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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1994 HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

| Index to Bills 3033-3442 | Index to Bills 3454-3792 | Index to Bills 3805-4093 |
| Index to Bills 4111-4374 | Index to Bills 4375-4432 | Index to Bills 4433-4499 |
| Index to Bills 4500-4565 | Index to Bills 4566-4615 | Index to Bills 4616-4665 |
| Index to Bills 4666-4724 | Index to Bills 4725-4786 | Index to Bills 4787-4819 |
| Index to Bills 4820-4839 | Index to Bills 4840-4899 | Index to Bills 4900-4965 |
| Index to Bills 4966-5013 | Index to Bills 5014-5057 | Index to Bills 5058-5119 |
| Index to Bills 5120-5199 | Index to Bills 5200-5305 |

H. 4616 -- Reps. Hodges and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 29 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONSOLIDATION OF EXISTING PLANNING ENABLING LEGISLATION; TO UPDATE EXISTING LEGISLATIVE ACTS; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 4 RELATING TO THE COUNTY PLANNING ACT; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO ZONING AND PLANNING BY MUNICIPALITIES; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 6-7-310 THROUGH 6-7-1110 RELATING TO PLANNING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; AND TO REPEAL ACT 129 OF 1963 RELATING TO THE GREENVILLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION.

H. 4617 -- Reps. Harvin and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VISITATION AND SETTING OF TRAPS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE REMOVAL AT NIGHT OF ANIMALS CAUGHT IN RUBBER-PADDED LEGHOLD TRAPS IN GAME ZONE 9.

H. 4618 -- Reps. Graham, Meacham, Hallman, A. Young, Quinn, Gonzales, Allison, Govan, Fulmer, H. Brown, Davenport, Simrill, Sturkie, Walker, Holt, D. Smith, Thomas, Corning, Richardson, Robinson, Wilkins, Marchbanks, Shissias, T.C. Alexander, Sharpe, Harrison, P. Harris, Hutson, Chamblee, Harrell, Farr, Cato, McElveen, Fair, Jennings, Worley, Baker, Wright, Riser, Law, Baxley, D. Wilder, Keyserling, Snow, Vaughn, Trotter, Cooper, Williams, Spearman, Stuart, Haskins, Townsend, Wells, Koon, Klauber, Stoddard, Gamble, J. Bailey, Jaskwhich and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-142 SO AS TO PROHIBIT APPROPRIATION OF NONRECURRING REVENUES FOR A RECURRING PURPOSE EXCEPT UPON A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO REQUIRE SUCH AN APPROPRIATION TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE NONRECURRING REVENUE.

H. 4619 -- Reps. Huff, Wilkins, R. Smith, Sharpe, A. Young and Stone: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-7-302, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A TRUSTEE'S STANDARD OF CARE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF A TRUSTEE WITH RESPECT TO ACQUIRING OR RETAINING A CONTRACT OF INSURANCE UPON THE LIFE OF THE TRUSTOR OR UPON THE LIVES OF THE TRUSTOR AND HIS SPOUSE, CHILDREN, OR PARENTS, AND BY ADDING SECTION 62-1-109 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES OR OBLIGATIONS OF AN ATTORNEY FOR A PERSON SERVING AS FIDUCIARY.

H. 4620 -- Rep. Farr: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING ON MARCH 2, 1994, THE TWO HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF COLONEL WILLIAM FARR, OUTSTANDING SOUTH CAROLINIAN, SOLDIER, AND MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 72 BRIDGE OVER THE BROAD RIVER AT THE UNION COUNTY AND CHESTER COUNTY LINE ADJACENT TO COLONEL FARR'S BELOVED PLANTATION AT FISH DAM FORD THE "COLONEL WILLIAM FARR MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS; AND TO GRANT THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO COLONEL FARR'S DESCENDANTS, DR. TOMMY F. FARR AND JOHN E. FARR, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1994, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING THIS RESOLUTION READ FROM THE PODIUM AND HAVING THE ORIGINAL OF THE RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO THEM.

H. 4621 -- Reps. Harvin, Rogers, Holt, Scott, J. Bailey, Kennedy, Whipper, Breeland, McElveen and J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE PHIL LADER, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR PRESIDENT CLINTON, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE.

