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The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

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

Almighty God, the Source of all wisdom, help us with increasing fidelity to come to You for light upon our way, for strength that sustains us, and for understanding that brightens our day. Make our minds shrines of Your truths, our hearts sanctuaries of Your love, and make of us builders of highways of peace and good will. Help us to walk worthily in the way of Your Word, and when temptations and troubles come may we be faithful to You and fruitful in all good works.

Keep us strong in the words from Proverbs which say: "He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor." (Proverbs 21:21) Amen.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

At 11:30 A.M. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified.

(R143) S. 170 -- Senators Giese and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE A PRESCRIPTION FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN DEVICES USED IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EMERGENCY REFILL OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG.

(R144) S. 193 -- Senators Hayes, Stilwell, Waldrep, Wilson and Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 35, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUDGMENTS AND DECREES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES AND COSTS COLLECTED BY COUNTY OFFICIALS, SO AS TO ADD THE COLLECTION OF FEES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ENROLLING AND COLLECTING FOREIGN JUDGMENTS.

(R145) S. 293 -- Senators Mitchell and Mescher: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY TRAILER, SEMITRAILER, POLE TRAILER, OR UTILITY TRAILER MUST BE PAINTED WITH A STRIP OF LIGHT REFLECTING PAINT OR TAPE ON THE SUPPORT FRAME OR BOLSTERS.

(R146) S. 320 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Lander and Setzler: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE TAG FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGENCY, ORGANIZATION, OR FACILITY THAT TRANSPORTS A HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSON MAY OBTAIN A SPECIAL LICENSE TAG FOR A VEHICLE DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT A HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSON AND THAT THE AGENCY, ORGANIZATION, OR FACILITY DOES NOT NEED TO PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE FROM A LICENSED PHYSICIAN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1960, RELATING TO FREE PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE SIZE AND PLACEMENT WITHIN THE VEHICLE OF THE PLACARD, PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PLACARD TO AN AGENCY, ORGANIZATION, OR FACILITY THAT TRANSPORTS A HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSON, AND ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF A PLACARD FOR PERSONS TEMPORARILY DISABLED.

(R147) S. 340 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE COMMISSIONER OF MENTAL HEALTH ACTING AS THE CONSERVATOR FOR A PATIENT IN A STATE FACILITY AND RECEIVING FUNDS ON BEHALF OF AND FOR THE USE OF SUCH A PATIENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING A BALANCE LEFT BY A DECEASED PATIENT TO BE RETURNED TO THE JUDGE OF PROBATE IN THE PATIENT'S COUNTY FOR DISTRIBUTION.

(R148) S. 341 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COURT'S REVIEW AND DISPOSITION OF A CHILD ADMITTED AS AN INPATIENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY FIND A CHILD WAS ADMITTED INVOLUNTARILY BUT THAT THE ADMISSION WAS NECESSARY AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS WHEN THIS IS THE FINDING.

(R149) S. 348 -- Senator Wilson: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-45-215 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-30, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTERING, ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS, AND FIXING FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-200, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GROUNDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS OF PERSONS VIOLATING THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 40-45-60, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD TO ADOPT RULES.

(R150) S. 352 -- Senators Washington, Jackson, Ford, Glover and Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO MANDATORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOLS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION OF A CHILD WHO IS MARRIED OR HAS BEEN MARRIED, AN UNMARRIED CHILD WHO IS PREGNANT, OR A CHILD WHO HAS HAD A CHILD OUTSIDE OF WEDLOCK, A CHILD WHO IS TEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HAS BEEN OUT OF SCHOOL FOR THREE YEARS OR MORE IF THERE ARE NO SPECIAL CLASSES IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE CHILD TO ATTEND, AND PROVIDE A NEW EXCEPTION FOR A STUDENT WHO HAS A CHILD AND WHO IS GRANTED A TEMPORARY WAIVER FROM ATTENDANCE BY THE DISTRICT'S ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR OR HIS DESIGNEE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

(R151) S. 355 -- Senators Martin, Giese and J. Verne Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-3-195 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE WORKERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO COOPERATE WITH AND PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR AND PROVIDE LIMITED USES FOR THE INFORMATION, PROVIDE THAT THE INFORMATION IS EXEMPT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR MAY REVEAL IT TO THE FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ON A CONFIDENTIAL BASIS IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET, AND PROVIDE THAT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM, THE INFORMATION MAY NOT BE PLACED IN EVIDENCE OR PERMITTED TO BE ARGUED TO ANY COURT, JURY, OR OTHER ADJUDICATORY BODY.

(R152) S. 418 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Leatherman, Matthews, Giese, Martin, O'Dell, Land, Stilwell and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO ENACT THE "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE FUNDING BY FEES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

(R153) S. 461 -- Senators Giese, Setzler, Rose, J. Verne Smith, Elliott, Short, Ford, Ryberg, Wilson, Peeler, Lander, Richter and Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 36 TO TITLE 59, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND TO REQUIRE THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON FORMULA FUNDING FOR EDUCATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS AND WEIGHTINGS FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL WEIGHTINGS; TO ADD SECTION 59-33-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MEDIATION PROCESS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-20, RELATING TO PUPILS AND AGE OF ATTENDANCE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THREE-YEAR-OLD, FOUR-YEAR-OLD, AND FIVE-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM RATHER THAN JUST IN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS.

(R154) S. 496 -- Senators Rankin, J. Verne Smith, Williams, Drummond, Lander, Short and Passailaigue: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REFUNDS OF OVERPAYMENTS RESULTING FROM THE INAPPROPRIATE CLASSIFICATION OF A LEGAL RESIDENCE AND TO CLARIFY THE FILING REQUIREMNTS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE CLASSIFICATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-305, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES UNDER APPEAL, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A TAXPAYER TO PAY TAXES ON PROPERTY UNDER APPEAL VALUED AT MORE THAN EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE DISPUTED VALUATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO INTEREST IS DUE ON UNDERPAYMENTS OR OVERPAYMENTS WHILE THE VALUATION REMAINS UNDER APPEAL FOR ANY MONTH BEGINNING AFTER JUNE THIRTIETH OF THE YEAR SUCCEEDING THE REASSESSMENT YEAR.

(R155) S. 501 -- Senator Peeler: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-660 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC SERVICE WORK BY PRISONERS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

(R156) S. 527 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO ACTUARIAL OPINION AND MEMORANDUM REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1591, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R157) S. 539 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1560 AND 9-11-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISABILITY RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS RETIRING FROM THOSE SYSTEMS AFTER OCTOBER 15, 1992, AT ANY AGE AS A RESULT OF DISABILITY MUST RECEIVE A BENEFIT EQUAL TO AT LEAST FIFTEEN PERCENT OF AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COST OF ESTABLISHING FEDERAL CIVILIAN SERVICE AND CERTAIN GRADUATE SCHOOL TIME, AND TO ALLOW A MEMBER TO RECEIVE SERVICE CREDIT FOR UP TO TWO YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING OUT-OF-STATE SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COST OF ESTABLISHING SUCH SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPTION ALLOWING A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS' SERVICE CREDIT TO PURCHASE UP TO FIVE ADDITIONAL YEARS OF SERVICE CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS EXERCISING THE OPTION ARE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE PAID HEALTH INSURANCE AT AGE SIXTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 9-1-1840, RELATING TO A REDUNDANT SERVICE CREDIT OPTION.

(R158) S. 545 -- Senator Saleeby: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-63-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE AND THE PROVISIONS THAT A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY FOR THE INSURED'S SPOUSE, CHILDREN, OR DEPENDENTS IS NOT SUBJECT TO CLAIMS OF THE INSURED'S CREDITORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION AND TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT PROCEEDS AND CASH SURRENDER VALUES OF LIFE INSURANCE PAYABLE TO A BENEFICIARY OTHER THAN THE INSURED'S ESTATE IN WHICH SUCH PROCEEDS AND CASH SURRENDER VALUES ARE EXPRESSED TO BE FOR THE PRIMARY BENEFIT OF THE INSURED'S SPOUSE, CHILDREN, OR DEPENDENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM CREDITORS WHETHER OR NOT THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE BENEFICIARY IS RESERVED AND WHETHER OR NOT THE POLICY IS PAYABLE TO THE INSURED IF THE BENEFICIARY DIES FIRST EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND THAT BENEFITS OF ACCIDENT AND DISABILITY CONTRACTS ARE EXEMPT FROM CLAIMS OF THE CREDITORS OF THE INSURED.

(R159) S. 579 -- Senator Williams: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORM OF THE WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE FORM.

(R160) S. 580 -- Senator Williams: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTION PROTESTS AND CONTESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROTEST OR CONTEST MUST BE FILED IN WRITING WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY NOON WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THE DECLARATION BY THE BOARD OF THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-50, RELATING TO HEARINGS ON PROTESTS OR CONTESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL HEAR A PROTEST OR CONTEST ON MONDAY NEXT FOLLOWING THE DEADLINE FOR FILING THE PROTEST OR CONTEST; TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HEARING OF APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS SHALL MEET TO HEAR APPEALS NO LATER THAN NOON MONDAY NEXT FOLLOWING THE FILING OF ANY NOTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-260, RELATING TO PROTESTED OR CONTESTED CASES DECIDED BY THE BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD SHALL DECIDE ALL CASES UNDER PROTEST OR CONTEST THAT MAY ARISE IN THE CASE OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE SENATE AND THE STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-270, RELATING TO THE HEARING OF PROTESTS OR CONTESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL HEAR A PROTEST OR CONTEST NOT LATER THAN THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF THE PROTEST.

(R161) S. 585 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-35-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS' AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS' LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A STATE AND FEDERAL FINGERPRINT REVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR THE LICENSES AND DELETE THE SEPARATE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPRIETORSHIPS, PARTNERSHIPS, CORPORATIONS, AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.

(R162) S. 595 -- Senators Drummond, Russell, J. Verne Smith and Passailaigue: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-29-69 SO AS TO ALLOW A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR QUALIFIED PROPERTY OF A QUALIFIED MANUFACTURER COMPLETING A QUALIFIED CONSOLIDATION BETWEEN JUNE 1, 1992, AND DECEMBER 31, 1993, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE PAYMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 4-1-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOINT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPUTATION OF THE BONDED DEBT LIMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES ALLOWED CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES ARE AUTHORIZED, INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT THAT THE MINIMUM EIGHTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT THRESHOLD FOR THE FEE ARRANGEMENT MAY NOT BE REDUCED EXCEPT BY A SPECIAL VOTE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, DEFINED AS AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS OF EACH HOUSE PRESENT AND VOTING BUT NOT LESS THAN THREE-FIFTHS OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE, AND THE TRANSFERABILITY OF AN INTEREST IN A FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES AGREEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-68, RELATING TO SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS MAY ISSUE SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDE THAT INFRASTRUCTURE MAY INCLUDE IMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY AND PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL METHOD OF THE USE OF BOND PROCEEDS AND DELETE A CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AMENDING OR REPEALING ANY PROVISION OF SECTION 39, ACT 361 OF 1992, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT ARE SEVERABLE, AND TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS RELATING TO EFFECTIVE DATES.

