TO ABATEMENT AND REFUND SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SECTION 12-47-445 DOES NOT APPLY TO TAX PAYMENTS MADE UNDER PROTEST AND TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-47-447 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A TAXPAYER PREVAILS IN A LAWSUIT FOR A TAX REFUND OR ABATEMENT, THE TAX COMMISSION SHALL ISSUE REFUNDS TO ALL SIMILARLY SITUATED TAXPAYERS WHO MAKE PROPER APPLICATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 45 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 13, RELATING TO ETHICS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE SENATE AND HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEES AND GIVE THEIR DUTIES AND POWERS TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 46 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-112, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MAY NOT RELEASE MOTOR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OTHER THAN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EXCEPT UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECORDKEEPING AND NOTIFICATION TO THE REGISTERED OWNER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN A REQUEST IS MADE BY NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 47 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-6-10, 6-6-20, AND 6-6-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA POOLED INVESTMENT FUND, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS FUND MANDATORY RATHER THAN PERMISSIVE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 48 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR A HEALTH CARE FACILITY MAY NOT BE ISSUED TO A PERSON OR TO AN ENTITY UNLESS THE PERSON TO WHOM THE CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED OR THE PERSON OWNING MOST OF THE ENTITY TO WHICH THE CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED IS ENGAGED FULL TIME IN PERFORMING THE HEALTH CARE SERVICE FOR WHICH THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED IS SOUGHT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 49 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-156 SO AS TO REQUIRE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO BE PREPARED IN TRIPLICATE, TO PRESCRIBE CERTAIN PROCEDURES WHICH THE PRESCRIBER AND THE PHARMACIST MUST FOLLOW IN REGARD TO THESE PRESCRIPTIONS, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 50 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 51, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE PATRIOT'S POINT NAVAL AND MARITIME MUSEUM FROM THE CONTROL OF THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, AND TO DEFINE WHAT COMPOSES THE MUSEUM.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 51 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM FOR CREDIT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE AND REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP THE PROGRAM WITHIN SPECIFIED GUIDELINES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 52 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 57 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND REMOVAL OF UTILITY SERVICES LOCATED ON DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 53 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE OPTIONAL SPECIAL SALES AND USE TAX ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 54 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF ALL FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND MILITARY PENSION INCOME RECEIVED BY TAXPAYERS, TO DELETE PROVISIONS LIMITING SUCH DEDUCTIONS TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO DELETE OBSOLETE CROSS-REFERENCES, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-7-436, RELATING TO THE PHASE-IN OF THE FORMER THREE THOUSAND DOLLAR EXCLUSION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 55 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES TO GRANT PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAROLE MAY NOT BE GRANTED FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF VIOLENT CRIMES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 56 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A DRUG OFFENSE WHO HAD A FIREARM WITHIN HIS CONTROL DURING THE COMMISSION OF THE OFFENSE SHALL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 57 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY RECREATION DISTRICTS, SO AS TO ALLOW ELECTORS OF A COUNTY WITHOUT A RECREATION DISTRICT TO CREATE A RECREATION DISTRICT, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAXIMUM TAX MILLAGE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A COMMISSION WITH CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 58 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY ADDING SECTIONS 6-1-60 AND 6-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MAY ASSESS DEVELOPMENT FEES TO OFFSET COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING NECESSARY PUBLIC SERVICES TO A DEVELOPMENT, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 59 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-490 SO AS TO ENACT THE INTENSIVE PROBATION ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFICATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS, TERMS OF INTENSIVE PROBATION, AND REASONS FOR EXPULSION FROM THE PROGRAM, AND TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON WHOSE INTENSIVE PROBATION IS REVOKED IS REQUIRED TO SERVE OUT HIS TERM OF INCARCERATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 60 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 44-53-397 AND 44-53-399 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 61 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POISONS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE "DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS ACT"; TO PROVIDE THAT WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATE DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SHALL ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS PROGRAM; AND TO REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF A COMPLETE AND FINAL DRAFT OF THE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES, WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, TO THE CHAIRMEN OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 62 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10(A), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE COUNTY GOVERNING BODIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING MAGISTRATE POSITIONS TO THE SENATORS IN EACH COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INFORMATION MUST REMAIN THE SAME AND IS BINDING ON A MAGISTRATE AND A COUNTY THROUGHOUT THE TERM OF OFFICE UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 63 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPOINTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL WHOSE TERM OF OFFICE HAS EXPIRED, WHO HAS NOT BEEN REAPPOINTED, AND A SUCCESSOR FOR WHOM HAS NOT BEEN APPOINTED MAY NOT CONTINUE TO SERVE IN THAT OFFICE IN A HOLDOVER CAPACITY FOR A PERIOD IN EXCESS OF ONE YEAR.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 64 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-8-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES' JUDICIAL FUNCTIONS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE COMBINED TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED IN MAGISTRATE AND NON-MAGISTRATE POSITIONS TO SIXTY HOURS PER WEEK.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 65 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION FOR THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF RETIREES IN THE STATE; AND TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MAKING SOUTH CAROLINA A MORE ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE TO RETIREES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 66 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-150 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SELL BEER OR WINE DISPLAYED IN A CONTAINER OF ICE LOCATED WITHIN TWENTY FEET OF A CASH REGISTER OR AN ENTRANCE OR EXIT OF A BUILDING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 67 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DORCHESTER COUNTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPON THE DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND TO TRANSFER THE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE DORCHESTER COUNTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO THE DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND TO REPEAL ACT 1627 OF 1972.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 68 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-375, RELATING TO EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BE INSTRUCTED IN THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY AND TO REQUIRE OBSERVANCE OF THIS HOLIDAY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 69 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMPENSATION OF ANY PHYSICIAN OR OTHER EMPLOYEE OF A MEDICAL SCHOOL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IS INFORMATION WHICH IS SPECIFICALLY MADE PUBLIC AND TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION SHALL INCLUDE ALL REMUNERATION, OBTAINED THROUGH A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION OR OTHERWISE, WITH USE OF PUBLICLY OWNED FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 70 -- Senators Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-450, RELATING TO EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO COMMENCE EACH SCHOOL DAY WITH THE "PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 71 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-625 SO AS TO REQUIRE ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS USING THE NAME OF CERTIFIED POLITICAL PARTIES TO MAINTAIN AND DISCLOSE RECORDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 72 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-315, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY OR AN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED OR A GROUP HOME OPERATED BY A COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD OR THE STATE MENTAL RETARDATION DEPARTMENT SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY DISCLOSE CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO A NURSING CARE FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE IDENTITY OF A COMPLAINANT NOT BE DISCLOSED EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 73 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-47-447 AND 12-47-550 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A TAXPAYER PREVAILS IN A LAWSUIT FOR A TAX REFUND OR ABATEMENT, THE TAX COMMISSION SHALL ISSUE REFUNDS TO ALL SIMILARLY SITUATED TAXPAYERS WHO MAKE PROPER APPLICATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 74 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-745 SO AS TO REQUIRE HIV TESTING OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH THE COMMISSION OF CRIMES DURING WHICH BODY FLUIDS MAY HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 75 -- Senators Rose, Giese and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 60, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS ACT, WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES FOR THE DRUG TESTING OF A NEWBORN CHILD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND PROVIDES THAT A NEWBORN CHILD TESTING POSITIVE FOR THESE SUBSTANCES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS IS CONSIDERED NEGLECTED FOR PURPOSES OF FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 76 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1257 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A LICENSED PHYSICIAN WHO PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO AN INDIGENT PATIENT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT THAT WOULD BE PAID BY THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 77 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES DUE ON DELINQUENT AD VALOREM TAXES, SO AS TO IMPOSE INTEREST ON UNPAID AD VALOREM TAXES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX EXECUTIONS, SO AS TO ADD INTEREST TO AMOUNTS DUE WHICH MUST BE PAID TO MAKE THE TAXES CURRENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 78 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO ENACT THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE REDUCTION ACT, TO REDUCE THE RATIO OF STATE EMPLOYEES TO POPULATION OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONEY REALIZED FROM THE REDUCTION OF STATE EMPLOYEES BE USED FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 79 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPORTING OF PRENATAL EXPOSURE TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 80 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ETHICS COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEES TO BE COMPOSED OF AN EQUAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE TWO POLITICAL PARTIES HAVING THE LARGEST NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN EACH BODY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 81 -- Senator Rose: 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 82 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF VIOLATING LAWS PERTAINING TO NARCOTICS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 83 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 58 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 84 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FURLOUGHS FOR QUALIFIED INMATES OF THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER MAY NOT EXTEND THE BENEFITS OF THIS SECTION TO ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME AS DEFINED IN SECTION 16-1-60.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 85 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-25-200 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SOLICITING OR CAMPAIGNING FOR VOTES WITHIN TWO HUNDRED FEET OF THE BUILDING IN WHICH A POLLING PLACE IS LOCATED AND PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF PERSONS VIOLATING THIS PROHIBITION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 86 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-440 AND 7-13-1710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING MACHINE BALLOTS, SO AS TO PRESCRIBE SPECIFICALLY THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE OFFICES AND NAMES OF THE CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 87 -- Senator McConnell, Wilson and Rose: 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 88 -- Senators McConnell and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-9-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME COUNTY CONVENTIONS ARE HELD AND THE COMPOSITION OF DELEGATES ATTENDING THE CONVENTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DELEGATES MUST BE ELECTED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST FOR THE PARTY'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AT THE LAST PRECEDING GENERAL ELECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 89 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND THE ALPHABETICAL DIVISION OF THE PRECINCT LIST, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHERE A PRECINCT HAS MORE THAN SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY REGISTERED ELECTORS RATHER THAN FIFTEEN HUNDRED ELECTORS THE PRECINCT LIST MUST BE DIVIDED ALPHABETICALLY SO THAT NO LIST CONTAINS MORE THAN SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY NAMES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION PREVENTS THE ALTERATION OF PRECINCTS WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR LOCAL REGISTRATION BOARD CONSIDERS THE ALTERATION ADVISABLE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 90 -- Senators McConnell, Courson, Wilson, Martshink and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 15 IN ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO PERMIT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 91 -- Senators McConnell, Giese and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF PURCHASES OF FURNITURE, FLOOR AND WALL COVERINGS, AND DECORATIVE AND ORNAMENTAL ITEMS BY A GOVERNMENTAL BODY, SO AS TO INCLUDE EQUIPMENT AND OFFICES OF AN EMPLOYEE WITH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SIMILAR TO AN AGENCY DIRECTOR OR ASSISTANT AGENCY DIRECTOR UNDER THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 92 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-3-20 AND 58-3-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POPULAR ELECTION OF ONE COMMISSIONER FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE AND FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR OF ONE COMMISSIONER FROM THE STATE AT LARGE AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION ARE FILLED; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-3-21, 58-3-22, 58-3-23, 58-3-24, AND 58-3-25 RELATING TO THE MERIT SELECTION PANEL AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE ELECTION OF PERSONS TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 93 -- Senators Martschink, Courson, Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLOSED MEETINGS OF A PUBLIC BODY UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND EXECUTIVE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EXECUTIVE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY OCCUR UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE MEMBERS OF THE PARTICULAR HOUSE PRESENT AND VOTING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 94 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION WHEN PAYMENTS OF COMPENSATION HAVE BEGUN AND TO SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PAYMENTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY IMPOSED UPON THE INSURANCE CARRIER OR EMPLOYER, AND PAYABLE TO THE EMPLOYEE, FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE RULE AS TO TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF BENEFITS.
The proposed legislation which was prefiled and temporarily assigned S. 94 was withdrawn prior to Introduction.
S. 95 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "INJURY" AND "PERSONAL INJURY" UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS ALSO INCLUDE BOTH INJURY BY ACCIDENT OR REPETITIVE TRAUMA.
The proposed legislation which was prefiled and temporarily assigned S. 95 was withdrawn prior to Introduction.
S. 96 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE EMPLOYER OR INSURANCE CARRIER MUST BE REIMBURSED FROM THE SECOND INJURY FUND WHEN DISABILITY RESULTS FROM PREEXISTING IMPAIRMENT AND SUBSEQUENT INJURY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE WORDING RELATING TO THE IMPAIRMENT OF PSYCHONEUROTIC DISABILITY.
The proposed legislation which was prefiled and temporarily assigned S. 96 was withdrawn prior to Introduction.
S. 97 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN INCREASE IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION WHICH IS NOT PAID WHEN DUE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR LATE OR UNPAID INSTALLMENTS OF COMPENSATION FROM TEN PERCENT TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT, DELETE PROVISIONS, AND ADD PROVISIONS REGARDING THE PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING LATE OR UNPAID INSTALLMENTS.
The proposed legislation which was prefiled and temporarily assigned S. 97 was withdrawn prior to Introduction.
