Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.

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

As we stand in the doorway of a new Legislative year, enable us, O Lord, to place our hands in Yours and say in confidence: "Where You lead, I will follow." Give us vision to see clearly Your way, and the wisdom and the determination to follow it. Cause us to keep secure in our minds the truth of him who said: "Service is the rent we pay God for living." And in this knowledge, help us to reach higher, to run longer and to lift heavier loads.

We know that we cannot do everything, but inspire us to do something.

Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

Rep. MEACHAM moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Hugh White of Fort Mill, which was agreed to.

Rep. WILKINS moved that upon the completion of the Introduction of Bills, the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.

January 5, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Governor

Initial Appointment, Member, State Ethics Commission, with term to commence August 27, 1993, and to expire July 1, 1998:

At-Large:

Mr. John S. Simmons, Willoughby and Hoefer, P.A., Post Office Box 8416, Columbia, S.C. 29202-8416

The SPEAKER ordered the confirmation referred to the Judiciary Committee.

January 5, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Governor

Initial Appointment, Member, State Ethics Commission, with term to commence September 17, 1993, and to expire June 30, 1995:

At-Large:

Ms. Adriene B. Wright, 18 Kenlauren Avenue, Greenville, S.C. 29607

The SPEAKER ordered the confirmation referred to the Judiciary Committee.

The following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted.

February 19, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Bankers Association will host its annual reception for the General Assembly on Tuesday, January 11, 1994, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Marriott Hotel, 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina. We would like to cordially invite the members of the House to attend this function.

I would appreciate your reserving this date on the House Calendar and notifying me upon confirmation of this date. Should you need additional information please contact Anne Gillespie at the Association office.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Mack I. Whittle, Jr.
President-Elect

August 9, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The S.C. Federation For Older Americans would like to invite all the House members to our annual Senior's Legislative Day. We have changed the date of January 19 to January 12, 1994 at 12:30 for a luncheon with legislators. We had to change the date to get the Marriott. We expect 250-300 seniors from all over S.C. who wish to meet their representatives. We will start at 12:30 with the program and eat at 12:45.

Please confirm this with us. You may call me at 803-425-6007 or Bill Ebener at 803-359-4048.

Sincerely,
Gloria Turner
President

December 3, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers and the Consulting Engineers of South Carolina will co-sponsor their annual legislative reception for the Senators and Representatives in the South Carolina General Assembly. The reception is planned for January 12, 1994, at the Columbia Museum of Art from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

The members of the General Assembly and the members of both engineering organizations are invited to the 1994 reception.

Please inform me at the Columbia office of these two organizations if there is anything further I need to do prior to this event. (771-4271) I plan to mail the invitations December 28, 1993, if I do not hear from you.

Sincerely,
Consulting Engineers of South Carolina
South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers
Vicki Ido, Administrative Assistant

June 22, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

I am writing to extend our most cordial invitation for the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, their guest, and the senior members of their staffs to attend our annual Legislative Reception. The Reception had been scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 1994, from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia.

Your friends in the broadcasting industry in South Carolina look forward, with pleasure, to this opportunity to express again our deep appreciation for your efforts on our behalf.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Dr. Richard M. Uray
Executive Manager

November 15, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

This letter is to confirm scheduling of the South Carolina Association of Council on Aging Director's annual "Welcome Back Breakfast" for South Carolina Legislators, Thursday Morning, January 20, 1994. The Breakfast will be a buffet from 8:00 A.M.-8:45 A.M. and will be held at the Ramada Town House, 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia.

Our contact person in Columbia for this event is Betsy Fuller, Council on Aging of the Midlands, phone 252-7734.

Sincerely,
Constance C. Rinehart, MSW
President

December 2, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On June 23, 1993, I tendered an invitation to the House of Representatives to the Fifteenth Annual Legislative Appreciation Reception of the National Guard Association on January 25, 1994, at the National Guard Armory, 1225 Bluff Road, Columbia, South Carolina, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Today, while reviewing that invitation, I noted an error in the letter. We erroneously substituted Senate for House on the second line of that letter, and for this I apologize.

The remainder of the invitation is correct, and we do look forward to being able to host the members of the House of Representatives in January.

Sincerely,
William H. Shackelford
Col (Ret), SCARNG
Executive Director

May 11, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Education Association cordially invites the members and staff of the South Carolina General Assembly to our annual Legislative Reception on January 19, 1994, from 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. at the South Carolina State Museum. We are estimating that this will be the night of the Governor's State Address and the reception would begin immediately following his address.

Thank you for placing this on the tentative calendar. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
James A. Gilstrap, Jr.

March 17, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

Once again, the South Carolina Cable Television Association would like to request your permission to host a Legislative Reception in 1994. We have tentatively scheduled this reception for Wednesday, January 26, 1994, from 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. at the Columbia Marriott Hotel.

It would be greatly appreciated if you would check the official House Calendar for the evening of January 26 and assuming it is clear, officially place SCCTA on the schedule.

Chairman Williams, we look forward to hearing from you and to personally greeting you, members of the House and their staffs at our reception next year!

Sincerely,
Nancy Horne
Executive Director

August 12, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Aquaculture Association cordially invites all members of the South Carolina General Assembly to a buffet breakfast on Thursday, January 27, 1994, 8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M., at the Capital City Club.

Upon your acceptance and approval, we will send personalized invitations to the General Assembly members, inviting them to experience this "Aquaculture Breakfast Buffet."

Betsy Sheehan, Aquaculture Marketing Specialist with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, is coordinating the event plans and preparation. Please feel free to contact her at 734-2210 with any questions that you may have.

I thank you in advance for consideration given to this invitation and look forward to meeting you on January 27.

Sincerely,
Barbara Sturgill
President

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.

Document No. 1682
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Hazardous Waste Management
Received By Speaker December 17, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1701
Promulgated By Coastal Council
Applying for a Permit
Received By Speaker January 10, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1693
Promulgated By Clemson University, Livestock Poultry Health Division
Tuberculosis
Received By Speaker December 15, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1692
Promulgated By Clemson University, Livestock-Poultry Health Division
Covering the Admission of Poultry
Received By Speaker December 15, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1698
Promulgated By Department of Social Services
Child Support Guidelines
Received By Speaker December 15, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Judiciary
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1657
Promulgated By Department of Agriculture
Contracts
Received By Speaker November 29, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1658
Promulgated By Department of Agriculture
Public Weighmaster Law
Received By Speaker November 29, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1655
Promulgated By Department of Agriculture
Warehouse System
Received By Speaker November 29, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1680
Promulgated By Board of Education
Academic Requirements for Adding Instructional Areas of Certification
Received By Speaker November 19, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1685
Promulgated By Chiropractic Examiners
Fee Waiver; Volunteer License
Received By Speaker November 19, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1669
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Solid Waste Management: Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Ash Landfill
Received By Speaker September 30, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1594
Promulgated By Board of Occupational Therapy
Organization of the Board, Officers, Consultation, Limited Permits, Application, Reciprocity, Renewal, Restored License, Fees, Ethics, and Aides
Received By Speaker September 24, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1670
Promulgated By Board of Education
Adult Education Curriculum; Adult Education Program
Received By Speaker September 22, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1666
Promulgated By Wildlife and Marine Resources Department
Nongame Wildlife & Endangered Species
Received By Speaker August 10, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1662
Promulgated By Wildlife and Marine Resources Department
Repeal 123-60, 123-80, and 123-81
Received By Speaker July 14, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1648
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
X-Rays (Title B)
Received By Speaker July 14, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1661
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Solid Waste Management; Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Operator's Certification
Received By Speaker July 20, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1684
Promulgated By Board of Accountancy
CPA Candidate Experience, Reciprocity with other Jurisdictions
Received By Speaker January 3, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Document No. 1663
Promulgated By The University of South Carolina
Parking and Traffic
Received By Speaker January 3, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

The following was received.

