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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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.
H. 4967 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee and Klauber: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 50 SHALL BE ELECTED INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NINE SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH CERTAIN 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.
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 A STORE THAT SELLS BEER, WINE, ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, OR OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
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.
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.
H. 4971 -- Reps. Hallman, Walker, Simrill, Harrell, Beatty, Moody-Lawrence, Robinson, Trotter, Graham, Stuart, D. Wilder, Phillips, Marchbanks, McTeer, Holt, J. Bailey, Fair, Wells, Davenport, J. Wilder, Gamble and Kirsh: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO TRANSFER UP TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT TO COVER OPERATING EXPENSES OF SCHOOL BUS SHOPS.
H. 4972 -- Reps. Felder, Wells, Beatty, Allison, Littlejohn, Townsend, Walker, Cobb-Hunter, R. Smith, Cato, G. Brown, McLeod, Waldrop, G. Bailey, Klauber, Quinn, Harvin, Houck, Richardson, Govan, McKay, Elliott, Robinson, McElveen, Davenport, Gamble and Tucker: A BILL TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, FROM "REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS" TO "REINSURANCE FACILITY, SERVICING CARRIERS AND PRODUCERS"; TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF SECTION 38-77-590 FROM "DESIGNATED PRODUCERS" TO "SERVICING CARRIERS AND PRODUCERS"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SHALL DIRECT THE GOVERNING BOARD TO CONTRACT WITH ONE OR MORE INSURERS MEETING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PROMULGATED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD TO ACT AS SERVICING CARRIERS FOR THE WRITING OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE THROUGH PRODUCERS ASSIGNED TO THE SERVICING CARRIER BY THE GOVERNING BOARD, THAT THE CONTRACT SHALL INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT QUOTA SHARE REINSURANCE THROUGH THE FACILITY OF ANY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY CEDED TO THE FACILITY, AND THAT THE GOVERNING BOARD MAY ESTABLISH REASONABLE NONDISCRIMINATORY STANDARDS WHICH ALL SERVICING CARRIERS MUST MEET FOR CONTRACT RENEWAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-455, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, INCLUDING REFERENCES TO DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT MEMBER COMPANIES OF AN AFFILIATED GROUP OF AUTOMOBILE INSURERS MAY UTILIZE DIFFERENT FILED RATES FOR CERTAIN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES, AND ADD REFERENCES TO INSURERS CONTRACTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-77-590 AND REFERENCES TO "ASSIGNED PRODUCERS"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1420, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY FILE AN EXPENSE COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES AND THE USE OF THE COMPONENT AFTER APPROVAL, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FACILITY SHALL FILE AN EXPENSE COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES FOR USE WITH THE PURE LOSS COMPONENTS FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND SMALL COMMERCIAL RISKS FILED WITH THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER BY THE RATING ORGANIZATION WITH THE LARGEST NUMBER OF MEMBERS OR SUBSCRIBERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1425, RELATING TO THE FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT PREMIUMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO RISKS CEDED AT A COMPANY FILED RATE WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RATE SHALL NOT BE INCLUDED WHEN DETERMINING TOTAL DIRECT CEDEABLE WRITTEN PREMIUMS UNDER SECTION 38-77-950; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLISION COVERAGE AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT AN INSURER IS NOT REQUIRED TO WRITE PRIVATE PASSENGER PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE FOR CLASSIC CARS, ANTIQUE CARS, ANY AUTOMOBILE WITH ANY MODIFICATION TO THE CHASSIS OR WHEEL BASE, ANY AUTOMOBILE WITH A WHEEL BASE OF NINETY-NINE AND ONE-HALF INCHES OR LESS, INCLUDING UTILITY VEHICLES, OR ANY AUTOMOBILE WITHIN THE "SPORTS GROUP" OR "SPORTS PREMIUM GROUP"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE FORM TO BE USED WHEN OPTIONAL COVERAGES ARE OFFERED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE OFFERED OR ISSUED BY A NEW SERVICING CARRIER FOR THE REINSURANCE FACILITY TO REPLACE A POLICY PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY A FORMER SERVICING CARRIER AND CONTAINING THE SAME COVERAGE LIMITS AS THE FORMER POLICY CONSTITUTES A VALID REPLACEMENT POLICY THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE NEW SERVICING CARRIER OR AGENT TO MAKE A NEW OFFER OF COVERAGE OR TO OBTAIN A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE INSURED.
H. 4973 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-935 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSUMER LEASES FOR AUTOMOBILES.