S. 98 -- Senators Pope and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION FOR THE PERSONAL VEHICLE OF CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS TO THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES UNTIL THE REMARRIAGE OF THE SPOUSE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 99 -- Senators Martschink and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, COUNCILS, AND BOARDS TO BE CONSIDERED IN A SEPARATE APPROPRIATIONS BILL.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 100 -- Senators Martschink and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-175 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF A COMPUTER FOR REAPPORTIONMENT IN DETERMINING THE COMPOSITION OF ELECTION DISTRICTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 101 -- Senators Martschink, Courson and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-615 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FROM CUTTING A TREE TWENTY-FOUR INCHES OR MORE IN DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT OR DAMAGING ITS ROOT SYSTEM UNLESS IT PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO MOTORISTS AND THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING AND AN APPEAL BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 102 -- Senators Martschink, Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-13-10, 8-13-20, AS AMENDED, 8-13-120, 8-13-610, 8-13-810, AND 8-13-830, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FINDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING ETHICS, DEFINITION OF "SUPERVISORY OFFICE", DUTIES OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, FILING OF A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, FILING THE STATEMENT BEFORE TAKING OATH OR COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT, AND REPORTING ON NAME OF, PURCHASES BY, OR GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8 RELATING TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 103 -- Senators Martschink, Courson, Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME OF CONDUCTING A PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE ON WHICH IT IS HELD FROM THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JUNE TO THE FIRST TUESDAY IN SEPTEMBER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 104 -- Senators McConnell, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME MAY NOT SERVE HIS SENTENCE FOR THAT CONVICTION IN A MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 105 -- Senators McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-310 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, NOT OTHERWISE EMPOWERED TO CONDEMN BY LAW, ARE GRANTED THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN AND FOR THIS PURPOSE ARE CONSIDERED TO BE "CONDEMNORS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 106 -- Senators McConnell and Wilson: 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 107 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING BOATS EXTENDS TO CHARTERED RECREATIONAL FISHING BOATS AND TO DEFINE "CHARTERED RECREATIONAL FISHING BOATS".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 108 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF POULTRY OR LIVESTOCK HOUSING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 109 -- Senators Pope, Rose, Giese, Williams, Bryan, Courson, Russell, Waddell, Lourie, Wilson, Mullinax, Martschink, Leventis, Hayes and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-50 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF CLEANING AGENTS CONTAINING PHOSPHATES, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 110 -- Senators Pope, Courson, Bryan, Lourie, Russell, Stilwell, Passailaigue, Peeler, Wilson, Martschink and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-1-180, 11-9-880, 11-11-30, 11-11-90, AND 11-11-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE BUDGETARY PROCESS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL INITIAL FORECAST OF THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS FROM NOVEMBER FIRST TO OCTOBER FIFTEENTH, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INITIAL FORECAST MAY BE ADJUSTED ONLY DOWNWARDLY, TO CHANGE THE DATE OF ANNUAL ESTIMATES OF FINANCIAL NEEDS BY STATE ENTITIES FROM NOVEMBER FIRST TO OCTOBER FIRST, TO PROVIDE THAT JOINT COMMITTEE HEARINGS ON BUDGET REQUESTS MUST BEGIN ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN DECEMBER, TO PROVIDE THAT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE REQUESTED FROM UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROHIBIT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 111 -- Senators Pope, Lourie, Courson, Russell, O'Dell, Leventis, Wilson, Martschink, Bryan, Stilwell, Passailaigue and Peeler: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST COMMENCE ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY INSTEAD OF THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JANUARY AND THAT THE SENATE SHALL HAVE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS IN THE YEARS FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO EARLIER SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 112 -- Senators Pope, Bryan, Wilson, Russell, Lourie, Passailaigue, Courson, Rose, Martschink and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-74 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JOINT RESOLUTION INTRODUCED IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROVE REGULATIONS MUST HAVE A FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT IF THE REGULATIONS IMPOSE OR AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF FEES BY THE PROMULGATING AGENCY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 113 -- Senators Pope, Setzler and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE SICK LEAVE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, EFFECTIVE FOR THOSE RETIRING AFTER JUNE 30, 1991, EMPLOYEES RETIRING FROM STATE EMPLOYMENT SHALL RECEIVE ONE MONTH'S SERVICE CREDIT FOR EACH TWENTY-TWO DAYS OF UNUSED SICK LEAVE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 114 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCESSING AND COUNTING OF BALLOTS IN COUNTIES WHERE MARKING DEVICES AND AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT HAVE BEEN ADOPTED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTING STATIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO RECEIVE THESE BALLOTS MUST BE LOCATED IN A PUBLIC BUILDING, AND THAT THE PROCESSING AND COUNTING OF THESE BALLOTS AND THE PREPARATION OF SUMMARY SHEETS IN A GENERAL ELECTION MUST BE DONE IN THE PRESENCE OF A MINIMUM OF THREE WITNESSES FOR EACH POLITICAL PARTY ON THE BALLOT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1440, RELATING TO WITNESSES OBSERVING THE FUNCTIONS AT COUNTING STATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE WITNESSES SHALL FILE THEIR CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT AT THE PROPER COUNTING STATION AT ANY TIME AFTER 4:00 P.M. ON ELECTION DAY AND THAT WHEN OBSERVING THE COUNTING STATION FUNCTIONS THEY MUST HAVE A FULL VIEW OF THE COUNTING PROCESS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 115 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXTENDED WORK RELEASE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME AS DEFINED IN SECTION 16-1-60 MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 24-13-650 WHICH PROHIBITS A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME FROM BEING RELEASED BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED THE OFFENSE UNDER THE WORK RELEASE PROGRAM.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 116 -- Senators McConnell and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN OR MORE MEMBERS INSTEAD OF ALL TWELVE MEMBERS OF A JURY SHALL VOTE IN FAVOR OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY WHERE A DEFENDANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN ORDER FOR THE DEATH PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 117 -- Senators McConnell, Giese and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ELECTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-715 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VOTER'S NAME MUST BE DELETED FROM THE POLL LIST OF HIS PRECINCT WHEN MATERIAL IS MAILED TO HIM BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION OR HIS LOCAL REGISTRATION BOARD AT HIS ADDRESS SHOWN ON THE POLL LIST WHICH MATERIAL IS RETURNED FOR THE REASON THAT THE ADDRESSEE DOES NOT LIVE AT THIS ADDRESS OR BECAUSE THE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN AND TO ALLOW THE PERSON TO VOTE A CHALLENGED BALLOT AFTER THE DELETION IF HE APPEARS AT THE POLLING PLACE OF THIS PRECINCT AND DESIRES TO VOTE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 118 -- Senators McConnell, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER WHO ESCAPES OR ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY MAY NOT SERVE HIS SENTENCE FOR THE ORIGINAL CONVICTION OR AN ADDITIONAL SENTENCE FOR THE ESCAPE OR ATTEMPTED ESCAPE IN A MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 119 -- Senators McConnell, Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC BODY" TO INCLUDE FOUNDATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 120 -- Senators Martschink and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE VOLUNTEER IN THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE; AND SECTION 33-55-210, RELATING TO THE RECOVERY FOR TORTS AGAINST CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE NONPROFIT AS WELL AS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 121 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-580, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS OF ABSENT PARENTS UNDER THE EMPLOYABLES PROGRAM ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE INCOME AS IT IS USED IN THE GUIDELINES FOR MINIMUM CONTRIBUTIONS APPLIED BY THE COURTS TO DETERMINE SUPPORT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 122 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES, DUE PROCESS, AND EQUAL PROTECTION OF LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR TORTS COMMITTED BY THE STATE, ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, OR THEIR EMPLOYEES, WHILE ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF OFFICIAL DUTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 123 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL IN A PUBLIC PLACE, SO AS TO REVISE THE TERMS OF THE OFFENSE, DEFINE "ABANDONMENT" AND "NECESSITIES OF LIFE", AND INCREASE PENALTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
S. 124 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A MUNICIPALITY'S ACQUISITION OF LAND, EASEMENT, OR RIGHT-OF-WAY BY CONDEMNATION; SECTION 28-2-60, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT; AND SECTION 28-2-450, RELATING TO A MUNICIPALITY'S RIGHT OF CONDEMNATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A MUNICIPALITY MAY CONDEMN LAND TO ESTABLISH A PARK, PLAYGROUND, OR RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND FOR A CONDEMNEE TO REACQUIRE HIS FORMER PROPERTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 125 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF A NONCAPITAL OFFENDER ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSES FOR WHICH AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH BAIL MAY BE DENIED AND TO DEFINE VIOLENT CRIMES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 126 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "VIOLENT CRIME", SO AS TO INCLUDE THE CRIME OF ROBBERY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 127 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-7-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RECORDS OF THE STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND TO BE SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT WITH NO EXEMPTIONS AND TO REPEAL SECTION 42-19-40 RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE RECORDS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 128 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF TRANSPORTING AN ANIMAL UNDER INADEQUATE CONDITIONS AND IMPORTING OR EXPORTING A DOG OR CAT UNDER EIGHT WEEKS OF AGE WITHOUT ITS DAM AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
S. 129 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED OR PRODUCED BY INMATES AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL EXCEPTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 130 -- Senators Martschink and Wilson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 32 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE, RELATING TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR GOING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PROVIDE THAT NO FORMAL ACTION OR ANY VOTE MAY BE TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, AND REQUIRE THE PUBLICATION IN THE JOURNAL OF MESSAGES CONTAINING NOMINATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Rules.
S. 131 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS TO TORT LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR A LOSS RESULTING FROM MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, OR SUPERVISION OF A NATURAL RESOURCE ATTRACTION UNLESS THE OCCURRENCE RESULTING IN THE LOSS AFFIRMATIVELY IS CAUSED BY A NEGLIGENT ACT OF A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OR ITS EMPLOYEE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 132 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-410 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITATIONS ON AGENCY TRANSFERS OF APPROPRIATIONS PROVIDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 133 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION "AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES" UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS AND REDEFINE THE TERM.
The proposed legislation which was prefiled and temporarily assigned S. 133 was withdrawn prior to Introduction.
S. 134 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-5-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY INSURANCE CARRIER INSURING EMPLOYERS AGAINST LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURIES TO THEIR EMPLOYEES OR DEATH CAUSED BY PERSONAL INJURIES, UNDER THE STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN THIS STATE AT LEAST ONE RESIDENT ADJUSTER, TO REQUIRE THE CARRIER TO MAINTAIN ON FILE WITH THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER THE NAME, CURRENT ADDRESS, AND CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE ADJUSTER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ON FILE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR REVOKING THE CARRIER'S AUTHORIZATION TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE.
The proposed legislation which was prefiled and temporarily assigned S. 134 was withdrawn prior to Introduction.
S. 135 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO SUPERVISE THE PATROL DIRECTLY INSTEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 136 -- Senators Martschink and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESTRICTIONS ON PERSONS AND MATERIALS WHICH MAY BE TRANSPORTED IN A STATE VEHICLE, FOR EMERGENCY USE OF THE VEHICLE, AND FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 137 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR DEMAND OF UNLIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN TORT ACTIONS AND TO PROVIDE WHEN INTEREST MAY BE RECOVERED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 138 -- Senators Martschink, Courson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS AND HIGHWAY DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS CONSTITUTE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS AND TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-220, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-240, RELATING TO THE ROTATION OF REPRESENTATION ON THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR TERMINATION OF THE TERMS OF THE CURRENT COMMISSIONERS AND FOR INITIAL TERMS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 139 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-680, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PRISONER'S VIOLATION OF PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORFEITURE OF EARNED CREDITS UPON A VIOLATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 140 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CODES, COUNTIES, AND MUNICIPALITIES, REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, REVISE PENALTIES, PROVIDE FOR DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND DEPUTY FIRE MARSHALS, AND PROVIDE FOR LIMITED APPLICATION OF THE CHAPTER; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 141 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 22-3-745 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MAGISTRATES TO DISMISS CRIMINAL CASES FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 142 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-13-160 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PET DEALER AND PET SHOP OWNER TO PROVIDE AN ANIMAL BUYER WITH A STATEMENT FROM A LICENSED VETERINARIAN THAT THE ANIMAL HAS BEEN EXAMINED AND IS FREE OF DISEASE AND DEFORMITY, PROVIDE REMEDIES, AND DEFINE TERMS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
S. 143 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WHERE THE PRECINCT INCLUDES MORE THAN ONE SENATE OR HOUSE DISTRICT, THE POLL MANAGER SHALL ESTABLISH A SEPARATE, CLEARLY IDENTIFIABLE LINE FOR VOTING FOR EACH SENATE OR HOUSE DISTRICT CONTAINED WITHIN THE PRECINCT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 144 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE HUNTING, CATCHING, TAKING, KILLING, OR ATTEMPTING TO HUNT, CATCH, TAKE, OR KILL A GAME BIRD OR GAME ANIMAL WHICH HAS BEEN RELEASED FOR THE IMMEDIATE PURPOSE OF HUNTING, CATCHING, TAKING, OR KILLING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 145 -- Senators Martschink, Wilson and Rose: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE, RELATING TO COMMITTEE REPORTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ROLL CALL VOTES AND POLLS MUST BE PUBLISHED AS A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Rules.
S. 146 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SAFETY DEVICES WHEN VEHICLES ARE TOWED, SO AS TO EXEMPT FARM WAGONS, TRAILERS, AND OTHER IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 147 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REQUIRED OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BOND MAY BE PROVIDED IN LIEU OF A FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 148 -- Senator Land: 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 THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ELECTRICITY USED TO IRRIGATE CROPS AND USED EXCLUSIVELY IN POULTRY PRODUCTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 149 -- Senators Giese, Martschink and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION OF A HOSPITAL AND CLINIC PERFORMING ABORTIONS IN THIS STATE, PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS TO FIX A SCHEDULE OF FINES AND PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO MAINTAIN AN ACTION IN THE NAME OF THE STATE FOR A VIOLATION OF THE LAWS RELATING TO ABORTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-70, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT PERTAINING TO LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION TO PERFORM ABORTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE FACILITIES IN WHICH FIRST TRIMESTER ABORTIONS ARE PERFORMED AND PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FETAL TISSUE AND REMAINS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 150 -- Senator Martschink: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULES 19 AND 50 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE AND THE PROHIBITION ON THE SENATE ACCEPTING INVITATIONS FROM GROUPS WHICH DISCRIMINATE AND THE DUTIES OF THE SENATE INVITATIONS COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO ENFORCING THE PROHIBITION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE INVITATIONS COMMITTEE AS A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE COMMITTEE AND ITS FUNCTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Rules.
