of the Second Session of the 110th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 1994
S. 847 -- Senators Passailaigue, Reese and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE AND TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS ARE ELIGIBLE ALSO.
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.
S. 850 -- Senators Rose, McConnell, Passailaigue and Mescher: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY AMENDING SECTION 5, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TAX, SUBSIDY, OR CHARGE WHICH IS ESTABLISHED, FIXED, LAID, OR LEVIED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE USED SOLEY FOR THE PURPOSE TO WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX OR CHARGE WERE STATED TO BE APPLIED AT THE TIME THE LEGISLATION WAS PASSED AND FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE, UNLESS TWO-THIRDS OF BOTH HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY STATE OTHERWISE.
S. 855 -- Senators Reese and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AUTOMOBILE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO ISSUE SUCH PLATES FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES LOCATED OUTSIDE THE STATE AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUE OF THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
S. 856 -- Senators McGill and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR THE MEMBER'S FORMER EMPLOYMENT BY A MUNICIPALITY WHICH WAS NOT A COVERED EMPLOYER AT THE TIME OF SUCH EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE ELIGIBILITY TO A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER WHO FORMERLY SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF SUCH A MUNICIPALITY AND TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENT OF A SALARY TO THE MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR ELIGIBILITY TO ESTABLISH SUCH SERVICE.
S. 861 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR WIND AND HAIL INSURANCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITIONS OF "COASTAL AREA" AND "ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE".
S. 872 -- Senators Moore, Leventis, Greg Smith, Short and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT TO ORDER GRANDPARENT VISITATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH GRANDPARENT VISITATION MAY BE GRANTED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REVISION TO THE AUTHORITY TO GRANT GRANDPARENT VISITATION DOES NOT IN AND OF ITSELF CONSTITUTE GROUNDS FOR MODIFYING AN EXISTING ORDER.
S. 879 -- Senators Mescher and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO VERIFY THE APPOINTEES AS REPRESENTING CERTAIN POLITICAL PARTIES AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE VERIFICATION TO BE MADE TO THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION BY THE COUNTY POLITICAL PARTY.
S. 881 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 54 OF TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REVOCATION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION FOR FAILURE TO MAKE TAX RETURNS AND PAY TAXES, SO AS TO LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF THE REVOCATION TO PERSONS SO LICENSED WHO AGREED TO PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TO LIMIT THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED OF PERSONS APPLYING OR REAPPLYING FOR A RIGHT OR LICENSE TO CONDUCT A TRADE, BUSINESS, OR PROFESSION TO PERSONS FURNISHING GOODS OR SERVICES TO A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND TO LIMIT THE NONRENEWAL, NONISSUE, AND NONEXTENSION OF THE LICENSE OR PERMIT HELD BY A PERSON FAILING TO FILE OR PAY TAXES TO THOSE LICENSEES OR PERMITTEES WHO HAVE AGREED TO PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE AGENCY ISSUING THE LICENSE OR PERMIT, AND TO CONFORM THE LANGUAGE OF THE ARTICLE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-425, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON USING, RENEWING, OR TRANSFERRING BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES AND PERMITS WITHOUT A SIGNED STATEMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE THAT THE APPLICANT DOES NOT OWE DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE SECTION TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT.
S. 884 -- Senators Hayes, Lander, Leventis and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-65-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND COVERAGE OF FAMILIES OF EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF INSURANCE WITH RESPECT TO A SPOUSE OR CHILD.
S. 886 -- Senators McConnell, Wilson and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-603, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF BOND OF THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ADMINISTRATOR OF AN ESTATE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PERMIT A BOND TO BE WAIVED ON ESTATES UNDER TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 15-51-40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DAMAGES IN WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE EVENT OF THE WRONGFUL DEATH OF A MINOR, THE PROBATE COURT MAY LIMIT OR DENY EITHER PARENT'S ENTITLEMENT FOR A SHARE OF THE PROCEEDS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN PROBATE COURT FEES AND COSTS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE FEES AND COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR SETTLEMENT OF ESTATES, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING THE TAX COMMISSION TO RETAIN CERTAIN OF THESE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-230, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF MARRIAGE LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE A REFERENCE TO THE FEE FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 8-21-780 RELATING TO FEES OF THE PROBATE COURT FOR PROVIDING COPIES OF CERTAIN STATEMENTS AND SECTION 15-37-70, RELATING TO COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ADMINISTRATION AND SETTLEMENT OF SMALL ESTATES.