H. 4974 -- Reps. Boan and Hodges: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEALER AND WHOLESALER MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A DEALER PLATE ON A MOTOR VEHICLE LENT BY THE DEALER TO A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR A DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A DEALER PLATE FOR THIS PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED AND USED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE PRUDENTIAL BACHE SETTLEMENT, INCLUDING AMOUNTS WHICH MAY BE RETAINED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR INVESTOR RESTITUTION, THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, AND THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO ALLOW FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION TO BE CARRIED FORWARD INTO THE SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEAR, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO TRANSFER EDUCATION FINANCE ACT FUNDS TO COVER OPERATING EXPENSES OF SCHOOL BUS SHOPS WITH ANY UNEXPENDED FUNDS FURTHER TRANSFERRED TO THE SCHOOL BUILDING FUND AFTER THE CLOSE OF FISCAL YEAR 1993-94.
H. 4975 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-207, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS FORTY PERCENT OF THE SCHEDULED MINIMUM PAYMENT FOR REVOLVING CHARGE ACCOUNTS ON CONSUMER CREDIT SALES MUST BE APPLIED TO PRINCIPAL REDUCTION, SO AS TO SPECIFY CERTAIN SITUATIONS WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERED VIOLATIONS OF THIS REQUIREMENT.
H. 4976 -- Reps. Harrelson, Sharpe, Wright and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-56 SO AS TO ENACT THE CITIZENS-COUNCIL PARTNERSHIP ACT, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT TO REPEAL, MODIFY, OR INSTITUTE SERVICES OR TAXES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY NOT MANDATE REQUIREMENTS ON THESE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS UNLESS THE MANDATE OR REQUIREMENT IS FUNDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO APPROPRIATE THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO MAINTAIN AND SUPPORT A PUBLIC SYSTEM OF SCHOOLS WITH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FUNDING ONLY ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN EACH COUNTY.
H. 4977 -- Rep. McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40, THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES ACT, SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AUTHORITY AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR A REVOLVING FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING LOANS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO FINANCE ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF ISSUING AND SECURING THE BONDS AND THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS, TO ALLOW FEDERAL GRANTS, LOAN REPAYMENTS, STATE APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER AVAILABLE AMOUNTS TO BE CREDITED TO THE REVOLVING FUND, AND TO AUTHORIZE LENDING TO AND BORROWING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGH THE REVOLVING FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 11-37-60, RELATING TO THE BONDING AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESOURCES AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ALLOW IT TO ISSUE BONDS AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING BONDS ISSUED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 1992, AND TO REDUCE FROM TWO HUNDRED MILLION TO SIXTY MILLION DOLLARS THE TOTAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS AUTHORIZED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 11-37-70 RELATING TO THE BONDING AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESOURCES AUTHORITY.
H. 4978 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-68, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE BONDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT REVENUES RECEIVED AND RETAINED BY A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT FROM A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4-1-170, 4-29-60, OR 4-29-67 AND THESE REVENUES ARE DERIVED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 31, SHALL ALLOCATE THE REVENUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 31-6-70 AS IF THESE REVENUES REMAINED AD VALOREM TAXES, PROVIDE THAT ALL TAXES COLLECTED IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOT SUBJECT TO THE ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-6-70 BECOME PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES AND THE PORTION COLLECTED BY THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE PLEDGED TO SECURE SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE BONDS.
H. 4979 -- Reps. Kinon and Harwell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN DILLON COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1994, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1995.
H. 4980 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-20, AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 58-3-30 AND 58-3-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POPULAR ELECTION OF ONE COMMISSIONER FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THIS STATE AND ONE COMMISSIONER FROM THE STATE AT LARGE WHO SHALL SERVE AS CHAIRMAN; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 58-3-26 RELATING TO A JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO SCREEN CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
H. 4981 -- Rep. Kirsh: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY ADDING RULE 4.19, SO AS TO REQUIRE A SUMMARY OF A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED AND PRINTED WITH IT WHEN REPORTED OUT OF A COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
H. 4982 -- Reps. Kelley and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH BENEFITS.
H. 4983 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE METHODS OF ENTERING SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGES, SO AS TO PERMIT SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGES RECORDED IN COUNTERPARTS BY SATISFACTIONS EXECUTED IN COUNTERPARTS.
H. 4984 -- Rep. Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1994.
H. 4985 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO ACCESS TO THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MANNER IN WHICH FORMER MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE ARE ADMITTED WITHIN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE WITHOUT SPECIAL LEAVE.