(R163) S. 622 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 21976, RELATING TO CERTAIN DRUGS THAT ONLY MAY BE SOLD ON PRESCRIPTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE THERAPEUTICALLY CERTIFIED OPTOMETRISTS AND PHYSICIANS' ASSISTANTS AMONG THOSE PROFESSIONALS WHO MAY PRESCRIBE MEDICATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY REFILLS WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS' ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF ASSISTANTS A PHYSICIAN MAY SUPERVISE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-290, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FOR MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTING, OR DISPENSING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE REGISTRATIONS TO NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND PHYSICIANS' ASSISTANTS FOR PRESCRIBING SCHEDULE V CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

(R164) S. 653 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1531, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R165) S. 654 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1625, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R166) S. 661 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTENDED BENEFITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE EXTENDED BENEFITS WITH RESPECT TO ANY WEEK OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN HIS ELIGIBILITY PERIOD IF THE INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN DISQUALIFIED FOR REGULAR OR EXTENDED BENEFITS BECAUSE HE OR SHE WAS DISCHARGED FOR "CAUSE", RATHER THAN FOR "MISCONDUCT"; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SECTION 41-35-420 FOR WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BEGINNING AFTER MARCH 6, 1993, AND BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1995.

(R167) S. 682 -- Senators Courson and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 45 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO COMMEMORATE ENDANGERED SPECIES AND FOR THE USE OF RELATED REVENUE.

(R168) S. 696 -- Senators Elliott and Rankin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LENGTH OF TIME PERMIT APPROVED BY SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL COUNCIL IS VALID, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME FROM THREE TO FIVE YEARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENSIONS AND FOR TOLLING DURING AN APPEAL.

(R169) S. 702 -- Education Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-109-30, 59-109-50, 59-109-70, 59-109-80, 59-109-90, 59-109-100, 59-109-110, 59-109-120, 59-109-130, 59-109-140, AND 59-109-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY ACT FOR PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; TO REVISE AND ADD ADDITIONAL POWERS TO THE AUTHORITY, INCLUDING THE POWER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS NECESSARY OR INCIDENTAL FOR ISSUING BONDS OR COMPLETING A PROJECT, TO ENTER INTO FINANCING AGREEMENTS, TO MAKE BOND PROCEEDS AVAILABLE BY LOAN PURSUANT TO A FINANCING AGREEMENT, TO LEASE OR SELL PROJECTS PURSUANT TO A FINANCING AGREEMENT, TO PLEDGE OR ASSIGN FUNDS PURSUANT TO A FINANCING AGREEMENT TO THE PAYMENT OF BONDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROJECTS; TO AUTHORIZE PROJECTS OWNED BY THE AUTHORITY AND LEASED TO A PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE INSTITUTION, AND TO AUTHORIZE FINANCING AGREEMENTS TO CONTAIN PROVISIONS ALLOWING OPTIONS TO RENEW A LEASE OR PURCHASE A PROJECT BEFORE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDS, INCLUDING PURCHASE AT LESS THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS WHICH MAY BE INCLUDED IN PROCEEDINGS AUTHORIZING OR TRUST AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR BONDS AND A RELATED FINANCING AGREEMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY AMOUNTS PAID BY A PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION PURSUANT TO A FINANCING AGREEMENT ARE PLEDGED TO THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; TO PROVIDE THAT FINANCING AGREEMENTS REQUIRE INSTITUTIONS TO COMPLETE PROJECTS IF BOND PROCEEDS ARE INSUFFICIENT, TO MAKE SUFFICIENT PAYMENTS TO PAY PRINCIPAL, INTEREST, AND ANY PREMIUMS ON BONDS, AND TO MAINTAIN RESERVES AS SET BY THE AUTHORITY, AND TO ALLOW THE AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE OTHER SETASIDES OF AMOUNTS DERIVED FROM FINANCING AGREEMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT BONDS MAY BE ISSUED PURSUANT GENERALLY TO PROCEEDINGS RATHER ONLY BY RESOLUTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PARTICIPATING PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN OPERATING OR MAINTAINING A PROJECT IS AN ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FUNCTION.

(R170) S. 716 -- Senator McConnell: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COASTAL COUNCIL BEING THE ONLY STATE AGENCY AUTHORIZED TO PERMIT OR DENY ALTERATIONS OR UTILIZATIONS WITHIN CRITICAL AREAS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE VALIDITY OF CRITICAL AREA DELINEATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

(R171) S. 736 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENT LICENSE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1624, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R172) S. 740 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LICENSING NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1603, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R173) S. 648 -- Senator Saleeby: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES OF NUMBER MAY BE ISSUED FOR WATERCRAFT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50 BY ADDING SECTION 50-23-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A MARINE DEALER PERMIT IS INVALID; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO EQUIPMENT AND THE OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-150, RELATING TO PENALTIES PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-320, RELATING TO THE NUMBERING OF VESSELS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPTION FOR WATERCRAFT WITH A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-370, RELATING TO THE TERM AND RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES OF NUMBER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER FOR DEMONSTRATION AND TESTING PURPOSES AND TO PERSONS REPAIRING WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTORS AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR LATE RENEWAL; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-380, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO REVISE THE MONETARY AND TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER AND PROVIDE FOR USE OF A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-390, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER, DESTRUCTION, ABANDONMENT, OR DOCUMENTATION OF A VESSEL, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCES TO DESTRUCTION, ABANDONMENT, AND SECURITY INTEREST, CHANGE REFERENCES FROM DIVISION TO DEPARTMENT, AND REQUIRE NOTIFICATION IF A WATERCRAFT IS ABANDONED, JUNKED, DESTROYED, OR USED IN ANOTHER WATERCRAFT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE TITLING OF WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "DEALER'S PERMIT" AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-60, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR TITLING, CHANGE REFERENCES FROM DIVISION TO DEPARTMENT, AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR PERMITTED MARINE DEALERS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-170, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL IDENTIFICATION OR SERIAL NUMBERS AND PROVIDE FOR AUTHORIZATION BY THE COMMANDANT OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-190, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS POSSESSION AS WELL AS OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT ON THE WATERS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-200, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SERIAL NUMBERS FOR WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF FALSE INFORMATION IN A CERTIFICATE OR BILL OF SALE AND PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-205, RELATING TO SEIZURE AND DISPOSAL OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS UPON SEIZURE WHEN THE OWNER IS DETERMINED AND PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-270, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROHIBITION ON MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS ON DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND REVISE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-280, RELATING TO PENALTIES PERTAINING TO WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR DEALERS AND PERSONS WHO SUBMIT FRAUDULENT CHECKS TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-30, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM WATERCRAFT REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO COMMERCIAL BARGES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-1330, RELATING TO MOTOR RESTRICTIONS ON LAKE H. TAYLOR BLALOCK, SO AS TO REVISE THE RESTRICTION FOR PONTOON BOATS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-23-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A MARINE DEALER'S PERMIT MAY BE RENEWED WHEN THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.

(R174) S. 26 -- Senator Holland: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-240, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY WHICH PROVIDES DEPENDENT COVERAGE SHALL PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE AND TREATMENT OF CLEFT LIP AND PALATE AND ANY CONDITION OR ILLNESS WHICH IS RELATED TO OR DEVELOPED AS A RESULT OF A CLEFT LIP AND PALATE, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP DENTAL POLICY WHICH PROVIDES DEPENDENT COVERAGE SHALL PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR TEETH CAPPING, PROSTHODONTICS, AND ORTHODONTICS NECESSARY FOR THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF CLEFT LIP AND PALATE, AND THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO A POLICY WHICH PROVIDES DISABILITY OR INCOME PROTECTION COVERAGE, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT INDEMNITY COVERAGE, ACCIDENT-ONLY COVERAGE, SPECIFIED DISEASE OR SPECIFIED ACCIDENT COVERAGE, LONG-TERM CARE COVERAGE, VISION-ONLY COVERAGE, OR COVERAGE ISSUED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO MEDICARE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT APPLIES TO ALL INSURANCE POLICIES DELIVERED, ISSUED, RENEWED, EXTENDED, OR MODIFIED BY ANY INSURER SIX MONTHS OR THEREAFTER FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.

(R175) S. 507 -- Senators Giese, Martin, Passailaigue, Washington, Rose, Ryberg, Wilson and Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEDICALLY INDIGENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE METHOD OF ADJUSTING CHARGES FOR PATIENTS SPONSORED BY THE PROGRAM AND RELATING TO A SYSTEM OF REIMBURSEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-155, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEDICAID EXPANSION FUND, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOSPITAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR CARE GIVEN TO PATIENTS SPONSORED BY THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STANDARDIZED ANNUAL REPORTING BY HOSPITALS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DATA OVERSIGHT COUNCIL TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD AND CONTENT OF INFORMATION THAT MAY BE RELEASED, TO PROVIDE FOR A HEALTH DATA ANALYSIS TASK FORCE, TO REQUIRE SPECIALIZED HOSPITALS TO REPORT, TO REVISE DATA TO BE REPORTED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN PATIENT SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND INJURY CODES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF PATIENT RECORDS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROVISIONS TO CONFORM TO CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS OF SECTION 44-6-170; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FALSIFICATION OF INFORMATION, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO FALSE INFORMATION USED TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE PROGRAM.

(R176) S. 644 -- Corrections and Penology Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2205, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY, INDETERMINATE COMMITMENT FOR EVALUATION FOR NONCRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT AUTHORIZED COMMITMENT FOR AN INDETERMINATE PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVE DAYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATION.

(R177) S. 801 -- Senators Wilson, Setzler, Ryberg and Lander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-380, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PRECINCTS.

(R178) S. 713 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-43-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE A DEALER IN LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS TO MEET CERTAIN STORAGE CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS; TO ADD SECTION 39-43-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN BEFORE WORK IS BEGUN ON LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CHAPTER, SO AS TO CONSOLIDATE AND REVISE THESE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD FROM FOUR TO FIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO PROSECUTING CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS AND TO REVISE AND INCLUDE NEW REFERENCES TO THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION PAMPHLETS WHICH ARE THE BASIS FOR REGULATIONS THE BOARD MUST PROMULGATE; TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BUSINESS ACTIVITIES REQUIRING A LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE STATUTORY REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DELETE AND TRANSFER THESE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERSON WHO TRANSPORTS, DELIVERS, OR CONDUCTS OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES RELATED TO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PILOT SAFETY VALVES ON HEATING APPLIANCES IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS, SO AS TO ADD REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE APPLIANCES IN RESIDENCES AND MANUFACTURED HOMES; TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM FINE FROM FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM IMPRISONMENT FROM SIXTY TO NINETY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER, SO AS TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO STORAGE CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 39-43-90 RELATING TO THE INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION OF CARGO VESSELS AND SECTION 39-43-160 RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES.