H. 4622 -- Reps. Davenport, Littlejohn, Walker, Allison, Farr, Wells, Neilson, Sharpe, Felder, Carnell and Vaughn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE CHILD DAY CARE REGULATION REVIEW COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES DAY CARE REGULATIONS AND TO SUSPEND CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES DAY CARE REGULATIONS UNTIL MARCH 10, 1995.

H. 4623 -- Reps. Cromer, Kelley, Waldrop, Corning, Holt, Witherspoon, Wofford, Graham and Lanford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG MAY NOT BE FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE IN COLUMBIA AFTER JANUARY 1, 1995, UNLESS A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AT A REFERENDUM HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1994 GENERAL ELECTION SO APPROVE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS REFERENDUM SHALL BE CONDUCTED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO OTHER FLAG OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, INCLUDING THE STARS AND BARS MAY BE FLOWN ABOVE THE STATE HOUSE WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY ACT OR JOINT RESOLUTION.

H. 4624 -- Reps. Tucker, G. Brown, Haskins, Townsend, D. Smith, G. Bailey, Harrison, Harwell, Vaughn, J. Wilder, Carnell, Davenport, Inabinett, Hodges, Law, R. Young, Rogers, Harvin, Moody-Lawrence, A. Young, Stuart, Cato, Gonzales, D. Wilder and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER CRIMINAL CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT TO A MAGISTRATE'S COURT IF THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE IS A FINE NOT EXCEEDING FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN ONE YEAR, OR BOTH, SO AS TO MAKE PERMANENT THE AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER THESE CASES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TRANSFER PETITION AND NOTICE OF OBJECTION MAY BE FILED WITH A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE RATHER THAN THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE.

H. 4625 -- Reps. Tucker, G. Bailey, Haskins, Harwell, J. Wilder, Davenport, Carnell, Hodges, D. Smith, Harrison, R. Young, Harvin, Gonzales and Graham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE ELIGIBILITY FOR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS BECAUSE OF LENGTH OF SERVICE FOR SOLICITORS TO THE YEARS OF SERVICE REQUIRED FOR A SOLICITOR TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RETIRE.

H. 4626 -- Reps. Martin, Cromer, Jennings, Wofford, Worley, Wilkins, Thomas, Graham, McElveen, Hodges, Witherspoon, Baxley and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-23-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR METAL DETECTORS IN MIDDLE, JUNIOR HIGH, AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE AND PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-23-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CARRYING WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY; 20-7-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF JUVENILE CRIMINAL CASES TO CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CIRCUIT COURT HAS EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OVER A JUVENILE SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO IS CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT CRIME AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO CONFORM TO THIS REQUIREMENT; AND 20-7-600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAKING A CHILD INTO CUSTODY, SO AS TO ALLOW DETENTION IN A SECURE FACILITY OF A JUVENILE WHO HAS IN HIS POSSESSION A DEADLY WEAPON AND TO EXTEND THE DETENTION TIME WITHOUT A HEARING TO FORTY-EIGHT HOURS.

H. 4627 -- Reps. Kirsh, G. Bailey, Boan, J. Brown, Harwell and Waldrop: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS FOR SIX YEARS.

H. 4628 -- Reps. Kirsh, G. Bailey, Boan, J. Brown, Harwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-67-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREATION OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-67-80, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TWO SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS ON THE BOARD RATHER THAN TWO SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS, TO PROVIDE THAT NOMINATION FOR BOARD APPOINTMENT MUST BE MADE ONLY FOR THE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST AND AUDIOLOGIST POSITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT APPOINTMENTS MUST BE WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY FOR SIX YEARS.

H. 4629 -- Reps. Kirsh, G. Bailey, Boan, J. Brown, Harwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-36-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD MUST BE WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-36-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SO AS TO REVISE BY WHOM AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MUST BE ACCREDITED; TO AMEND SECTION 40-36-180, RELATING TO FEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE VERIFICATION, ROSTERS, AND MAIL LIST FEES AMONG THOSE FEES THAT THE BOARD MAY PRESCRIBE IN REGULATION; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR SIX YEARS.