H. 4986 -- Reps. Townsend, Stille and Allison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE, AND OPERATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE DUE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 1, 1996, SHALL BE COMPILED AND SUBMITTED WHICH SHALL INCLUDE REGIONAL PUBLIC HEARINGS.
H. 4987 -- Reps. Rogers, Waites, Neal, Scott, J. Brown, Cromer, Shissias, Byrd, Harrison, Corning and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. R. BRUCE DUNLAP, A CANCER RESEARCHER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE GOVERNOR'S 1994 "EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE AWARENESS AWARD", ONE OF THE STATE'S HIGHEST HONORS FOR SCIENTISTS.
H. 4988 -- Reps. Stoddard, Inabinett, McAbee and Clyborne: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1994, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER COLLEGE, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1994 OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED.
H. 4989 -- Reps. Sheheen, Wilkins and Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE DAVID W. HARWELL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 O'CLOCK NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1994.
H. 4990 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF H. GRADY KIRVEN OF ANDERSON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
H. 4991 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO PARKING AND TRAFFIC, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1709, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4992 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCILS AND THE ANNUAL SCHOOL AND DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT REPORTS (REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY); DISTRICT AND SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING (REPLACES), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1712, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4993 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PARENTING/FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1713, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4994 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1714, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4995 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO HALF-DAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1715, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4996 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STATE FUNDED REMEDIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY) AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (GRADES 4-12), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1716, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4997 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STATE FUNDED COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS (REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY) AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, GRADES K-3 (REPLACES), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1717, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4998 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, RELATING TO GENERAL RETENTION SCHEDULES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1736, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4999 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, RELATING TO GENERAL RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1737, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 5000 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander, Whipper, Snow, Keyserling, Stuart, Harvin, Haskins, Barber, Neal, Holt, Cobb-Hunter, Clyborne and Rogers: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT OF 1994" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ADD SECTION 12-7-1255, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN INCOME AND OTHER TAX CREDITS FOR INVESTMENTS MADE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS DEFINED BELOW; TO ADD SECTION 34-13-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHARTERED BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ARE AUTHORIZED TO INVEST IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS UP TO A SPECIFIED AMOUNT, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXATION, AND TO DEFINE THE TERMS "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION" AND "INVEST" FOR THIS PURPOSE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-44-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF A "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS"; TO AMEND SECTION 41-44-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ENTITIES INTO WHICH MONIES RAISED BY THE FUND MAY BE INVESTED INCLUDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND TO REVISE THE REQUIRED PERCENTAGE ALLOCATIONS OF INVESTMENTS BY THE FUND; AND TO ADD SECTION 43-1-85 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, FROM GRANT FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO IT, TO MAKE GRANTS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT MAY APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED FOR THESE PURPOSES.
H. 5001 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, RELATING TO FAILURE TO APPEAR AT HEARING BEFORE THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW BOARD, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1743, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 5002 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TAC/ABET FOUR-YEAR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES THUS ESTABLISHING A TWO-TIER CATEGORY REGISTRATION DESIGNATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1699, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 5003 -- Rep. M.O. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE STATE RECREATIONAL WATERS ACT AND THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, SO AS TO DEFINE "HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-2340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO PERMIT PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS OWNED AND OPERATED BY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS TO BE EXEMPT FROM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
H. 5004 -- Reps. Rogers, J. Brown, Scott, Byrd, Neal, Waites, Cromer, Shissias, Harrison, Corning and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE EAU CLAIRE SHAMROCKS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM, STAFF, AND COACHES FOR A TRULY OUTSTANDING SEASON BY WINNING THE 1994 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND GRANT COACH GEORGE GLYMPH AND THE SHAMROCK'S TEAM CAPTAIN THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1994, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.
H. 5005 -- Reps. Stuart, Fair, Stone, Neilson, Gamble, Wells, D. Wilder, Allison, Littlejohn, Riser, Stoddard, Wilkins, Chamblee, Cromer, Elliott, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence and Lanford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION ON ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND COMMENDING THIS OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION ON A HALF CENTURY OF SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP TO SOUTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE.
H. 5006 -- Reps. Hutson, A. Young and G. Bailey: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE DORCHESTER COUNTY COUNCIL, AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY MUST BE APPOINTED.
H. 5007 -- Reps. Walker, Davenport and Allison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR THE 1993-94 SCHOOL YEAR, SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY IS EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED MUST BE MADE UP AS A RESULT OF COMPLICATIONS RESULTING FROM A SEVERE WINTER STORM.