S. 151 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 375 OF 1947, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLARENDON HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONVEY REAL ESTATE, WATER RIGHTS, AND PROPERTY RIGHTS IN ADDITION TO ITS OTHER POWERS.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 152 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 153 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH A PERSON WHOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THOSE RELATED TO LOBBYING AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 154 -- Senators Martschink, Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-7-60 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIAL OF A STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR INSTRUMENTALITY FROM USING HIS POSITION TO CANCEL, REVOKE, OR INFLUENCE THE RESULT IN ANY PROCEEDING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF A TRAFFIC TICKET UNDER SECTION 56-7-10.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 155 -- Senators Martschink and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A DISTINGUISHING DECAL TO INDICATE THAT THE PERSON IN CONTROL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE CONSENTS TO ITS SEARCH FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS AND PROVIDE FOR THE SEARCH.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 156 -- Senators Martschink, Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-67-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A POLICY COUNCIL FOR LITTER RECYCLING AND ITS MEMBERS AND DUTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 157 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 68 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LITTER RECYCLING ACT BY SETTING FORTH DEFINITIONS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 158 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING OR LAND SURVEYING CONTRACTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE NEGOTIATION AND AWARD OF SMALL CONTRACTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 159 -- Senators McConnell, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAROLE ORDERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL MEMBERS OF THE PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD TO AUTHORIZE AND SIGN ORDERS AUTHORIZING PAROLE FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF MURDER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 160 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAROLE ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF PAROLE AND THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND REASONS UPON WHICH IT IS BASED TO BE MADE PUBLIC.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 161 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETENTION ELECTIONS OF JUSTICES ELECTED TO THE SUPREME COURT AND THE COURT OF APPEALS AND JUDGES ELECTED TO THE CIRCUIT COURT AND THE FAMILY COURT AFTER THEIR ELECTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 162 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANTING PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PRISONER MAY BE GRANTED PAROLE WHO IS SERVING A SENTENCE FOR A CONVICTION FOR A VIOLENT CRIME INSTEAD OF FOR A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION FOLLOWING A SEPARATE SENTENCING FOR A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR A VIOLENT CRIME AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION DEFINING ONE OFFENSE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 163 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BAIL, CRUEL, UNUSUAL AND CORPORAL PUNISHMENT, AND DETENTION OF WITNESSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSES FOR WHICH AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH BAIL MAY BE DENIED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 164 -- Senators McConnell, Giese and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1590, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE LEASING OF A BUILDING, STRUCTURE, OR OTHER FACILITY UPON WHICH CONSTRUCTION IS NOT COMPLETED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 165 -- Senator Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-14-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REINSTATEMENT OF A CORPORATION FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CORPORATION MAY APPLY TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR REINSTATEMENT AT ANY TIME AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF DISSOLUTION, RATHER THAN "WITHIN TWO YEARS" AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF DISSOLUTION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHANGE IS APPLICABLE TO ALL CORPORATIONS IN A STATE OF DISSOLUTION AT THE TIME THIS ACT BECOMES EFFECTIVE, REGARDLESS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF DISSOLUTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 166 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-13-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS AND PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE CHAIRMAN INSTEAD OF APPOINTMENT, ELECTION OF OTHER OFFICERS, EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF THE CURRENT MEMBERS, AND INITIAL TERMS.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 167 -- Senators Martschink and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 23 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO OPEN SESSIONS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OCCASIONS WHICH REQUIRE SECRECY ARE LIMITED TO CERTAIN SPECIFIED DISCUSSIONS OR PROCEEDINGS, PROVIDE THAT, PRIOR TO GOING INTO CLOSED SESSION, THE PARTICULAR HOUSE SHALL VOTE ON THE QUESTION, REQUIRE A TWO-THIRDS FAVORABLE VOTE TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION, REQUIRE THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE PARTICULAR HOUSE TO ANNOUNCE THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE SESSION, AND PROVIDE AND THAT NO FORMAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE HOUSE IN THE SESSION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 168 -- Senators Martschink, Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY BE EXPENDED IN A MONTH WHEN IT HAS NOT MET AT LEAST TWICE DURING THE PRECEDING TWELVE MONTHS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 169 -- Senators Martschink, Courson Wilson and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 15 IN ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO PERMIT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 170 -- Senators McConnell and Courson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 27 TO ARTICLE V SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR THE RETENTION ELECTIONS OF JUSTICES ELECTED TO THE SUPREME COURT AND THE COURT OF APPEALS AND JUDGES ELECTED TO THE CIRCUIT COURT TO DETERMINE IF THEY SHOULD BE RETAINED TO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL TERM AFTER THEIR ELECTIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 171 -- Senators Martschink and Giese: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PERSON ELECTED TO AN OFFICE IN THIS STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH PERSON MUST BE AN ELECTOR OF THE AREA HE SEEKS TO REPRESENT AT THE TIME HE FILES FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 172 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 173 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT REFERENDUMS TO DETERMINE A CHANGE IN THE FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT, NUMBER OF COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR METHODS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REFERENDUMS TO ESTABLISH ALTERNATE METHODS OF ELECTION WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTIES WHICH ELECT MEMBERS OF THEIR GOVERNING BODY AT LARGE FROM THE COUNTY, BUT REQUIRE MEMBERS TO BE RESIDENTS OF DISTRICTS, AND WHICH COUNTIES COMPRISE PART OF OR COMPRISE A STANDARD METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 174 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT IN NOVEMBER INSTEAD OF JUNE AND TO PROVIDE WHAT BUSINESS MAY BE CONSIDERED UNTIL SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 175 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 111 SO AS TO IMPOSE THE GREATER REQUIREMENT OF ANOTHER STATE ON DISPOSAL OF WASTE GENERATED IN THIS STATE ON DISPOSAL IN THIS STATE OF WASTE GENERATED IN THE OTHER STATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 176 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, BY ADDING SECTION 3A SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE, AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND EMPLOYEES, WHILE ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF OFFICIAL DUTY, ARE IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY AND SUIT FOR A TORT, EXCEPT AS MAY BE PROVIDED OTHERWISE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 177 -- Senators Martschink and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-50 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A FACSIMILE MACHINE TO TRANSMIT UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING MATERIAL WHICH OFFERS TO SELL GOODS OR SERVICES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 178 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-271 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT AND TO REQUIRE THE AUDITOR IN WHICH THE DISTRICT IS LOCATED TO SET THE MILLAGE AT AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO FUND THE BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-11-260 AND 6-11-270, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A BUDGET AND THE LEVY, COLLECTION, AND DISBURSEMENT OF TAXES RELATING TO A DISTRICT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COUNTY SUPERVISOR APPROVE THE BUDGET; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 6-11-275 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT TO INCREASE ITS MILLAGE UPON THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 179 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-265 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH A MAJORITY OF THE DISTRICT IS LOCATED TO HAVE ITS BUDGET APPROVED INSTEAD OF BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 180 -- Senators Martschink, Wilson and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO JUDICIAL CIRCUITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THEM TO BE REAPPORTIONED DECENNIALLY AND AT THE SAME TIME AS ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE ELECTED IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT EACH CIRCUIT HAS APPROXIMATELY THE SAME POPULATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 181 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN THIRTY-TWO MILLION DOLLARS MAY BE APPROPRIATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND FOR THE OPERATION OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL AND PROVIDE THAT ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDING MUST BE APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 182 -- Senators McConnell, Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE INTEREST EARNED FROM THE FUND TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 183 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 SO AS TO CREATE THE ART IN STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF WORKS OF ART FOR THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OR RENOVATED STATE-OWNED OR LEASED FACILITIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR ANY STATE PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION PROJECT, WITH EXCEPTIONS, TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM, TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR CHOOSING THE WORKS OF ART, PROVIDE FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE PROGRAM, AND ESTABLISH ARTISTS' RIGHTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAM.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 184 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF THE UNOFFICIAL RESULTS OF AN ELECTION TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO GIVE A CANDIDATE AND UP TO FOUR OF HIS REPRESENTATIVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT CERTAIN ELECTION MATERIALS AFTER THE UNOFFICIAL RESULTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED BUT BEFORE THE TIME TO FILE PROTESTS HAS EXPIRED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 185 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-95 SO AS TO PROHIBIT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM SERVING ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF A STATE AGENCY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 186 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1680, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF VOTING MACHINES REQUIRED AT EACH POLLING PLACE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MACHINE FOR EACH TWO HUNDRED FIFTY VOTERS RATHER THAN THREE HUNDRED FIFTY VOTERS IS REQUIRED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 187 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3245 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER PERFORMING DESIGN WORK PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT AWARDED UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE MAY PERFORM OTHER WORK ON THAT PROJECT AS A CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH A BUSINESS IN WHICH THE ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, OR HIS ARCHITECTURAL OR ENGINEERING FIRM HAS GREATER THAN A FIVE PERCENT INTEREST.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 188 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 189 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-35-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, OR USE OF IMPERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS AND THE ENUMERATION OF PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE BOTTLE TYPE ROCKETS FROM THE LIST OF THE PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO ALLOW BOTTLE TYPE ROCKETS WHOSE TOTAL PYROTECHNIC COMPOSITION DOES NOT EXCEED TWENTY GRAMS EACH IN WEIGHT TO BE STORED WITHIN THIS STATE FOR SALE OUTSIDE THE STATE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1992.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 190 -- Senator Rose: A BILL DIRECTING THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO ORIENT NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ABOUT THE OPERATIONS OF AGENCIES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM SHALL SUPPLEMENT ANY ORIENTATION PROVIDED BY THE HOUSE OR SENATE ABOUT ITS INTERNAL OPERATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM SHALL BE AUTHORIZED PER DIEM, MILEAGE AND SUBSISTENCE TO BE PAID FROM THE APPROVED ACCOUNTS OF THE HOUSE OR SENATE, RESPECTIVELY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE JOINT OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE IMPLEMENT THIS ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS IN THE 1992 GENERAL ELECTION AND FOR EVERY GENERAL ELECTION THEREAFTER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 191 -- Senator Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO ORIENT NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ABOUT THE OPERATIONS OF AGENCIES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM SHALL SUPPLEMENT ANY ORIENTATION PROVIDED BY THE HOUSE OR SENATE ABOUT ITS INTERNAL OPERATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM SHALL BE AUTHORIZED PER DIEM, MILEAGE AND SUBSISTENCE TO BE PAID FROM THE APPROVED ACCOUNTS OF THE HOUSE OR SENATE, RESPECTIVELY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE JOINT OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE IMPLEMENT THIS ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS IN THE 1992 GENERAL ELECTION AND FOR EVERY GENERAL ELECTION THEREAFTER.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 192 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 56, CHAPTER 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RENTAL OF PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-31-50, 56-31-55, 56-31-60, AND 56-31-70, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL AGENCIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-31-20(1) SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF A "RENTAL COMPANY" AN ENTITY IN THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 193 -- Senator Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUEST THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA REQUIRE THE CURRICULUM OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, STUDIES IN THE DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF CITIZENSHIP.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 194 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-601 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUVENILE MAY NOT BE INCARCERATED IN A JAIL OR OTHER PLACE OF DETENTION FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR COMMITTING OR VIOLATING A COURT ORDER PROHIBITING THE COMMISSION OF A STATUS OFFENSE, AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-602 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS "JAIL OR OTHER PLACE OF DETENTION" AND "DETENTION FACILITIES" INCLUDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT LOCKUP OR HOLDING CELL FOR PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW PROHIBITING THE PLACING OF A JUVENILE IN JAIL FOR A STATUS OFFENSE OR THE PLACING OF A JUVENILE LAWFULLY IN JAIL IN THE SAME CELL WITH ADULTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 195 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 78 CREATING THE MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE CLAIM MEDIATION ACT, SO AS TO CREATE A VOLUNTARY MOTOR VEHICLE DISPUTE PROCEDURE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO DEFINE "DISPUTE", "DEPARTMENT", AND "CLAIMANT"; TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT DISPUTE MUST FILE A WRITTEN NOTICE OF CLAIM WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATE SETTLEMENT OFFERS TO A CLAIMANT AND THAT ALL OFFERS OF SETTLEMENT ARE VALID FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN DAYS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT DEVISE A SETTLEMENT FORM TO BE USED TO MEMORIALIZE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT NO COURT MAY HAVE JURISDICTION OVER ANY LAWSUIT REGARDING THE CLAIMANT FOR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE CLAIM BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURANCE COMPANY MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THE MEDIATION PROCESS WHEN A CLAIM IS REJECTED OR A SETTLEMENT OFFER IS TENDERED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 196 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON AGING CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF RETIREES IN THE STATE, AND TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MAKING SOUTH CAROLINA A MORE ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE TO RETIREES.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 197 -- Senators Martschink, Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-460, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL WHICH WOULD AFFECT HIS FINANCIAL INTEREST, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDING OFFICER TO EXCUSE A LEGISLATOR FROM VOTES, DELIBERATIONS, AND OTHER ACTION ON A MATTER ON WHICH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS, TO REQUIRE THE REASONS FOR THE EXCUSAL TO BE NOTED IN THE JOURNAL, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE IS DISQUALIFIED FROM TAKING ACTIONS AFFECTING HIS FINANCIAL INTERESTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 198 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD BY REGULATION TO PRESCRIBE THE USE OF PHONICS IN TEACHING READING AND TO PROVIDE IN-SERVICE TRAINING IN PHONICS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 199 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "ECONOMIC INTEREST" UNDER THE ETHICS LAW, SO AS TO INCLUDE FEES RECEIVED FOR PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE, COUNSEL, OR REPRESENTATION TO A PERSON WHO DOES BUSINESS WITH THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-470, RELATING TO APPEARANCES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES BEFORE CERTAIN COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES TO REPORT TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION APPEARANCES BEFORE STATE AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS, FOR WHOM THESE APPEARANCES WERE MADE, AND FEES RECEIVED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-820, RELATING TO THE INFORMATION THAT MUST BE REPORTED IN A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FEES RECEIVED FOR PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE, COUNSEL, OR REPRESENTATION TO A PERSON WHICH TRANSACTS BUSINESS WITH THE STATE MUST BE REPORTED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 200 -- Senators Giese, Courson and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DUMPING LITTER ON PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PROPERTY, EXCEPTIONS, RESPONSIBILITY FOR REMOVAL, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FINE FROM TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 201 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT REFERENDA TO DETERMINE A CHANGE IN THE FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT, NUMBER OF COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR METHODS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REFERENDA 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 202 -- Senators Courson, Wilson, Giese, Leventis, Stilwell, Rose, Drummond and McConnell: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 16-7-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSES OF LIBEL AND SLANDER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 203 -- Senators Courson, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 77 OF TITLE 38 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURANCE CARRIERS TO PROVIDE OPTIONAL NO-FAULT INSURANCE COVERAGES, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL NO-FAULT LIABILITY COVERAGES IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM NO-FAULT POLICY REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF NO-FAULT BENEFITS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A NO-FAULT INSURED'S LIABILITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 204 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE FIVE PERCENT RATE AND IMPOSE A PROGRESSIVE TAX WITH RATES FROM TWO TO SIX PERCENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 205 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATES AND BRACKETS, SO AS TO WIDEN THE SIX PERCENT BRACKET OVER THREE TAXABLE YEARS AND TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION TO PRESCRIBE TAX TABLES; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-7-437, RELATING TO THE DEDUCTION ALLOWED FOR A PORTION OF NET LONG TERM CAPITAL GAINS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE REVISED BRACKETS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 206 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-31-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION CARDS AND IDENTIFICATION MARKERS FOR MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES IN THIS STATE FOR PURPOSES OF THE ROAD TAX, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM FIFTY-FIVE PERCENT TO THIRTY PERCENT THE AMOUNT OF THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 207 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET REGARDING THE LEVEL OF STATE CONTRIBUTION TO EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, BEGINNING WITH THE 1991-92 SCHOOL YEAR, TO DEVELOP A MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULE WHICH MUST INCLUDE MINIMUM SALARIES FOR TEACHERS WITH ZERO TO THIRTY YEARS' EXPERIENCE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 208 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REAL PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM TAXATION FROM THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE TO THE FIRST THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 209 -- Senator Gilbert: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE "PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES ACT"; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDRENS' EDUCATION, PROVIDE FOR ASSISTANCE TO AT-RISK CHILDREN, AND DEFINE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP OR SELECT IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR WORK WITH AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT OF SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-20, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHILDREN'S