H. 4630 -- Reps. Kirsh, G. Bailey, Boan, J. Brown, Harwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THREE NOMINEES FOR EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD MUST BE ELECTED BY PHARMACISTS RESIDING IN THAT DISTRICT FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE GOVERNOR FOR APPOINTMENT UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-420, RELATING TO PHARMACY FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FEES MUST BE SET IN REGULATION; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FEES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL THEY ARE SET IN REGULATION; TO REPEAL SECTION 40-43-480, RELATING TO FUNDING IN THE 1986 APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY FOR SIX YEARS.

H. 4631 -- Reps. Kirsh, G. Bailey, Boan, J. Brown, Harwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS TO PRACTICE PODIATRIC MEDICINE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO OFFER THEM TWICE ANNUALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-110, RELATING TO RECIPROCITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-130, RELATING TO RECORDING OF LICENSE WITH COUNTY CLERK OF COURT, SO AS TO DELETE THIS REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-160, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE BOARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO REQUIRE MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS AND TO USE THEM IN PROCEEDINGS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR REFUSAL TO CONSENT TO THESE EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-70, RELATING TO REPORTS BY THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST PHYSICIANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH REPORTS ON PODIATRISTS; TO REPEAL SECTION 40-51-150, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OF LICENSES; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF PODIATRY EXAMINERS FOR SIX YEARS.

H. 4632 -- Reps. Kirsh, G. Bailey and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "RETAIL SALES", SO AS TO EXCLUDE SALES OF CORRECTIVE LENSES AND EYEGLASS FRAMES TO CERTAIN MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-38-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS AN OPTICIAN, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EXAMINATIONS DEVELOPED BY THE BOARD MUST MEET PROFESSIONAL TESTING STANDARDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-38-210, RELATING TO COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST OPTICIANS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM REQUIRING A COMPLAINANT TO ASSIST IN SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS AS A CONDITION OF ACTING ON THE COMPLAINT, AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTICIANRY FOR SIX YEARS.

H. 4633 -- Reps. Boan, Barber, Carnell, Cobb-Hunter, Felder, J. Harris, P. Harris, Holt, Kinon, Kirsh, McAbee, McCraw, McKay, McTeer, Mattos, Quinn, Rogers, Delleney, Phillips and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-257 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL TAXES IMPOSED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION DOES NOT APPLY TO SCHOOL OPERATING TAXES LEVIED AFTER 1997, TO PHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE EXEMPTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF REIMBURSEMENT OF REVENUES LOST BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM SCHOOL TAXES PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION IS NEVERTHELESS CONSIDERED TAXABLE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT AND THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY, TO PROVIDE A SPENDING LIMITATION FOR COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE AND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS AND AN AD VALOREM TAX REVENUE LIMITATION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1994-95 THROUGH 1997-98 AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-4-540, 12-37-10, 12-37-210, 12-37-730, 12-37-760, AND 12-37-780, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY TAXATION OF BUSINESS PROPERTY AND THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF COUNTY AUDITORS WITH RESPECT TO THE FILING OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RETURNS ARE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS AND CONFORM EXISTING FILING REQUIREMENTS TO THESE CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH PROGRAMS EVERY FIVE YEARS ON A SCHEDULE DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE WITHHOLDING OF STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS' DISTRIBUTIONS TO COUNTIES FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE SCHEDULE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE PERSONNEL NEEDS OF COUNTY ASSESSORS AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS BY MAY 1, 1995, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INITIAL SCHEDULE OF REASSESSMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION VOIDS THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ALLOWED BY THIS ACT, THEN THE SPENDING LIMITATIONS IMPOSED ON COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, SPECIAL PURPOSE PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY THIS ACT ARE SIMILARLY VOID, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-37-20, 12-37-750, 12-37-810, 12-37-820, 12-37-830, 12-37-850, 12-37-870, 12-37-910, 12-37-940, 12-37-1620, AND 12-37-2010, RELATING TO PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.