S. 887 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF THE DISPOSITION OF USED MOTOR OIL AND THE SOLID WASTE EXCISE FEE IMPOSED ON SALES OF MOTOR OIL AND SIMILAR LUBRICANTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO EXEMPT SALES OF OIL TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM THE SOLID WASTE EXCISE FEE ON OIL.
S. 891 -- Senators Short, Greg Smith, Washington and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-24 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION ON METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION AND FAMILY PLANNING, EXCLUDING ABORTION INFORMATION, TO BE DISSEMINATED TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING ASSISTANCE.
S. 894 -- Senators Hayes, Giese, Lander and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF DRIVER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT WHEN DEATH RESULTS.
S. 896 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Gregory and Short: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT CERTAIN DIRECTIONAL SIGNS RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF THE YORK COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU/VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER AND THE LOCATION OF LAKE MURRAY AND THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON IN LEXINGTON COUNTY.
S. 897 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1070, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STALKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES.
S. 903 -- Senators Hayes, Gregory and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-110(B)(1), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MULTIPLE OFFENSES OF SHOPLIFTING AS A MISDEMEANOR IN WHICH THE VALUE OF THE SHOPLIFTED MERCHANDISE IS ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES.
S. 905 -- Senators Jackson and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2205, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY, INDETERMINATE COMMITMENT FOR EVALUATION FOR NONCRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROHIBITION PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION APPLICABLE TO CHILDREN FOUND IN CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR VIOLATION OF A COURT ORDER RELATED TO SUCH NONCRIMINAL MISCONDUCT.
S. 907 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF POWERS UNDER THE ALTERNATE FORMS OF GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE LEVY OF COUNTY LICENSE FEES AND TAXES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES.
S. 913 -- Senators Lander, J. Verne Smith and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS, AND SECURITY DEPOSITS AND PREPAID RENT, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR "SECURITY/RENTAL" DEPOSITS AND THAT UPON TERMINATION OF A TENANCY, PROPERTY OR MONEY HELD BY A LANDLORD AS SECURITY MUST BE RETURNED LESS AMOUNTS WITHHELD BY THE LANDLORD FOR ACCRUED RENT AND DAMAGES WHICH THE LANDLORD HAS SUFFERED BY REASON OF THE TENANT'S NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 27-40-510; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 39-20-49 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY MAY REQUIRE OF A PERSON LAYING CLAIM TO ANY OF THE CONTENTS OF THE SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY THAT THE CLAIMANT PAY TO THE OWNER ALL UNPAID RENTS DUE FOR THE USE OF THE FACILITY BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION OF THE CONTENTS, AND PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROPERTY TAXES THAT MAY BE DUE ON ANY CONTENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IN STORAGE IN THE FACILITY.
S. 914 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-3-740 AND 16-15-255, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO MANDATORY TESTING OF CERTAIN CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS FOR HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV), SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON MOTION OF THE SOLICITOR IN CERTAIN CASES THE COURT SHALL ORDER TESTING FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, INCLUDING HIV, AND FOR HEPATITIS B, AND IN OTHER CASES WHERE THE VICTIM WAS EXPOSED TO BLOOD OR BODY FLUIDS, THE COURT MAY ORDER TESTING FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES INCLUDING HIV, AND FOR HEPATITIS B; TO PROVIDE THAT POSITIVE TEST RESULTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT HAVING CUSTODY OF THE OFFENDER IN ORDER TO PROVIDE MEDICAL TREATMENT TO THE OFFENDER; AND TO REQUIRE POSITIVE TEST RESULTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL IN ORDER TO PROVIDE COUNSELING TO THE VICTIM AND TO THE OFFENDER AND TO PROVIDE TESTING AND REFERRAL FOR THE VICTIM IF REQUESTED.
S. 915 -- Senators Courtney and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DIVORCE BASED UPON ANY OF THE VALID GROUNDS MAY BE ALLOWED REGARDLESS OF ANY PLEA OF RECRIMINATION AND TO MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES.