POLICY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE'S INTEREST IN ENSURING THAT CHILDREN RECEIVE AN EDUCATION AND FOR STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS' JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-550, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WORK SUPPORT SERVICES DELIVERY SYSTEM AND BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED COMPONENTS FOR AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN RECIPIENTS WITH EMPLOYMENT PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ADOPTION OF PROGRAM APPROVAL STANDARDS THAT INCLUDE TRAINING IN WORKING WITH AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-20, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO ENROLL A CHILD IN SCHOOL, SO AS TO DELETE THE APPLICATION OF THE SECTION TO A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO REFUSES TO MAKE HIS CHILD OR WARD ATTEND SCHOOL; TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-50, RELATING TO REPORTS OF SCHOOL NONATTENDANCE TO A COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF THE CONSEQUENCES FOR NONATTENDANCE, REVISE THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR UNLAWFUL ABSENCES, PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS WHEN A CHILD EXHIBITING TRUANT BEHAVIOR IS TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND PROVIDE THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES' REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-60, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE WHEN A COURT RECEIVES A REPORT OF SCHOOL NONATTENDANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE INSTEAD OF AUTHORIZE THE APPEARANCE OF THE RESPONSIBLE PARENT OR GUARDIAN, AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES OR THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS, REQUIRE INSTEAD OF AUTHORIZE THE COURT AFTER HEARING TO ORDER A CHILD TO ATTEND SCHOOL UPON FORTY-EIGHT HOURS INSTEAD OF TEN DAYS NOTICE, REVISE THE PENALTY WHEN A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE ORDER, PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS EXCUSED FROM THE MONETARY PENALTY, PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ATTENDANCE HEARING WHEN A MINOR IS FOUND TO BE A HABITUAL OR CHRONIC TRUANT, AND WHEN THE COURT FINDS THAT THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN HAS NOT MADE A BONA FIDE AND DILIGENT EFFORT TO KEEP THE CHILD IN SCHOOL; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT ALTER, AMEND, OR REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO THE EXCEPTIONS TO COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE LAWS AND HOME SCHOOLING PROGRAMS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 210 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 97 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION AGAINST POLLUTION FROM LITTER BY REGULATING THE USE OF CERTAIN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 211 -- Senators Giese, Wilson, Martschink and Leventis: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 212 -- Senators Giese, Martschink and Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THE STATE, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 213 -- Senator Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 3C, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TAX, SUBSIDY, OR CHARGE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED, FIXED, LAID OR LEVIED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, EXCEPT UPON AN ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADOPTED WITH AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE IN EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THREE-FIFTHS OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP IN EACH BRANCH, PROVIDED THAT THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO TAXES REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE X, SECTION 13.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 214 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-238 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAX RESIDENT INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, TO PHASE IN THE EXEMPTION OVER FIVE YEARS, TO PROVIDE ALLOCATION OF INCOME BETWEEN CERTAIN SPOUSES FOR PURPOSES OF THE EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION SHALL PRESCRIBE THE METHOD OF ALLOCATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 215 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-3-270, SO AS TO CREATE A STATE SPONSORED CREDIT CARD BY GIVING THE TAX COMMISSION THE AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION CREDIT CARD PROGRAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 216 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-2417, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATION ON INCOME TAX RETURNS TO CONTRIBUTE TO A HOUSING TRUST FUND, AND TO ADD ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 31, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 217 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-16-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CIVIL RELIEF AND DAMAGES IN CASES INVOLVING COMPUTER CRIME; SECTION 16-16-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RULES OF EVIDENCE AND STATUTES OF LIMITATION IN CASES INVOLVING COMPUTER CRIME; SECTION 16-16-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIVIL LIABILITY AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR PERSONS COMMITTING CERTAIN COMPUTER CRIMES; AND SECTION 16-16-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DUTY TO REPORT COMPUTER CRIME VIOLATIONS AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR THIS REPORTING WHEN DONE IN GOOD FAITH.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 218 -- Senators Lourie, Giese, Wilson and Martschink: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE, RELATING TO COMMITTEE REPORTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS FROM BEING POLLED OUT OF A COMMITTEE EXCEPT UPON A FAVORABLE MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR RECORDKEEPING OF SUCH POLLS.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
S. 219 -- Senators Shealy and Martschink: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 220 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-85 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM OPERATING OR FLOATING A VESSEL HAVING A MARINE TOILET UNLESS IT DISCHARGES ONLY INTO A HOLDING TANK, DEFINE TERMS, REQUIRE CERTIFICATION OF THE DISCHARGE, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 221 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES FOR OFFICES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHEN MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY ARE ELECTED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 222 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVATIZATION POLICY BOARD BY SETTING FORTH DEFINITIONS, MEMBERS, AND DUTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 223 -- Senators Rose and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME OF CONDUCTING A PARTY PRIMARY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE ON WHICH IT IS HELD FROM THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JUNE TO THE FOURTH TUESDAY IN AUGUST.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 224 -- Senators Rose and McConnell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE, RELATING TO THE SENATE JOURNAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AN ASTERISK BE PLACED IN THE JOURNAL BESIDE THE NAME OF A SENATOR REPORTED AS VOTING ON A QUESTION WHO WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN THE VOTE WAS TAKEN BY THE SENATE, AND TO REQUIRE THE INCLUSION OF A NOTATION EXPLAINING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PLACING THE ASTERISK BESIDE A SENATOR'S NAME UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
S. 225 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-640 SO AS TO PROHIBIT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM SOLICITING, ACCEPTING, OR RECEIVING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM A REGISTERED LOBBYIST OR OTHERS DURING THE TIME THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS IN SESSION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 226 -- Senators Waddell and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS FOR COMMERCIAL TIMBER LOSSES AND TIMBER DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE HUGO IN COUNTIES DECLARED A FEDERAL DISASTER AREA BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE HUGO, TO PRESCRIBE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEDUCTION INCLUDING REDUCTION OF OTHER TAX ATTRIBUTES OF TAXPAYERS CLAIMING THE DEDUCTION, AND TO ELIMINATE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO FILE TAX RETURNS DUE FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 1989, TO NOVEMBER 30, 1989, FOR TAXPAYERS IN COUNTIES DECLARED DISASTER AREAS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 227 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDUCTING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES IN OFFICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION STATE HOLIDAY DOES NOT MEAN THE GENERAL ELECTION DAY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 228 -- Senators Setzler and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-100 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO DEPOSIT CONTRACT RETAINAGE INTO INTEREST-BEARING ACCOUNTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 229 -- Senators Gilbert, Stilwell, Hinds and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-940, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF PARDONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GRANTING OF A PARDON OPERATES AS AN ORDER OF EXPUNGEMENT OF ALL OFFICIAL RECORDS RELATING TO THE CONVICTION FOR WHICH THE PARDON IS GRANTED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES SHALL INSURE THAT THE EXPUNGEMENT IS IMPLEMENTED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 230 -- Senators Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 141 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PAYMENT PLAN.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 231 -- Senator Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW AND COVERAGE OF COUNTY PRISONERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION THAT THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO PRISONERS SERVING SENTENCES OF NINETY DAYS OR LONGER AND PROVIDE THAT IT APPLIES TO THE PRISONERS REGARDLESS OF THE LENGTH OF THE SENTENCE TO BE SERVED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 232 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 15 IN ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO PERMIT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 233 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-86 SO AS TO PROHIBIT LEGISLATORS WHO HAVE BEEN DEFEATED IN PARTY PRIMARIES OR RUNOFFS, OR WHO HAVE FAILED TO FILE FOR REELECTION, TO ATTEND CONFERENCES FOR LEGISLATORS AT STATE EXPENSE, BUT TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATORS TO ATTEND THESE CONFERENCES AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE IF APPROVED AS DELEGATES BY THEIR PRESIDING OFFICERS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 234 -- Senators McConnell, Setzler and Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-4210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE A PROTEST CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION OR THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT SUBJECT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL MAY ASSESS REASONABLE COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES AGAINST A PARTY OR A PARTY REPRESENTATIVE WHO SIGNS A PROTEST, MOTION, OR OTHER PAPER THAT IS SUBMITTED FOR AN IMPROPER PURPOSE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 235 -- Senators Lourie and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15 OF ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BAIL; CRUEL, UNUSUAL, AND CORPORAL PUNISHMENT; AND DETENTION OF WITNESSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH BAIL MAY BE DENIED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 236 -- Senator Rose: 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 FOR OR USE OF THE PLATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 237 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OF COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES OVER PIERS AND OTHER STRUCTURES AND WATERS OF THE OCEAN WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE STRAND WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COASTAL MUNICIPALITY HAS CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OVER THE WATERS OF THE OCEAN AND INLETS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 238 -- Senators Giese, Courson, Wilson, Rose, McConnell, Holland, J. Verne Smith, O'Dell, Waddell and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES FOR DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ALLOWED TO DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 239 -- Senator Rose: 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, 7-15-420, 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, 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, DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW, AND CHANGE CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION; 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 240 -- Senators Gilbert, Stilwell, Hinds and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-940, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF PARDONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GRANTING OF A PARDON OPERATES AS AN ORDER OF EXPUNGEMENT OF ALL OFFICIAL RECORDS RELATING TO THE CONVICTION FOR WHICH THE PARDON IS GRANTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON PARDONED MUST PRESENT THE PARDON CERTIFICATE TO THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL RECORDHOLDERS FOR THE EXPUNGEMENT TO BE ACCOMPLISHED, TO DEFINE "PARTIAL PARDON" AS A PARDON WHICH DOES NOT OPERATE AS AN EXPUNGEMENT ORDER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF RECORDHOLDERS WITH RESPECT TO THIS EXPUNGEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 241 -- Senators Waddell, Bryan, Giese, Fielding and Shealy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS CONVICTED OF OR PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER AND IS FOUND TO BE MENTALLY RETARDED MUST BE SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT, DEFINE MENTALLY RETARDED, AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE MENTAL RETARDATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EXECUTION OF A PERSON FOUND TO BE MENTALLY RETARDED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 242 -- Senators McConnell and Martschink: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING ARTICLE X-A SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1996 THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE OF THE COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE MUST NOT BE INCREASED IN AN EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR EXCEPT TO MEET EMERGENCY, NONRECURRING SITUATIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN 1995 THIS PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE MUST NOT BE INCREASED IN AN ODD-NUMBERED YEAR EXCEPT BY FAVORABLE REFERENDUM.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 243 -- Senators Courson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT AS A LOBBYIST IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGENCY, BOARD, PUBLIC BODY, OR OTHER POTENTIAL SUBDIVISION ON WHICH HE SERVES FOR A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 244 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 TO TITLE 27, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOBILE AND MODULAR HOME PARK TENANCY ACT BY SETTING FORTH PURPOSES, SCOPE, JURISDICTION, DEFINITIONS, INTERPRETATION OF PRINCIPLES, NOTICE, RENTAL AGREEMENTS, OBLIGATIONS OF MOBILE HOME PARK OWNERS AND MOBILE HOME OWNERS, REGULATIONS, TERMINATION OF A TENANCY, AND GROUNDS FOR EVICTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 245 -- Senator Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT ENCOMPASSES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION POLICY STATEMENT, AND THAT SOUTH CAROLINA ALSO ENACT SIMILAR LEGISLATION.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 246 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTERED BROKER-DEALERS, AGENTS, INVESTMENT ADVISERS, AND INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO BROADEN AND CLARIFY THE CATEGORIES OF PERSONS NOT REQUIRED TO POST BOND.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 247 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 4-9-41 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF FUNCTIONS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 248 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-15-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LOW COUNTRY RESOURCES, CONSERVATION, AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CORRECT THE REFERENCE TO THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND DELETE THE REFERENCES TO THE INITIAL APPOINTEES AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
S. 249 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-232 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REAL PROPERTY DOES NOT QUALIFY AS AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY UNLESS THE TRACT IS FIVE ACRES OR MORE IN THE CASE OF TIMBERLAND AND TEN ACRES OR MORE FOR OTHER THAN TIMBERLAND, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEN ACRE REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY IF THERE IS AT LEAST ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF GROSS FARM INCOME FOR AT LEAST THREE OF THE FIVE TAXABLE YEARS PRECEDING THE APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL USE, TO MAKE NEW OWNERS OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES ELIGIBLE FOR AGRICULTURAL USE SUBJECT TO THE ROLLBACK TAX IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE SAME INCOME REQUIREMENTS IN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF OPERATION, TO AUTHORIZE THE ASSESSOR TO OBTAIN TAX INFORMATION AND THE AGRICULTURE STABILIZATION AND CONSERVATION SERVICE FARM IDENTIFICATION NUMBER TO VERIFY APPLICATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT LAND IDLE UNDER LAND RETIREMENT PROGRAMS QUALIFIES FOR AGRICULTURAL USE IF OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE, TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF LEASE OPERATIONS, THE LESSOR OR LESSEE SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE OR THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PROPERTY MEETS THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-340 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO MAKE A FALSE STATEMENT ON AN APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL USE AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS AND PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO EXEMPT FROM THE ROLLBACK TAX LANDOWNERS MADE INELIGIBLE FOR AGRICULTURAL USE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 250 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220 B(2), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXES, SO AS TO EXEMPT A HEMIPLEGIC PERSON FROM ALL PROPERTY TAXATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 251 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO INDEMNITY FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND FINANCED BY TAXATION ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO BE COLLECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR TOBACCO SMOKING RELATED DISEASE TREATMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE FUND TO EMPLOYERS FOR THESE CLAIMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THREE PERCENT OF THE FUND BE USED FOR HEART OR LUNG TRANSPLANTS FOR NONSMOKING RESIDENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 252 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY NOT SERVE ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF A STATE AGENCY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 253 -- Senator Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSTITUTION OF EJECTMENT PROCEEDINGS BY A LANDLORD, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL METHOD OF SERVICE OF THE RULE UPON THE TENANT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 254 -- Senator Rose: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE, RELATING TO COMMITTEE REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT REPORTS INCLUDE A LIST OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND THEIR VOTES, PROVIDE THAT THE VOTE OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS IS A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD, REQUIRE THAT POLLS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS MUST BE RECORDED AND PUBLISHED AS A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD, AND PROHIBIT THE POLLING OUT OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION UNLESS ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
S. 255 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 256 -- Senator Fielding: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A JOINT STUDY COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STATUTORY AND OTHER IRREGULARITIES BEFORE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL CONCERNING THE RATIFICATION OF A REFERENDUM PROPOSING THE ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND INTO CHARLESTON COUNTY.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 257 -- Senator Fielding: 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.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 258 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL ACTS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING BEFORE IMPOSING A FINE AND TO CHANGE THE COURT IN WHICH APPEALS OCCUR.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 259 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA DOMICILE FOR PURPOSES OF TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INDEPENDENT PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN SOUTH CAROLINA PURSUANT TO A VISA, OTHER THAN A STUDENT VISA, FOR LESS THAN TWELVE MONTHS BUT ARE EMPLOYED FULL-TIME IN THE STATE, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR IN-STATE RATES AS LONG AS THE INDEPENDENT PERSON CONTINUES TO BE EMPLOYED ON A FULL-TIME BASIS IN THE STATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 260 -- Senators Shealy, Hinds, Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR IT TO RECESS ON THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE, TO EXTEND THE DATE WHEN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO PASS THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, AND TO PROVIDE FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT ON DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST OF EACH YEAR.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 261 -- Senator Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTO SPECIFIED HOUSE DISTRICTS AND SECTION 2-1-60, RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE SENATE INTO SPECIFIED SENATORIAL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO DELETE A PORTION OF LAND FROM HOUSE DISTRICT 92 AND SENATORIAL DISTRICT 38 OF DORCHESTER AND BERKELEY COUNTIES AND ADD IT TO HOUSE DISTRICT 117 AND SENATORIAL DISTRICT 41 OF CHARLESTON COUNTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 262 -- Senator Nell W. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2385, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 20-7-2388, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SUBSTITUTION OF MEMBERS ON THE BOARDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 263 -- Senator Nell W. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1780, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADOPTION HEARINGS AND RECORDS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RELEASE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO AN ADOPTION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 264 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 41, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PRICE GOUGING IN THE MARKET AREA OF FUEL PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 265 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-930, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR TAXATION AND THE DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCES FOR A MANUFACTURER'S MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH AN ADJUSTMENT MAY BE MADE IN THE ALLOWANCE IN THE YEAR OF ACQUISITION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 266 -- Senator Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-13-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CODE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFICE OF COUNTY ATTORNEY IN THE DISTRIBUTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 267 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-462 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHEN HIS LICENSE IS SUSPENDED AND TO EXCLUDE A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO A CONVICTION FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 268 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 TO TITLE 43 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-41-10, 43-41-30, AND 43-41-40, RELATING TO THE GLEAAMS HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR THE COMMISSION IN ANDERSON COUNTY; TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION TO GLEAMS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION REPRESENTING ANDERSON COUNTY.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 269 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-79-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESS LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS ALLOWING WORK EXPERIENCE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 270 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1290 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR A TAXPAYER WITH A BUSINESS OF TWENTY-FIVE OR FEWER EMPLOYEES FOR WHOM HE PROVIDES HEALTH INSURANCE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 271 -- Senator Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHOOTING PRESERVE HUNTING LICENSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A SPECIAL RESIDENT LICENSE AND ESTABLISH A LICENSE FEE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 272 -- Senators Stilwell, Pope, Nell W. Smith, Courson, Bryan, Drummond, Hinds, McConnell, O'Dell, Russell, Waddell, Rose, Giese, Holland and Helmly: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE SENATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED RULE PROHIBITING INTRODUCTIONS OF OR REFERENCES TO A PERSON OR GROUP OF PERSONS IN THE SENATE GALLERY.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