H. 4634 -- Reps. Cromer, Tucker, Baxley, Gonzales, Stoddard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Wells, Allison, Hallman, Townsend, Hodges, H. Brown, Corning, Lanford, Law, Govan, Stone, G. Brown, G. Bailey, Meacham, D. Wilder, Witherspoon, McKay, Simrill, McCraw, Walker, Robinson, Riser, Kelley, Vaughn, Shissias, Stuart, R. Smith, Stille, Littlejohn, Chamblee, Houck, Harrison, Farr, Gamble, Fulmer, Haskins, Davenport, Williams, Cato, Neilson, J. Wilder, Marchbanks, Spearman, Harvin, Richardson and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES ALLOWING ABLE-BODIED CONVICTS TO PERFORM LABOR ON PUBLIC WORKS OR WAYS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CONVICTS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-35, RELATING TO USE OF COUNTY PRISONERS FOR LITTER REMOVAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF PRISONERS INSTEAD OF THE PERMISSIVE USE OF PRISONERS; 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 MANDATE THE USE OF ABLE-BODIED PRISONERS LOCATED IN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ON WORK GANGS ON PUBLIC WORKS.

H. 4635 -- Rep. Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-13-285 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF BEER BONGS, FUNNELS, OR SIMILAR PARAPHERNALIA AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

H. 4636 -- Reps. Sharpe, Allison, A. Young, McLeod, Littlejohn, Stone, Marchbanks, G. Brown, Davenport, Rhoad, Felder, R. Smith, H. Brown, Simrill, Law, Sturkie, Corning, G. Bailey, McKay, Harrison, Shissias, Haskins, Snow, Carnell, Canty, Farr, Wells, Riser, Witherspoon, Fulmer, Wright, Koon, Klauber, Stuart, Wofford, Tucker, Gamble, McAbee, Thomas, McCraw, P. Harris, Spearman, Huff, D. Smith, Lanford, Rhoad, Rudnick, Quinn, Gonzales, Baker, Hutson, Clyborne, Stoddard, Harvin, R. Young, Houck, Moody-Lawrence, Cooper and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 106 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL ACT OF 1994", INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH THE HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL WITHIN THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO SUBMIT SUMMARY BUDGETS TO THE COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS SUMMARY BUDGET MUST BE COMPILED AND INSTITUTIONAL FEES AND REVENUES UTILIZED, AND TO TRANSFER TO AND DEVOLVE UPON THE COUNCIL CERTAIN DUTIES OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION ON JULY 1, 1994.

H. 4637 -- Rep. J. Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MS. LOUISE R. RAVENEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC., FOR HER DEDICATION AND OVER THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE TO BETTERING THE LIVES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND TO WISH HER GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN HER RETIREMENT.

H. 4638 -- Reps. McAbee, T.C. Alexander, Allison, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Baxley, Boan, Breeland, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Cato, Chamblee, Cooper, Corning, Davenport, Delleney, Fair, Farr, Felder, Fulmer, Harrison, Harwell, Haskins, Hines, Hodges, Houck, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Lanford, Law, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Rhoad, Richardson, Riser, Scott, Simrill, R. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Stone, Sturkie, Townsend, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whipper, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Wofford, Wright and R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1994.

H. 4639 -- Reps. D. Wilder, Simrill, Harvin, Walker, Stoddard, Baker, Littlejohn, D. Smith, Klauber, Meacham and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-360 RELATING TO WRITE-IN BALLOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.

H. 4640 -- Reps. Govan, Jaskwhich, Robinson, Richardson, McElveen and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, THE LOCAL OPTION GASOLINE TAX, IN CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, RELATING TO LOCAL OPTION TAXES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY BY REFERENDUM TO IMPOSE A ONE CENT A GALLON GASOLINE TAX FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES AND FOR A SPECIFIC DURATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF THE TAX AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUE; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 4-10-10 THROUGH 4-10-90 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4 OF THE 1976 CODE ENTITLED "LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX".

H. 4641 -- Rep. J. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-29-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS OF MANUFACTURED HOMES TO AFFIX A PERMANENT METAL PLATE ON WHICH IS IMPRINTED THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE HOME WITHIN THREE FEET OF ITS PRINCIPAL DOOR.