(R179) S. 802 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER IS DIRECTED TO ISSUE AN INVITATION FOR BIDS NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 1994, FOR ANY AND ALL SERVICES WHICH ARE CURRENTLY PAID BY, OR PROVIDED TO, THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY BY DESIGNATED CARRIERS, NONPROFIT SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES, OR OTHER COMPANIES NOT OTHERWISE EXCLUDED FROM PROVISIONS OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION, TO REQUIRE THAT THE SOLICITATION MUST BE CONDUCTED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 11 GENERALLY, AND SPECIFICALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROVISIONS GOVERNING COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FACILITY BUSINESS TO BE BID MUST BE SPLIT INTO NOT LESS THAN THREE BLOCKS OF BUSINESS, TO BE AWARDED TO NOT LESS THAN THREE DIFFERENT PROVIDERS, AND THE CONTRACT MUST BE FIVE YEARS, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT CURRENTLY IN FORCE FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO THE FACILITY BY A DESIGNATED CARRIER, NONPROFIT SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES, OR OTHER COMPANIES NOT OTHERWISE EXCLUDED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION IS TERMINATED NOT LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 1994, OR THE SPECIFIED TERMINATION DATE, WHICHEVER COMES LATER, TO REQUIRE THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THE RECORDS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT, TO PROVIDE WHAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT AND THAT IT BE COMPLETED BY JANUARY 1, 1994, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO OBTAIN FROM EACH MEMBER INSURER A COMPLETE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FROM AND A RECORD OF ALL TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN EACH OF THE MEMBER INSURERS AND ANY COMPANY, ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE, OR OTHER ENTITY WITH WHICH A MEMBER INSURER CONTRACTS OR HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION DO NOT APPLY TO CONTRACTS UTILIZED TO ENFORCE INSURANCE POLICY SALES BETWEEN PRODUCER AGENTS AND INSUREDS AND THE MEMBER INSURERS, CONTRACTS FOR LEASING OR MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR FURNITURE, TELEPHONE SERVICES, OFFICE SUPPLIES, POSTAL SERVICES, LEGAL SERVICES, OR OTHER NONINSURANCE RELATED CONTRACTS UTILIZED IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF EVERY DAY BUSINESS OPERATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESULTS OF AUDITS, REVIEWS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REQUIRED IN THIS JOINT RESOLUTION MUST BE COLLECTED AND COMPILED BY THE COMMISSIONER AND INCLUDED IN THE REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ALONG WITH THOSE OF THE DESIGNATED CARRIERS SPECIFIED IN A JOINT RESOLUTION OF 1993 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 136, THE CONTENTS OF WHICH OR WORK PRODUCTS INCIDENTAL TO IT MUST NOT BE DISCLOSED TO ANY SOURCE BY THE COMMISSIONER PRIOR TO OR OUTSIDE OF THE REPORT, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PRESENT MEMBER INSURER WHICH HAS A CONTRACT OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY OTHER COMPANY, ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE, OR OTHER ENTITY SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION WHICH REFUSES OR FAILS TO PRESENT THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REQUIRED IS INELIGIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE BIDDING PROCESS PROVIDED FOR IN THIS JOINT RESOLUTION; AND TO REPEAL A JOINT RESOLUTION OF 1993 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 136.

(R180) S. 422 -- Finance Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-15 SO AS TO DEVOLVE UPON THE GOVERNOR THE FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE RECOMMENDED STATE BUDGET, PROVIDE THAT, WHEREVER THE PHRASE "STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD" APPEARS IN THE CONTEXT OF PREPARING AND SUBMITTING BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, IT MEANS THE GOVERNOR, PROVIDE THAT, IN PREPARING THE RECOMMENDED STATE BUDGET, THE GOVERNOR MAY CONSULT WITH THE STATE TREASURER, THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, OR OTHER STATE OFFICIALS AS NEEDED, REQUIRE THE BUDGET DIVISION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ASSIST THE GOVERNOR IN PREPARING THE BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS FUNCTION OF THE BUDGET DIVISION MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED AS ALTERING THE OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE DIVISION AS AN ENTITY OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT FIRST APPLIES FOR THE BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95.

(R181) S. 228 -- Senators McGill, Macaulay, O'Dell, Russell, Patterson, Ford, Reese, Saleeby, Martin, Wilson, Leventis, Passailaigue, Greg Smith, McConnell, Moore, Peeler, Rankin, Rose, Courtney, Lander, Richter, Mitchell, Elliott, Matthews, Washington, Thomas, Glover, Gregory, Stilwell, Cork, Ryberg, Land, Waldrep, Courson, Hayes, Bryan, Jackson, Setzler, Mescher, Short and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-55, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO COUNTY MAY BE BOUND BY ANY GENERAL LAW REQUIRING IT TO SPEND FUNDS OR TAKE AN ACTION REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNLESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS DETERMINED THAT THE LAW REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE FULFILLS A STATE INTEREST AND THE LAW REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE IS APPROVED BY TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS VOTING IN EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDED A SIMPLE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS VOTING IN EACH HOUSE IS REQUIRED IF ONE OF SEVERAL CRITERIA APPLIES, PROVIDE THAT EXCEPT UPON APPROVAL OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS VOTING IN EACH HOUSE, IT MAY NOT ENACT, AMEND, OR REPEAL ANY GENERAL LAW IF THE ANTICIPATED EFFECT OF DOING SO WOULD BE TO REDUCE THE AUTHORITY THAT COUNTIES HAVE TO RAISE REVENUES IN THE AGGREGATE, AS THE AUTHORITY EXISTS ON JULY 1, 1993, PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THIS SECTION, PROVIDE THAT THE DUTIES, REQUIREMENTS, AND OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY GENERAL LAWS IN EFFECT ON JULY 1, 1993, ARE NOT SUSPENDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-310 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4-9-55 APPLY TO GENERAL LAWS ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHICH AFFECT MUNICIPALITIES.

(R182) S. 701 -- Senators Bryan and Elliott: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC., SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVIEW OF THE PLANS OF CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY AND A COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER DAY PROGRAM BY THE TEAM ADVOCACY PROJECT'S COORDINATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AND REQUIRE THE DESIGNEE TO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA.

(R183) S. 567 -- Senators Moore, Short and Jackson: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 26 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD FATALITY REVIEW AND PREVENTION ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POLICY OF THE STATE IN PREVENTING CHILD DEATHS, TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD FATALITIES IN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, TO ESTABLISH THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, ITS PURPOSE, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR ACCESS TO AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS RELATING TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE DIED AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES; TO ADD SECTIONS 17-5-140 AND 17-5-265 SO AS TO REQUIRE CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD FATALITIES WHEN A CHILD DIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO ADD SECTIONS 17-5-150 AND 17-5-275 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CORONER OR A MEDICAL EXAMINER TO OBTAIN AN INSPECTION WARRANT IN THE COURSE OF CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION OF A CHILD'S DEATH; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT LAW, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, RELATING TO REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES OF A CORONER OR A MEDICAL EXAMINER, UNDERTAKER, FUNERAL HOME DIRECTOR, OR THEIR EMPLOYEES TO REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD FATALITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF CHILD ABUSE REPORTS, AND RECORDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF SUCH INFORMATION TO COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, CORONERS, THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD FATALITIES, AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS AND POSITIONS RELATED TO THE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW PROCESS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD FATALITIES.

(R184) S. 402 -- Senator Land: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HAVING A DRIVER'S LICENSE IN POSSESSION WHEN OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON CONVICTION FOR VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION COURT COSTS MAY BE WAIVED AND NO POINTS MAY BE ASSESSED FOR DRIVING RECORD OR INSURANCE PURPOSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF "DEFINITION OF SERIOUS TRAFFIC VIOLATION".

(R185) S. 329 -- Senators Setzler, Bryan, Moore, Washington, Matthews, Stilwell, Patterson, Land, Lander, Rankin, Martin, Giese and Short: AN ACT TO ENACT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1993 BY AMENDING TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 139 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-450, RELATING TO PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROGRAMS, PROVIDE FOR PARENTING/FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE PROGRAMS ARE ESTABLISHED AND FUNDED; BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-454 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP A PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM FOR USE IN GRADES FOUR THROUGH EIGHT; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-3-90, RELATING TO IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE TRAINING AND REVISE CERTAIN IMPLEMENTATION DATES; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-5-65, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THESE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN REGARD TO DEVELOPING CERTAIN ONE-HALF DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN, AND DELETE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO COMPENSATORY AND REMEDIAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-19-340, RELATING TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THREE- AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PROGRAMS AND THE DATES ON WHICH CHILDREN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THESE PROGRAMS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-20-40, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE WEIGHTINGS USED FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE, AND DELETE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF COMPENSATORY AND REMEDIAL PROGRAMS AND THEIR FUNDING; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-20-60, RELATING TO SPENDING PRIORITIES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PRIORITIES AND THE PROCEDURES FOR THEIR DETERMINATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF SITES FOR DROPOUT PREVENTION AND REMEDIAL PROJECTS MUST BE FUNDED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-18-20 RELATING TO COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAMS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION AND SECTIONS 59-65-410 THROUGH 59-65-460 RELATING TO DROPOUT PREVENTION AND RECOVERY PROGRAMS.

(R186) S. 482 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, O'Dell, Wilson, McConnell, Passailaigue, Leatherman and Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS BY ADDING CHAPTER 68 SO AS TO REGULATE BUSINESSES THAT OFFER STAFF LEASING SERVICES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING, FEES, DISCIPLINARY ACTION, AND PENALTIES.

(R187) S. 747 -- Judiciary Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS LICENSED AS ACCOUNTANTS MAY OPERATE IN ANY FORM ALLOWED BY LAW AND DEFINE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-190, RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE FIVE YEARS' EXPERIENCE TEACHING ACCOUNTING IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZED BY THE BOARD AS ONE OF THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND DELETE THE DETAILS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WAIVER OF EXAMINATION FOR A PERSON CERTIFIED IN ANOTHER STATE AS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FOREIGN RECIPROCITY WHEN SUCH JURISDICTIONS HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT REQUIREMENTS AS SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-270, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCOUNTANTS AND ACCOUNTING PRACTITIONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANNUALLY OR ON OR BEFORE THE LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE BOARD AND DELETE THE BIENNIAL CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-290, RELATING TO THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE OR PERMIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS AND DELETE GENERAL VIOLATIONS FOR WHICH THE BOARD MAY REVOKE OR SUSPEND ANY CERTIFICATE OF A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OR A LICENSE OF A PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-570, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS AND DELETE GENERAL VIOLATIONS FOR WHICH THE BOARD MAY REVOKE OR SUSPEND ANY LICENSE OR PERMIT OF AN ACCOUNTING PRACTITIONER.

(R188) S. 368 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT TO COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR REVENUE LOST FROM THE BUSINESS INVENTORY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNTS TO A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WITHIN A COUNTY ATTRIBUTABLE TO A SEPARATE MILLAGE FOR DEBT SERVICE MUST BE REDISTRIBUTED PROPORTIONATELY TO OTHER 1987 TAX YEAR MILLAGES LEVIED BY THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WHEN THE DEBT IS REPAID.

(R189) S. 235 -- Senators McConnell, Land, Saleeby, Leatherman, Holland, J. Verne Smith, Courson, Mitchell, Hayes, Martin, Russell, Ford, Courtney, Wilson, Passailaigue, Greg Smith, Washington, Jackson, Thomas, Matthews, Glover, Drummond, Ryberg, Cork, Reese, Mescher, Short and Lander: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 19-11-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE A QUALIFIED PRIVILEGE AGAINST DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION IN A PROCEEDING IF THE INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED OR PREPARED IN THE GATHERING OR DISSEMINATION OF NEWS AND TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE PERSON MAY BE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION.