H. 5008 -- Reps. Gonzales, Whipper, Fulmer, Harrell, Hallman and J. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A VACANCY OCCURS ON THE CONSTITUENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OR ON THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD, THE COUNTY COUNCIL SHALL APPOINT A TRUSTEE TO SERVE UNTIL THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION OR UNTIL THE GENERAL ELECTION FOLLOWING THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION IF THE VACANCY OCCURS FEWER THAN FOUR MONTHS BEFORE THE GENERAL ELECTION.
H. 5009 -- Reps. Farr, Snow, McCraw, Littlejohn, Walker, Davenport, Simrill, Rhoad, Stille, Hines, Mattos, Wells, D. Smith, Stone, Kirsh, Delleney, Vaughn, Robinson, Anderson, Allison, Spearman, D. Wilder, Meacham, Baker, Tucker, Fair, Chamblee, Haskins, Graham, Cato, Waldrop, Marchbanks and Carnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXPERIMENTAL RABBIT HUNTING SEASON IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4.
H. 5010 -- Reps. Gonzales, Meacham, Harrelson, Hines, Kelley, Hallman, A. Young, J. Bailey, Inabinett, Thomas, Stone, Kirsh, Huff, Haskins, Stille, Robinson, Simrill, Beatty, Wofford, Hutson, Moody-Lawrence, J. Harris, Davenport and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-461, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON RETAIL LIQUOR STORE LICENSES ISSUED TO A SINGLE PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXTENSION OF THE LIMIT ON INTEREST TO RELATIVES WITHIN THE SECOND DEGREE APPLIES TO RELATIVES RESIDING IN THE PERSON'S HOUSEHOLD AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMIT ON INTERESTS IN RETAIL LIQUOR STORES BEYOND THE MAXIMUM OF THREE APPLIES TO FINANCIAL INTERESTS.
H. 5011 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO ENACT THE JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION ACT OF 1994, AND TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THE ACT.
H. 5012 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO ENACT THE ADULT CRIME PREVENTION ACT OF 1994, AND TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THE ACT.
H. 5013 -- Reps. Clyborne, Allison, Baker, H. Brown, Cato, Chamblee, Cooper, Corning, Cromer, Fair, Fulmer, Gamble, Graham, Hallman, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Huff, Hutson, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kelley, Klauber, Koon, Lanford, Law, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Meacham, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stone, Stuart, Thomas, Townsend, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Wofford, Wright and A. Young: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 1994; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-25-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO COMMITS A CRIME WHILE ON BOND FOR ANOTHER OFFENSE AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED OF THE CRIME HE COMMITTED WHILE ON BOND SERVES CONSECUTIVE SENTENCES INSTEAD OF CONCURRENT SENTENCES; BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TIME A PRISONER MUST SERVE BEFORE HE IS ELIGIBLE FOR WORK RELEASE; BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TIME A PRISONER MUST SERVE BEFORE HE IS ELIGIBLE FOR EXTENDED WORK RELEASE AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIME COMPUTATION OF SENTENCES IMPOSED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR CLASSES OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT DO NOT APPLY UNLESS THE OFFENSE CONTAINS A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-57, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY CRIMES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION FOR SENTENCING PURPOSES TO APPLY FOR SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES DEFINED, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEGREES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES, TO ADD ADDITIONAL CRIMES, AND TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO CLARIFY "LIFE IMPRISONMENT" AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMPRISONMENT FOR THIRTY YEARS AS AN ADDITIONAL OPTION FOR SENTENCING; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-625, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "DEADLY WEAPON" AND SENTENCING OF RESISTING ARREST WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, SO AS TO DELETE THE MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT AND TO CLARIFY OTHER LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-740, RELATING TO TESTING OF CERTAIN CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS FOR HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS, SO AS TO REQUIRE TESTING IN CASES INVOLVING JUVENILES AND UPON THE REQUEST OF CERTAIN PERSONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR COUNSELING IF APPROPRIATE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1070, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF STALKING, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, TO CLARIFY CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, AND INCREASE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE STATE BY A CONVICTED PERSON FOR PAYMENT FROM THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAYMENT AS A CONDITION FOR PAROLE AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE FUND TO CONFORM WITH RESTRUCTURING OF STATE GOVERNMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VICTIM'S AND WITNESS'S BILL OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES" TO "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF RESTITUTION AS A CONDITION OF PAROLE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD" TO "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-311, RELATING TO FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ALLOWING PAROLE UPON SERVICE IF ONE THIRD OF THE TERM OF IMPRISONMENT IMPOSED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CRIMINAL CONDUCT AND TO REVISE THE PUNISHMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIRED PLACARDS IN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS AS TO THE CONSEQUENCES OF CONVICTION OF ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO REVISE THE PLACARDS TO CONFORM TO THE PENALTY FOR ARMED ROBBERY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SHOPLIFTING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MISDEMEANOR PENALTY FOR SECOND AND THIRD OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMBEZZLEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE MISDEMEANOR PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-425, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FAILURE TO RETURN A RENTED VIDEO OR CASSETTE TAPE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF BOTH A FINE AND IMPRISONMENT FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-14-20, RELATING TO THE THEFT OF A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-14-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FORGERY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-14-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FRAUD, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-14-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FORGERY DEVICES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-255, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED TESTING OF CERTAIN CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS FOR HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS, SO AS TO REQUIRE TESTING IN CASES INVOLVING JUVENILES AND UPON THE REQUEST OF CERTAIN PERSONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR COUNSELING IF APPROPRIATE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-305, RELATING TO OBSCENITY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TERM OF IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-490, RELATING TO THE ADDITIONAL PUNISHMENT FOR POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING THE COMMISSION OF A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TERM OF IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, RELATING TO A LIFE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED THREE TIMES FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY SENTENCE UPON A THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION FOR A CERTAIN SERIOUS OFFENSE AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-70, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF LOCAL OFFICIALS TO REQUIRE ABLE-BODIED CONVICTED PERSONS TO PERFORM LABOR ON PUBLIC WORKS OR WAYS, SO AS TO ALLOW OFFICIALS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, SO AS TO DELETE THE TIME PERIOD SO THAT THE TRANSFER OF CASES MAY CONTINUE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INQUIRY INTO SENTENCES UNDER WHICH CONVICTS ARE CONFINED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES" TO THE "BOARD OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CUSTODY AND CONFINEMENT OF A PRISONER, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS FOR EXTENDING THE PLACES OF CONFINEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-35, RELATING TO THE USE OF COUNTY PRISONERS FOR LITTER REMOVAL, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PRISONERS BEFORE SERVICE OF THE MINIMUM SENTENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FURLOUGHS FOR QUALIFIED INMATES, SO AS TO LIMIT THE LENGTH OF TIME OF THE FURLOUGHS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF PRISON-MADE PRODUCTS ON THE OPEN MARKET, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ON ARTICLES PRODUCED BY PERSONS ON PAROLE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-7-10, 24-7-20, 24-7-30, 24-7-40 AND 24-7-50 RELATING TO COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL CHAIN GANGS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM TO "WORK GANGS" AND TO REQUIRE UTILIZATION OF THESE GANGS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REDUCTION OF SENTENCE FOR PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PARTICIPATION UNTIL THE PRISONER HAS SERVED THE MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLETION OF THE TERM PURSUANT TO THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST RELEASE OF OFFENDER INTO COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO INCLUDE SEX OFFENSES IN THE PROHIBITION FOR RELEASE IN CERTAIN COMMUNITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FURLOUGH PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, ALLOW REVOCATION OF PROGRAM BENEFITS TO CERTAIN PERSONS, AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS REFERRING TO THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE FROM ELIGIBILITY A PERSON WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE IN TWO YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATIONS, SELECTION COMMITTEE, AND REPORTS OF THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO CHANGE "COMMISSIONER" TO "DIRECTOR" AND CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES" TO THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INMATE PARTICIPATION IN THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN INMATE UPON COURT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE HOME DETENTION ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES" TO "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE ARTICLE RELATING TO HOME DETENTION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES" TO "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COURT AND THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ON PAROLE AND CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES" TO THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES AND THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT AND BOARD TO THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" AND "BOARD OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-13, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR'S DUTIES, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAROLE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-30, RELATING TO MEETINGS AND PANELS OF THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ON PAROLE AND ADD MATTERS RELATING TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-50, RELATING TO HEARINGS BEFORE THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS ON PAROLE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF PUBLIC AGENCIES AND OFFICIALS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ON PAROLE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-80, RELATING TO PROBATIONERS AND PAROLEES PAYING A FEE, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ON PAROLE AND TO CHANGE FURLOUGH TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, SO AS TO CHANGE "PAROLE" TO "COMMUNITY SUPERVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF PROBATION AGENTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF THE "PROBATION AGENTS" TO "PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AGENTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GENERAL DUTIES AND POWERS OF PROBATION AGENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF THE AGENTS ACCORDINGLY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-300, RELATING TO CITATION AND AFFIDAVIT THAT A PERSON RELEASED PURSUANT TO THE PRISON OVERCROWDING ACT IS IN VIOLATION OF RELEASE, SO AS TO CHANGE "PAROLEE" TO "SUPERVISED PRISONER" AND THE TITLE OF "PROBATION AGENT" TO "PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AGENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-910, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO REPRIEVES OR COMMUTATION OF DEATH SENTENCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES BOARD" TO THE "BOARD OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-950, RELATING TO THE GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR PARDON, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAROLE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-20, RELATING TO THE CASE CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR CASE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO DELETE "PAROLEE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-30, RELATING TO COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN TO INCLUDE DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM NEEDS, SO AS TO CHANGE "PAROLEES" TO "SUPERVISED PRISONERS" AND TO PROVIDE FOR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN DEVELOPMENT OF STATEWIDE POLICIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-115, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE WORK AS CONDITION OF PROBATION OR SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES" TO THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES" TO "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND" TO THE "STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES" TO THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SENTENCED TO A MANDATORY MINIMUM OR MANDATORY TERM OF IMPRISONMENT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION, AND MANUFACTURE OF ICE, CRANK, AND CRACK COCAINE, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO DEFINE PRIOR CONVICTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE PROGRAMS; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 24 RELATING TO PAROLE; TO REPEAL SECTION 24-3-40 RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF WAGES OF PRISONERS ALLOWED TO WORK AT PAID EMPLOYMENT; TO REPEAL SECTION 24-3-50 RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE OF PRISONER TO REMAIN WITHIN EXTENDED LIMITS OF HIS CONFINEMENT; TO REPEAL SECTION 24-13-60 RELATING TO SCREENING OF OFFENDERS FOR POSSIBLE PLACEMENT ON WORK RELEASE; TO REPEAL SECTION 24-13-210 RELATING TO CREDIT GIVEN CONVICTS FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR; TO REPEAL SECTION 24-13-220 RELATING TO TIME OFF FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR IN CASES OF COMMUTED OR SUSPENDED SENTENCES; TO REPEAL SECTION 24-13-270 RELATING TO THE PREMATURE RELEASE OF PRISONERS; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3215 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CARRYING WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR JUVENILES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-400, RELATING TO THE EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTION OF JUVENILES WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OVER CERTAIN VIOLATIONS INVOLVING JUVENILES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CIRCUIT COURTS HAVE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION WITH THE FAMILY COURTS OVER CERTAIN JUVENILES CHARGED WITH COMMITTING CERTAIN FELONIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION BY CERTAIN COURTS OVER JUVENILES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTION OF THE CIRCUIT COURTS OVER CERTAIN CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAKING OF A CHILD INTO CUSTODY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DETENTION OF A JUVENILE IN A SECURE DETENTION FACILITY WHEN HE IS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN OFFENSES AND TO PROVIDE WHEN JUVENILE RECORDS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JUVENILE INTAKE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EVALUATION OF JUVENILES FOR TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE BASED UPON AN OBJECTIVE STANDARD AND TO PROVIDE THAT FINAL DETERMINATION AS TO DISPOSITION OF THE JUVENILE MUST BE MADE BY FAMILY COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF JUVENILE'S ADJUDICATION FOR VIOLENT OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELEASE OF A PERSON'S JUVENILE RECORD FOR ANY CRIME COMMITTED AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS AFTER A TEN-YEAR PERIOD WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FAMILY COURT CASES AND PROCEDURES UPON COMMITTING A CHILD TO AN INSTITUTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF CUSTODY AND SUPERVISION, TO PROVIDE COURT REVIEW, AND TO DETERMINE THE BASIS FOR RESTITUTION AND OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR CARE AND TREATMENT OF JUVENILES COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2205, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN JUVENILE OFFENDERS NOT TO BE COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION OR SECURE EVALUATION CENTER, SO AS TO ADD CONTEMPT OF COURT CITATIONS AS AN EXEMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO REVISE THE POWER TO APPOINT OR EMPLOY PERSONS TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES IN CRIMINAL CASES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES FOR THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-26, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL FROM AN ORDER VALIDATING FEES, COSTS AND OTHER EXPENDITURES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 17-27-30 AND 17-27-40, RELATING TO POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ORIGINAL JURISDICTION IN AND FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE SUPREME COURT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 17-27-100 RELATING TO APPEALS OF POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS.
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