H. 4642 -- Reps. Hodges and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-590 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PROVIDED BY INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS MUST BE DEEMED COMPETITIVE SERVICES AFTER JULY 1, 1994, REQUIRE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO CONDUCT HEARINGS, MAKE FINDINGS, AND ESTABLISH BENCHMARKS AS TO THE COMPETITION WHICH EXISTS AMONG THE INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

H. 4643 -- Reps. Kirsh, Waldrop, J. Brown, G. Bailey and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CLIENT RECEIVING EXTENDED PSYCHOTHERAPY MUST BE REFERRED TO A PHYSICIAN FOR EXAMINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-80, RELATING TO LICENSURE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO PROVIDE REFERENCES AND THAT THE BOARD MAY NOT REQUEST MORE THAN THREE REFERENCES AND TO FURTHER REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO HAVE COMPLETED TWO YEARS OF SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-130, RELATING TO COMPLAINTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COMPLAINT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY AFFIDAVIT AND TO REVISE NOTICE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-150, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS, SO AS TO DELETE GROUNDS RELATING TO SOLICITATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-170, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO BRING ACTIONS FOR INJUNCTIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ASSIST WITH PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT UNDER THIS CHAPTER; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR SIX YEARS.

H. 4644 -- Rep. Corning: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND OTHER PROJECTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE REQUIRING ANY PERSON ENTERING INTO A FORMAL CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OR ANY COUNTY, CITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OR OTHER PUBLIC AUTHORITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING, FOR THE PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC WORK, OR FOR REPAIRS UPON A PUBLIC BUILDING OR PUBLIC WORK TO, PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE WORK, EXECUTE, DELIVER TO THE PUBLIC OWNER, AND RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE IMPROVEMENT IS LOCATED A PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND WITH A SURETY INSURER AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE AS SURETY.

H. 4645 -- 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.

H. 4646 -- Rep. Davenport: 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 EXEMPT ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A HANDICAPPED CHILD IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE CHILD AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.

H. 4647 -- Rep. Keyserling: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A THIRTY-DAY PERIOD FOR TAXPAYERS AFFECTED BY THE SETTLEMENT OF BASS VS. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND PERRI VS. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN INCOME TAX REFUND UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THOSE TAXPAYERS WHO ARE PARTIES OR WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS REPRESENTED IN THESE LAWSUITS.

H. 4648 -- Reps. Cromer, J. Bailey, Corning, Gamble, Harrell, Harvin, Huff, Kirsh, Marchbanks, Meacham, Robinson, Rudnick, Simrill, R. Smith, Stone, Stuart, Waites, D. Wilder and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE AERONAUTICS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION HAS AUTHORITY OVER ALL PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OWNED BY THE STATE OR ITS DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION STUDY TO EXAMINE FEASIBILITY AND COST SAVINGS OF PROVIDING SHUTTLE FLIGHTS IN STATE AIRCRAFT TO FREQUENTLY TRAVELED DESTINATIONS AND REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 1995; AND TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO SELL THREE STATE AIRCRAFT.

H. 4649 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1994-95 SCHOOL YEAR, APPLIED ACADEMIC COURSES IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE CONSIDERED EQUIVALENT TO THOSE COURSES WHICH MEET PRECOLLEGE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER FOR APPLICANTS TO FOUR-YEAR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS TO RECEIVE ADVANCE STANDING OR CREDIT AT SUCH INSTITUTIONS.

H. 4650 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO REQUIRE ALIENS AND AGENTS AND SERVANTS OF ALIENS WHO OWN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALIENS TO FILE A REPORT OF REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A PENALTY.

H. 4651 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-15-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ITEMS FOR SALE IN A GROCERY STORE OR SUPERMARKET MUST HAVE A PRICE TAG AFFIXED WHICH IS IN ARABIC NUMBERS AND VISIBLE TO THE PURCHASER.

H. 4652 -- Rep. Rudnick: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 1, 3, 8, AND 13, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SUPREME COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT, AND OTHER COURTS OF UNIFORM JURISDICTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUDGES OR JUSTICES OF THESE COURTS MUST BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THIS STATE IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW.