(R190) S. 525 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNREASONABLE OR EXCESSIVE USE OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY BY INSURERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL DIRECT CEDEABLE WRITTEN PREMIUMS AS USED IN THIS SECTION DO NOT INCLUDE PREMIUMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO RISKS CEDED TO THE FACILITY THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-73-760(e).

(R191) S. 254 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD BY THE GOVERNOR MUST BE ELECTED BY PHARMACISTS RESIDING IN THAT DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-420, RELATING TO PHARMACY FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FEES MUST BE SET IN REGULATION; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FEES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL THEY ARE SET IN REGULATION; TO REPEAL SECTION 40-43-480, RELATING TO FUNDING IN THE 1986 APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY FOR SIX YEARS.

(R192) S. 735 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, RELATING TO HOME HEALTH CARE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1611, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R193) S. 734 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1609, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R194) S. 688 -- Senator O'Dell: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CREDIT LIFE, PROPERTY, AND ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS CHARGED BY SUPERVISED LENDERS UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE OR BY RESTRICTED LENDERS UNDER THE CONSUMER FINANCE LAW ARE SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM CHARGE AND A MINIMUM RETENTION OF THREE DOLLARS.

(R195) S. 194 -- Senators Hayes, Stilwell, Waldrep, Peeler, Wilson and Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 17-25-322 THROUGH 17-25-326, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A DEFENDANT IS CONVICTED OF A CRIME WHICH HAS RESULTED IN PECUNIARY DAMAGES OR LOSS, THE COURT MUST HOLD A HEARING TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF RESTITUTION DUE THE VICTIMS OF THE DEFENDANT'S CRIMINAL ACTS, PROVIDE THAT THE HEARINGS MUST BE HELD AS A MATTER OF COURSE UNLESS THE DEFENDANT AGREES TO THE AMOUNT DUE, PROVIDES FOR THE FACTORS WHICH THE COURT MUST CONSIDER IN DETERMINING RESTITUTION; PROVIDES THAT THE COURT MUST RETAIN JURISDICTION OF THE CASE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MODIFYING THE ORDER UNTIL PAID IN FULL OR UNTIL THE DEFENDANT'S SENTENCE AND PROBATION AND SENTENCE, IF ANY, EXPIRES, PROVIDES THAT WHEN A DEFENDANT HAS BEEN PLACED ON PROBATION AND IS IN DEFAULT OF ANY FINES, SURCHARGES, ASSESSMENTS, COSTS, AND FEES ORDERED, THE COURT, ON MOTION OF THE VICTIM, THE SOLICITOR, OR A PROBATION AND PAROLE AGENT, OR UPON ITS OWN MOTION, MUST HOLD A HEARING FOR THE DEFENDANT TO SHOW CAUSE AS TO WHY HIS DEFAULT WOULD NOT BE TREATED AS A CIVIL JUDGMENT AND A JUDGMENT LIEN ATTACHED, PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MUST ENTER JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF THE STATE AND IN FAVOR OF THE VICTIM FOR ANY FINES, COSTS, FEES, AND RESTITUTION FOR THE UNPAID BALANCE, PROVIDE THAT JUDGMENTS MAY BE ENFORCED AS ANY CIVIL JUDGMENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, REQUIRE THAT THE CLERK OF COURT ENTER ANY JUDGMENT ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17-25-323 IN THE CIVIL JUDGMENT RECORDS OF THE COURT, PROVIDE THAT NO JUDGMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNTIL ENTRY IS MADE AND THAT THE JUDGMENT CREDITOR IS REQUIRED TO RECORD SATISFACTION OF THE JUDGMENT; PROVIDE A JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE OF A COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS IN A CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL MAY BE ENFORCED AS A JUDGMENT IS ENFORCED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS IN CIVIL ACTIONS; AND PROVIDE THAT ANY COURT ORDER ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25, TITLE 17 MAY BE ALTERED, MODIFIED, OR RESCINDED UPON THE FILING OF A PETITION BY THE DEFENDANT, SOLICITOR, OR THE VICTIM FOR GOOD AND SUFFICIENT CAUSE SHOWN BY THE PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE.

(R196) S. 255 -- Senators Giese, Reese and Matthews: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES, SO AS TO ADD ARTICLE 3 TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM TO DEVELOP, COORDINATE, AND ENHANCE DELIVERY OF SERVICES; TO DESIGNATE AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE SYSTEM; TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RECEIVING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT CREATE AN ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR INITIAL APPOINTEES TO THE COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SYSTEM IS CONTINGENT UPON SUFFICIENT FUNDING; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-38-10 THROUGH 44-38-90 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 38, TITLE 44, AND TO RENAME CHAPTER 38 OF TITLE 44.

(R197) S. 589 -- Senator Courson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 29-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIENS ON REAL ESTATE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY HELD BY A GAS OR ELECTRICAL UTILITY OR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL SATISFIED OR RELEASED INSTEAD OF LAPSING TWENTY YEARS AFTER THE MATURITY DATE OF THE LIEN, AND TO REQUIRE A MORTGAGE OR OTHER INSTRUMENT EXECUTED, OR MODIFIED, OR RENDERED AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PROVISION TO STATE ON ITS FACE CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-50, RELATING TO MORTGAGES FOR FUTURE ADVANCES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ITS APPLICABILITY TO INDEBTEDNESS OF A GAS OR ELECTRICAL UTILITY OR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MORTGAGE COVERS AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY OF A GAS OR ELECTRICAL UTILITY OR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, AND BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-90 SO AS TO ALLOW GENERAL AS OPPOSED TO SPECIFIC DESCRIPTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY IN MORTGAGES GIVEN BY A GAS OR ELECTRICAL UTILITY COMPANY OR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.

(R198) S. 31 -- Senator Moore: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM ELECTION DATE FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODIES OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT WITHIN THE COUNTY, THE DISTRICTS TO WHICH THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY, AND THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FOR ELECTION AS A COMMISSIONER OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY A CERTAIN PORTION OF THIS SECTION, RATHER THAN THE ENTIRE SECTION, DOES NOT APPLY TO DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES THAT HAVE ADOPTED, BY ORDINANCE, UNIFORM ELECTION DATES FOR DISTRICTS WITHIN THOSE COUNTIES BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.

(R199) S. 608 -- Senators Hayes, Gregory, Peeler and Short: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO TITLE 27 SO AS TO IMPLEMENT THE SETTLEMENT OF CATAWBA INDIAN LAND AND OTHER CLAIMS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

(R200) S. 700 -- Senator Land: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION AS A CONDITION OF LICENSE RENEWAL OF A RESIDENT OR NONRESIDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESMAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-160, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF LICENSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE LICENSES TO BE RENEWED AT ANY TIME INSTEAD OF A JUNE THIRTIETH EXPIRATION.

(R201) S. 440 -- Senators Reese, Courtney and Russell: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS CONFERRED UPON MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO ALLOW EXTENSION OF POLICE PROTECTION IN OTHER AREAS AND TO PROVIDE BENEFITS FOR POLICE PROTECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-65, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL COURT JURISDICTION, SO AS TO ENLARGE PENALTIES COURT MAY IMPOSE; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-11-510, 16-11-520, 16-13-30, 16-13-50, 16-13-80, 16-13-110, 16-13-180, BOTH AS AMENDED, 16-13-230, 16-13-240, 16-13-260, AND 16-13-420, RELATING TO VARIOUS CRIMES INVOLVING PROPERTY OR PERSONAL GOODS AND CHATTELS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES AND TO CREATE FELONIES IF THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY IS MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENSE IS TRIABLE IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT IF THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY, GOODS, OR CHATTEL IS NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, RELATING TO MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION OVER MINOR OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ALLOW RESTITUTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-570, RELATING TO MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION FOR LARCENY, SO AS TO INCREASE JURISDICTION OVER THE VALUE OF STOLEN PROPERTY TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

(R202) S. 707 -- Senators Leatherman, Land, Macaulay, Thomas, Leventis, Gregory and Short: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-325 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EXCEPT WHERE PERMITTED TO MEET COMPETITION, IT IS AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE AND UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON WHO IS IN THE RETAIL BUSINESS OF SELLING MOTOR FUEL TO SELL MOTOR FUEL OF LIKE GRADE AND QUALITY AT RETAIL AT A PRICE WHICH IS BELOW THE COST OF ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT PLUS TAXES AND TRANSPORTATION, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN RECORDKEEPING; TO AMEND SECTION 39-5-350, RELATING TO MERCHANDISING UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND EXEMPTIONS, AND SECTION 39-3-150, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT SALES AT LESS THAN COST FOR THE PURPOSE OF INJURING COMPETITORS IS A CONSPIRACY TO FORM A MONOPOLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL SALE OF MOTOR FUEL AT A LEVEL BELOW THE ACTUAL COST OF ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT, WHICH IS PERMITTED TO MEET COMPETITION, SHALL REQUIRE CERTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION'S PRICING; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-255 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY RETAIL MOTOR FUEL OUTLET TO POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE THE SELF-SERVICE PUMP PRICE FOR EACH TYPE OF GASOLINE IT HAS AVAILABLE AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

(R203) S. 537 -- Senators Stilwell, J. Verne Smith, Thomas and Leatherman: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 58, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGISTRATION OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, TO INCREASE THE BOND REQUIRED FOR APPLICANTS, TO INCREASE REGISTRATION FEES, TO SPECIFY THE EXPIRATION OF A REGISTRATION, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; BY ADDING SECTIONS 40-58-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO REGISTER AN APPLICANT, 40-58-65 SO AS TO REQUIRE RECORDKEEPING AND PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION OF THOSE RECORDS, AND 40-58-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS TO LOAN APPLICANTS.

(R204) S. 66 -- Senator Stilwell: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-60-20, 40-60-30, 40-60-40, 40-60-50 THROUGH 40-60-80, 40-60-100, 40-60-120 THROUGH 40-60-140, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; ESTABLISH PARAMETERS FOR PRACTICE BY STATE LICENSED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, STATE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, AND APPRAISER APPRENTICES; PROVIDE FOR COMPOSITION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD; PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION, LICENSURE, PERMITTING, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FEES FOR APPRAISER APPRENTICES, STATE REGISTERED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, STATE LICENSED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, AND STATE CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS; TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFICATIONS, CRITERIA FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME LICENSED, PERMITTED, REGISTERED, OR CERTIFIED TO PRACTICE IN THE AREA OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL; TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATORY AND INVESTIGATORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD; TO AMEND CHAPTER 60, TITLE 40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, BY ADDING SECTION 40-60-145, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD ADOPT THE UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE AS ITS OPERATING GUIDE; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-60-150 THROUGH 40-60-170 AND 40-60-190 THROUGH 40-60-210, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES FOR THE BOARD; AND TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF THE USE OF THE TITLES OF APPRAISER APPRENTICE, STATE REGISTERED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER, STATE LICENSED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, AND STATE CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER.