Columbia, S.C., June 14, 1993
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 3200:
H. 3200 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 50-17-670, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION NUMBERS ON LICENSED SHRIMP TRAWLERS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

On motion of Rep. KIRSH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4415 -- Rep. Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1994.

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

That His Excellency, Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Governor of the State of South Carolina, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 1994, in the Hall of the House of Representatives.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4416 -- Rep. Waldrop: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO USE THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 AND 6, 1994.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 4417 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CONCHITA EDENS OF COLUMBIA UPON BEING NAMED RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4418 -- Reps. Corning and Shissias: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM UPON CAPTURING THE CLASS AAAA DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1993, AT WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM IN COLUMBIA.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4419 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE THE CAROLINA HOME INJURY PREVENTION FOR SENIORS PROJECT FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR ELDERLY CITIZENS AND TO HONOR AND THANK THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE GIVEN SO GENEROUSLY OF THEIR TIME AND MANPOWER TO THIS PROJECT.

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

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

H. 4302 -- Reps. Rogers, Jaskwhich, Waites, Keyserling, Meacham, Snow, Harvin and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-90 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM CASTING A VOTE FOR HIMSELF IN AN ELECTION IN WHICH HE IS A CANDIDATE FOR AN OFFICE WHICH IS ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4303 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander, Davenport, Kirsh, Walker, Haskins, Meacham, Snow, Rudnick, Allison, Richardson and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE, WORK RELEASE, OR SUPERVISED FURLOUGH.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4304 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander, Davenport, Kirsh, Jaskwhich, Walker, Haskins, Meacham, Snow, Rudnick, Stuart, Allison and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4305 -- Reps. Rudnick, D. Smith, Corning, Davenport, Jaskwhich, Walker, Haskins, Meacham, Snow, Allison, Stuart and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR A PERSON CONVICTED THREE TIMES FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE AND TO EXPAND THE CRIMES FOR WHICH LIFE IMPRISONMENT MAY BE IMPOSED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4306 -- Reps. Kirsh, McCraw, Simrill, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Delleney and Rudnick: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT CERTAIN DIRECTIONAL SIGNS RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF THE YORK COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU/VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4307 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Inabinett, Richardson and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-224 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AN AMOUNT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY ASSESSED AT FOUR PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE AND REAL PROPERTY ASSESSED AT SIX PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE THAT REPRESENTS INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OCCURRING AFTER THE YEAR OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY WAS LAST TRANSFERRED AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND TO IMPOSE A PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX ON THE TRANSFERORS OF PROPERTY BENEFITTING FROM THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED BY THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE RATE, TIME OF PAYMENT, AND METHOD OF COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4308 -- Reps. Simrill, Kirsh, Snow and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR SHOPLIFTING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN SECOND, THIRD, AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4309 -- Reps. Govan and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-765 SO AS TO ELIMINATE A SURCHARGE FOR AN INSURED IN CERTAIN INSTANCES FOR PURPOSES OF A MERIT RATING PLAN OR SYSTEM UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4310 -- Reps. Govan, Rudnick and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW AND BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIMITS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LIMITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW, THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION, AND DEFENSE OF AN ACTION BY AN INSURER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION SHALL PROVIDE FOR NO LESS THAN FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS COVERAGE, RATHER THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS COVERAGE, FOR INJURY TO OR DESTRUCTION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE INSURED IN ANY ONE ACCIDENT.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4311 -- Reps. Govan, Snow and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-19-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR DESIGNATING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES AS "WRECKAGE" OR "SALVAGE" IN A MANNER WHICH SUFFICES TO INFORM THE TRANSFEREE OF SUCH A VEHICLE OF THE VEHICLE'S TRUE CONDITION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4312 -- Reps. Scott, Jaskwhich and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUVENILE CUSTODY, DETENTION, AND RELEASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUVENILE MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR DETENTION IN A SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY IF HE IS CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

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

H. 4313 -- Reps. Baxley, Haskins and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AWARDS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE CLAIMANT RESIDES AND PROVIDE FOR TRANSFER OF ACTIONS TO THE APPROPRIATE VENUE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4314 -- Reps. Baxley, Haskins and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS AND EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO FEE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION OR BY ANY REGULATION PROMULGATED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE CHARGED TO, IMPOSED UPON, OR COLLECTED FROM OR ON BEHALF OF ANY PERSON EXEMPTED FROM THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4315 -- Reps. Cromer, Jaskwhich, and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ALLOWING A FIRE TO BURN THE LANDS OR PROPERTY OF ANOTHER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE TO INCLUDE FIRES OR BURNING CAUSED BY THE USE OF FIREWORKS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4316 -- Reps. Rudnick, Kirsh, Walker, Waites, Keyserling, Haskins, Meacham, Snow, Allison and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-435 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE TO POSSESS A WEAPON ON SCHOOL PROPERTY OR ON A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4317 -- Reps. Rudnick and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIFICATIONS OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT LICENSE PLATES STATE THE COUNTY FROM WHICH IT WAS ISSUED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4318 -- Reps. Cromer and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 97 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION AGAINST POLLUTION FROM LITTER BY REGULATING THE USE OF CERTAIN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4319 -- Reps. Kirsh and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-17-125 SO AS TO INCLUDE OSTRICHES AND OTHER RATITES UNDER THE MEAT AND MEAT FOOD REGULATIONS AND INSPECTION LAW.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4320 -- Reps. Cromer, Walker, Snow and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-275 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE IMPOUNDMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION IN THIS STATE WHICH IS BEING OPERATED WITHOUT INSURANCE, PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AND OTHER FINES AND FEES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4321 -- Reps. Gonzales, Jaskwhich, Harvin and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-155, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLICE JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN STREETS ALONG WHICH MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES RUN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLICE JURISDICTION INCLUDES PROPERTY ADJACENT TO A STREET OR HIGHWAY ALONG WHICH THE BOUNDARY RUNS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4322 -- Reps. Gonzales, Corning, Stuart and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS MUST BE ELECTED FROM CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN EFFECT JULY 1, 1992, UNTIL THE FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH FOLLOWING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR THE MEMBERS FROM THE NEW DISTRICTS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4323 -- Reps. Wilkins, Corning, Jaskwhich, Walker, Haskins, Meacham, Allison, Snow, Stuart, Hutson and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROVIDING SIGNS STATING THE PENALTY FOR ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO REMOVE FROM THE SIGN CERTAIN PROVISIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4324 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Inabinett and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE ONE PERCENT LIMITATION ON PROPERTY TAX REVENUES AS A RESULT OF PERIODIC REASSESSMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR THE INCREASED COST OF EXISTING SERVICES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4325 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Corning, Inabinett, Harvin and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-224 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION EQUAL TO AN AMOUNT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL PROPERTY SUFFICIENT TO LIMIT ANY PROPERTY TAX INCREASE ON THE PROPERTY IN ONE YEAR TO THE LESSER OF THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX OR FIVE PERCENT AND PROVIDE A TRANSITION YEAR LIMITATION AND TO IMPOSE A TRANSFER TAX ON PROPERTY RECEIVING THE BENEFIT OF THIS EXEMPTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE RATE, TIME OF PAYMENT, AND METHOD OF COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE TAX.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4326 -- Reps. Richardson, Walker, Keyserling and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MOTORBOAT NUMBER CERTIFICATE MAY BE RENEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNLESS THE APPLICANT FIRST SUBMITS TO THE DEPARTMENT PROOF OF PAYMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND TO PROVIDE WHAT CONSTITUTES PROOF OF PAYMENT; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-430 SO AS TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR VIOLATING THE NUMBERING LAWS INCLUDING A MAXIMUM FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR FINE FOR OPERATING AN UNNUMBERED VESSEL FOR MORE THAN TWELVE MONTHS AND TO MAKE THE OFFENSE TRIABLE IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4327 -- Reps. Rudnick, Harvin and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1275 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE OPTION OF THE PERSON TO WHOM A VEHICLE IS LEFT BY A DECEASED SPOUSE, THE LICENSE PLATE ON THAT VEHICLE MAY BE RETAINED ON THE VEHICLE BY THE NEW OWNER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REREGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE IN THE NEW OWNER'S NAME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-900, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS WHEN A VEHICLE IS SOLD DURING THE REGISTRATION PERIOD.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4328 -- Reps. D. Wilder and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 768 OF 1973, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GLENN SPRINGS-PAULINE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DEBT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DISTRICT FROM FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS INCREASE MAY NOT RESULT IN A FEE OR PROPERTY TAX INCREASE WITHOUT A FAVORABLE VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS RESIDING IN THE DISTRICT IN A REFERENDUM HELD ON THE QUESTION OF SUCH AN INCREASE.