S. 273 -- Senators J. Verne Smith and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS OF PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAY BE FILED AT ANY TIME ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST PENALTY DATE FOR TAXES ON THE PROPERTY FOR THE YEAR IN WHICH THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO FIRST APPLIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 274 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WORK REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER PUBLIC AID ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THESE WORK REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-550, RELATING TO A STATE PLAN FOR THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND OPERATION OF A WORK SUPPORT SERVICES DELIVERY SYSTEM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYABILITY PLANS WHICH MUST BE WRITTEN RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF EACH CLIENT.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 275 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ROLLBACK TAX MAY NOT BE IMPOSED WHEN THE USE OF PROPERTY ASSESSED AS AGRICULTURAL IS CHANGED TO RESIDENTIAL USE AND IN LIEU OF THE ROLLBACK TAX A CHANGE OF USE PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS IS TO BE IMPOSED IN THESE CASES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 276 -- Senators Mullinax and Gilbert: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE FOR A RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO FEE MAY BE CHARGED FOR THIS LICENSE PLATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 277 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8 RELATING TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 278 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-13-10, 8-13-20, AS AMENDED, 8-13-120, 8-13-610, 8-13-810, AND 8-13-830, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FINDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING ETHICS, DEFINITION OF "SUPERVISORY OFFICE", DUTIES OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, FILING OF A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, FILING THE STATEMENT BEFORE TAKING OATH OR COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT, AND REPORTING ON NAME OF, PURCHASES BY, OR GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 279 -- Senators Stilwell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-245, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINES FOR FAILURE TO SURRENDER MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES ON LAPSE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE OWNERS OF INOPERABLE OR COLLECTORS' VEHICLES FROM THE FINE PROVISIONS AND TO DELETE A REQUIREMENT FOR A DOCTOR'S CERTIFICATE TO PROVE AN ILLNESS EXEMPTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 280 -- Senator Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE TRIED WHERE THE CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TORT ACTIONS AGAINST A DEFENDANT MUST BE TRIED WHERE THE CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 281 -- Senator Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO TITLE 9 SO AS TO ALLOW A RETIRED STATE EMPLOYEE TO DRAW RETIREMENT COMPENSATION WHILE EMPLOYED BY A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 282 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSE PLATES BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEALER PLATE MAY NOT BE ISSUED UNLESS THE APPLICANT FURNISHES PROOF THAT THE APPLICANT HAS A RETAIL BUSINESS LICENSE AND HAS MADE AT LEAST TEN RETAIL SALES OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE APPLICATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 283 -- Senator Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-7-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR ENACTING OR AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS OR MAPS, SO AS TO MAKE ZONING ORDINANCES SUBJECT TO THE PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION HAS FORTY-FIVE RATHER THAN THIRTY DAYS TO SUBMIT ITS REPORT TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY AND FAILURE TO SUBMIT ITS REPORT WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS IS DEEMED APPROVAL OF THE CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO SUIT MAY BE BROUGHT TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OF A ZONING ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION, OR MAP, OR AMENDMENTS TO ANY OF THEM EXCEPT ON THE GROUNDS OF ADEQUACY OF NOTICE UNLESS THE CONTESTANT FILES A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTEST WITH THE GOVERNING BODY WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER ITS FINAL ACTION ON THE MATTER AND ACTUALLY COMMENCES THE ACTION WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF FILING THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTEST.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 284 -- Senator Hinds: 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 285 -- Senator Hinds: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 19, RULES OF THE SENATE, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP ON STANDING COMMITTEES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE COMMITTEE SELECTION PROCEDURE, TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND TO MAKE VARIOUS GRAMMATICAL CHANGES.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
S. 286 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-550, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A STATEWIDE PLAN ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND OPERATION OF A WORK SUPPORT SERVICES DELIVERY SYSTEM, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE REQUIRED SUPPORT SERVICES WHICH MUST BE PROVIDED WHEN PRESCRIBED IN THE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PLAN OF A CLIENT.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 287 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-31, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF SPECIAL TAX DISTRICTS WITHIN THE ENTIRE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF A COUNTY, PROVIDE THAT NO REFERENDUM IS REQUIRED OR PETITION SUBMITTED PRIOR TO EITHER THE CREATION OF THE DISTRICT OR THE IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAXES WITHIN IT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TAXES LEVIED TO RETIRE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAXES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TAXES LEVIED TO RETIRE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE DISTRICTS CREATED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 288 -- Senators Lourie, Giese, Passailaigue and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-462 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 289 -- Senators Hinds and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1515 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT OR, IF THE JUDGE IS NOT IMMEDIATELY AVAIALABLE, THE CLERK OF COURT, UPON PRESENTATION OF A VERIFIED PETITION, TO ISSUE A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE CONCERNING THE VIOLATION OF A FAMILY COURT ORDER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 290 -- Senator Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF LITTERING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS CONVICTED OR PLEADS GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE IN MUNICIPAL COURT, THE FEE MUST BE REMITTED TO THE MUNICIPALITY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 291 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-180 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE NAMING OF PUBLIC PROPERTY PURCHASED OR CONSTRUCTED WITH STATE FUNDS OR OWNED BY THE STATE FOR A LIVING PERSON OR A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DECEASED FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS; TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; AND TO EXEMPT PROPERTY ALREADY NAMED FOR THE PERSON ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 292 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICES AND EMPLOYEES BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKPLACE DRUG TESTING ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 293 -- Senators Setzler, Courson, Pope, Bryan and Mullinax: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD BY PROVIDING THAT THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF ONE MEMBER ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THIS STATE, ONE MEMBER ELECTED FROM THE STATE AT LARGE BY THE SENATE AND ONE MEMBER BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THREE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FROM THE STATE AT LARGE, AND THOSE EX-OFFICIO, NONVOTING MEMBERS AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 294 -- Senators Setzler, Courson, Pope, Bryan and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, COMPOSITION, AND ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD, THE MANNER IN WHICH MEMBERS ARE SELECTED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD WHO FAILS TO ATTEND THREE CONSECUTIVE REGULAR MEETINGS FOR REASONS OTHER THAN ILLNESS IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE RESIGNED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-20 RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SCREENING OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY DIVISION OF THE STATE BOARD, SO AS TO DISSOLVE THE DIVISION, CREATE A BUREAU FOR EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY AS A SPECIAL UNIT AND STAFF TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND OPERATION OF THE BUREAU.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 295 -- Senators Setzler and Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-31 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND SECTION 59-63-32 SO AS TO PERMIT A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPOSE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS ON ADULTS SEEKING TO ENROLL A CHILD IN A SCHOOL OF THAT DISTRICT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 296 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 139 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SECURITY INFORMATION ACT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 297 -- Senator Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMUNITY DIVERSIFICATION PROGRAM TO HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES THAT ARE RELIANT ON FEDERAL DEFENSE EXPENDITURES COPE WITH THE ANTICIPATED DECREASE IN DEFENSE SPENDING, AND TO CREATE THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION TO OVERSEE THE PROGRAM.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 298 -- Senator Waddell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED TO COUNTIES AS AID TO SUBDIVISIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 OVER THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY COUNTIES AS AID TO SUBDIVISIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 MUST BE PAID IN EQUAL AMOUNTS ONLY TO THOSE COUNTIES IN WHICH ASSESSED VALUE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MANUFACTURING PROPERTY IS LESS THAN THIRTY PERCENT OF THE ASSESSED VALUE IN THE COUNTY AND MORE THAN SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY IS CLASSIFIED AS AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 299 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO REQUIRE A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SUBMIT TO HIS PRESIDING OFFICER A SWORN STATEMENT THAT HE ACTUALLY ATTENDED A SUBSTANTIAL MAJORITY OF THE SESSIONS OF A LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE WHEN THE MEMBER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY HIM IN ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH REIMBURSEMENT IS NOT ALLOWED AND UNDER WHICH, IN THE EVENT OF ACTUAL REIMBURSEMENT, INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TWENTY PERCENT MUST BE PAID TOGETHER WITH THE AMOUNT REIMBURSED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 300 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 67 SO AS TO ENACT THE HOMEBUYERS PROTECTION AND WARRANTY ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 301 -- Senators Macaulay, Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 317 OF 1990, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE LEVY OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN A COUNTY AREA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE START-UP EXPENSES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 302 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-11-140 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION PRESENTED FOR CHECK IDENTIFICATION AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 303 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 8 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-635 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE TRANSFER OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN MONEY TO NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY OR CANDIDATE COMMITTEES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATE DISPOSITION OF SUCH MONEY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 304 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO ABOLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT AGENCY OF STATE GOVERNMENT, THE STATE HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND THE OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND PROVIDE FOR A DIRECTOR; TO DEVOLVE CERTAIN DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES UPON THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; TO PLACE THE SUPERVISION, ADMINISTRATION, AND CONTROL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL IN THE HANDS OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION; TO DEVOLVE CERTAIN DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES UPON THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 57-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SECTIONS 57-3-210, 57-3-215, 57-3-220, 57-3-230, 57-3-240, 57-3-250, 57-3-260, AND 57-3-270 ALL RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND SECTION 57-3-410 RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 305 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HIGHWAY PATROL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO SUPERVISE THE PATROL DIRECTLY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-30, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISION OF STATE-EMPLOYED SECURITY PERSONNEL BY SLED, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PERSONNEL OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SLED IS COMPOSED OF TWO SUBDIVISIONS, NAMELY A SUBDIVISION OF INVESTIGATION AND A SUBDIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND PROVIDE THAT THE HIGHWAY PATROL CONSTITUTES A PERMANENT PART OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 306 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO REQUIRE A LEGISLATOR WHO ATTENDS A LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTED VERIFICATION OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY HIM IN ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE AND FOR WHICH REIMBURSEMENT IS SOUGHT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 307 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-832 SO AS TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REPORT ANNUALLY ON THEIR STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST SOURCES OF INCOME IN EXCESS OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN VALUE EXCEPT FOR INCOME RECEIVED FROM THE STATE, AND PROPERTY HELD IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS, FOR INVESTMENT, OR FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INCOME EXCEPT FOR LIABILITIES OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AGGREGATING TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 308 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-622 SO AS TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REPORT IN THE MANNER THAT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REPORTED THE RECEIPT OF ANYTHING OF VALUE, INCLUDING THE EXACT AMOUNT OF CASH, OBTAINED FROM A REGISTERED LOBBYIST IN A GAME OF SKILL OR CHANCE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 309 -- Senator Mullinax: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ELECTIVE OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF OFFICERS WHO MUST BE ELECTED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 310 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-3-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY A COMMITTEE INSTEAD OF ELECTED AT THE GENERAL ELECTION AND PROVIDE FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS, TERMS, AND VACANCIES; TO REPEAL SECTION 59-3-20 RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SERVICE OF THE CURRENT SUPERINTENDENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPOINTMENT PROVISIONS ARE EFFECTIVE UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HE BE ELECTED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 311 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-115, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR A BARBER TO TRAIN A STUDENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BARBER TO TRAIN MORE THAN ONE STUDENT IN HIS SHOP AT A TIME UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 312 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE ROLLBACK TAX AND TO IMPOSE A CHANGE OF USE PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY DOLLARS WHEN REAL PROPERTY IS CHANGED FROM AGRICULTURAL USE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 313 -- Senators Setzler and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-350 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT OF EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE STATE'S PUBLIC, POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 314 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO PROHIBIT A PHYSICIAN WHO RECEIVES PAYMENT UNDER A SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM OF COVERAGE TO MEDICARE, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM, FROM CHARGING TO OR COLLECTING FROM A SUBSCRIBER OR A COVERED DEPENDENT OF A SUBSCRIBER AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE REASONABLE CHARGE FOR THE SERVICE PROVIDED AS DETERMINED BY THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO DEFINE "SUBSCRIBER" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 315 -- Senators Williams, Saleeby, Setzler, McConnell, Courson, Pope, Holland and Rose: A BILL TO ENACT "THE STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS', PUBLIC MEMBERS', AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' CONDUCT ACT OF 1991" SO AS TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 27 TO TITLE 7 SO AS TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA CAMPAIGN FINANCE ACT"; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS, CONDUCT, CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, AND DISCLOSURES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF ETHICS, CONDUCT, CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, AND DISCLOSURES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS, PUBLIC MEMBERS, AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 316 -- Senators Lourie, Passailaigue, Giese, Setzler and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, 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 1990 TAX YEAR.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 317 -- Senators Lourie, Giese and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT EACH OWNER OF A PART OF THE FEE OR LIFE ESTATE OWNS EQUAL INTEREST IN THE HOMESTEAD.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 318 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-460 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 319 -- Senator Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-5335 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VEHICLE WITH A CRACKED OR BROKEN WINDSHIELD WHICH DOES NOT OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEW IS NOT CONSIDERED UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 37, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REQUIRE VEHICLES TO BE INSPECTED FOR THE PROPER INSTALLATION OF SUNSCREEN DEVICES AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 56-5-5015, PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MAY EXCEPT FROM THE INSPECTION PROVISIONS OF VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS INSTEAD OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION AND ITS RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION STATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES ON INSPECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5440, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 37, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, UPON CONVICTION, A PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS PLUS COURT COSTS MUST BE IMPOSED INSTEAD OF BEING SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 56-5-6190 REGARDING THE GENERAL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, AND PROVIDE THAT A PERSON APPREHENDED FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH AN EXPIRED INSPECTION STICKER BE ISSUED ONLY A WARNING TICKET WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE STICKER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 320 -- Senator Macaulay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO ADD THE MONDAY AFTER EASTER SUNDAY AS A LEGAL HOLIDAY.