S. 920 -- Senators Leventis, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Courson, Passailaigue, Giese, Lander, Reese, Rose and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-215 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE LAND VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TO BE VALUED ON THE BASIS THAT ITS HIGHEST AND BEST USE IS FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-232 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REAL PROPERTY DOES NOT QUALIFY AS AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY UNLESS THE TRACT IS FIVE ACRES OR MORE FOR TIMBERLAND AND TEN ACRES OR MORE FOR OTHER THAN TIMBERLAND, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEN ACRE MINIMUM DOES NOT APPLY IF A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR A YEAR GROSS FARM INCOME TEST IS MET IN AT LEAST THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS AND TO MAKE A PERSON FIRST APPLYING FOR AGRICULTURAL USE ON A LESS THAN TEN ACRE TRACT ELIGIBLE FOR AGRICULTURAL USE, SUBJECT TO THE ROLLBACK TAX IF THE OWNER FAILS TO MEET THE SAME INCOME TEST IN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF OPERATION, TO ALLOW THE ASSESSOR TO OBTAIN TAX AND OTHER INFORMATION TO VERIFY APPLICATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT LAND IDLE UNDER LAND RETIREMENT PROGRAMS QUALIFIES FOR AGRICULTURAL USE IF OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE, TO PROVIDE THAT UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A CONSERVATION EASEMENT MUST BE CLASSIFIED AS AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE THAT A NONTIMBERLAND TRACT NOT MEETING THE ACREAGE REQUIREMENT MUST REMAIN CLASSIFIED AS AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY IF THE PROPERTY WAS CLASSIFIED AS AGRICULTURAL USE PROPERTY IN 1994 AND THE CURRENT OWNER OR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER HAS OWNED THE TRACT FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS AS OF JANUARY 1, 1994, TO DEFINE "IMMEDIATE FAMILY", TO PROVIDE THAT EITHER A LESSOR OR LESSEE MAY MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF THIS SECTION, TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY TO CERTIFY THE PROPERTY MEETS THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR TAXATION, INCLUDING PENALTIES, OF PROPERTY IN LIEU OF THE ROLLBACK TAX WHICH WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AGRICULTURAL USE WHEN THE APPLICATION WAS MADE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR USE OF THE ADDITIONAL REVENUES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-340 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY TO MAKE A FALSE STATEMENT ON THE AGRICULTURAL USE APPLICATION AND PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220(d)(3), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VALUATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR MAKING THE AGRICULTURAL USE VALUE APPLICATION UNTIL THE FIRST TAX PENALTY DATE, TO PROVIDE THAT NO ROLLBACK TAX IS DUE ON PROPERTY INITIALLY CLASSIFIED AS AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY WHEN CHANGED BY THIS ACT, TO REQUIRE ALL OWNERS TO REAPPLY FOR AGRICULTURAL USE VALUE TO MAINTAIN THAT USE AFTER 1994, AND TO MAKE THE PROVISION OF THIS ACT EFFECTIVE FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 1994.
S. 925 -- Senators Holland, Passailaigue, Ryberg, Courtney, Giese, Hayes, Lander and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY APPOINT THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AS THE PERMANENT DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
S. 926 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Elliott, Hayes, Holland, Lander, Mitchell, O'Dell, Reese, Russell, Short, Stilwell, Waldrep, Washington, Wilson, Rose, Leventis and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, RELATING TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE REGISTRY, SO AS TO CREATE THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION ON AGING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES AND AN ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO RENAME CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-36-10 THROUGH 44-36-30 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 36, TITLE 44; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO CONFORM TO THE GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993.
S. 927 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Hayes, Holland, Lander, Mitchell, O'Dell, Reese, Short, Washington, Rose, Leventis, Wilson, Rankin and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-737 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AND COLLISION INSURANCE RATES ARE SUBJECT TO A CREDIT IF AN INSURED HAS PASSED AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH NEW OFFERS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ARE NOT REQUIRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THOSE CONDITIONS WHEN A POLICY IS OFFERED OR ISSUED BY A NEW SERVING CARRIER FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY.
S. 928 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Hayes, Holland, Lander, Leatherman, Mitchell, O'Dell, Reese, Short, J. Verne Smith, Washington, Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY COUNCILS ON AGING OR THOSE AGENCIES PROVIDING AGING SERVICES FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION ON AGING.