Referred to Spartanburg Delegation.

H. 4329 -- Reps. Corning, Snow and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORGERY, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4330 -- Reps. Fair, Corning, Snow and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING IN PROHIBITED SPECIFIED AREAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR POSTAL SERVICE CARRIERS OR BUSINESSES PROVIDING MAIL, PARCEL, OR PACKAGE DELIVERY THAT MAKE FREQUENT STOPS FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4331 -- Reps. Rudnick and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1275 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE OPTION OF THE PERSON TO WHOM A VEHICLE IS LEFT BY A DECEASED SPOUSE, THE LICENSE PLATE ON THAT VEHICLE MAY BE RETAINED ON THE VEHICLE BY THE NEW OWNER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REREGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE IN THE NEW OWNER'S NAME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-900, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS WHEN A VEHICLE IS SOLD DURING THE REGISTRATION PERIOD.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4332 -- Reps. Sheheen, Rudnick and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-19-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REAPPORTION AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1990, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES ON BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN VACANCIES MUST BE FILLED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4333 -- Reps. Sheheen, Snow, Rudnick and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED COMMENCING WITH THE 1994 GENERAL ELECTION, TO DESIGNATE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS THE SUBMITTING AUTHORITY TO MAKE THE REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF THE HOUSE REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN CONTAINED IN THIS ACT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2-1-10 RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4334 -- Reps. Walker, Allison, Vaughn, Littlejohn, Wells, D. Wilder, D. Smith, Haskins, Sharpe and J. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF DEALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PLATES ISSUED TO CERTAIN DEALERS AND TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR THOSE PLATES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4335 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A MAGISTRATE RETIRE NOT LATER THAN THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH HE REACHES HIS SEVENTY-SECOND BIRTHDAY SO AS TO RAISE THIS AGE TO SEVENTY-FIVE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4336 -- Reps. Waldrop, Davenport, Meacham, Quinn and Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONTH OF MAY EACH YEAR IS DESIGNATED AS "SOUTHERN HISTORY MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL ISSUE PROCLAMATIONS AS HE CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE TO COMMEMORATE "SOUTHERN HISTORY MONTH" AND TO CALL ON STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES, INSTITUTIONS, AND ENTITIES AS WELL AS PRIVATE CITIZENS TO HONOR AND OBSERVE "SOUTHERN HISTORY MONTH".

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4337 -- Rep. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF RETAIL SALES REQUIRED BEFORE DEALER PLATES MAY BE ISSUED AND TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS ISSUED DEALER PLATES BEFORE JULY 1, 1993, ARE ENTITLED TO SAME NUMBER OF PLATES ISSUED AS OF JUNE 30, 1993.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4338 -- Reps. Martin, Corning, Davenport, Walker and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE, WORK RELEASE, OR SUPERVISED FURLOUGH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POSSESSION, SALE, MANUFACTURE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ICE, CRANK, OR CRACK COCAINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE, WORK RELEASE, OR SUPERVISED FURLOUGH, TO DEFINE PRIOR CONVICTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF SENTENCING, AND TO PROVIDE THE PUNISHMENT FOR CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE THIS SECTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4339 -- Reps. Neilson, Cromer, P. Harris, Jennings, Simrill, R. Smith, Hines, T.C. Alexander, Sharpe and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF RETAIL SALES REQUIRED AND TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR A SINGLE LICENSE PLATE ISSUED TO DEALERS WHO SELL LESS THAN TWENTY VEHICLES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4340 -- Reps. Neilson, P. Harris, Keyserling, Hines, Sharpe, Richardson, J. Brown and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 TO TITLE 14 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION TO ASSIST THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE SELECTION OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES FOR VACANCIES IN THE OFFICES OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE, AND JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT, AND FAMILY COURT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR THE NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR THESE JUDICIAL VACANCIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4341 -- Rep. D. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-79-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4342 -- Reps. Simrill, Meacham, Allison, Harvin and Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1070, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STALKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4343 -- Reps. Martin, Corning and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE AND CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAGISTRATE JURISDICTION IN MINOR OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAGISTRATE MAY IMPOSE A COMBINATION OF FINE AND IMPRISONMENT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4344 -- Reps. Harwell, Baxley, J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Delleney, Gonzales, Harrelson, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keyserling, Kirsh, Meacham, Neilson, Phillips, Rhoad, Richardson, Snow, Tucker, Waites, Waldrop, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Corning, Allison, P. Harris, A. Young, Inabinett, Whipper, Rudnick, Stuart and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 51-17-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DONATIONS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM AND FOR RELATED POWERS FOR THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4345 -- Rep. Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER ANY AMOUNT OF VISITATION WHICH MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED AS JOINT CUSTODY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4346 -- Rep. Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER JOINT CUSTODY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4347 -- Reps. Neilson, Corning and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1555 SO AS TO ABOLISH THE "TENDER YEARS DOCTRINE" REGARDING THE PREFERENCE FOR AWARDING CUSTODY TO A MOTHER OF A CHILD OF TENDER YEARS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4348 -- Reps. Neilson and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1550 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD AS THE GUIDING PRINCIPLE IN RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION DISPUTES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD ARE SERVED WHEN THE CHILD'S RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH PARENT IS EQUALLY PROMOTED AND ENCOURAGED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MUST STRIVE TO EQUALIZE EACH PARENT'S TIME WITH AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED IN THE CHILD'S LIFE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT JOINT CUSTODY IS NOT REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION NOR MAY VISITATION AWARDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION BE CONSTRUED AS JOINT CUSTODY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4349 -- Reps. Wilkins, Wright, Harrell, Fulmer, Corning, Simrill, Hallman, H. Brown, Clyborne, Vaughn, Allison, Gamble, Marchbanks, Trotter, Stuart, Walker, Hutson, Littlejohn, Wells, Huff, D. Smith, Gonzales, Witherspoon, Haskins, Shissias, Thomas, Kelley, Harrison, Stone, Fair, Richardson, Riser, R. Smith, Graham, Law, Davenport, A. Young, Sharpe and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-25 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED COMMENCING WITH THE 1994 GENERAL ELECTION, TO DESIGNATE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS THE SUBMITTING AUTHORITY TO MAKE THE REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF THE HOUSE REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN CONTAINED IN THIS ACT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2-1-10, RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WERE FORMERLY ELECTED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4350 -- Reps. Wilkins, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Allison, Askins, J. Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, H. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Chamblee, Clyborne, Cooper, Cromer, Delleney, Elliott, Farr, Felder, Fulmer, Gamble, Gonzales, Graham, Hallman, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Hines, Hodges, Hutson, Jennings, Keegan, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Lanford, Law, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McCraw, McKay, McTeer, Meacham, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Scott, Shissias, Simrill, R. Smith, D. Smith, Snow, Spearman, Stille, Stone, Stuart, Thomas, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Walker, Whipper, D. Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Wright, A. Young, R. Young, Huff, Corning, Fair, Kelley, Davenport, Jaskwhich, Inabinett, Sharpe, J. Wilder, Breeland and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE, WORK RELEASE, OR SUPERVISED FURLOUGH; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POSSESSION, SALE, MANUFACTURE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ICE, CRANK, OR CRACK COCAINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE, WORK RELEASE, OR SUPERVISED FURLOUGH AND TO DEFINE PRIOR CONVICTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF SENTENCING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIST OF VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO ADD TRAFFICKING IN CRACK COCAINE.