(R205) S. 619 -- Senators Matthews, Patterson, Washington, Glover, Mitchell, Ford, Jackson and Mescher: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-22-195 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A CATEGORY B ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-190, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION AS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THIS CLASS OF REGISTRATION AS A CATEGORY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND TO REVISE THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-200, RELATING TO ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-370, RELATING TO THE SEAL REQUIRED FOR ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SEAL TO BEAR THE LICENSE CATEGORY FOR ENGINEERS AND TIER DESIGNATION FOR SURVEYORS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-22-390, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, SO AS TO ADD AS A GROUND FOR SUCH ACTION PRACTICING WITHOUT A LICENSE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS LICENSED ON THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE MUST BE RECOGNIZED AS A CATEGORY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.

(R206) S. 549 -- Senator Reese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-680, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR TRANSPORTATION OF COPPER WIRE OR PIPE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF COPPER WIRE, COPPER PIPE, COPPER BARS, OR COPPER SHEETING IN EXCESS OF TEN POUNDS WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFICATION, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN IDENTIFICATION, AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES IMPOSED.

(R207) S. 748 -- Senator Passailaigue: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO DIVIDE CHARLESTON PRECINCT 3 INTO CHARLESTON 3A AND CHARLESTON 3B, TO DIVIDE FOLLY BEACH INTO FOLLY BEACH 1 AND FOLLY BEACH 2, AND TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE DATE FOR THE DELINEATION OF PRECINCT LINES AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

(R208) S. 756 -- Senator Cork: AN ACT TO REPEAL ACT 583 OF 1971 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE HILTON HEAD ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.

(R209) S. 769 -- Senator Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-450, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN PICKENS COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PRECINCTS.

(R210) S. 656 -- Corrections and Penology Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES FOR JUVENILES, SO AS TO ADD THAT EACH SECURE FACILITY SHALL HAVE SUFFICIENT PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPERVISION AND TO ADD ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM AND SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS; TO ADD THAT A COUNTY WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOLDOVER FACILITIES FOR JUVENILES MUST MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; AND AMEND THE SECTION TO PROVIDE THAT JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES MAY BE PROVIDED BY A COUNTY OR COUNTIES WHICH HAVE ENTERED INTO A REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SECURE FACILITIES FOR PREADJUDICATORY JUVENILES WHICH MEET THE STANDARDS OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF THE AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION, THAT IN FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES THE COST FOR EACH CHILD COMMITTED BY A COUNTY MUST BE BASED ON THE AVERAGE OPERATING COST AMONG ALL PREADJUDICATORY STATE FACILITIES, THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES MUST ASSUME ONE-THIRD OF THE PER DIEM COSTS AND THE COMMITTING COUNTY SHALL ASSUME TWO-THIRDS OF THE COSTS, AND THAT TRANSPORTATION OF THE JUVENILE TO AND FROM THE FACILITY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COUNTY AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE JUVENILE BETWEEN DEPARTMENT FACILITIES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT.

(R211) S. 455 -- Senator Holland: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT TO MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT UPON PETITION OF THE SOLICITOR IN THAT CIRCUIT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SECTION UNTIL JULY 1, 1994, PROVIDE THAT A CASE MAY BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT UNLESS THE DEFENDANT OBJECTS ON THE RECORD AFTER NOTIFICATION BY THE SOLICITOR RATHER THAN REQUIRING THE DEFENDANT TO AGREE IN WRITING TO THE TRANSFER AND PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF MAGISTRATE OF THE COUNTY OR THE CHIEF MUNICIPAL JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPALITY UPON PETITION OF THE SOLICITOR SHALL SET THE TERMS OF COURT AND ORDER THE MAGISTRATES AND MUNICIPAL JUDGES TO HOLD TERMS OF COURT ON SPECIFIC TIMES AND DATES FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THESE CASES.

(R212) S. 416 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1125 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 8-13-1120 ON CONTENTS OF STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS UNDER ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM DO NOT APPLY TO AN EVENT TO WHICH A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS INVITED BY A LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE MEMBER ATTENDED THE EVENT, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1127 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE INVITATIONS COMMITTEES SHALL KEEP AN UPDATED LIST OF ACCEPTED INVITATIONS, AND REQUIRE THE LIST TO BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REVIEW OF REPORTS, AUDITS OF LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, AND NOTICE TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF FAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED REPORTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE NOTICE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND REQUIRE THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE OFFENDING PERSON IN ACCORDANCE WITH CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8-13-320; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN, SO AS TO REDEFINE "CANDIDATE" AND "ELECTION", AND DEFINE "STATE BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COUNCIL"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, IS ENTITLED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCESS CONTAINED IN SECTION 8-13-320; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-325 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION SHALL RETAIN FEES GENERATED BY THE REGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYISTS'S PRINCIPALS TO OFFSET COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION OF LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPALS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-740, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REPRESENTATION OF ANOTHER BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, MEMBER, OR EMPLOYEE BEFORE A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, SO AS TO REFERENCE AN AGENCY, UNIT, OR SUBUNIT OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, AND AN ENTITY ON THE SAME LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT, FOR WHICH THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HAS OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-775, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS OF LAW SPECIFYING THAT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, MEMBER, OR EMPLOYEE WITH AN OFFICIAL FUNCTION RELATED TO CONTRACTS IS NOT PERMITTED TO HAVE AN ECONOMIC INTEREST IN THE CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS AWARDED THROUGH A PROCESS OF PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMPETITIVE BIDS IF THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HAS NOT PERFORMED AN OFFICIAL FUNCTION REGARDING THE CONTRACT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "CONSULTANT"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, REFERENCE PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND INCLUDE PROVISIONS WHEREIN A CREDITOR IS SUBJECT TO REGULATION BY THE FILER OR IS SEEKING OR HAS SOUGHT A BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE FILER'S AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS BY CERTAIN CONSULTANTS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FORWARDING OF COPIES OF THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION AND THE FILING PERSON'S COUNTY OF RESIDENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORWARDING OF THE STATEMENT WITHIN FIVE, RATHER THAN TWO, BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER "CAMPAIGN PRACTICES", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT "CANDIDATE" ALSO MEANS A PERSON ON WHOSE BEHALF WRITE-IN VOTES ARE SOLICITED IF THE PERSON HAS KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH SOLICITATION, AND PROVIDE THAT "ELECTION" ALSO MEANS AN ELECTION AT WHICH A BALLOT MEASURE OR REFERENDUM APPEARS ON THE BALLOT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECIPIENTS OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND COPIES THEREOF AND STATE ETHICS COMMISSION REVIEW, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORWARDING OF A COPY OF ALL CAMPAIGN REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND CLERK OF COURT IN THE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE OF THE PERSON REQUIRED TO FILE WITHIN FIVE, RATHER THAN TWO, DAYS OF RECEIPT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1346, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS, PROPERTY, OR TIME TO INFLUENCE AN ELECTION AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES BY A PUBLIC AGENCY TO PREPARE INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS, CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETINGS, OR RESPOND TO NEWS MEDIA OR CITIZENS' INQUIRIES CONCERNING A BALLOT MEASURE AFFECTING THAT PUBLIC AGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1354, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION OF A PERSON INDEPENDENTLY PAYING FOR AN ELECTION-RELATED COMMUNICATION AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO APPLY THE SECTION TO A CANDIDATE, COMMITTEE, OR OTHER PERSON, RATHER THAN "A PERSON", AND APPLY THE SECTION TO MAKING AN EXPENDITURE, RATHER THAN AN "INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1356, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS BY CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICIAL WITH WHOM THE CANDIDATE FILES A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY OR PETITION FOR NOMINATION, NO LATER THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS AFTER CANDIDACY BOOKS CLOSE, MUST FILE A COPY OF THE STATEMENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1374 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAILURE TO FILE CERTAIN REPORTS OR STATEMENTS WITH THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY OFFICE IS DEEMED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN RICHLAND COUNTY; TO REPEAL SECTION 2-17-70, RELATING TO THE LAWS ON LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING AND INVESTIGATION BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ALLEGED FAILURE TO FILE ANY STATEMENT OR REPORT REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 17, TITLE 2; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FORWARDING OF COPIES OF STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION AND FILING IN THE PERSON'S COUNTY OF RESIDENCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME WHEN THE SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF EACH STATEMENT FILED WITH IT TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION FROM "WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT" TO "WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT FOLLOWING THE FILING OF AN INITIAL CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORT, ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS MUST BE FILED WITHIN TEN DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH CALENDAR QUARTER IN WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECEIVED OR EXPENDITURES ARE MADE, WHETHER BEFORE OR AFTER AN ELECTION UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT UNDERGOES FINAL DISBURSEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-13-1370; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECIPIENTS OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND COPIES THEREOF AND STATE ETHICS COMMISSION REVIEW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF EACH STATEMENT FILED WITH IT TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION WITHIN FIVE, RATHER THAN TWO, BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF WITNESSES AND MATERIALS, INCLUDING BOOKS, PAPERS, RECORDS, DOCUMENTS, OR OTHER TANGIBLE OBJECTS RELEVANT TO THE AGENCY'S INVESTIGATION BY APPROVAL OF THE CHAIRMAN, RATHER THAN BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, ACTS PROHIBITED OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, EXCEPTIONS, AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE MAY ACCEPT LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, MEALS, BEVERAGES, OR AN INVITATION TO A FUNCTION PAID FOR BY A LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL IF IT IS PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SOLELY ON THE BASIS THAT THE SPOUSE OF THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE IS AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE PROVIDING LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL AND THE SPOUSE IS RECEIVING THE LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, MEALS, BEVERAGES, OR INVITATION PURELY INCIDENTAL TO THE SPOUSE'S OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL AND THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE IS RECEIVING IT ONLY AS THE SPOUSE OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE PROVIDING LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE LAW ON LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "OFFICIAL CAPACITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES RECEIVING COMPENSATION FOR SPEAKING BEFORE AUDIENCES AND EXCEPTION AND RULES FOR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ACTING IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY MAY NOT RECEIVE ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM A LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL FOR SPEAKING BEFORE A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE GROUP, AND THAT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE IS NOT PROHIBITED BY THIS SECTION FROM ACCEPTING A MEAL PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT WHERE ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ENTITLED TO THE SAME MEAL AND THE MEAL IS OF NOMINAL VALUE AND INCIDENTAL TO THE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE LAW ON ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "OFFICIAL CAPACITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-715, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS, MEMBERS, OR EMPLOYEES, EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OUT-OF-STATE EXPENSES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC MEMBER IS NOT PROHIBITED BY THIS SECTION FROM ACCEPTING A MEAL PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT WHERE ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ENTITLED TO THE SAME MEAL AND THE MEAL IS OF NOMINAL VALUE AND INCIDENTAL TO THE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT, AND THAT ANY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC MEMBER SHALL DISCLOSE ON HIS STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS THE ORGANIZATION WHICH PAID FOR OR REIMBURSED ACTUAL EXPENSES, THE AMOUNT OF SUCH PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT, AND THE PURPOSE, DATE, AND LOCATION OF THE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-717 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ANY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE WHO ACCEPTS HONORARIA, COMPENSATION, OR REIMBURSEMENT OF ACTUAL EXPENSES FOR SPEAKING TO A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE GROUP SHALL DISCLOSE ON HIS STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS THE ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDED THE HONORARIA, COMPENSATION, OR REIMBURSEMENT, THE AMOUNT OF SUCH PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT, AND THE PURPOSE, DATE, AND LOCATION OF THE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CHANGES IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS MADE BY THIS ACT SHALL APPLY ONLY TO TRANSACTIONS OCCURRING ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1994.