H. 4653 -- 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.

H. 4654 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 29 OF TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION ACT".

H. 4655 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN IN A STATE WHICH IMPOSES NO STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX.

H. 4656 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander, Allison, Barber, Baxley, H. Brown, Chamblee, Davenport, Fulmer, Gonzales, Hallman, J. Harris, Harwell, Hutson, Jennings, Keyserling, Kinon, Lanford, McAbee, McKay, Rudnick, Scott, D. Smith, Stoddard, Wells, Whipper, Wright, A. Young, Stuart and Wofford: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT EACH INSURED COVERED FOR MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, OR NERVOUS DISORDERS OR CONDITIONS MUST BE ALLOWED TO SELECT THE PHYSICIAN OR CERTAIN OTHER SPECIFIED PROVIDER TO TREAT THE DISORDER OR CONDITION, AND REQUIRE THE INSURER TO PAY THE COVERED CHARGES UP TO THE LIMITS OF COVERAGE IF THE DISORDER OR CONDITION TREATED IS COVERED BY THE INSURANCE POLICY AND THE PHYSICIAN OR OTHER SPECIFIED PROVIDER IS LICENSED BY THE STATE.

H. 4657 -- Rep. Waldrop: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MS. FRANCES LORRAINE PARIS OF NEWBERRY FOR FORTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NEWBERRY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AS DIRECTOR OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.

H. 4658 -- Reps. Rogers, Waites, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Askins, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, 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, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Hines, Hodges, Holt, Houck, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Lanford, Law, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rudnick, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Snow, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stone, Stuart, Sturkie, Thomas, Townsend, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whipper, White, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LOU A. FONTANA OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING NAMED DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND WISHING HIM THE BEST IN HIS NEW POSITION.

H. 4659 -- Reps. Hodges, Gonzales, Cromer and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-205 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL COSTS, FEES, FINES, PENALTIES, FORFEITURES, AND OTHER REVENUE GENERATED BY THE CIRCUIT COURTS AND FAMILY COURTS MUST BE REMITTED 56 PERCENT TO THE COUNTY AND 44 PERCENT TO THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-206 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO 62 PERCENT OF A CRIMINAL FINE IMPOSED IN GENERAL SESSIONS AND FAMILY COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSESSMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-207 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO 88 PERCENT OF A CRIMINAL FINE IMPOSED IN MAGISTRATES' COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSESSMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-208 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO 68 PERCENT OF A CRIMINAL FINE IMPOSED IN MUNICIPAL COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSESSMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 11-5-175 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO PROVIDE A QUARTERLY REPORT TO EACH DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY THAT RECEIVES MONEY COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 14-1-205, 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1-208; AND BY ADDING SECTION 11-7-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE AUDITOR TO EXAMINE THE BOOKS AND RECORDS OF THE CLERKS OF COURT, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTIONS 14-1-205, 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1-208; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES AND COSTS GENERALLY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF DIVIDING THE FIFTY-FIVE DOLLAR FILING FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 14-17-725, RELATING TO COLLECTION COST FOR FINES PAID ON INSTALLMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COLLECTING COST FOR ASSESSMENTS PAID ON INSTALLMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN WEAPONS VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REMITTANCE OF THE FINE TO MUNICIPALITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 14-1-205; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-310, RELATING TO CIVIL FINES FOR VIOLATION OF REGISTRATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FINES MUST BE REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR DEPOSIT AND BENEFIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR ITS DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-350, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF PENALTIES COLLECTED FOR VIOLATION OF THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REVISE DISPOSITION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-190, RELATING TO HAVING A DRIVER'S LICENSE IN POSSESSION, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ALLOWING REDUCTION OF COURT COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1971, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HANDICAP PARKING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIVE DOLLAR ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINES FOR SPEEDING, SO AS TO DELETE THE ALLOCATION OF A PORTION OF THE FINE TO THE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS OR NARCOTIC DRUGS, SO AS TO DELETE REMITTANCE OF A PORTION OF THE FINE TO THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIFTY DOLLAR FEE; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 14-1-210 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COST OF COURT FEE TO FUND CERTAIN PROGRAMS; 14-1-212 RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL FEE IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT; 14-1-213 RELATING TO FEES FOR CERTAIN DEFENSE OF INDIGENTS; 16-11-700(E)(6) RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS FOR LITTER VIOLATIONS; 20-7-1510 RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FINES, FORFEITURES, AND OTHER REVENUES; 24-23-210 RELATING TO FEES ASSESSED ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS; 44-53-580 RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FINES; 56-1-725 RELATING TO TRAFFIC POINTS ASSESSMENT; 61-13-480 AND 61-13-490 BOTH RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN FINES AND ASSESSMENTS.