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

H. 4351 -- Reps. P. Harris, Neilson, Waldrop, Allison, Baxley, J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Corning, Cromer, Davenport, Farr, Fulmer, Gonzales, Harrelson, Harrison, Harvin, Hines, Inabinett, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Phillips, Rhoad, Rogers, Rudnick, Shissias, D. Smith, Snow, Stuart, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Walker, Wells, Whipper, D. Wilder, Wilkes, Keyserling, Breeland, Richardson and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING TITLE 29, CHAPTER 4, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVERSE MORTGAGE ACT WHICH DEFINES "REVERSE MORTGAGE", PROVIDES RULES FOR GOVERNING THESE MORTGAGES, EXEMPTS REVERSE MORTGAGES FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF OTHER MORTGAGE TRANSACTIONS, AND REQUIRES THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING REVERSE MORTGAGES IS AVAILABLE TO LOAN APPLICANTS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4352 -- Reps. Cromer, Waldrop and Walker: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 44-55-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER FUND AND THE COLLECTION OF ANNUAL FEES FROM PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS FOR THIS FUND.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4353 -- Reps. Barber, Whipper, Elliott, Harvin, Rudnick and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT NO HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION MAY PROHIBIT ANY LICENSED PHYSICIAN, PODIATRIST, OPTOMETRIST, OR ORAL SURGEON FROM PARTICIPATING AS A PROVIDER IN THE ORGANIZATION ON THE BASIS OF HIS PROFESSION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A LICENSED OPTICIAN IN THIS GROUP OF PROVIDERS.

