Journal of the House of Representatives
of the Second Session of the 110th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 1994

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Whereas, in 1674 under the leadership of Sir John Yeamans, the Province of South Carolina was divided into four counties one of which was Colleton which contained Port Royal; and

Whereas, the Town of Port Royal as it is known today began to emerge in 1869, when Stephen Caldwell Millett started a railroad in southeastern South Carolina named Port Royal because it crossed the entire island of Port Royal from Coosaw River to Battery River; and

Whereas, the terminus of the railroad was to be built on Cedar Grove Plantation which extended from the present U. S. Naval Hospital to the Battery River and this land was sold for taxes after the Civil War to the Port Royal Railroad Company for the terminus; and

Whereas, it is from this tract of land that the present day town called Port Royal grew and was incorporated on March 9, 1874. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize March 26, 1994, as the 120-Year Incorporation Day celebration in Port Royal, South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Henry Robinson, Mayor, Port Royal, South Carolina.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4963 -- Reps. Cooper, Townsend, Chamblee, Stille, P. Harris and Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE WREN HIGH SCHOOL GOLDEN HURRICANES BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON WINNING THE CLASS AAA UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1994.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4964 -- Reps. Davenport, Wilkes, Townsend, G. Brown, Stille, Moody-Lawrence, Inabinett, Harvin, Richardson, Lanford, Corning, Simrill, Haskins, Allison, D. Wilder, McElveen, Neal, Beatty, Stuart, Klauber, Law, Witherspoon, Baxley, Delleney, Canty, J. Bailey, McTeer

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and Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COMPILE A LIST OF STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS IMPOSED ON SCHOOLS WHICH IT CONSIDERS AS UNNECESSARILY BURDENSOME, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FINDINGS OF THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 1995, AND MUST INCLUDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ELIMINATE OUT-DATED, DUPLICATIVE, OR UNNECESSARY REGULATIONS IMPOSED ON SCHOOLS.

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

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4965 -- Reps. Neilson, Baxley and Hines: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE "YOUNG SINGERS OF DARLINGTON" AND THE GROUP'S DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATED REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1994, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTING A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1280 -- Senators Peeler, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Macaulay, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Mitchell, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COACH FRANK HOWARD ON HIS 85TH BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 25, 1994.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1281 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE CITIZENS STAMP ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO HONOR THE LATE HENRY MARTYN ROBERT, ORIGINAL AUTHOR OF "ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER".

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 4966 -- Reps. Barber, Worley, Harrelson, Keyserling, Inabinett, G. Bailey, Richardson, Fulmer, Holt, A. Young, J. Bailey, Witherspoon, Breeland, Waites and Kelley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL FUTURES PLANNING ACT OF 1994; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL FUTURES TASK FORCE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, PURPOSE, POWERS, DUTIES, AND DISSOLUTION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4967 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 546 OF 1982, RELATING IN PART TO THE MANNER OF ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 50, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE TRUSTEES SHALL BE ELECTED INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NINE SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH TRUSTEES SHALL BE ELECTED BEGINNING IN 1994, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1994, ELECTIONS FOR THESE TRUSTEES SHALL BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE GENERAL ELECTION.

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

H. 4968 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-385 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO LOITER ON THE PREMISES OF

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A STORE THAT SELLS BEER, WINE, ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, OR OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4969 -- Reps. Lanford, Holt, Marchbanks, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, R. Smith, Haskins, Hines, Simrill, Neilson, Stone, Moody-Lawrence, Robinson, Trotter, Beatty, Farr, McMahand, Chamblee, Baker, Cato, Worley, Huff, Stoddard, Riser, Davenport, Breeland, McTeer, Byrd, Govan, D. Smith, Whipper, Wright, Richardson, Koon, McLeod, and Thomas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF ANY DISTRICT OF THIS STATE DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1993-94 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, COLD, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 73 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 SO AS TO ALLOW THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY WITHOUT A RECREATION DISTRICT TO CREATE A RECREATION DISTRICT, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAXIMUM TAX MILLAGE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A COMMISSION WITH CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 797 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE A REFERENCE TO AND THE PURPOSES OF THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GASOLINE, LUBRICATING OILS, AND OTHER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ACT", SECTION 39-41-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR FUEL RETAIL DEALERS, AND SECTION 39-41-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF PETROLEUM, SO AS TO INCLUDE OXYGENATED COMPOUND BLENDS; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-20, RELATING TO PETROLEUM ANALYSTS, CHEMISTS, AND INSPECTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR

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STOP-SALE ORDERS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-50, RELATING TO FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR PETROLEUM MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALERS, AND JOBBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-160, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES PERTAINING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MONETARY PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-190, RELATING TO GENERAL PENALTIES PERTAINING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MONETARY PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 849 -- Senators Greg Smith, Rankin and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM VEHICLE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VEHICLES OWNED BY NONRESIDENTS MAY BE OPERATED FOR A MAXIMUM OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE DAYS WITHIN THIS STATE BEFORE THE NONRESIDENT OWNER MUST REGISTER SUCH VEHICLE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 1026 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 52-7-15 AND 52-7-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFICERS AND MEETINGS OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE OFFICE OF CHIEF ATHLETIC COMMISSIONER AND REPLACE IT WITH AN ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW A DESIGNEE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION TO APPOINT OFFICIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-65, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS BY THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROVISION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES IN CHARGE OF AN EVENT; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-75, RELATING TO APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF PERMITS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CHIEF COMMISSIONER TO ADMINISTRATOR AND ADD A REFERENCE

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TO A NEW DISCIPLINARY PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-310, RELATING TO COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF A COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSION SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FROM THE STATE AND MAY RECEIVE OTHER COMPENSATION AUTHORIZED BY THE COUNTY AND AS AUTHORIZED BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION IF PAID BY A PROMOTER WHILE THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER HAS BEEN APPOINTED A STATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN EVENT.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 1079 -- Senators Ryberg and Wilson: 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 MEDICINE DONATED BY ITS MANUFACTURER TO A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES OR FOR TREATMENT OF INDIGENT PATIENTS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 1136 -- Senator Williams: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 62, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROBATE CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 62-1-109 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES OR OBLIGATIONS OF AN ATTORNEY FOR A PERSON SERVING AS FIDUCIARY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1189 -- Senators Elliott, Rankin, Courtney, Reese, Waldrep, Short, Peeler, McGill, Glover, Lander, Mescher, Washington, Holland, Drummond, O'Dell, Russell, Giese and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE ACT"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-45-20, RELATING TO COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF THE TERM "COOPERATIVE", SO AS TO PERMIT THE USE OF THAT TERM BY CORPORATIONS AS PART OF THEIR CORPORATE OR OTHER BUSINESS NAME OR

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TITLE IF SUCH CORPORATIONS ARE INCORPORATED UNDER CHAPTER 46 OF TITLE 33.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1220 -- Senator Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-585 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, ON THE REQUEST OF AN INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER OR ON ITS OWN MOTION, MAY CONSIDER, IN LIEU OF THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58, ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF REGULATING THAT CARRIER, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 1255 -- General Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS HELD BY THE COMMISSION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1733, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4970 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. MARY LOUISE RALEY SCOTT OF DARLINGTON COUNTY UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM MORE THAN THREE DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE DISABLED CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HER WELL IN THE YEARS TO COME.

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

ROLL CALL

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
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Baxley           Boan             Breeland
Brown, G.        Brown, H.        Carnell
Cato             Chamblee         Cobb-Hunter
Cooper           Cromer           Davenport
Delleney         Farr             Fulmer
Gamble           Govan            Graham
Hallman          Harrell          Harrelson
Harris, J.       Harris, P.       Harrison
Harwell          Hines            Holt
Hutson           Inabinett        Jaskwhich
Jennings         Keegan           Kennedy
Keyserling       Kinon            Kirsh
Klauber          Lanford          Law
Littlejohn       Marchbanks       Mattos
McAbee           McCraw           McKay
McLeod           McMahand         McTeer
Meacham          Moody-Lawrence   Neilson
Phillips         Rhoad            Richardson
Robinson         Rudnick          Scott
Sheheen          Shissias         Simrill
Smith, D.        Smith, R.        Snow
Spearman         Stille           Stoddard
Stone            Stuart           Sturkie
Townsend         Trotter          Tucker
Vaughn           Waites           Waldrop
Walker           Wells            Whipper
White            Wilder, D.       Wilder, J.
Wilkins          Williams         Witherspoon
Wofford          Worley           Wright
Young, A.        Young, R.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday,
March 23.
Michael L. Fair          John W. "Bill" Riser
Roland S. Corning        Timothy C. Wilkes
Joseph T. McElveen       Donald W. "Don" Beatty
Ralph W. Canty           Joe E. Brown
William S. Houck         Charles R. Sharpe
Joseph H. Neal           Alma W. Byrd
James H. Hodges          Terry E. Haskins
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Larry L. Koon               H. Howell Clyborne, Jr.
Richard M. Quinn, Jr.    Timothy F. Rogers
John G. Felder           Mark Kelley
Stephen E. Gonzales      Larry L. Elliott

Total Present--120

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. GONZALES a temporary leave of absence.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. THOMAS a leave of absence due to illness.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Dan Brake of Charleston is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 4919 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander and Graham: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR OCONEE COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF OCONEE COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION.

H. 4821 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94.

H. 4822 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES.

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

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THE GENERIC DRUG MUST BE LISTED FIRST FOLLOWED BY THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IN PARENTHESES.

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.

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.

H. 4414 -- Reps. Phillips, Allison, Waites, Rudnick, J. Wilder, Jaskwhich, Walker, Corning, Rogers, Stuart, Waldrop and Gamble: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY ALLIANCE ACT

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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
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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.

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