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 321 -- Senators Lourie, Giese and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR EMPLOYERS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ADULT CARE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 322 -- Senators Passailaigue and Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-185, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL INCREASES IN THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR COMPENSATION INCREASES FOR SENATORS TO COINCIDE WITH THE BEGINNING OF THE 1993 SESSION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 323 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-625, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PAYMENTS TO A PERSON FOR THE PURPOSE OF INDUCING OR ENCOURAGING A PERSON TO RUN OR NOT TO RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR TO WITHDRAW AS A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 324 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Hayes, Fielding, Hinson and Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-144, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR REGIONAL TOURISM PROMOTION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE FOR COVERAGE FOR COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION BOARDS FUNDED BY THE STATE MENTAL RETARDATION DEPARTMENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 325 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Hayes, Fielding and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1238 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF PERSONS WITH SEVERE MENTAL RETARDATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 326 -- Senators Waddell, Leatherman, Lourie, Hayes and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-16-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ESTATE TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE OF THIS STATE'S ADOPTION OF VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 327 -- Senators Waddell, Leatherman, Lourie, Hayes and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE OF THIS STATE'S ADOPTION OF VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 328 -- Senators Waddell, Leatherman, Lourie and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE MAKING THE FISCAL YEAR A CALENDAR YEAR UNLESS ANOTHER YEAR IS ESTABLISHED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO DELETE THE PENALTY PROVISION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-19-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRORATION OF THE CORPORATE LICENSE FEE FOR RETURNS FOR FEWER THAN TWELVE MONTHS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, RELATING TO TAX CRIMES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PLACE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO WITHHOLD PROPERLY IN THE PROVISION OF THE 1976 CODE DEALING WITH PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-140, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CORPORATE TAXPAYERS NOTIFY THE TAX COMMISSION OF CHANGES IN INCOME AS REPORTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE REQUIREMENT TO ALL TAXPAYERS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-14-220, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATE CHARTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX PENALTIES AND INTEREST MUST BE PAID BEFORE REINSTATEMENT; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 33-15-330 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORITY FOR FOREIGN CORPORATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 329 -- Senators Waddell, Leatherman, Lourie, Hayes, and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING CHAPTERS 2 AND 4 SO AS TO REVISE AND CONSOLIDATE PROVISIONS RELATING TO TAXES AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-54-227, 11-5-260, AND 11-5-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF TAXES FROM OUT-OF-STATE TAXPAYERS AND TO MOVE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF TAX REVENUES DEDICATED TO AID TO SUBDIVISIONS FROM TITLE 12 TO THE CHAPTER DEALING WITH THE DUTIES OF THE STATE TREASURER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO CONSOLIDATE EXISTING CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 1 AND 3 OF TITLE 12 AND SECTION 12-7-60 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION AND TO THE BOND REQUIRED FOR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 330 -- Senator Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 148 OF 1989, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 1989, THE INAPPLICABILITY OF THE PER DIEM FINE FOR LAPSE IN REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND THE INAPPLICABILITY OF THE TWO HUNDRED DOLLAR REINSTATEMENT FEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-10-240, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, MAKE ALSO INAPPLICABLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR REINSTATEMENT FEE OR FEES UNDER SECTION 56-10-240, DECREASE THE PER DIEM FINE FROM FIVE DOLLARS TO ONE DOLLAR, PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTY OF PERJURY FOR AN UNTRUE SWORN STATEMENT, ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT OF A SIGNED PHYSICIAN'S STATEMENT AS DOCUMENTATION FOR ILLNESS WHEN ILLNESS IS THE REASON FOR INSURANCE LAPSE OR TERMINATION, PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ADDITIONAL CAUSES OF INSURANCE LAPSE OR TERMINATION CONSTITUTE REASONS FOR THE NONASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN FEES AND FINES, AND PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE FINE PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 36 OF ACT 148 OF 1989 MAY NOT EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, RATHER THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS, FOR A FIRST OFFENSE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 331 -- Senators Fielding, Hayes, Bryan, Giese, Mitchell and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-615 SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF SEXUAL BATTERY THE OFFENSE OF SPOUSAL SEXUAL BATTERY AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENDING SPOUSE'S CONDUCT MUST BE REPORTED TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS IN ORDER FOR THAT SPOUSE TO BE PROSECUTED FOR THIS OFFENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-658, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WHEN THE VICTIM IS A LEGAL SPOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CANNOT BE GUILTY OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IF THE VICTIM IS HIS LEGAL SPOUSE UNLESS THE COUPLE ARE LIVING APART RATHER THAN LIVING APART BY REASON OF A COURT ORDER AND PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENDING SPOUSE'S CONDUCT MUST BE REPORTED TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS IN ORDER FOR A PERSON TO BE PROSECUTED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 332 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-121 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMPLAINT DISMISSED BY THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION MAY BE MADE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE PERSON AGAINST WHOM THE COMPLAINT IS FILED; AND BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-122 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION MUST REPRIMAND A PERSON WHO VIOLATES CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS AFTER THE VIOLATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
S. 333 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-80 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "HOME PROTECTION BILL OF RIGHTS".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 334 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO "C" CONSTRUCTION FUNDS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FORMULA FOR DETERMINING THE APPORTIONMENT OF FUNDS TO THE COUNTIES BY ELIMINATING CONSIDERATION OF THE LAND AREA OF A COUNTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 335 -- Senators Wilson, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-225 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM USING OR AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS, EMPLOYEES, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY VALUED AT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR PRIVATE USE OR BENEFIT OTHER THAN IN THE LAWFUL PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 336 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUDIOTAPING OF INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED OF A SUSPECTED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD AND FOR THE TAPE'S PRESERVATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 337 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM HOURS AND USE OF THE SCHOOL DAY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO ALLOW SCHOOLS TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY TO NOT LESS THAN THREE HOURS ON NOT MORE THAN THREE DAYS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND NOT MORE THAN TWO DAYS AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE REDUCTION IS FOR ADMINISTERING END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 338 -- Senators Wilson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMES OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE OFFENSE TO CASES IN WHICH A PERSON ALLEGES HE IS ARMED WHILE USING A REPRESENTATION OF A DEADLY WEAPON OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHICH A PERSON MAY REASONABLY BELIEVE TO BE A DEADLY WEAPON.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 339 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 38 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERCENTAGE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS TO BE ISSUED IN THE FORM OF CAPITAL APPRECIATION BONDS DESIGNATED COLLEGE SAVINGS BONDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 340 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-9-330, 23-9-340, 23-9-380, 23-9-390, 23-9-410, 23-9-430, 23-9-450, AND 23-9-460, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LOCAL FIREMEN'S INSURANCE AND INSPECTION FUNDS, SO AS TO TRANSFER CERTAIN DUTIES OF COUNTY TREASURERS IN REGARD TO THESE FUNDS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERNED, TO CORRECT CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, AUTHORIZED PURPOSES, AND INVESTMENTS OF THESE FUNDS INCLUDING A PROVISION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN BONDING OF THE CHIEFS OF DEPARTMENTS IN UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH DISBURSEMENTS MAY BE MADE FROM THESE FUNDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 341 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-9-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE COMMITTEES OF POLITICAL PARTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEES, THE PRESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN ARE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE STATE COMMITTEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 342 -- Senators Lourie, Giese and Passailaigue: 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 CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO SKILLED OR INTERMEDIATE CARE TO NURSING FACILITY LEVEL OF CARE AND TO EXTEND THE CREDIT TO PAYMENTS FOR IN-HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE FOR PERSONS DETERMINED TO MEET NURSING FACILITY LEVEL OF CARE CRITERIA AS CERTIFIED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 343 -- Senators Lourie, Giese and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LONG-TERM CARE COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERS, PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF DESIGNEES, AND DELETE REPORTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF PAST COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 344 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE OF A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE WHY A TENANT SHOULD NOT BE EJECTED FROM A RENTED PREMISES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PREMISES REMAIN UNOCCUPIED FOR FIFTEEN DAYS BEFORE A COPY OF THE RULE IS SERVED BY LEAVING IT AFFIXED TO THE MOST CONSPICUOUS PART OF THE PREMISES AND TO PROVIDE FOR A WARRANT OF EJECTMENT TO BE SERVED IN THE SAME MANNER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 345 -- Senators Lourie, Giese, Passailaigue, Mullinax and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING, FINANCE, AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN COOPERATION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON AGING TO STUDY THE HOUSING NEEDS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME ELDERLY WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO REVERSE MORTGAGE PROGRAMS AND REPORT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 346 -- Senators Lourie, Giese, Passailaigue and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ABOLISH THE SOCIAL SECURITY EARNINGS LIMITATION.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 347 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-379 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE VIEWING OR POSSESSING OF ANY MATERIAL OR PERFORMANCE THAT SHOWS A MINOR ENGAGED IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY, SEXUALLY EXPLICIT NUDITY, OR OTHER CONDUCT HARMFUL TO MINORS, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 348 -- Senator Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 110 IN TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION ACCOUNT PROGRAM ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF PAYMENTS PAID BY THE PURCHASER OF AN ADVANCE TUITION PAYMENT CONTRACT, TO REQUIRE THE TUITION ACCOUNT PROGRAM AGENCY ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT TO OBTAIN RULINGS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN UNFAVORABLE RULING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 349 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITABLE SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYMENT BY A REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CREATED BY A MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY IS CONSIDERED CREDITABLE SERVICE UPON PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY LAW FOR ESTABLISHING CREDITABLE SERVICE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 350 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Hayes and Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-20-385 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION BOARDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 351 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Hayes and Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-20-375 AND 44-20-378, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH A COUNTY BOARD OF MENTAL RETARDATION IS ESTABLISHED, PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A BOARD BY ORDINANCE, AND AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUANCE OF CURRENT BOARDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 352 -- Senators Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-746, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN DRIVER'S LICENSE AND ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE OF A PERSON ACCEPTED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM ON BEING CHARGED WITH ONE OF THESE OFFENSES MUST BE SUSPENDED AS IF THE PERSON WAS CONVICTED AND TO REQUIRE THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR TO REPORT THE PERSON'S ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 353 -- Senators Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO DELETE THE DATE BY WHICH LIFE ESTATES CREATED OTHER THAN BY WILL ARE OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXEMPTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 354 -- Senators Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO EXCLUDE PERSONS FROM THE PROGRAM WHO ARE CHARGED WITH CERTAIN DRIVER'S LICENSE AND ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 355 -- Senators Nell W. Smith, Hayes, Helmly, Hinds, Holland, Leventis, Lourie, Macaulay, Martin, Martschink, McConnell, O'Dell, Patterson, Rose, Setzler, Horace C. Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Waddell, Wilson, Giese, Courson and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK BEGINNING OCTOBER 13, 1991, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S WEEK" AND TO REQUEST THE GOVERNOR TO CALL UPON THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE TO OBSERVE THE WEEK WITH APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES.
Referred to the General Committee.
S. 356 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 141 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PAYMENT PLAN.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 357 -- Senators Wilson, Setzler and Shealy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-305 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE AFFECTED COUNTY BEFORE A MUNICIPALITY MAY ANNEX AN AREA IN A COUNTY WHERE THE MUNICIPALITY IS NOT CURRENTLY LOCATED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 358 -- Senator Gilbert: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-340, RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS OR OTHER RECORDS SO AS TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM CHARGE FOR THE COPYING OF THESE RECORDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 359 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE ELECTION LAWS, BY ADDING SECTION 7-25-200, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A CANDIDATE IN ANY ELECTION FROM ACCEPTING MONEY TO FILE FOR OR WITHDRAW FROM CANDIDACY; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL REMEDIES AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 360 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNTS; TO EMPOWER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO HANDLE THE ACCOUNTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ACCOUNTS WHEN USED SOLELY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF A FIRST PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 361 -- Senators Setzler, Hinds, Leventis, Martin, Mitchell, Land, Wilson, Rose, Moore, Russell, Lourie and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 103, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION TO DEVELOP INFORMATION PACKAGES ON POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS, SECTION 59-103-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COUNSELING BY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS, SECTION 59-103-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COOPERATION OF THE STATE BOARD AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE SEVERAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE, AND SECTION 59-103-190 SO AS TO REQUEST BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY TO ALLOW PARENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COUNSELING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 362 -- Senators Holland, Moore, Matthews and Wilson: 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, 7-15-420, 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, 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, DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW, AND CHANGE CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION; 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 363 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR TOTAL DISABILITY AND WHAT CONSTITUTES TOTAL DISABILITY, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE LIMITATION OF FIVE HUNDRED WEEKS ON THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION IN CASES OF TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY, AND TO MAKE APPLICABLE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION TO PERSONS WHO ARE HEMIPLEGIC.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 364 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CHAPTER 115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE TO ESTABLISH THE BACCALAUREATE SAVINGS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 365 -- Senators Lourie and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE COMMITTEE OF A PARTY TO SET THE DATE AND TIMES THAT THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN AND THE FILING REQUIREMENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 366 -- Senators Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN AGE LIMITATIONS BEFORE A PARTICULAR DEDUCTION MAY BE TAKEN AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A RETIRED PERSON OR HIS SURVIVING SPOUSE, IF APPLICABLE, ATTAINS THE AGE OF SIXTY-TWO CERTAIN THREE THOUSAND DOLLAR DEDUCTIONS ARE INCREASED TO SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS AND, UPON ATTAINING THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE, ARE INCREASED TO NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 367 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 60 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISER REGISTRATION, LICENSE, AND CERTIFICATION ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-57-10, 40-57-20, 40-57-40, 40-57-90, AS AMENDED, 40-57-100, 40-57-110, 40-57-160, 40-57-170, and 40-57-240, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS, COUNSELLORS, SALESMEN, APPRAISERS, AUCTIONEERS, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN REFERENCES AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING STANDARDS PERTAINING TO EDUCATION COURSES CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 51 OF TITLE 40 AND THE SCHOOLS OR INSTITUTIONS CONDUCTING THESE COURSES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 368 -- Senators Giese and Nell W. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-210 SO AS TO LIMIT THE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF A STATE BOARD, COMMITTEE, OR COMMISSION APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OR ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO AND THE OPERATION OF THE PROVISIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 369 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Hayes and Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY ADMISSION TO MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO DECREASE THE TIME REQUIRED FOR A COURT REPORT AND HEARING ON AN EMERGENCY ADMISSION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 370 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Hayes, Fielding and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 44-17-820, 44-23-230, 44-23-1010, 44-23-1020, 44-23-1030, 44-23-1040, 44-23-1050, 44-23-1060, 44-23-1070, 44-23-1090, 44-52-170, AND 44-52-190 RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 371 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MECHANICS LIENS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF ANY LIENS FILED BY A SUB-SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER AGAINST A SUBCONTRACTOR TO WHOM THE SUB-SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER HAS SUPPLIED LABOR, MATERIAL, OR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT DUE BY THE CONTRACTOR TO THAT SUBCONTRACTOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-60, RELATING TO MECHANICS LIENS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PRORATED PAYMENT TO LIENORS IN THE EVENT THE AMOUNT DUE A SUBCONTRACTOR BY THE CONTRACTOR IS INSUFFICIENT TO PAY ALL LIENORS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 372 -- Senators Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-305 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISPOSAL OF SPECIAL WASTE IN A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OPERATED BY A MUNICIPALITY OR BY A PRIVATE ENTITY UNDER LICENSE FROM A MUNICIPALITY, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "SPECIAL WASTE" FOR THIS PURPOSE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 373 -- Senators Lourie, Giese and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY STATE AGENCIES FOR SERVICES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF PERSONS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 374 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 SO AS TO ENACT THE TOLLROAD ACT OF 1991.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 375 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT ALLOWED ON A JOINT INCOME TAX RETURN FOR THE EARNED INCOME OF A SPOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT EQUALS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX DUE ON THE JOINT RETURN AND THE TOTAL OF THE TAX THAT WOULD BE DUE IF BOTH SPOUSES FILED SEPARATELY AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS LIMITING THE CREDIT TO EARNED INCOME, PROHIBITING THE CREDIT WHEN A TAXPAYER LIVES ABROAD OR IN GUAM, AMERICAN SAMOA, AND THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, AND WHEN THE TAXPAYER FILES A NONRESIDENT RETURN.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 376 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO ENACT THE "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND SEDIMENT REDUCTION ACT" AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 13, TITLE 48 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO COUNTY SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAMS, AND TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAND RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
S. 377 -- Senators Wilson, Giese, Passailaigue and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING A PRESIDENTIAL LINE ITEM VETO.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 378 -- Senators Giese and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, FOR DEVELOPING AN OUTSTANDING STATE PLAN ON THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL INTO ADULT COMMUNITY LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE STATE PLAN SHOULD BE ENACTED INTO LAW.