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

H. 4354 -- Reps. McKay, J. Wilder, Littlejohn, Elliott, Spearman, Harvin and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 33, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FREE VEHICULAR REGISTRATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4355 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Koon, Sharpe, Vaughn and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 610 OF 1990, RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION TO ELECT CANDIDATES TO A JUDICIAL OFFICE MUST BE HELD WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE THE JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CANDIDATES FOR THAT OFFICE, TO PROVIDE THAT NO CANDIDATE FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY MAY SEEK DIRECTLY THE PLEDGE OF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNLESS THE CANDIDATE IS TAKING ANNUAL LEAVE OR LEAVE WITHOUT PAY DURING THE TIME HE IS SOLICITING PLEDGES FOR THE OFFICE HE IS SEEKING, TO PROVIDE UNDER WHAT CONDITION A PERSON MAY SOLICIT PLEDGES ON BEHALF OF THE CANDIDATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST RESIGN HIS SEAT IF HE SEEKS A JUDICIAL OFFICE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS BEFORE HE ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY, TO PROVIDE A FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE ADMITTED WITHIN THE OUTER DOORS OF EITHER CHAMBER WHILE HE IS A CANDIDATE FOR A JUDICIAL OFFICE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTION 6, PART IV, ACT 610 OF 1990 AS SECTION 2-19-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4356 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Elliott, Gamble, Harrell and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORGERY, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ON THE MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4357 -- Reps. Fair and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 164 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE 1993-94 STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISO AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO DEVELOP AND PILOT-TEST A CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE THREE AND FOR PILOTING NEW ITEMS FOR THE STATE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4358 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Elliott and Marchbanks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSES OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO MISDEMEANORS LISTED IN SECTION 16-1-100.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4359 -- Reps. Wilkins, Snow, Fair, Vaughn, Allison, Elliott, Mattos and Marchbanks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-305, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OBSCENITY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY TO CONFORM WITH THE CRIME CLASSIFICATION ACT OF 1993.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4360 -- Reps. Inabinett and Fulmer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-1010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTED TRAWLING AREAS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE POINT BY WHICH DISTANCES ARE MEASURED, TO ESTABLISH RESTRICTED AREAS OFF KIAWAH AND SEABROOK ISLANDS AND OFF EDISTO BEACH, TO PROVIDE FOR DISTANCES TO BE MEASURED FROM THE SHORELINE, AND TO DEFINE SHORELINE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-17-1040 RELATING TO RESTRICTED TRAWLING AREAS NEAR EDISTO BEACH.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4361 -- Reps. Stuart, Snow, Vaughn, Quinn, Allison, Waites, Marchbanks and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON ELECTED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AFTER JULY 1, 1994, WHO PREVIOUSLY HAS NOT BEEN ELECTED TO SUCH OFFICE SHALL BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR HOLD A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TESTS DEGREE (GED), AND TO REQUIRE THESE PERSONS TO ALSO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE CERTAIN TRAINING WITHIN ONE YEAR OF TAKING OFFICE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4362 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander, M.O. Alexander, Allison, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, G. Brown, Chamblee, Cooper, Corning, Cromer, Farr, Felder, Hallman, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Huff, Jennings, Kelley, Keyserling, Kirsh, Koon, Lanford, Martin, Mattos, McCraw, McElveen, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Quinn, Richardson, Rogers, Rudnick, Shissias, Stille, Townsend, Waites, Wells, Whipper, White, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wright, R. Young, Vaughn, Fulmer, Littlejohn, Breeland, Elliott, Walker and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION IN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN LICENSED SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE SERVICES OF A LICENSED DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGIST.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4363 -- Reps. Stuart, Snow, J. Wilder, Harvin, Rudnick and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM MAY SELL AS WELL AS DISPLAY SOUVENIRS AND MEMENTOS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FIRST FLOOR LOBBY OF THE STATE HOUSE IN THE MANNER THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD DIRECTS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4364 -- Reps. Stuart, Vaughn, Allison, Hutson and Inabinett: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT OVER A PERIOD OF THREE SCHOOL YEARS, BEGINNING IN THE FALL OF 1994, STATE COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES SHALL INCREASE TUITION AND FEES FOR OUT-OF-STATE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS TO ELIMINATE SEVENTY-FIVE, EIGHTY-FIVE, AND THEN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE STATE GENERAL FUND SUBSIDIES TO OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS ATTENDING THESE INSTITUTIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INCREASE IN REVENUE BE USED TO LOWER THE TUITION AND FEES OF IN-STATE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4365 -- Reps. Wilkins, Vaughn, Allison, Elliott and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE CRIME TO BE DEFINED AS A VIOLENT CRIME AT THE TIME IT WAS COMMITTED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4366 -- Reps. Phillips and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1010, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS FOR REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF CORPORATE-OWNED FLEET MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4367 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT NUDITY AND TO DEFINE NUDITY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4368 -- Reps. P. Harris, Neilson, Waldrop, Baxley, J. Brown, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Farr, Gonzales, Harrelson, Harrison, Harvin, Hines, Inabinett, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Phillips, Rhoad, Rogers, Rudnick, Shissias, D. Smith, Snow, Tucker, Waites, Whipper, D. Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Keyserling, Breeland, Elliott and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY COUNCILS ON AGING OR THOSE AGENCIES PROVIDING AGING SERVICES FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION ON AGING.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4369 -- Reps. P. Harris, Neilson, Waldrop, Allison, Baxley, J. Brown, Cato, Corning, Cromer, Farr, Fulmer, Gonzales, Harrelson, Harrison, Harvin, Hines, Inabinett, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Phillips, Rhoad, Rogers, Rudnick, Shissias, D. Smith, Snow, Stuart, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Wells, Whipper, D. Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, J. Wilder, Keyserling, Breeland, Elliott, Mattos, Hutson and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-737 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AND COLLISION INSURANCE RATES ARE SUBJECT TO A CREDIT IF AN INSURED HAS PASSED AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4370 -- Reps. P. Harris, Neilson, Waldrop and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-47-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR EVICTION FROM A MANUFACTURED HOME PARK, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO DELETE AS A GROUND FOR EVICTION TAKING OF THE PARK BY EMINENT DOMAIN.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4371 -- Reps. Richardson and Fulmer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-43-135 SO AS TO BAR A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN OR IS CONVICTED OF, OR HAS PLED OR PLEADS GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO, ANY FELONY FROM BEING LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE AGENT, BEING IN POSSESSION OF AN AGENT'S LICENSE, OR ACTING IN ANY CAPACITY AS AN AGENT IN THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4372 -- Reps. Richardson, Snow, Harvin and Mattos: A BILL TO ESTABLISH AS PART OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS THE INSURANCE FRAUD REPORTING BUREAU, PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE BUREAU, REQUIRE THAT THE BUREAU BE NOTIFIED OF INSURANCE FRAUD OR RELATED OR SIMILAR ACTIVITY, PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR REPORTING INSURANCE FRAUD AND FOR CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS UNDER THIS ACT, ESTABLISH FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES OF COMMITTING INSURANCE FRAUD AND OF KNOWINGLY ABETTING, SOLICITING, OR CONSPIRING WITH A PERSON TO COMMIT INSURANCE FRAUD, PROVIDE THAT THE FINES COLLECTED FOR THESE OFFENSES BE USED TO FUND THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD REPORTING BUREAU, AND REQUIRE THAT RESTITUTION BE MADE TO VICTIMS OF INSURANCE FRAUD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRESENTING FALSE INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE UNDER THIS SECTION, REQUIRE THAT THE FINES UNDER THIS SECTION BE USED TO FUND THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD REPORTING BUREAU, AND REQUIRE THAT RESTITUTION BE MADE TO THE VICTIMS OF THE OFFENSE UNDER THIS SECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS ABRIDGING THE ABILITY, PRIVILEGE, OR RIGHT UNDER THE LAW OF ANY INSURER, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING THE STATE, FROM CONDUCTING ITS OWN INVESTIGATION CONCERNING INSURANCE FRAUD OR THE PRESENTMENT OF A FALSE INSURANCE CLAIM OR RELATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY; REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD REPORTING BUREAU TO DISSEMINATE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT BY PUBLISHING BROCHURES OR SIMILAR MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN A TOLL-FREE NUMBER TO RECEIVE REPORTS OF INSURANCE FRAUD AND RELATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY; TO REQUIRE THE INSURANCE FRAUD REPORTING BUREAU TO MAKE CERTAIN PERIODIC REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE GRAND JURY SYSTEM, LEGISLATIVE INTENT, AND THE PROVISION THAT ARTICLE 15 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 14 (THE STATE GRAND JURY) DOES NOT LIMIT THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY GRAND JURY, THE SOLICITOR, OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT THAT THERE IS A NEED TO ENHANCE THE STATE GRAND JURY SYSTEM TO IMPROVE THE ABILITY OF THE STATE TO DETECT AND INVESTIGATE CRIMES INVOLVING INSURANCE FRAUD, PRESENTMENT OF FALSE INSURANCE CLAIMS, AND RELATED CRIMINAL INSURANCE ACTIVITY, OR ANY COMMON LAW CRIME ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSURANCE LAWS OR AN ATTEMPT, AIDING, ABETTING, SOLICITATION, OR CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT A CRIME INVOLVING THE INSURANCE LAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1615, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF LAW REGARDING THE STATE GRAND JURY SYSTEM, SO AS TO DEFINE "INSURANCE CRIMES" AND "INSURANCE LAW OFFENSES"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF JURIES UNDER THE STATE GRAND JURY SYSTEM AND RELATED MATTERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF A STATE GRAND JURY CRIMES INVOLVING INSURANCE FRAUD, PRESENTING A FALSE INSURANCE CLAIM, AND OTHER SIMILAR AND RELATED INSURANCE CRIME.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4373 -- Reps. Cromer and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-153 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PHARMACIST SUBSTITUTES A GENERIC DRUG FOR A PRESCRIPTION DRUG THE GENERIC DRUG MUST BE LISTED FIRST FOLLOWED BY THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IN PARENTHESES.

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

H. 4374 -- Reps. Houck, Neilson, Witherspoon, Richardson, Hines, Rudnick, Whipper, Jennings, Harwell, Snow, Kirsh, D. Wilder, Askins, Keyserling, Harrelson, Corning, Mattos, Breeland, Wilkins, Elliott, Stuart and Inabinett: A BILL TO PERMIT AN INSURED SUBSCRIBER UNDER AN INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY TO CHOOSE HIS HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, REQUIRE THE COMPANY WRITING THE POLICY TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES EITHER BY DIRECT PAYMENT TO THE PROVIDER OR BY REIMBURSING THE SUBSCRIBER, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT ALSO APPLIES TO HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, IN WHICH CASE THE INSURED SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE IF THE COST OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED EXCEEDS THE LOWEST BIDDER.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4375 -- Reps. Richardson, Snow, Fulmer and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WIND AND HAIL INSURANCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE".