(R213) H. 3099 -- Rep. Phillips: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 47 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, INCLUDING PROVISIONS WHICH SET AN ANNUAL FEE AND WHICH MAKE IT UNLAWFUL KNOWINGLY TO PERMIT THE LICENSE PLATE TO BE DISPLAYED ON A VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE ONE AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

(R214) H. 3255 -- Rep. Snow: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 50 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A HUNTER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PERSONS PURCHASING HUNTING LICENSES WHO WERE BORN AFTER JUNE 30, 1979, ALLOW RECIPROCITY FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF COMPARABLE COURSES IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS, PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LIFETIME HUNTING AND LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSES, AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM.

(R215) H. 3370 -- Rep. Waldrop: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL FAILURE TO RETURN RENTED VIDEO OR CASSETTE TAPES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT GUILTY OF THE OFFENSE OF PETIT LARCENY FOR HIS FAILURE TO RETURN THE VIDEO OR CASSETTE TAPE WHERE THE ORIGINAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE LEASE OR RENTAL AGREEMENT IS TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS OR LESS UNLESS HE WILFULLY AND FRAUDULENTLY FAILS TO RETURN THE VIDEO OR CASSETTE TAPE WITHIN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS AFTER A LETTER DEMANDING RETURN OF THE VIDEO OR CASSETTE TAPE HAS BEEN MAILED TO HIM BY CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL AT HIS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS BY THE OWNER OF THE VIDEO OR CASSETTE TAPE OR HIS AGENT.

(R216) H. 3428 -- Rep. Snow: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TAKING OF CERTAIN FISH AND CRUSTACEANS, SO AS TO REVISE THE RESTRICTIONS PERTAINING TO RED DRUM.

(R217) H. 3506 -- Rep. McTeer: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-39-65 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TIME FOR THE APPEAL OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY.

(R218) H. 3530 -- Reps. Barber, Hallman, R. Young, Holt, Whipper, J. Bailey and Breeland: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-615 SO AS TO DEFINE "FREEWAY"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3170, RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS ON CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO CHANGE CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAYS TO FREEWAYS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3860, RELATING TO ANIMALS, BICYCLES, AND CERTAIN OTHER VEHICLES PROHIBITED ON CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO CHANGE CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAYS TO FREEWAYS.

(R219) H. 3552 -- Rep. Davenport: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 35 TO TITLE 4 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE FOR THEIR CREATION AND ABOLITION AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THEY MAY BE CREATED, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENTS, THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, AND EXPENDITURES OF REVENUE FOR THE COST OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.

(R220) H. 3562 -- Rep. Rhoad: AN ACT TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR BAMBERG COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF BAMBERG COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND TO AMEND ACT 201 OF 1991 RELATING TO THE ABOLITION OF THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A VACANCY OCCURS ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD, THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SHALL APPOINT A TRUSTEE TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM.

(R221) H. 3609 -- Rep. Kirsh: AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTIONS 4-13-110, 11-3-180, 12-37-60, 12-37-630, 12-37-640, 12-37-650, 12-37-660, 12-37-770, 12-37-790, 12-37-880, 12-37-2700, 12-39-70, 12-39-80, 12-39-90, 12-39-110, 12-39-130, 12-39-230, 12-39-240, 12-39-300, 12-39-330, 12-45-50, 12-45-100, 12-45-110, 12-45-130, 12-45-190, 12-45-200, 12-45-210, 12-45-240, 12-45-250, 12-45-290, 12-45-330, 12-45-350, 12-45-370, 12-45-380, 12-47-20, 12-47-30, AND CHAPTER 55 OF TITLE 12 ALL OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AND ALL RELATING TO OBSOLETE FUNCTIONS OF COUNTY TREASURERS AND AUDITORS, THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, AND OUTDATED AD VALOREM TAX PROVISIONS.

(R222) H. 3615 -- Reps. Allison, G. Bailey, Haskins, Littlejohn, Jaskwhich, Harrison, Shissias, Wells, R. Smith, Neal, Farr, Walker, Davenport, Beatty, Cooper, Sturkie, Stone, Hutson, Riser, Robinson, Byrd, Stoddard, Thomas, Lanford, D. Smith, Phillips, D. Wilder and Snow: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-91, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR SUCH MEMBERS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES EQUAL TO THE LESSER OF ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES INCURRED OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A DAY.

(R223) H. 3669 -- Reps. Kirsh, Wofford and Waldrop: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1642 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WITH A PERSON WITH A SUBSTANTIATED HISTORY OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, OR WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF OFFENSES AGAINST A PERSON OR AGAINST MORALITY OR DECENCY; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1643 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR FOSTER PARENT TRAINING; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-115 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT BIENNIAL PERFORMANCE AUDITS OF COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS; BY AMENDING SECTION 20-7-2240, RELATING TO AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION AS A CHILD WELFARE AGENCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOSTER CARE FACILITIES, NOT RECEIVING STATE OR FEDERAL FUNDS, OPERATED BY CERTAIN RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS MUST PASS ANNUAL FIRE, HEALTH, AND SANITATION INSPECTIONS.

(R224) H. 3715 -- Rep. Rogers: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-16-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELEVATOR CODE, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "FACILITY", "DUMBWAITER", AND "DORMANT FACILITY" AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "TEMPORARILY DECOMMISSIONED FACILITY" AND "HANDICAP LIFT"; TO AMEND SECTION 41-16-40, RELATING TO THE ELEVATOR CODE AND THE ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONTROL OR PREVENTION OF ACCESS TO TEMPORARILY DECOMMISSIONED FACILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OBTAINING A SPECIAL INSPECTOR'S LICENSE, REVOCATION OF A SPECIAL INSPECTOR'S LICENSE, DISQUALIFICATION OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS, AND ETHICS OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-16-100, RELATING TO OPERATING PERMITS UNDER THE ELEVATOR CODE, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO "PERMIT" AND "PERMITS" AND SUBSTITUTE "CERTIFICATE" AND "CERTIFICATES" THEREFOR, PROVIDE A REFERENCE FOR "HANDICAP LIFT", DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE THAT CERTIFICATES MUST BE ISSUED WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER DETERMINATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THAT ALL DEFICIENCIES FOUND UPON INSPECTION HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND ALL FEES HAVE BEEN PAID; TO AMEND SECTION 41-16-110, RELATING TO THE ELEVATOR CODE AND ORDERS, REVOCATION OF OPERATING PERMITS, AND JUDICIAL RELIEF, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR ORDERING A PROPERTY OWNER TO MAKE CHANGES NECESSARY FOR COMPLIANCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONER SUSPENDING OR REVOKING AN OPERATING PERMIT OR REFUSING TO ISSUE AN OPERATING PERMIT FOR A FACILITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-16-140, RELATING TO FEES UNDER THE ELEVATOR CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CASES WHERE THE FEES ARE NOT PAID WITHIN SIXTY DAYS, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL BRING AN ACTION AGAINST THE ASSESSED OWNER OR OPERATOR, PROVIDE FOR THE DEPOSIT OF ANY AMOUNTS COLLECTED, AND PERMIT THE STATE TO BE GRANTED COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR THESE ACTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-16-180, RELATING TO THE ELEVATOR CODE AND CIVIL PENALTIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF VARIOUS CIVIL PENALTIES IN VARYING AMOUNTS UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONDITIONS, REQUIRE ALL AMOUNTS COLLECTED UNDER THIS SECTION TO BE TURNED OVER TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR DEPOSIT IN THE GENERAL FUND, AND PROVIDE THAT ANY OWNER, OPERATOR, MANAGEMENT COMPANY, OR CONTRACTOR AFFECTED OR AGGRIEVED BY CERTAIN THINGS MAY PETITION THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW.

(R225) H. 3717 -- Rep. Rogers: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, THE APPLICABILITY OF THESE PROVISIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS TO APPLICABILITY, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO AMUSEMENT DEVICES AT CERTAIN "OTHER PLACES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC"; TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, MAKE CHANGES TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "TEMPORARY DEVICE" AND "SERIOUS INJURY", AND PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-60, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR, AND DURATION AND REVOCATION OF, A PERMIT UNDER THE AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT A PERMIT IS VALID FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO ONE YEAR EXPIRING ON DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST OF THE YEAR IT IS ISSUED, REQUIRE THAT NOTICE OF PLANNED SCHEDULES BE MAILED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR AT LEAST SEVEN, RATHER THAN FIFTEEN, DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST INTENDED DATE OF USE, AND PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE MAY RESULT IN REVOCATION IF WRITTEN NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE IS SERVED UPON THE OWNER SPECIFYING ANY VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND DIRECTING THE OWNER TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE PERIOD SPECIFIED BY THE COMMISSIONER, RATHER THAN WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-70, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OF AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE WHICH MUST BE MADE BEFORE A PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSPECTION MUST HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED WITHIN ONE MONTH, RATHER THAN WITHIN ONE YEAR, PRIOR TO THE PERMIT APPLICATION, UNLESS EXTENDED BY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-80, RELATING TO INSPECTION PROCEDURES UNDER THE AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE REFERENCES TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR'S DESIGNEE, PROVIDE THAT, IN THE CASE OF A TEMPORARY DEVICE, BEFORE FIRST OPERATION IN THIS STATE EACH YEAR, RATHER THAN "UPON FIRST ENTRY INTO THE STATE", THE AMUSEMENT DEVICE MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OR SPECIAL INSPECTOR FOR THE PERMIT TO BE ISSUED AND DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-100, RELATING TO THE AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, DISCRIMINATION, OWNER'S DUTIES AFTER SERIOUS INJURY OCCURS, AND INSPECTION AND CORRECTION OF DEFECTS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT ANY OWNER OR LESSEE WHO BECOMES AWARE AT A CERTAIN TIME THAT A SERIOUS INJURY HAD OCCURRED SHALL REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY AND IN NO CASE LATER THAN THE END OF THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, AND PROVIDE THAT WHEN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT, RATHER THAN A SERIOUS INJURY, OCCURS INVOLVING THE OPERATION OF AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE, THE OWNER OR LESSEE SHALL IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN THE DEVICE FROM FURTHER USE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-110, RELATING TO NOTICE TO OWNERS, LESSEES, AND OPERATORS OF AMUSEMENT DEVICES OF RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE UPON RECEIPT OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS NOTICE MUST BE FURNISHED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR ONLY UPON REQUEST; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-150, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES UNDER THE AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY OPERATES AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE OR ANY REGULATION PROMULGATED THEREUNDER IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS PER AMUSEMENT DEVICE FOR EACH DAY SUCH NONCOMPLIANCE CONTINUES, AND PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO OPERATES AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE SAFETY CODE OR ANY REGULATION PROMULGATED THEREUNDER IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH DAY SUCH NONCOMPLIANCE CONTINUES.

(R226) H. 3797 -- Reps. J. Wilder and Rhoad: AN ACT TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR ALLENDALE COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF ALLENDALE COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION.