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 379 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-79-10, 40-79-30 AND 40-79-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATION OF BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESSES ACT OF 1986" SO AS TO INCLUDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESSES WITHIN THE REGULATION AND LICENSURE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 380 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Hayes, Fielding and Giese: 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 381 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Hayes and Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-9-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 382 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Hayes, Fielding and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORT BY DESIGNATED EXAMINERS CONCERNING WHETHER A PERSON IS MENTALLY ILL AND RELATED HEARINGS, SO AS TO DECREASE THE TIME ALLOWED FOR THE EXAMINERS TO RENDER A MAJORITY OPINION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 383 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY COUNTY TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM ELECTION DATE FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODIES OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT WITHIN THE COUNTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY COUNTY TO ESTABLISH BY ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF SIGNATURES NECESSARY ON A PETITION TO HAVE A CANDIDATE'S NAME PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION AS A COMMISSIONER OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT WITHIN THE COUNTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 384 -- Senator Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27, PART II, ACT 658 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR LONG TERM CAPITAL GAINS RECOGNIZED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1987, AND JUNE 22, 1987, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE TREATMENT APPLIES TO LONG TERM CAPITAL GAINS RECOGNIZED PURSUANT TO TRANSACTIONS COMPLETED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1987, AND JUNE 22, 1987, AND SUCH GAINS RECOGNIZED ANY TIME IN 1987 PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN CONTRACT OF SALE EXECUTED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1987, AND JUNE 22, 1987.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 385 -- Senator Macaulay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLISION, COMPREHENSIVE, FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO MAKE IT OPTIONAL FOR INSURERS TO OFFER COLLISION COVERAGE AND EITHER COMPREHENSIVE OR FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL INSURERS WRITING SINGLE INTEREST COLLISION COVERAGE SHALL PROVIDE AN APPLICANT FOR THIS INSURANCE WITH A CERTAIN NOTICE THAT MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL INSURERS SHALL SUBMIT RATE FILINGS WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT WHICH MUST REFLECT THE RATE DECREASES, IF ANY, ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 386 -- Senators Lourie, Washington, Giese and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS LAST AMENDED BY ACT 189 OF 1989, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS, FOR THE COMMISSION ON AGING; TO AMEND SECTION FOUR OF ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS LAST AMENDED BY SECTION FOUR OF ACT 638 OF 1988, BY INCREASING THE LIMITATION ON THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS OF THE STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3440(B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO BINGO TAXES, SO AS TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE TAX.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 387 -- Senators Lourie and Shealy: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 388 -- Senators Moore, Bryan and Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 95 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE POLICY OF THIS STATE REGARDING SOLID WASTE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE LITTER LAWS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720 SO AS TO ASSIGN POINTS FOR THE DUMPING OF LITTER ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY OR WATERS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE TAX LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1255 TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED RECYCLING EQUIPMENT; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 12 BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CHECKOFF ON STATE TAX RETURNS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 389 -- Senators Lourie and Shealy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2125, SO AS TO REDUCE THE SALES TAX ON FOOD UPON THE PASSAGE OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ALLOWING STATE LOTTERIES TO BE CONDUCTED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 390 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING QUANTUM CHEMICAL CORPORATION'S SUBURBAN PROPANE AND PETROLANE DISTRICTS FOR EXEMPLARY AID TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LOWCOUNTRY.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 391 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND D COMPANY, 8TH TANK BATTALION, U. S. MARINE CORPS RESERVE, OF RICHLAND COUNTY, ON ITS HEROIC EFFORT IN ASSISTING THE VICTIMS OF AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT ON A STRETCH OF VIRGINIA INTERSTATE ON JULY 6, 1990.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 392 -- Senators Hinson, Bryan, Courson, Drummond, Fielding, Giese, Gilbert, Hayes, Helmly, Hinds, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Long, Lourie, Macaulay, Martin, Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mitchell, Moore, Mullinax, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pope, Rose, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Shealy, Horace Smith, J. Verne Smith, Nell Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waddell, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE VERY BEST WISHES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SENATOR JACK LINDSAY AS HE RECOVERS FROM HIS LUNG TRANSPLANT OPERATION AND TO WISH HIM THE VERY BEST OF LUCK IN THE MONTHS AHEAD AS HE BEGINS HIS RECUPERATION.
Whereas, in an eight and a half hour procedure on Tuesday, January 1, 1991, Jack Lindsay, our good friend and colleague, received a new lung during a transplant operation conducted at the North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and
Whereas, this operation was the culmination of an eleven-month wait after he and his doctors determined that the transplant operation was the only cure for his lung disease; and
Whereas, in the months preceding his operation he underwent a rigid schedule of daily physical therapy and other lifestyle changes in order to make him strong enough to undergo this operation; and
Whereas, he now must undergo an extensive recovery period during which his body must accept his new lung and during which he must continue to undergo physical therapy in order to aid his recovery; and
Whereas, Jack Lindsay's courage, fortitude, and forthrightness concerning his illness and this procedure has been a source of inspiration for his scores of friends and admirers throughout the State; and
Whereas, Jack Lindsay, without question, is a person whose leadership and keen intelligence is desperately needed by his native State and in the Senate of South Carolina, an institution he has loved and served so well since 1963; and
Whereas, his colleagues and friends look forward to his return to the legislative arena restored in health and vigor so that the Senator from Marlboro County might serve and lead as only he is able to serve and lead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly hereby express their very best wishes to Senator Jack Lindsay as he recovers from his lung transplant operation and wish him the very best of luck in the months ahead as he begins his recuperation.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Jack Lindsay.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 393 -- Senators Martschink, Shealy and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR TAXPAYERS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND TRUSTEES WHO ARE IN THE REGULAR MILITARY, RESERVES, OR NATIONAL GUARD AND STATIONED OVERSEAS AS A RESULT OF OPERATION DESERT SHIELD, THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION SHALL CONFORM TO THE ACTIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND TO AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 WITH RESPECT TO TIME FOR FILING INDIVIDUAL AND FIDUCIARY INCOME TAX RETURNS AND PAYING INDIVIDUAL INCOME AND FIDUCIARY INCOME TAXES, TO EXTEND THIS CONFORMITY TO CORPORATE INCOME AND LICENSE TAX RETURNS AND CORPORATE INCOME AND LICENSE TAXES WHERE ALL CORPORATE OFFICERS ARE STATIONED OVERSEAS AS A RESULT OF OPERATION DESERT SHIELD AND TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR PAYING PROPERTY TAXES AND FILING PROPERTY TAX RETURNS FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 3158 -- Reps. Rudnick, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Altman, G.H. Bailey, J.J. Bailey, K.E. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Baxley, Beasley, Beatty, Bennett, Boan, G.A. Brown, H.E. Brown, J.E. Brown, Bruce, Burch, Burriss, Carnell, Cato, Chamblee, Clyborne, Cole, Cooper, Corbett, Cork, Corning, Cromer, Derrick, D. Elliott, L. Elliott, Faber, Fair, Farr, Felder, Foster, Fulmer, Gentry, Glover, Gonzales, Gregory, Hallman, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Hayes, Hendricks, Hodges, Holt, Houck, Huff, Jaskwhich, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Johnson, Keegan, Keesley, Kempe, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klapman, Koon, Lanford, Littlejohn, Manly, Marchbanks, D.E. Martin, L.A. Martin, L.M. Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McBride, McCain, McCraw, McElveen, McGinnis, McKay, McLeod, McTeer, Meacham, Neilson, Nettles, Phillips, Quinn, Rama, Rhoad, T. Rogers, Ross, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shirley, Short, Smith, Snow, Stoddard, Sturkie, Townsend, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Wells, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, D. Williams, J. Williams, Wofford, Wright, A. Young, R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF DR. MILLEDGE BROADUS SEIGLER, RETIRED ENGLISH PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 3159 -- Reps. Rudnick, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Altman, G.H. Bailey, J.J. Bailey, K.E. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Baxley, Beasley, Beatty, Bennett, Boan, G.A. Brown, H.E. Brown, J.E. Brown, Bruce, Burch, Burriss, Carnell, Cato, Chamblee, Clyborne, Cole, Cooper, Corbett, Cork, Corning, Cromer, Derrick, D. Elliott, L. Elliott, Faber, Fair, Farr, Felder, Foster, Fulmer, Gentry, Glover, Gonzales, Gregory, Hallman, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Hayes, Hendricks, Hodges, Holt, Houck, Huff, Jaskwhich, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Johnson, Keegan, Keesley, Kempe, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klapman, Koon, Lanford, Littlejohn, Manly, Marchbanks, D.E. Martin, L.A. Martin, L.M. Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McBride, McCain, McCraw, McElveen, McGinnis, McKay, McLeod, McTeer, Meacham, Neilson, Nettles, Phillips, Quinn, Rama, Rhoad, T. Rogers, Ross, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shirley, Short, Smith, Snow, Stoddard, Sturkie, Townsend, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Wells, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, D. Williams, J. Williams, Wofford, Wright, A. Young, R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MRS. MILLIE DORN OF GREENWOOD AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
January 7, 1991
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith appointments for confirmation. These appointments are made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and are, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Appointment, Anderson County Magistrate, with term to expire on April 30, 1991:
Honorable Joe T. Branyon
310 West Oak Drive Extension
Honea Path, South Carolina 29654
VICE: Bob McCoy (deceased)
Reappointment, Greenville County Magistrate, Part-time, with term to expire April 30, 1994:
Honorable Shirley Babb Keaton
112 West Oak Hill Road
Belton, South Carolina 29627-9239
Reappointment, Oconee County Board of Voter Registration, At Large with term to expire June 6, 1991:
Mr. Edwin T. Mitchell
512 Kenwood Drive
Westerminster, South Carolina 29693
Appointment, Saluda County Magistrate, with term to expire on April 30, 1994:
Honorable Alphia W. Jones
Route 3, Box 55-B
Saluda, South Carolina 29138
Appointment, Abbeville County Magistrate, with term to expire on April 30, 1994:
George T. Ferguson
P.O. Box 871
Abbeville, S.C. 29602
VICE: Edwin A. Manos (Resigned)
Reappointment, Edgefield County Magistrate, with term to expire on April 30, 1994:
Don Pugh
Route 1, Box 219
Edgefield, South Carolina 29824
January 10, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The South Carolina Bankers Association will host its annual reception for the General Assembly on Tuesday, January 8, 1991, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Marriott Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina.
I would appreciate your reserving this on the Senate Calendar and notifying me upon confirmation of this date.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Lloyd I. Hendricks
Executive Vice President
On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.
January 11, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
Please tentatively place on the 1991 Senate Calendar, a reception for the Legislature to be sponsored by the S.C. Economic Developers Assn. We would like to host the reception on the first Wednesday evening after the session convenes and assume this will be January 9, 1991. Request time is 6 to 8 P.M. at Stadium Place.
Thank you for your consideration.
Frank R. Ellerbe, Jr.
Chairman
Legislative Affairs Comm.
S.C.E.D.A.
On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.
February 2, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The National Guard Association of South Carolina extends a most cordial invitation to the members of the Senate to our thirteenth
Annual Legislative Appreciation Reception on Tuesday, January 15, 1991 at the National Guard armory, 1225 Bluff Road, Columbia, South Carolina from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Please present this invitation to the Senate Invitations Committee for their consideration.
As always, the National Guard Association is looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to hosting the members of the General Assembly.
Sincerely,
William H. Shackelford
Col. (Ret), SCARNG
Executive Director
On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.
October 8, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The South Carolina Education Association cordially invites the members of the South Carolina Senate, clerks and staff to its Annual Legislative Reception. This years reception is scheduled for January 16, 1991 from 7:30 P.M. until 9:30 P.M. at the Carolina Plaza (Radisson).
In the past, this has been the evening of the Governor's State of the State address. If that is the case this year, we will adjust the starting time of the reception to be immediately following the Governor's address.
Sincerely,
Betty J. Cunningham
President
On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.
November 8, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The Clemson University Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources will sponsor an appreciation dinner on January 22, 1991, for members of the South Carolina General Assembly.
The event will be held at the Sandhill Research and Education Center near Columbia. We will begin with a social at 6:00 P.M. with dinner following at 7:00 P.M.
If you need further information concerning this function, please call me at 656-3015.
Sincerely,
James H. Daniels, Associate Dean
Administration and Development
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
April 25, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The South Carolina Conference of Black Mayors wishes to extend an invitation to a legislative reception honoring members of the South Carolina General Assembly to be held on January 23, 1991 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel Columbia.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact our Conference Coordinator, Sherrill Hampton, at the above address or phone number.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Joe Montgomery, President
S.C. Conference of Black Mayors
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
November 14, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
I would like to invite you and your legislative colleagues to attend an ecumenical prayer service for lawyers and other legal professionals to take place in Columbia on January 23, 1991. The aim is to support the development of the spiritual dimensions of South Carolina legal professionals' lives. The South Carolina Christian Action Council will co-sponsor the ecumenical prayer service.
The service will take place at St. Peter's Church, 1529 Assembly Street, Columbia, at 7:00 P.M. with a reception to follow in the parish hall. The pastor of St. Peter's Church, Father Leigh A. Lehocky, is my Vicar for Ecumenism. The date falls within the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and it marks the beginning of the 1991 Session of the South Carolina General Assembly.
This invitation is being extended to all South Carolina legal professionals, including the whole membership of the South Carolina Bar, the state and federal judges, the members of the General Assembly, the Governor, legal assistants, legal secretaries and the faculty and students of the University of South Carolina School of Law.
I hope you will give this invitation most serious consideration.
Sincerely yours,
David B. Thompson
Bishop of Charleston
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
December 10, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The South Carolina Association of Council on Aging Directors would like to invite all the Senators to a breakfast on Thursday, January 24, 1991 at the Holiday Inn - Coliseum on Assembly Street at 8:00 A.M.
The Council on Aging Directors will present information about the needs of older South Carolinians.
The Association submitted the form to comply with Senate Rule 51 last year. Please inform us if an additional form is needed.
On behalf of the Association, we look forward to meeting with all of you in January.
Sincerely,
Jane C. Portney
Secretary
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
April 10, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
It was nice talking with you by phone yesterday regarding the scheduling of the 1991 Farm Bureau annual legislative banquet.