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4376 -- Reps. Kirsh and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR IN LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM ASSESSMENT OF TWENTY DOLLARS ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY APPLIES ONLY WITH RESPECT TO PERSONAL PROPERTY WHERE NO HIGHER MINIMUM ASSESSMENT IS IMPOSED.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4377 -- Reps. Kirsh, Farr, Walker, D. Wilder, Vaughn, Rudnick, Stille, Simrill,Harvin, Keyserling, Meacham, Delleney and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-905 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PARTIAL REFUND OR CREDIT WHEN THE OWNER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SO REQUESTS UPON THE SURRENDER OF THE LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION IN THE FIRST TWELVE MONTHS OF A BIENNIAL REGISTRATION PERIOD.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4378 -- Reps. Scott, Rudnick and Corning: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR PURPOSES OF PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, IN AN ACCIDENT OR COLLISION WHERE THE PROPERTY DAMAGE IS SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS OR MORE, A NONTICKETED VIOLATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO A RECOUPMENT CHARGE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4379 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CANCELING A HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE POLICY AFTER A MORTGAGE LOAN HAS BEEN APPROVED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF SUCH MORTGAGE LOAN, FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD, PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CANCELING ANY EXISTING HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE POLICY ON PROPERTY ALREADY OWNED BY THE PERSON WHO HAS APPLIED FOR THE MORTGAGE LOAN WITH RESPECT TO NEWLY-ACQUIRED PROPERTY, PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT MAY BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT OR SUPERSEDE THE RIGHT OF THE PROPERTY OWNER OR MORTGAGE LOAN APPLICANT TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE INSURER.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4380 -- Reps. M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, G. Brown, Cato, A. Young, R. Smith, Vaughn, Jaskwhich, Neilson, Richardson, Allison, Waites and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP, TERMS OF OFFICE, VACANCIES, DUTIES, AND CHAIRMAN OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TERMS OF FOUR YEARS, ELECTION OF THE COMMISSION'S CHAIRMAN BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE MANNER OF FILLING VACANCIES, SCREENING OF CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE, AND RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE SCREENING OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO ANY JUDGESHIP OR JUDICIAL OFFICE OR AS A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY APPLY TO CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND THAT SUCH PERSONS MUST BE SCREENED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE; TO BAR MEMBERS AND CERTAIN FORMER MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM ELECTION AS WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONERS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE A DATE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE SERVING AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THEIR SUCCESSORS FOR INITIAL TERMS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AND PROVIDE A DATE FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUCCESSORS' INITIAL TERMS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4381 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEALER LICENSE PLATES FOR A LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF TWO DEALER LICENSE PLATES FOR A FEE OF TWENTY DOLLARS EACH FOR A DEALER IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING VEHICLES THE DEALER HAS MODIFIED FOR USE BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4382 -- Rep. J. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CEDED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT AND PROVIDE THAT THE ESTABLISHING OF A RATE FOR ALL BUSINESS CEDED TO THE FACILITY MUST BE PHASED IN OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD IN A PARTICULAR MANNER.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4383 -- Reps. Phillips, Rhoad, T.C. Alexander, Allison, Askins, G. Bailey, Baxley, Corning, Delleney, Farr, Gonzales, Harrell, Harrelson, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harvin, Jennings, Kirsh, McAbee, McTeer, Neilson, Richardson, Rudnick, Shissias, Snow, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Waldrop, Walker, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Worley, Spearman, Fulmer, Inabinett, Stille, Lanford, Meacham, Boan and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF THE 2.66 A GALLON GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" FUNDS AND TO CHANGE DEPARTMENT NAMES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4384 -- Reps. Wilkes, Hodges, Cromer and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE AND CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAGISTRATE JURISDICTION IN MINOR OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAGISTRATE MAY IMPOSE A COMBINATION OF FINE AND IMPRISONMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-950, RELATING TO MAGISTRATE'S POWER TO PUNISH CONTEMPT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PUNISHMENT UP TO THE LIMITS OF THE COURT'S JURISDICTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4385 -- Rep. Farr: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" FUNDS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4386 -- Rep. J. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS GOVERNING NONECONOMIC LOSS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4387 -- Reps. J. Brown, Inabinett, Wilkes, Rudnick, Harvin and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR PRESCRIPTION PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4388 -- Reps. P. Harris, Neilson, Waldrop, Allison, Baxley, J. Brown, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Corning, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Farr, Fulmer, Gamble, Gonzales, Harrelson, J. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hines, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kelley, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Martin, Phillips, Rhoad, Rogers, Rudnick, Shissias, D. Smith, Snow, Stuart, Tucker, Waites, Walker, Wells, Whipper, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Stille, Simrill, Keyserling and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, RELATING TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE REGISTRY, SO AS TO CREATE THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION ON AGING AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES AND AN ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO RENAME CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-36-10 THROUGH 44-36-30 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO CONFORM TO THE GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993.

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

H. 4389 -- Reps. J. Wilder, Baxley, Walker, Allison, D. Wilder, Waites, Wilkes, Rudnick, Harvin and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 38 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WITH HEAD INJURIES, SPINAL CORD INJURIES, OR SIMILAR DISABILITIES AMONG THOSE FOR WHOM SERVICES ARE TO BE PROVIDED.

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

H. 4390 -- Reps. Byrd, Allison, Waites, Jaskwhich, Harvin and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION SHALL OFFER PERSONS OBTAINING OR RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR TO THE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROGRAM AND THESE FUNDS MUST BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM.

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

H. 4391 -- Reps. Lanford, Harvin, Littlejohn, D. Wilder, Corning, Fulmer, Cromer, Allison, Inabinett, Wilkes, Waldrop and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-225 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO FURNISH A BULLETPROOF VEST TO EACH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SCHOOL PROGRAM.

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

H. 4392 -- Reps. Anderson, McMahand, J. Brown, Rudnick and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 164 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE 1993-94 STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CAMPUS INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS USED TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME BONUS TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS SHALL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE THE SAME BONUS TO ALL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 1993.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4393 -- Reps. Houck, D. Wilder, Vaughn, Harwell and J. Wilder: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, HOSPITALS, AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS CARING FOR THE INFIRMED, HANDICAPPED PERSONS, THE AGED, CHILDREN, AND INDIGENT PERSONS, DOES NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE BUILDINGS AND PREMISES ACTUALLY OCCUPIED BY OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4394 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris, Mattos, Rudnick and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CUSTODY AND TRANSPORT OF PERSONS TO MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND DIRECTORS OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS TO ARRANGE AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.

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

H. 4395 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris, Mattos and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 59-33-120 THROUGH 59-33-200 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT, DEFINE TERMS, AND PROVIDE FOR PURPOSES, SCREENING, QUALIFICATION, DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PLAN, REVIEW BY THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVALUATION TEAM, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, REFUSAL TO PARTICIPATE, AND TRANSPORTATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4396 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris, Mattos and J. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3660, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HELMET REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONS OPERATING OR RIDING TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLES, SO AS TO DELETE THE AGE LIMITATION TO WHICH THE REQUIREMENT APPLIES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4397 -- Reps. Lanford, Littlejohn, Fulmer, Vaughn, Witherspoon, Allison and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-290 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FROM PROVIDING OR PERMITTING EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY PRISONERS.