(R227) H. 3800 -- Reps. Spearman, Sharpe, Koon, Sturkie, Riser, Wright, Gamble and Stuart: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 5-31-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ABOLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABOLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION BY ORDINANCE IN THOSE MUNICIPALITIES CREATED AS A RESULT OF THE CONSOLIDATION OF TWO OR MORE MUNICIPALITIES AFTER A BINDING REFERENDUM AND THE ASSUMPTION OF THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION BY THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE PRIMARY AREA SERVED BY THE ABOLISHED COMMISSION AND PROVIDE THAT, AS AN ALTERNATIVE, THE COMMISSION MAY ABOLISH ITSELF BY A MAJORITY VOTE.

(R228) H. 3903 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, RELATING TO LICENSING OF NURSING HOME AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1620, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R229) H. 3955 -- Rep. D. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES AND COSTS COLLECTED IN EACH COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TWENTY-FIVE TO THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS A FEE FOR EXPUNGING CRIMINAL RECORDS AND PROVIDE THAT THE FEE DOES NOT APPLY TO DEFENDANTS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM OR IN CASES WHERE THE UNDERLYING CHARGE IS DISMISSED, NOL PROSSED, OR WHERE THE DEFENDANT IS FOUND NOT GUILTY.

(R230) H. 3990 -- Reps. Wells, Littlejohn, Allison and Walker: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 906 OF 1962, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION, SO AS TO MODIFY THE MEMBERSHIP AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE PROGRAM HEAD FROM PRESIDENT TO DIRECTOR.

(R231) H. 4008 -- Reps. McLeod, G. Brown, Canty, McElveen and Neal: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-501, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PRECINCTS IN SUMTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PRECINCTS, AND PROVIDE THAT THE PRECINCT LINES DEFINING THE PRECINCTS ARE AS SHOWN ON OFFICIAL MAPS ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD DESIGNATED AS DOCUMENT P-85-93, PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE SUMTER COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION; TO REPEAL SECTION 7-7-502 RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF POLLING PLACES IN SUMTER COUNTY.

(R232) H. 4012 -- Rep. Farr: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES MAY QUALIFY FOR A SUPPLEMENT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IF THEY OTHERWISE QUALIFY OR QUALIFY EXCEPT FOR INCOME LIMITATIONS OR BECAUSE OF RESIDING IN A FACILITY FUNDED BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.

(R233) H. 4135 -- Rep. D. Wilder: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 171 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FIFTY-FIVE AND FIFTY-SIX AND THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS AND TAX LEVY THEREFOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE AUTHORIZED ANNUAL TAX LEVIES BEGINNING WITH THE SCHOOL YEAR 1993-94.

(R234) H. 4137 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REPORTING TERMINATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL TO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1554, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R235) H. 4162 -- Reps. Holt, Whipper, J. Bailey, Hutson, Hallman, Breeland, Harrell, Gonzales, Barber, Inabinett, R. Young and Fulmer: AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 FOR CERTAIN LOCAL SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOTAL OPERATING BUDGETS OF THESE SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94.

(R236) H. 4178 -- Reps. Askins, Cobb-Hunter, Hines, Rhoad, Harrelson, Stuart, Spearman, Witherspoon, Govan, Shissias, Wright, Gamble, Riser, Wells, Waites and Law: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-19-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTY WHERE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE IS OFFERED ON AN INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL BASIS, THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY MAY EXTEND FIRE PROTECTION TO THOSE LANDOWNERS WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA WHO ARE NOT SERVED BY A CONTRACT WITH ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.

(R237) H. 4198 -- Rep. Baxley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAP REFERENCE WHICH DEFINES THE LINES OF THESE VOTING PRECINCTS.

(R238) H. 4219 -- Rep. Farr: AN ACT TO DECREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNION COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD FROM NINE TO THREE MEMBERS.

(R239) H. 3010 -- Reps. Carnell, Felder, Boan, M.O. Alexander, Barber, Beatty, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Clyborne, Cobb-Hunter, Corning, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Elliott, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrelson, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harvin, Hodges, Holt, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kinon, Kirsh, Koon, Lanford, Mattos, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McTeer, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Riser, Rogers, Rudnick, Sheheen, Shissias, R. Smith, Snow, Stille, Townsend, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Wells, White, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Worley, R. Young, Marchbanks, Richardson, Huff, A. Young, Wofford, Graham, Chamblee, Klauber and Meacham: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-140 SO AS TO LIMIT APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE, TO DEFINE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE ON THE WRITTEN CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN AND FOR WHAT PURPOSES SURPLUS REVENUES MAY BE APPROPRIATED.

(R240) H. 3016 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Allison, J. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Carnell, Cobb-Hunter, Gamble, Harrison, Harvin, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kennedy, Marchbanks, Mattos, McCraw, Phillips, Rhoad, Rudnick, Shissias, Tucker, Stille, Vaughn, Walker, Waites, Wells, Whipper, J. Wilder, Wilkins, Wilkes, Stoddard and Baxley: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 35 SO AS TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS ADULT PROTECTION ACT; AND AMONG OTHER THINGS TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM AND THE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM, RELATIVE TO ADULT ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION; TO DESIGNATE THOSE REQUIRED TO REPORT; TO ESTABLISH REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING PROCEDURES; TO PROVIDE FAMILY COURT PROCEDURES; TO ABROGATE THE HUSBAND-WIFE AND DOCTOR-PATIENT PRIVILEGE IN ADULT ABUSE CASES; TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY REMOVAL OF AN ADULT; TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR GOOD FAITH REPORTING; TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO CREATE THE ADULT PROTECTION COORDINATING COUNCIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-340, RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE STANDARD FOR REVIEWING A CASE INVOLVING ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 23-1-220 AND CHAPTERS 29 AND 30 OF TITLE 43; TO ADD SECTION 43-38-60 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM TO DESIGNATE ENTITIES PURSUANT TO THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-670, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE, SO AS TO DIRECT THE OMBUDSMAN OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN CASES OF INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-35-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-340, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, SO AS TO CONFORM INTERNAL CROSS REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-38-20, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE OMBUDSMAN OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, SO AS TO CHANGE THIS TO THE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL RESIDENTIAL CARE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THIS ACT.

(R241) H. 3045 -- Rep. T.C. Alexander: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-175, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO PAY PER DIEM, TRAVEL, AND OTHER EXPENSES IN AN AMOUNT IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OR COMMISSION WHEN THE MEMBER TRAVELS OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTY AND INCURS EXPENSES RELATED TO HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING ON THE BOARD.

(R242) H. 3057 -- Rep. Tucker: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1075, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF CARJACKING, MAKE IT A FELONY, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION AND ADD CARJACKING TO THE LIST OF CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES IN SECTION 16-1-10.

(R243) H. 3208 -- Rep. Spearman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-1850 AND 56-3-1870, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEDAL OF HONOR LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED AND TRANSFERRED TO A LEASED VEHICLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FOR AD VALOREM TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LEASED VEHICLE WITH A MEDAL OF HONOR LICENSE PLATE IS EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION.

(R244) H. 3214 -- Rep. Wofford: AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION 44-11-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATING BUILDINGS AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AS FACILITIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.

(R245) H. 3272 -- Reps. Fair, A. Young, Simrill, Walker, Littlejohn, Davenport, Jaskwhich, Moody-Lawrence, Trotter, Beatty, Phillips, Haskins, Robinson, Cato, Wells, Meacham, Marchbanks and D. Wilder: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-1-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS DESIRING A LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION, SECTION 61-1-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION TO ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, OR CORPORATIONS AND MULTIPLE PERMITS AND LICENSES AND PROHIBIT ISSUANCE TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE, AND SECTION 61-9-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HOLDERS OF A BEER PERMIT OR A BEER AND WINE PERMIT FROM PURCHASING BEER OR WINE, OR BOTH ON CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-420, RELATING TO PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSES ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE AGE AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GRANTING OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSES BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE AGE AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR BEER AND WINE PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 61-3-430 RELATING TO LICENSES ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION TO CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS AND SECTION 61-3-510 RELATING TO LICENSE APPLICATIONS TO THE COMMISSION.

(R246) H. 3295 -- Reps. Tucker and D. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-21-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY RECOVERED BY THE SHERIFF OR POLICE CHIEF, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION TO SIXTY DAYS.

(R247) H. 3336 -- Reps. Snow, Sharpe, Witherspoon, Rhoad, Riser and Worley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT, SO AS TO ADD DEFINITIONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-2085 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A SEASONAL RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, AND THE EXTENT OF USE FOR SUCH A LICENSE.

(R248) H. 3372 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Gonzales, Fulmer, Quinn, Hallman, Huff, Harrell, Holt, R. Young, Harrison, Scott, Hodges, Wilkins, Jennings, Tucker and H. Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 31 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ACT".

(R249) H. 3424 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-77-175 AND 56-7-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT WHEN THE OPERATOR OR OWNER OF AN INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE IS ISSUED A TICKET FOR A MOVING VIOLATION BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, HE MUST BE FURNISHED A WRITTEN REQUEST FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY HIM AND HIS INSURER OR THE AGENT ISSUING THE POLICY TO VERIFY LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-45, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL SECURITY AND THE CONFISCATION OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO CONFISCATE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND PLATES WHERE THE SECURITY REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 56 HAS LAPSED.

(R250) H. 3451 -- Reps. Riser, Snow, Shissias, Corning and Witherspoon: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 46-7-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXPERIMENTAL STATIONS FOR FARM DEMONSTRATION AND TESTING WORK, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATIONS TO ENGAGE IN FARM RESEARCH AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEIR MISSION.

(R251) H. 3455 -- Reps. Spearman and Williams: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE VETERAN WAS A WARTIME VETERAN, TO DELETE THE EIGHTEEN-YEAR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT OF THE VETERAN, AND TO APPLY THE FREE TUITION TO A STUDENT WHO IS UNDER TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF AGE WHO ALSO MEETS THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS PURSUING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE.

(R252) H. 3531 -- Reps. Littlejohn, G. Bailey and Walker: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURED HOUSING, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

(R253) H. 3553 -- Reps. Hodges, Martin and Clyborne: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL MAGISTRATES TO COMPLETE A TRAINING PROGRAM OR PASS CERTIFICATION OR RECERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS, OR BOTH, PURSUANT TO STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, TO PROVIDE THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH MAGISTRATES MUST COMPLETE THESE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE IF MAGISTRATES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION THEIR OFFICE IS DECLARED VACANT AFTER NOTIFICATION BY THE SUPREME COURT.

(R254) H. 3589 -- Rep. Kirsh: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-155, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUDIT STANDARDS FOR THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, AUDITOR, TREASURER, AND TAX COLLECTOR, SO AS TO DELAY THE IMPLEMENTATION DATE FROM THE 1993 TAX YEAR TO JULY 1, 1994, AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE STANDARDS APPLY ON A FISCAL YEAR RATHER THAN A TAX YEAR BASIS.

(R255) H. 3568 -- Reps. Kennedy, Snow and Harvin: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 632 OF 1980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION WHICH LIMITS THE AMOUNT THE BOARD MEMBERS MAY RECEIVE FOR MILEAGE TO NOT MORE THAN TWENTY CENTS A MILE.

(R256) H. 3620 -- Rep. Waldrop: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF CORONERS OR SOLICITORS TO ORDER AUTOPSIES UPON DEATH OF INCARCERATED PERSONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THESE AUTOPSIES MUST BE ORDERED.