We appreciate your agreeing to hold the date of January 29, 1991. The banquet will begin at 6:00 P.M. and will end approximately 7:00 P.M. and will be held at the Ellison Building at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. I have contacted Ms. Jeter of the House Invitations Committee. In October, we will send the official invitation.
Your interest and help in this matter is most appreciated.
Sincerely,
Pete Gustafson
Director of Public Affairs
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
March 5, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
According to our recent conversation these dates were available and you have tentatively reserved them for us. This letter is to confirm the two dates I reserved. They are as follows:
Tuesday, January 29, 1991 - Legislative Reception, 7:00-9:00 P.M. the State Museum (location is not confirmed yet)
Wednesday, January 30, 1991 - Governor's Conference on Education/Legislative Luncheon, (the meeting starts at 10:00 A.M., the luncheon starts at 1:30 P.M. or upon adjournment) Cantey Building, State Fairgrounds.
Please let me know if you have questions or if there's anything else I should do.
Mary Willis
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
October 31,1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The Board of Directors of the Palmetto State Teachers Association invites the members of the S.C. Senate to a Buffet Breakfast on Wednesday, January 30, 1991 from 8:00 - 9:00 A.M. at the Radisson.
We look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Linda Glover
President
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
October 10, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
On behalf of our Center for Health Promotion, I want to invite members of the Senate and their staff to attend the Third Annual Legislative Cardiovascular Health Check on Wednesday, January 30, 1991, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the main lobby of the State House.
Legislators will once again have the opportunity to experience some of the community health promotion services provided by DHEC as they have their blood cholesterol and blood pressure measured, diet evaluated and receive valuable health information and education. Registered dietitians will be available for nutritional counseling.
DHEC staff look forward to sharing another exciting day with their Senators and staff. Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Susan Clark, Center for Health Promotion, at 737-4120.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Jarrett
Commissioner
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
December 6, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The South Carolina Association for Counseling and Development and the South Carolina Association for Marital and Family Therapy extend a cordial invitation to all Senators and their staff to attend a Legislative Reception. The Reception will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 1991 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. We will notify you of the location in the very near future. If needed you may call me at 935-6447 (w) or 787-8803 (h).
Sincerely,
Robert S. Allen, Ph.D.
Legislative Chairperson
South Carolina Association for
Counseling and Development
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
June 25, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The Board of Directors of this Association, on behalf of our entire membership, is most pleased to extend to our friends in the South Carolina Senate our sincere invitation to join us for our annual Legislative Reception, to be held on Wednesday evening, January 30, 1991, from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at the Capital City Club, in the AT&T Building in Columbia.
We would also be most pleased to have the spouse or guest of the Senators, as well as the major legislative aides of the Senators join us as well.
We understand that another reception precedes ours, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at the Radisson Hotel, but we hope that the beginning and ending time of our activity, and its location, will allow ample opportunity for the participation of the Senators, their guests and their staff personnel in our reception activity as well.
Thank you for your full consideration of this invitation, and I hope that I may hear from you on this matter at your convenience.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard M. Uray
Executive Manager
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
November 19, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
Members of the Senate of the South Carolina General Assembly are cordially invited to a Drop-In for Legislators on Thursday morning, January 31, 1991, from 8:30 to 10:00 A.M. in Room 208 of the Blatt Building.
Co-hosting the event are the Association for Retarded Citizens of South Carolina and the South Carolina Human Service Providers, Inc. We hope each of the Representatives will take a few minutes to join us for coffee and rolls and to meet representatives of our organizations.
ARC of S.C. has a membership of over 1,000 people, which includes family members, people with mental retardation, professionals, and friends. It is the largest and oldest parent/volunteer/advocacy organization for mental retardation in the State.
The S.C. Human Service Providers is made up of executive staff of county Mental Retardation Boards and other organizations. These Boards are comprised of more than 1,000 citizen volunteers who provide direction and support for local county mental retardation programs serving 8,000 citizens with mental retardation.
We look forward to the Senators dropping in to meet us on January 31.
Sincerely,
Jackie Robey
Chairperson
ARC-SC Governmental Affairs Committee
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
December 19, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
Per my telephone conversation with Ms. Jeter of the House Invitations Committee, we are requesting you place on the Senate Calendar, our invitation to all Senate Members, to attend our Legislative Reception on Tuesday, February 5, 1991, from 6:00 to 7:00 at the Capital City Club.
Thank you for your assistance and consideration.
Sincerely,
Chere Laird
Secretary
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
November 30, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The South Carolina Association of Christian Schools would like to invite the members of the Senate to attend our annual Legislators' breakfast. The breakfast will be on Wednesday, February 6, 1991, from 8:00 - 9:00 A.M. in the ballroom at the Holiday Inn on Assembly Street. We have appreciated the excellent participation we have received in the past and we look forward to hosting this event again this year.
I would like to ask that this invitation be made part of the official calendar. If approved, individual invitations will also be sent out later from this office.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Reece Yandle
Executive Director
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
December 6, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
This letter is to invite members of the Senate and their staff to a reception hosted by South Carolina State College. We have agreed to schedule the reception for February 6, 1991 at the Radisson Hotel located on Assembly Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The affair is to begin at 6:00 P.M. and end at 8:00 P.M.
Thanks for all you do for South Carolina State College.
Sincerely,
James H. Salley
Director of Institutional Advancement
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
June 29, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Lander College, I write to invite the members of the Senate to a reception on Tuesday, February 12, 1991, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Capital City Club.
Thank you for handling this request. Should you have a question, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Jeff May
Vice President for Development
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
December 21, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The Municipal Association of South Carolina will hold its 17th Annual Winter Meeting and Legislative Conference on February 13, 1991 in Columbia at the Marriott Hotel.
We would like to extend an invitation to members of the Senate and their spouses to be our guests at a reception Wednesday night, February 13, in the Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
J. McDonald Wray
Executive Director
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
September 19, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The Business and the Arts Partnership Awards dinner, sponsored by the Joint Legislative Committee on Cultural Affairs, will be held February 12, 1991, at the Columbia Marriott, reception at 6:30 P.M. and dinner at 7:15 P.M. Please note that all House and Senate members will be invited but tickets must be purchased.
Len Marini
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
July 16, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
On February 12, 1991, the Joint Committee on Cultural Affairs will co-sponsor with the S.C. State Museum Foundation a major donors' reception.
The event will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the State Museum. All House and Senate members are invited to attend.
I would appreciate your including this information on the House and Senate Calendars.
Please call me if you need further information.
Thanks so much.
Len Marini
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
December 3, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The South Carolina Association of Auditors, Treasurers and Tax Collectors would like to invite the members of the Senate, their spouses or guests, Clerks and Attaches to a reception on Tuesday, February 19, 1991 at the Carolina Plaza Hotel (formerly the Radisson) from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
We hope this is convenient with your schedule and look forward to seeing you at this time.
Sincerely,
Oren L. Brady, III
President
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
October 11, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
This is to confirm that the South Carolina Association of Counties has issued an invitation to the members of the South Carolina Senate and attaches to attend a Legislative Reception on Wednesday, February 20, 1991, from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbia. This reception is in conjunction with our 1991 Mid-Year conference for Elected Officials.
We look forward to having the members of the Senate with us on that evening. With best wishes, I am
Very truly yours,
Michael B. Cone
Executive Director
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
December 20, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
On behalf of the Rock Hill Area Chamber of Commerce and the other York County chambers, I would like to extend a cordial invitation to the members of the Senate to attend the annual "York County Day" reception from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 26, 1991, at the Carolina Plaza Hotel, formerly the Radisson.
We appreciate the committee's cooperation and helpfulness in the past, and we look forward to hearing from you concerning this upcoming event.
Should you have any questions, please call Rob Youngblood at 324-7500.
Sincerely,
Eddie Williams
Event Chairman
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
October 11, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Realtors, we would like to invite the members of the Senate and their spouses to our annual "Capitol Conference". The luncheon reception is scheduled for February 27, 1991, at the Radisson Hotel immediately upon adjournment for lunch.
We look forward to having the members of the Senate and their guests with us on February 27, 1991.
Sincerely,
Richard F. Davis
Executive Vice President
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
September 27, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The members of the Senate, their spouses and staff are invited to a drop-in at the Holiday Inn, Center City, 630 Assembly Street in Columbia. The date and time of the drop-in is Wednesday, February 27, 1991, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
The drop-in is sponsored by the South Carolina Council of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Authorities and will be attended by the board members and executive directors of the local alcohol and drug abuse commissions.
Additionally, I certify that the South Carolina Council of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Authorities and all local alcohol and drug abuse commissions do not discriminate against race, religion, color, sexes, or national origins and that those organizations therefore comply with the Senate rules regulating such matters.
Sincerely,
Doyle W. Kay
Chairman
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
December 20, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The South Carolina Association of Probate Judges would like to extend an invitation to the members of the Senate to a reception at The Marriott, 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina, on Wednesday night, February 27, 1991, from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
We look forward to having the members of the Senate as our guests at this reception.
Yours truly,
Bobbie D. Wilson, President
South Carolina Association of Probate Judges
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
October 17, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
On behalf of the Manufactured Housing Institute of South Carolina, I would respectfully request placement on the Senate Invitation calendar for the evening of March 5, 1991 from 8:00 until 10:00 P.M. The Institute plans to honor members of the General Assembly, and at the same time, provide a demonstration of comfortable, affordable housing that can be utilized to meet the housing needs of South Carolinians.
If additional information is needed with regard to this request, I would ask that your staff contact either me or Mr. Steven B. Rogers, Executive Director of the Manufactured Housing Institute.
With my warmest regards,
Yours very truly,
Jay Bender
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
October 24, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The members of the South Carolina Registered Cosmetologist Association would like to again this year have the opportunity to meet and thank the members of the Senate for their work to benefit the State of South Carolina.
We extend to each member and their spouse an invitation to join us for a drop-in to be held Wednesday, March 6, 1991, from 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. at the Town House in Columbia.
We would appreciate your extending this invitation to your colleagues and look forward to seeing each of you.
Sincerely yours,
Sadie Darragh
President, SCRCA
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
December 17, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
On behalf of the Education Legislation Action Network (ELAN) of the South Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, I would like to extend an invitation to the members of the Senate to be our guests at a reception to be held at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia, S.C. on March 6, 1991 from 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. We are delighted to be able to honor the members of the General Assembly and hope that you will be able to accept our invitation.
Best of luck in the 109th General Assembly. We look forward to working with you on legislation which impacts and improves the quality of life of the citizens of South Carolina.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Kidd, MSW
ELAN Chair
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
May 24, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
Confirming my telephone conversation with your office today, you have reserved Wednesday, March 13, 1991, on the Senate Calendar for the Legislative Appreciation Dinner to be held by The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc.
This event will be held at the Radisson Hotel beginning with a social hour at 6:00 P.M. and dinner at 7:00 P.M.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Janet E. Gerhart
Government Relations
Department
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
July 30, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The SCTMA Plant Managers' Division will hold their 1991 Annual Meeting March 14 - 16 at The Radisson Hotel, Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Division invites all members and their spouse/guest of the Senate to be their special guests during the meeting. SCTMA and The Radisson Hotel will host all members of the General Assembly Thursday and Friday evenings. During the meeting, we will conduct breakout sessions on education, the environment, and economic conditions in the industry. Additionally, we are planning to have an outstanding nationally recognized speaker address the group on Friday morning. We would appreciate your confirming that this date has been placed on the Senate Calendar.
Kindest regards.
Sincerely,
John G. Beasley
Executive Vice President
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
November 7, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
I am writing to confirm the date, time and location of the I-85 Business Belt Barbeque at the State House. As we discussed earlier over the phone, we would like to confirm Tuesday, March 19, 1991 as the date for the event on the South Lawn of the State House from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. We would also like to hold the lobby in case of rain.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Thank you again for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Anne Revercomb
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
November 2, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
Santee Cooper's Board of Directors cordially invites the members of the Senate to attend a luncheon on Wednesday, March 20, beginning 1:30 P.M. or upon adjournment. The luncheon will be held at the Capital City Club.
We look forward to having you join us.
Sincerely,
John S. Rainey
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
April 23, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators would like to invite the members of the Senate, their spouses, attaches and clerks to a reception to be held in your honor. This occasion will be Wednesday, March 20, 1991 at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
We hope that your committee will accept this invitation so that our members might indicate to you our gratitude for the services you provide to the citizens of South Carolina.
Sincerely,
Robert E. Scarborough
Assistant Executive Director
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
May 4, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
On behalf of the Independent Consumer Finance Association of South Carolina, we would like to invite the members of the South Carolina Senate to a reception on April 2, 1991, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the Town House on Gervais Street in Columbia, South Carolina.
We look forward to being with you and the members of the Senate and appreciate your accepting our invitation.
Sincerely,
R. Murray Thigpen
Chairman
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
December 19, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
On behalf of the Governor's Community Improvement Board and South Carolina Clean and Beautiful, we would like to invite the members of the Senate to a reception in their honor at the Columbia Marriott on April 10, 1991 from 8:00 - 10:00 P.M.
We would appreciate your assistance in placing this event on the official 1991 calendar. Please acknowledge this placement at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Janet P. Whisennant
Special Projects Manager
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
January 2, 1991
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Association of Citadel Men on behalf of our Citadel Alumni and friends of The Citadel cordially extend an invitation to the members of the Senate, their spouses and attaches to attend the 16th Annual Association of Citadel Men Legislative Barbeque. This event is held to honor the members of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals and Judges of the Circuit Court.
The barbeque is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 1991 beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Cantey Building on the State Fairgrounds. Dress will be casual. Everyone attending must be at least 21 years of age.
We would request that this invitation be extended to the members of the Senate by placing an announcement in the Senate Calendar. A formal invitation will be sent to you and to the members of the Senate about ten days prior to the barbeque.
Very truly yours,
Robert E. Lyon, Jr.
Class of '71
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
August 29, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
This is to confirm the invitation of the South Carolina Association of Regional Councils to the members and staff of the South Carolina Senate to attend a Legislative Appreciation Reception to be held:
Tuesday, April 30, 1991
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Capital City Club
25th Floor AT&T Tower
Thank you for including this invitation on the calendar. We will be looking forward to this occasion in April.
Sincerely,
Sidney F. Thomas, Jr.
Staff Consultant
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
November 21, 1990
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202
Dear Senator Moore:
On behalf of the Columbia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, I would like to extend an invitation to the South Carolina Senate to attend our Chapter's Annual Legislative Dinner on Tuesday, May 7, 1991 at the William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute in the Main Dining Room from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Alzheimer's is a devastating disease that affects thousands of South Carolinians every year. It takes a severe emotional and financial toll on families and is an issue that must be addressed. We appreciate the opportunity to help inform our policy makers about this illness and the needs of South Carolina citizens.
We look forward to having you and many Senators with us on May 7th. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Leanne Richard
Executive Director
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
The PRESIDENT appointed Senators WASHINGTON, LONG, and WILSON to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate was organized and was ready to proceed with business.
The PRESIDENT appointed Senators DRUMMOND, MATTHEWS, MARTSCHINK, and J. VERNE SMITH to inform the Governor that the Senate was organized and was ready to proceed with business.
At 2:02 P.M., on motion of Senator WADDELL, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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