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

H. 4398 -- Reps. Fulmer, Walker, Meacham, Corning and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-76 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE COST OF THE UNDERTAKING IS DETERMINED FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDER AND RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR PURPOSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-77, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND REGISTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION SHALL INSURE THAT RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS POSSESS QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE IN THEIR PARTICULAR CONTRACTING VOCATION, INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSION TO DETERMINE THESE QUALIFICATIONS BY USE OF AN EXAMINATION WHERE NECESSARY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4399 -- Reps. J. Bailey and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS MAKE COLLISION AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE AVAILABLE TO ANY INSURED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER IS NOT REQUIRED TO WRITE PRIVATE PASSENGER PHYSICAL COVERAGE FOR SPECIFIED TYPES OF VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED TO APPLICANTS PURCHASING SINGLE INTEREST COLLISION COVERAGE, TO PROVIDE THAT IN DETERMINING THE PREMIUM RATES TO BE CHARGED ON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, IT IS UNLAWFUL TO CONSIDER RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, LOCATION OF RESIDENCE, OCCUPATION, OR ECONOMIC STATUS, TO PROVIDE AN INSURER OR ITS AGENT SHALL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO AN INSURED OF THE REASON HE WAS NOT WRITTEN AT THE BASE RATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ANNUALLY SHALL COMPILE A COMPARATIVE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONS FOR WHOM PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES ARE WRITTEN AND OF PERSONS FOR WHOM PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES ARE DENIED.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4400 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-21-2787 AND 12-21-2797 SO AS TO REQUIRE A VIDEO GAME WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE TO HOUSE A CREDIT PAYBACK OF AT LEAST SIXTY PERCENT AND AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO ESTABLISH THE MECHANISM TO INSURE THIS PAYBACK COMPLIANCE, TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND IMPOSE A GROSS PROCEEDS TAX ON VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2776, RELATING TO METERING REQUIREMENTS OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MACHINES MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH DEVICES BY JULY 1, 1994; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PAYMENT PERIOD FOR THE ONE-TIME FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR MONITORING FEE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4401 -- Reps. Hodges, Jennings, Allison, Wilkes, Rudnick, Delleney and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE HEALTH CARE COOPERATION ACT OF 1994, WHICH PROVIDES FOR HEALTH CARE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CERTIFY, REGULATE, AND MONITOR THESE AGREEMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4402 -- Reps. Thomas, Rudnick and Keyserling: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE VIII-A OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES, SO AS TO DELETE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REGULATE THEIR CONSUMPTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4403 -- Reps. Holt, Harrelson, Harvin and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR RAISED DEER STANDS USED AT DEER HUNTS OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4404 -- Reps. Simrill, Walker and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF DRIVER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT WHEN DEATH RESULTS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4405 -- Rep. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO "PEEPING TOM", SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ANY DEVICE TO AID IN INVADING THE PRIVACY OF OTHERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4406 -- Reps. Thomas, Rudnick and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION, POSSESSION, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS AND PROVIDE FOR ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAX ON ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TAX ON THE CONTAINERS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE FOR A TAX ON EACH LITER.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4407 -- Rep. Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-37-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NEONATAL TESTING OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR STORAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR BLOOD SAMPLES USED IN THESE TESTS, FUTURE AVAILABILITY OF THESE SAMPLES FOR TESTING, AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.

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

H. 4408 -- Rep. Wofford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1994 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT A FLAG OF THE CONFEDERACY SHOULD BE FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE, AND, IF SO, THEIR PREFERENCE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT IT SHOULD BE THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG OR THE STARS AND BARS FLAG, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS REFERENDUM SHALL BE CONDUCTED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING IN THE REFERENDUM VOTE IN FAVOR OF HAVING A FLAG OF THE CONFEDERACY FLY ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE, THE TYPE OF CONFEDERATE FLAG REFERRED TO ABOVE RECEIVING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES IN THE REFERENDUM MUST BE FLOWN.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4409 -- Reps. Kirsh, Inabinett, Stille, Simrill and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF PLATES ISSUED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4410 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-45-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1983, ADMINISTERING AGENCY, AND DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DUTY OF PRESCRIBING THE PERSONNEL PROCEDURES AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS UNDER WHICH EACH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION RECEIVING FUNDS UNDER CHAPTER 45 OF TITLE 43 MUST OPERATE AND RELATING TO THE DUTY OF REVIEWING AND APPROVING ALL BYLAWS FOR ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING FUNDS UNDER THAT CHAPTER.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4411 -- Reps. Mattos, Walker and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1994, NO TELEPHONE UTILITY MAY IMPOSE A LONG-DISTANCE CHARGE FOR A CALL BETWEEN TELEPHONES IN THE SAME COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL AUTHORIZE RATE ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY FOR TELEPHONE UTILITIES TO MAINTAIN THE ALLOWED RATE OF RETURN FOLLOWING THE ELIMINATION OF THESE LONG-DISTANCE CHARGES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4412 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-525 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS ARE DEEMED OWNERS OF HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY FOR MATTERS PERTAINING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4413 -- Reps. Jennings, Keyserling, Baxley, Beatty, Waites, Inabinett, Wilkes, Rudnick and Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO ENACT THE CHILDREN'S FIREARM EDUCATION AND PROTECTION ACT OF 1994, TO REQUIRE PERSONS TO KEEP FIREARMS IN A LOCKED CONTAINER OR OTHER REASONABLE LOCATION OR SECURE THE FIREARM WITH A TRIGGER-LOCK TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED AND UNSUPERVISED ACCESS TO FIREARMS BY MINORS, TO REQUIRE RETAIL DEALERS OF FIREARMS TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF FIREARMS AND POST A WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF FIREARMS REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE, TO MAKE IT A CRIME FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP A MULTIFACETED PROGRAM TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE ON FIREARM PROTECTION, TO REQUIRE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO REQUIRE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM.