S. 933 -- Senators Lander and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MOTORBOAT NUMBER CERTIFICATE MAY BE RENEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNLESS THE APPLICANT FIRST SUBMITS TO THE DEPARTMENT A STATEMENT FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER CERTIFYING THAT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES OWED BY THE CURRENT OWNER FOR COMPLETED TAX YEARS SINCE THE MOTORBOAT'S NUMBER WAS LAST RENEWED OR ISSUED HAVE BEEN PAID AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
S. 936 -- Senators Lander and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 38 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WITH HEAD INJURIES, SPINAL CORD INJURIES, OR SIMILAR DISABILITIES AMONG THOSE FOR WHOM SERVICES ARE TO BE PROVIDED.
S. 938 -- Senators Bryan, Washington, Giese and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CUSTODY AND TRANSPORT OF PERSONS TO MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES, AND DIRECTORS OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS TO ARRANGE AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FOR NONVIOLENT PERSONS REQUIRING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.
S. 940 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 39-73-315 AND 39-73-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE COMMODITY CODE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINING REFERENCES TO INCORRECT SECTIONS.
S. 946 -- Senators Courson and Lander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION SHALL OFFER PERSONS OBTAINING OR RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR TO THE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROGRAM AND THESE FUNDS MUST BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM.
S. 947 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Rose and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-21-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, DIVISION ON AGING, SHALL DESIGNATE AREA AGENCIES ON AGING WHICH SHALL DESIGNATE FOCAL POINTS WHICH PROVIDE OR COORDINATE WITH A PROVIDER TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS.
S. 950 -- Senators Setzler, Lander, Reese and Washington: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FROM CERTAIN FEDERAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED TO SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER THE CARL PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION ACT, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94, MUST ALLOCATE $118,000 TO CLEMSON PSA FOR AGRICULTURAL TEACHER EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT.
S. 951 -- Senators Setzler, Giese, Hayes, Lander, J. Verne Smith, Washington and Courson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE STIPULATED COMPLETION DATES OF CERTAIN LONG-RANGE, COMPREHENSIVE PLANS REQUIRED BY THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ACT UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.
S. 953 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS OF CRIMINAL SUSPECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEFENDANT MAY WAIVE THE PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION IN PLEADING GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE IF PLEADING GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-530, RELATING TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS SO AS TO ALLOW WAIVER PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-21-520, TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 23 RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE FUNCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ADVISORY COUNCIL AND THE TRAINING STANDARDS, PROCEDURES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIVISION, THE DEPARTMENT, AND ITS DIRECTOR, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS COLLECTED AS AN ADDITION TO CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC FINES.
S. 954 -- Senators Leventis, Martin, Land, Peeler, Holland and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PRESCRIBED FIRES TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, DEFINE TERMS, PROVIDE FOR PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, LIMIT RELATED LIABILITY, AND PROVIDE FOR PRESCRIBED FIRES CONDUCTED WITHOUT A PRESCRIBED FIRE MANAGER.
S. 959 -- Senators Short and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 14, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLERKS OF COURT, BY ADDING SECTION 14-17-375 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CLERKS OF COURT TO PROVIDE REPORTS TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES OF PERSONS DELINQUENT IN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN EXCESS OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
S. 961 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF THE 2.66 CENTS A GALLON GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USES OF "C" FUNDS INCLUDING THE USE OF "C" FUNDS ON STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL HIGHWAY SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO FIFTY PERCENT OF "C" FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED FOR LOCAL PAVING OR IMPROVING COUNTY ROADS AND FOR STREET AND TRAFFIC SIGNS, INCLUDING ROCKING PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT MAY TRANSFER FUNDS TO LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNING BODIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX COMMISSION SUBMIT TO A COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE A PERCENTAGE OF THE FUNDS COLLECTED; TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTYWIDE AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANS WHICH AFFECT THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT AFFECT THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM EXCEPT BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
S. 965 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESSIONAL, LEGISLATIVE, COUNTY, OR OTHER OFFICES TO BE PLACED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER IN THE PROPER PLACE ON THE APPROPRIATE BALLOT.