(R257) H. 3684 -- Rep. Fair: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUVENILE RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION MAY BE RELEASED TO SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-217 RELATING TO BARRING ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS SO AS TO ADD ADJUDICATION FOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE.

(R258) H. 3770 -- Rep. Harvin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN CLARENDON COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE SPECIFIC LOCATIONS OF POLLING PLACES FOR CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND PROVIDE THAT POLLING PLACES MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE CLARENDON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE CLARENDON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

(R259) H. 3808 -- Reps. Huff, Phillips, R. Smith and Byrd: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-30-11 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BY SEPTEMBER 1, 1993, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP AN ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT MECHANISM TO THE WRITTEN PORTION OF THE EXIT EXAM FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO HAVE DOCUMENTED DISABILITIES, SUCH AS SEVERE TO PROFOUND HEARING DISABILITY OR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL THIS ALTERNATIVE IS DEVELOPED, PASSING THE WRITTEN PORTION OF THE EXIT EXAM IS WAIVED FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECEIVING A STATE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO HAVE PERFORMED ABOVE AVERAGE ON OTHER MEASURES OF ACHIEVEMENT AND WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE THE DIPLOMA.

(R260) H. 3868 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1522, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R261) H. 3901 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEFINED MINIMUM PROGRAM FOR WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1612, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R262) H. 3975 -- Reps. Rogers and Waites: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUPERVISED FURLOUGH DURING THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF AN INMATE'S SENTENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FURLOUGH DOES NOT APPLY TO VIOLENT OFFENDERS WHO QUALIFY UNDER THE SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 24-13-710.

(R263) H. 4059 -- Rep. Felder: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF PERSONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION, AND ATHLETICS COACHES AND UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES IN ATHLETICS DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

(R264) H. 4050 -- Rep. Wilkes: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR AN AUCTION FIRM; BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE TRUST AND ESCROW ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS FOR AUCTIONEERS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-175 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION TO ASSESS FINES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE AND ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUCTIONS WHICH ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION, SO AS TO EXEMPT AUCTIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE EXEMPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-50, RELATING TO LICENSURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSE IS REQUIRED UNLESS THE AUCTION IS EXEMPT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE APPRENTICE AUCTIONEERS AND AUCTION FIRMS AND TO REQUIRE PAYING CERTAIN FEES AND PROVIDING CRIMINAL HISTORY AND CREDIT RECORDS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 40-6-70 AND 40-6-80, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPRENTICE AUCTIONEER AND AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE LICENSING EXAMINATION MUST BE WRITTEN; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-90, RELATING TO RENEWAL OF LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATE OF EXPIRATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECIPROCAL LICENSING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RECIPROCAL LICENSE MAY BE ISSUED IF THE APPLICANT'S RESIDENT STATE PROVIDES RECIPROCITY TO SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING SUCH A LICENSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-150, RELATING TO WRITTEN AGREEMENTS TO CONDUCT AUCTIONS AND RECORDS OF SALES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THESE AGREEMENTS AND RECORDS MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMISSION ON REQUEST; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATIONS, TO ADD VIOLATIONS FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS ON APPLICATIONS AND IN INVESTIGATIONS, FOR FAILING TO PROPERLY USE AND MAINTAIN TRUST OR ESCROW ACCOUNTS, FOR FAILING TO PAY FINES, FOR FAILING TO DISCLOSE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AND FOR LACK OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION ALSO TO ISSUE ORDERS FOR COMPLIANCE AND TO PLACE A LICENSEE ON PROBATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-200, RELATING TO THE AUCTIONEER RECOVERY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW LICENSEES MUST CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUND AND TO PROVIDE HOW EXCESS FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-220, RELATING TO CLAIMS UNDER THE FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON'S LICENSE MAY BE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AFTER PAYMENT OF A CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE PERSON; AND BY PROVIDING THAT CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TAKE EFFECT JUNE 30, 1995.

(R265) H. 4081 -- Reps. Boan and Wilkins: AN ACT TO ENACT THE "STATE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORM ACT OF 1993" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF INTENT TO ENSURE AGENCY HEADS ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR PUBLIC RESOURCES ENTRUSTED TO THEM, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL MONITOR AND EVALUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROCUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT REFORMS HEREIN CONTAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 2-47-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT PROJECTS BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO ALLOW AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO ADVERTISE FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES PRIOR TO BOARD APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SO LONG AS THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONTRACT IS NOT AWARDED UNTIL AFTER A STATE PROJECT NUMBER HAS BEEN ASSIGNED; TO ADD SECTION 2-47-55 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (APIP) REGARDING AN AGENCY'S PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF THE APIP; TO ADD SECTION 2-47-56 SO AS TO ALLOW AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO ACCEPT GIFTS-IN-KIND OF A VALUE LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION WITH CERTAIN APPROVAL; TO ADD SECTION 8-1-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE AGENCIES MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE SALARIES BASED ON PERFORMANCE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO ADD SECTION 8-1-170 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP GROUP PRODUCTIVITY INCENTIVE PROGRAMS, TO ADD SECTION 8-1-180 SO AS TO PERMIT STATE AGENCIES TO SPEND PUBLIC FUNDS ON EMPLOYEE AWARDS AND FUNCTIONS, TO ADD SECTION 8-1-190 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ENTER INTO PILOT PROGRAMS FOR INNOVATIONS IN STATE GOVERNMENT; TO ADD SECTION 8-11-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM THIRTY-SEVEN AND ONE-HALF HOUR WORKWEEK FOR AGENCY AND INSTITUTION EMPLOYEES WHO WORK FULL TIME, AND ALLOW THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULING TO MEET THE AGENCY'S OR INSTITUTION'S SERVICE NEEDS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-320 RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STATE AGENCY EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SITUATIONS OR ACTIONS WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERED GRIEVANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-20, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND POLICIES OF THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PURPOSES AND POLICIES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES RECEIVED BY THE STATE SO AS TO REQUIRE VENDORS TO SPECIFY ON THE INVOICE THAT CERTAIN LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES ARE APPLICABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-70, RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS BEING SUBJECT TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO CORRECT CERTAIN TECHNICAL REFERENCES AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF PROCUREMENT AUDITS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-810, RELATING TO THE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION REQUIRING THE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OFFICER TO ANSWER DIRECTLY TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES; TO ADD SECTION 11-35-835 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ENGINEER'S OFFICE TO COMPLETE CERTAIN REVIEWS WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME; TO ADD SECTION 11-35-845 SO AS TO ALLOW THOSE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES WHICH HAVE TOTAL MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY TO OVERSEE THE ADMINISTRATION OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1030, RELATING TO PROCUREMENT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO CORRECT A TECHNICAL MISTAKE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1410, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF SOURCE SELECTION AND CONTRACT INFORMATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF RESPONSIVE BIDDER; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE AMOUNT ON WHICH COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS ARE REQUIRED AND TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1530, RELATING TO COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR SUCH PROPOSALS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1550, RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PROCEDURES AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNTS CONSTITUTING SMALL PURCHASES; TO ADD SECTION 11-35-1825 SO AS TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR PRE-QUALIFYING BIDDERS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-2010, RELATING TO TYPES AND FORMS OF CONTRACTS, SO AS TO ALLOW A GOVERNMENTAL BODY TO ENTER INTO RENTAL CONTRACTS FOR EQUIPMENT, WITHOUT USE OF THE STATE'S STANDARD EQUIPMENT FORM, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS VALUED AT TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS AND THE CONTRACT DOES NOT EXCEED NINETY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-2410, RELATING TO FINALITY OF DETERMINATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TYPES OF DETERMINATIONS WHICH ARE CONSIDERED FINAL; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROCEDURES; TO ADD SECTION 11-35-3025 SO AS TO ALLOW AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO APPROVE CHANGES IN ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONTRACTS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WHEN THE CHANGE DOES NOT ALTER THE PROJECT'S SCOPE AND DOES NOT EXCEED THE PROJECT'S BUDGET; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3030, RELATING TO BOND AND SECURITY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF BID SECURITY AND FOR CERTAIN WAIVERS OF THIS REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3210, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY AND POLICY OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS APPLICABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3220, RELATING TO PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES IN REGARD TO ARCHITECT-ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3230, RELATING TO PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF CONTRACTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PROCEDURES AND THE MAXIMUM FEES THAT MAY BE PAID TO ONE PERSON OR FIRM FOR CERTAIN SERVICES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AND REGULATE INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 11, RELATING TO LEGAL AND CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES UNDER THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THESE REMEDIES, THE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING THESE REMEDIES, AND FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND PROCEDURES OF THE PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-35, RELATING TO SUBMISSION OF BUDGET OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO ALLOW PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO SUBMIT SUMMARY BUDGETS TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION INSTEAD OF HAVING TO SUBMIT LINE-ITEM BUDGETS.

(R266) H. 4110 -- Reps. Fulmer and Phillips: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-625 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF ACCESS TO A PARTICULAR PROPERTY OR PROPERTIES IS CONTROLLED BY A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MAY REQUIRE THAT IMPROVEMENTS BE MADE TO THE PROPERTY WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET OF THE DEPARTMENT'S RIGHT OF WAY WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW AT THE INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AND TO SPECIFY THE TYPE OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED.

(R267) H. 4130 -- Rep. Boan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-115-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH BONDS WHICH MAY BE OUTSTANDING AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDE FOR A PARITY BOND TEST FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS.

(R268) H. 4211 -- Reps. Cooper, Townsend, Stille, Chamblee and P. Harris: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 745 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOUNDARIES OF WESTERN CAROLINA REGIONAL SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ADD A NEW AREA TO THE TERRITORY OF THE AUTHORITY AND PROVIDE THAT TAXES ON RATES OF PERSONS LIVING IN THE AREA BEFORE THE EXPANSION MAY NOT BE INCREASED BECAUSE OF THE EXPANSION OF THE TERRITORY.

(R269) H. 4218 -- Rep. Farr: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION FOR UNION COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR UNION COUNTY, AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD UPON THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE UNION COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE UNION COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW BOARD APPOINTED AS PROVIDED BY THIS ACT TAKE OFFICE, AT WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD MEMBERS SHALL EXPIRE.

(R270) H. 4231 -- Rep. Elliott: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 IN MARION COUNTY TO BORROW NOT EXCEEDING THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, AND REPAIRING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF PAYMENT OF THE LOAN AND INTEREST BY THE BOARD; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST EARNED IS NOT TAXABLE INCOME OR SUBJECT TO INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES.

(R271) H. 4232 -- Reps. Jennings and Neilson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN MARLBORO COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PRECINCTS, PROVIDE THAT THE PRECINCTS ARE AS SHOWN ON AN OFFICIAL MAP ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE MARLBORO COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE MARLBORO COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

(R272) H. 4239 -- Reps. Kennedy and Harvin: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 632 OF 1980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL BUDGET FOR THE OPERATION OF THE DISTRICT AND THE TAX MILLAGE NECESSARY TO BE LEVIED IN CONNECTION WITH IT.

At 12:10 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

At 12:12 P.M. the House in accordance with S. 803 (Sine Die Adjournment Resolution) adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

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