H. 4660 -- Reps. Neilson, G. Bailey, Boan, G. Brown, H. Brown, Cooper, Corning, Elliott, Govan, P. Harris, Harvin, Hines, Holt, Huff, Jennings, Kennedy, Koon, McLeod, Quinn, Scott, Sharpe, Shissias, R. Smith, Snow, Spearman, Stoddard, Stone, Thomas, Townsend, Wells, Whipper, White, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Wofford, Wright, Neal, Harrelson, Harrison, Sturkie, Keyserling, McAbee, Gonzales, Witherspoon, Canty, Carnell and T.C. Alexander: 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 ALLOW THE USE OF DEALER LICENSE PLATES FOR THE DEALER TO TEST DRIVE, TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SALES REQUIRED BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE PLATES, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LICENSE PLATES ISSUED, TO INCREASE THE COST OF THE FIRST LICENSE PLATE ISSUED, AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A DEALER BE FRANCHISED TO SELL HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSPORTER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE USE OF THE TRANSPORTER LICENSE PLATE.

H. 4661 -- Reps. J. Harris and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTENTS OF DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO PLACE ON THE LICENSE "DON'T DRINK & DRIVE, DON'T LITTER SC".

H. 4662 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO ARE DRAWN AND SERVE AS JURORS, SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON WHOSE NAME HAS BEEN PROPERLY DRAWN TO SERVE MORE THAN ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS.

H. 4663 -- Reps. Kirsh, G. Bailey, Boan, J. Brown, Harwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AS AN OPTOMETRIST, SO AS PROSPECTIVELY TO REQUIRE THERAPEUTIC CERTIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-103, RELATING TO DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC EXAMINATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE DIAGNOSTIC CATEGORY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THEY MUST BE APPROVED RATHER THAN ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-210, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TAKING AND HEARING COMPLAINTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HEARING NOTICES MAY BE SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL; TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-290, RELATING TO OFFICE LOCATION AND POSTING OF REGISTRATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM RESTRICTING OFFICE LOCATION AND THE USE OF MOBILE UNITS.

H. 4664 -- Reps. Kirsh, G. Bailey, Boan, J. Brown, Harwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER FROM NINE TO ELEVEN; TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PERSON IS CONSIDERED TO BE PRACTICING DENTAL HYGIENE, SO AS TO REVISE CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS WHO MAY RECEIVE CERTAIN SERVICES FROM HYGIENISTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-130, RELATING TO ADVERTISING, SO AS TO SPECIFY WHAT RESTRICTIONS THE BOARD MAY PLACE ON ADVERTISING; TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO PROVIDE NO MORE THAN THREE REFERENCES; AND TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT FOR REGISTRATION AS A DENTAL TECHNICIAN TO PASS A NATIONAL EXAMINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-180, RELATING TO COMPLAINTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HEARING NOTICES MUST BE SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL; TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-190, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO REQUIRE MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS AND TO USE THEM IN PROCEEDINGS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR REFUSAL TO CONSENT TO THESE EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS; TO REQUIRE ELECTIONS TO NOMINATE NEW BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1995; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY FOR SIX YEARS.

H. 4665 -- Reps. Worley, Sharpe, Kelley and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 17-1-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF FINES OR ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY MUNICIPAL, MAGISTRATE, OR CIRCUIT COURTS BY CREDIT CARD, AND 17-15-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF BONDS IMPOSED BY MUNICIPAL, MAGISTRATES, OR CIRCUIT COURTS BY CREDIT CARD.

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