S. 967 -- Senators Ryberg and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-49-310, 12-49-315, 12-49-320, 12-49-325, 12-49-330, AND 31-17-410 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON APPLYING FOR A TITLE ON A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME TO FURNISH A COPY OF THE APPLICATION TO THE AUDITOR OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE MOBILE HOME IS TO BE LOCATED AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE TO LIENHOLDERS OF A LEVY AND SALE OF MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR DELINQUENT TAXES ONLY WHEN THE LIENHOLDER HAS PROVIDED THE TITLE APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR, TO PROVIDE THE FORM FOR THE NOTICE TO LIENHOLDERS, TO PROVIDE THAT SECURITY INTERESTS NOTED ON THE TITLE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY A TAX SALE WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE, TO REQUIRE THE DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR TO KEEP A COPY OF EACH LIENHOLDER NOTICE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE TO LIENHOLDER PROVISIONS FOR LIENS CREATED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1995; TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-17-320, 31-17-350, 31-17-360, 31-17-380, AND 31-17-390, RELATING TO MOVING PERMITS AND LICENSING OF MOBILE HOMES, SO AS TO REQUIRE OWNERS TO HAVE PROOF OF TITLE AND PAID TAXES BEFORE SUCH HOMES MAY BE LICENSED, MOVED, OR CONNECTED TO ELECTRICAL SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME" AND "DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-225, RELATING TO LEVYING ON MOBILE HOMES, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-271, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF LIENHOLDERS, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS AND REVISE OBSOLETE REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF LIENHOLDERS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF ITS PROVISION TO LIENS CREATED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1995; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ASSESSED VALUE FOR FOUR PERCENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-95, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-96, RELATING TO REDEMPTIONS OF MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS, PROVIDE FOR REDEMPTION BY A LIENHOLDER, AND PROVIDE A FIXED RENT PAYMENT WHICH MUST BE PAID TO THE TAX SALE PURCHASER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-240, RELATING TO TITLING OF VEHICLES, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICATION TO A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME TO INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE SITE WHERE THE HOME IS TO BE LOCATED IF DIFFERENT FROM THE OWNER'S ADDRESS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT SUPPLIES AND MACHINERY USED BY GARMENT RENTAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
S. 968 -- Senators Jackson, Ford, Reese and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF DEAD BODIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION, PRESERVATION, AND DISPOSITION OF BODIES AND FOR RELATED EXPENSES.
S. 976 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McConnell, Courtney and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-203, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE, FILING AND APPROVAL OF RATES AND FORMS, AND CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM CHARGE, AND DECREASE THE RATE CHARGED FOR CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE IN CERTAIN CATEGORIES.
S. 979 -- Senators Bryan and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 164 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE 1993-94 STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CAMPUS INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS USED TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME BONUS TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS SHALL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE THE SAME BONUS TO SCHOOL EMPLOYEES CLASSIFIED AS EVALUATORS; AND TO MAKE THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ALSO APPLICABLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94.
S. 987 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR STATE AGENCIES AND EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR STATE AGENCIES AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES THROUGH THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES RATHER THAN THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES AND TO AUTHORIZE SUCH COVERAGE FOR PHYSICIANS OR DENTISTS WHO ARE PAID FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM FEES PAID TO A PRACTICE PLAN AUTHORIZED BY THEIR EMPLOYERS WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATED AND REGISTERED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 15-78-30, 15-78-70, AND 15-78-120, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, APPLICATIONS, AND LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT EXTENDS TO A LICENSED PHYSICIAN AND DENTIST OTHERWISE COVERED WHO RECEIVES FEES FROM A PRACTICE PLAN AUTHORIZED BY THE LICENSEE'S EMPLOYER WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATED AND REGISTERED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
S. 988 -- Senators Reese, Land, O'Dell, Russell and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2330 TO ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MANUFACTURER LICENSE PLATES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2721 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VEHICLES OPERATED ON THE HIGHWAY UNDER MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-15-10, AS AMENDED, AND 56-28-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF MANUFACTURER, SO AS TO INCLUDE MOTOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-90 AND 12-36-110, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES AND SALES AT RETAIL, SO AS TO EXEMPT A MOTOR VEHICLE USED WITH A MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE PLATE FROM IMPOSITION OF TAX.
S. 992 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-1020, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR SUSPENDING HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL HUNTING VIOLATION PERTAINING TO RACCOONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HUNTING SEASONS FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO REVISE THE SEASON FOR FOX IN GAME ZONE 6 AND THE SEASON FOR RACCOON AND OPOSSUM IN GAME ZONE 9; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR HUNTING RACCOONS AND OPOSSUMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE FOX AND REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VIOLATIONS.