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

H. 4414 -- Reps. Phillips, Allison, Waites, Rudnick, J. Wilder, Jaskwhich, Walker, Corning, Rogers, Waldrop, Gamble and Stuart: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY ALLIANCE ACT OF 1994" TO ATTACK THE PROBLEMS OF JUVENILE CRIME AND SCHOOL SAFETY INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 143 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING OF SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF TO PREVENT STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO INSTITUTE IN EACH SCHOOL CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS TO WORK AS UNITS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS DISPLAYING SIGNS OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLECT DATA IDENTIFYING THE BEST PRACTICES IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PILOT TEST A CLUSTER SCHOOL CONCEPT IN URBAN AND RURAL SETTINGS IN HIGH CRIME AREAS, TOGETHER WITH A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OF INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF VARIOUS AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES CONVENED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CLUSTER SCHOOLS SERVING AS DEMONSTRATION SITES, TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY RESOURCE CENTER AT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO SCHOOLS REGARDING SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND STRATEGIES FOR COLLABORATING WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND THE COURTS TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM, TO REQUIRE CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES TO BE TAUGHT TO JUVENILES IN CONFINEMENT FACILITIES, TO REQUIRE PARENTS OF CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF SERVICES OR COUNSELING TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN CASE MANAGEMENT MEETINGS REGARDING THEIR CHILDREN AT THE REQUEST OF SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO REPORT CERTAIN CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR BY STUDENTS TO APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS REGARDING PARENTING, FAMILY LITERACY, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS IN ISSUES OF YOUTH VIOLENCE FOR ATTORNEYS LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1331 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE FAMILY COURT JUDGES TO ORDER AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION CERTAIN CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN A SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONFINEMENT UNIT; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1351 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO APPEAR BEFORE IT REGARDING CERTAIN BEHAVIOR OF THEIR CHILD AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FAMILY OR IN FAMILY PARTICIPATION TREATMENT SERVICES TO IMPROVE THAT BEHAVIOR; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1352 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT SHALL REQUIRE ACCEPTABLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AS A PART OF ANY PROBATION ORDER INVOLVING CHILDREN; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1353 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROBATION AND PAROLE COUNSELORS ARE REQUIRED TO ASSIST IN THE RE-ENROLLMENT OF ALL THEIR CLIENTS WHO ARE CHILDREN IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPON THE CHILDREN BEING RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT FACILITIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3236 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SHALL ESTABLISH A SHORT-TERM SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONFINEMENT UNIT FOR CERTAIN NONVIOLENT JUVENILES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4420 -- Rep. Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4421 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PREMIUM, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE PREMIUM TO BE USED TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-73-738, RATHER THAN ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56, AND PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF THIS PORTION OF THE PREMIUM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-738 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO ISSUE TO A FIRST TIME DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANT WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE BUT LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE A DRIVER TRAINING VOUCHER; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST NOT BE ISSUED TO A PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE BUT LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE UNTIL THE APPLICANT HAS PROVIDED EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-73-738.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4422 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PRESCRIBED FIRES TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, DEFINE TERMS, PROVIDE FOR PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, LIMIT RELATED LIABILITY, AND PROVIDE FOR PRESCRIBED FIRES CONDUCTED WITHOUT A PRESCRIBED FIRE MANAGER.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4423 -- Rep. Farr: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS BY JUVENILES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FAMILY COURTS TO REPORT ALSO VIOLATIONS THAT AFFECT THE JUVENILE'S PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-745, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO DEFINE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-747, RELATING TO WHAT CONSTITUTES A CONVICTION FOR SUSPENSION PURPOSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4424 -- Rep. Farr: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4070, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LENGTH OF VEHICLE COMBINATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR EXCESS SIZE AND WEIGHT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4425 -- Rep. Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-70 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HUNTING GAME WITHIN ONE HUNDRED YARDS OF A RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS WITHOUT PERMISSION, PROVIDE PENALTIES AND EXCEPTIONS, AND DEFINE TERMS; TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-355 RELATING TO HUNTING DEER NEAR RESIDENCES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4426 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-17-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING OF TRAVEL TRAILER DEALER, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EXHIBITION AND SALE OF TRAVEL TRAILERS AT CERTAIN SHOWS AND EVENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-310, RELATING TO LICENSING FOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EXHIBITION AND SALE OF MOTOR HOMES AT CERTAIN SHOWS AND EVENTS AND REPEAL THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR THIS PURPOSE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4427 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-21-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, DIVISION ON AGING SHALL DESIGNATE AREA AGENCIES ON AGING WHO SHALL DESIGNATE AS FOCAL POINTS CERTAIN RECIPIENTS OF FUNDS THROUGH THE DIVISION ON AGING.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4428 -- Rep. McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-35-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY ENACT LOCAL ORDINANCES REGULATING THE STORAGE, SALE, AND USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION WHICH ARE NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW OR THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER IT.

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

H. 4429 -- Rep. McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-35-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS REGARDING FIREWORKS BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRE CHIEF OR HEAD OF FIRE SERVICES OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TEMPORARILY MAY BAN THE USE OF FIREWORKS IN THAT JURISDICTION IF OTHERWISE PERMITTED WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS OR OTHER CONDITIONS REQUIRE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MUST CONFIRM THE TEMPORARY BAN AT ITS NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING BY EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OR TERMINATE THE BAN, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE.

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

H. 4430 -- Reps. Kelley, Keegan, Martin, Snow, Witherspoon and Worley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REOPEN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN THE PINE ISLAND DRAWBRIDGE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4431 -- Rep. Gonzales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-740, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A LANDLORD'S LIEN ON A TENANT'S HOUSEHOLD GOODS, SO AS TO CORRECT AN INTERNAL CROSS REFERENCE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4432 -- Rep. Gonzales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EVICTION PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "EVICTION NOTICE" TO "WRIT OF EVICTION OR EJECTMENT" AND TO REPEAL SECTION 27-40-735, A DUPLICATIVE PROVISION RELATING TO PROPERTY OF EVICTED TENANTS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4433 -- Reps. Simrill and Meacham: A BILL 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, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MUNICIPAL COURT AND JUDGE DISPOSES OF THE CASE, THE THREE-FOURTHS SHARE OF THE FINE THAT WOULD HAVE GONE TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PROCEEDING WAS INSTITUTED INSTEAD MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO THAT MUNICIPALITY, AND MAKE PROVISIONS WHICH STIPULATE THAT THESE TRANSFERS SHALL NOT RESULT IN ANY INCREASED COMPENSATION TO A MAGISTRATE OR IN ANY INCREASED COST TO A COUNTY ALSO APPLY TO MUNICIPAL JUDGES AND MUNICIPALITIES RESPECTIVELY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4434 -- Rep. Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-457 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO SCHOOL MAY PROHIBIT A STUDENT FROM PLAYING SOCCER ON A SCHOOL TEAM IF THE STUDENT IS PLAYING SOCCER IN A PROGRAM THAT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE SCHOOL.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

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

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Allison
Anderson               Askins                 Bailey, G.
Bailey, J.             Baker                  Barber
Baxley                 Beatty                 Boan
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, H.
Brown, J.              Byrd                   Canty
Carnell                Cato                   Chamblee
Clyborne               Cobb-Hunter            Cooper
Corning                Cromer                 Davenport
Delleney               Elliott                Fair
Farr                   Felder                 Fulmer
Gamble                 Gonzales               Govan
Graham                 Hallman                Harrell
Harrelson              Harris, J.             Harris, P.
Harrison               Harvin                 Haskins
Hines                  Hodges                 Holt
Huff                   Hutson                 Inabinett
Jaskwhich              Jennings               Keegan
Kelley                 Kennedy                Keyserling
Kinon                  Kirsh                  Klauber
Koon                   Lanford                Law
Littlejohn             Marchbanks             Mattos
McAbee                 McCraw                 McElveen
McKay                  McLeod                 McMahand
Meacham                Moody-Lawrence         Neal
Neilson                Phillips               Richardson
Riser                  Robinson               Rogers
Rudnick                Scott                  Sharpe
Sheheen                Shissias               Simrill
Smith, D.              Smith, R.              Snow
Spearman               Stille                 Stoddard
Stone                  Stuart                 Sturkie
Thomas                 Townsend               Trotter
Tucker                 Vaughn                 Waites
Waldrop                Walker                 Wells
Whipper                White                  Wilder, D.
Wilder, J.             Wilkes                 Wilkins
Williams               Witherspoon            Wofford
Worley                 Wright                 Young, A.
Young, R.

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 11.

Richard M. Quinn, Jr.             William S. Houck, Jr.
Thomas N. Rhoad                   B. Hicks Harwell
Morgan Martin

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4415 -- Rep. Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1994.

H. 4417 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CONCHITA EDENS OF COLUMBIA UPON BEING NAMED RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

H. 4418 -- Reps. Corning and Shissias: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM UPON CAPTURING THE CLASS AAAA DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1993, AT WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM IN COLUMBIA.

H. 4419 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE THE CAROLINA HOME INJURY PREVENTION FOR SENIORS PROJECT FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR ELDERLY CITIZENS AND TO HONOR AND THANK THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE GIVEN SO GENEROUSLY OF THEIR TIME AND MANPOWER TO THIS PROJECT.

At 1:03 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. MEACHAM adjourned in memory of Hugh White of Fort Mill, to meet at 2:00 P.M. tomorrow.

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