Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
Help us, Lord God, to make this new Session a productive and rewarding one.
Not by shielding us from disappointments and discouragements, but by strengthening us when they come.
Not by taking difficult tasks from us, but by removing all cowardice as we meet them.
Not by making our paths always easy, but by making us sturdy enough to tread those paths.
Not by granting us unbroken sunshine, but by keeping our faces bright even in the shadows.
Not by making our duties always pleasant, but by showing us where others and Your plans need us most and by making us zealous to help.
God, use us each one to make this Session a productive and rewarding one. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
Rep. HARRELL moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Philip Perry of Myrtle Beach, which was agreed to.
The SPEAKER appointed Reps. HASKINS, FELDER and MOODY-LAWRENCE of a committee to notify the Senate that the House had organized and was ready for the transaction of business.
The SPEAKER appointed Reps. CARNELL, A. YOUNG and WRIGHT of a committee to notify the Governor that the House had organized and was ready for the transaction of business.
The following was received.
December 20, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the General Assembly," and is, therefore submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Governor
Reappointment, Member, State Ethics Commission, with term to commence June 1, 1991, and to expire May 31, 1995:
2nd Congressional District:
Mr. Edward E. Duryea, 3 Riverside Lane, Beaufort, S.C. 29902
The SPEAKER ordered the appointment confirmation referred to Judiciary Committee.
The following was received.
December 15, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the General Assembly," and is, therefore submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Governor
Initial Appointment, Member, State Ethics Commission, with term to commence June 1, 1991, and to expire May 31, 1995:
4th Congressional District:
Mr. Raymond B. Smith, 466 Pimlico Road, Greenville, S.C. 29607 VICE William A. Coates (resigned)
The SPEAKER ordered the appointment confirmation referred to Judiciary Committee.
The following was received.
December 19, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the General Assembly," and is, therefore submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Governor
Initial Appointment, Member, State Ethics Commission, with term to commence July 1, 1994, and to expire July 1, 1999:
At-Large:
Mr. H. Bowen Woodruff, Young, Clement, Rivers & Tisdale, Post Office Box 993, Charleston, S.C. 29402
The SPEAKER ordered the appointment confirmation referred to Judiciary Committee.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration and accepted.
To: House Invitations Committee
From: Jay Hicks
This is to notify you that the S.C. Soft Drink Legislative Reception will be held at the Sterling Garden Center, 300 Senate Street. The event has been moved from the Adam's Mark Hotel. The reception will be on Tuesday, January 17, 1995, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
Jay Hicks
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.
Document No. 1776
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Received By Speaker July 5, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1783
Promulgated By Department of Social Services
Food Stamp Program
Received By Speaker July 25, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Judiciary
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1782
Promulgated By Department of Social Services
Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Title IV-A Emergency Assistance
Received By Speaker July 22, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1770
Promulgated By Coastal Council
Permitting of New Marinas in Waters Classified for Shellfish Harvesting
Received By Speaker July 22, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1780
Promulgated By Workers' Compensation Commission
Administrative Changes in Procedure
Received By Speaker August 1, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1832
Promulgated By Department of Natural Resources
Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve WMA
Received By Speaker January 9, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1755
Promulgated By Department of Social Services
Group Day Care Homes
Received By Speaker January 4, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1817
Promulgated By Department of Insurance
Experience Modification for Staff Leasing Services Companies in the Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Plan
Received By Speaker January 4, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1805
Promulgated By Clemson University
Admission of Livestock, Quarantines, Meat and Poultry Inspections, Livestock Markets, Equine Sales Facilities, and Equine Slaughter Only Assembly Point Facilities and Camelids
Received By Speaker January 3, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1803
Promulgated By Public Service Commission
Notices to Public
Received By Speaker November 21, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1794
Promulgated By Coastal Carolina University
Traffic and Parking on Campus
Received By Speaker October 31, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1792
Promulgated By Department of Natural Resources
Field Trials
Received By Speaker October 3, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
Document No. 1787
Promulgated By Department of Natural Resources
Seasons and Bag Limits on WMA's
Received By Speaker October 3, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 10, 1995
The following was received.
Document No. 1690
Promulgated By Public Service Commission
Recovery of Fuel Costs by Electrical Utilities
Received By Speaker May 3, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Withdrawn June 22, 1994
The following was received.
Document No. 1781
Promulgated By Budget and Control Board
Data Release for Medical Encounter Data & Financial Reports
Received By Speaker September 13, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Withdrawn and Resubmitted September 13, 1994
Rep. SHEHEEN moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 10:30 A.M. tomorrow, which was agreed to.
The following Bills, Joint Resolutions, Concurrent Resolutions and House Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3002 -- Reps. Koon, Delleney, D. Smith, Knotts, Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-27-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF A LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND THAT PAYMENTS MADE BY THE STATE UNDER SUCH AN AGREEMENT ARE DEEMED GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT SERVICE LIMIT ON THE STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CALCULATION OF THE LIMITATION ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FUTURE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUES MUST INCLUDE THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF ANY OUTSTANDING FINANCING AGREEMENT; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL BONDS CALLED BEFORE MATURITY MAY BE REISSUED ONLY IF THE PAYOFF AMOUNT AND THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE REISSUED BONDS DOES NOT INCREASE BY MORE THAN EIGHT PERCENT IN A YEAR THE DEBT SERVICE ON THE ORIGINAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND DOES NOT EXCEED THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3003 -- Reps. McElveen, Keyserling and L. Whipper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OPERATION OF THIS STATE'S MILITARY BASES AND OTHER NATIONAL DEFENSE FACILITIES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3004 -- Reps. Cromer, Baxley, Vaughn, Jennings, Kirsh, A. Young, Cotty, Stille, Allison, Cato, Harvin, Gamble, Meacham, Wilkins, Stuart, Marchbanks, Simrill, Riser, Haskins, Bailey, Knotts, Witherspoon, Walker, Tripp, D. Smith, Law, Herdklotz, Limbaugh, McCraw, Keyserling, Harrison, Elliott, Wells, Fleming, Kelley, Harrell, Richardson, Cain, Sandifer, Rice, Mason, Robinson and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A LIFE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON WHO HAS THREE CONVICTIONS FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE UPON A THIRD CONVICTION OF A "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", TO DEFINE "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3005 -- Reps. Cromer, Simrill, Keyserling, Stille, Robinson and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3890 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS UNDER FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE FROM STANDING OR SITTING IN THE OPEN BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3006 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 280 OF 1979, RELATING TO THE TAX LEVY FOR RICHLAND AND LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1995, A SCHOOL TAX FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES FOR RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT.
Referred to Richland Delegation.
H. 3007 -- Reps. Scott and Lloyd: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR RIVERBOAT GAMBLING ON WATERS WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3008 -- Rep. Scott: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 7A SO AS TO ESTABLISH RIVERBOAT GAMBLING AND A GAMBLING COMMISSION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3009 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTION OF SOLICITORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FOR PURPOSES OF ELECTING SOLICITORS, MAY NOT HAVE A POPULATION VARIANCE OF MORE THAN TEN PERCENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3010 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A VACANCY OCCURS IN A LOCAL OFFICE IN A COUNTY WHICH ELECTS ITS LOCAL OFFICERS IT MUST BE FILLED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING THAT COUNTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3011 -- Reps. Cromer, Haskins, Bailey, Lloyd, Simrill, Meacham, Wilder, Baxley, Kirsh, Vaughn, Robinson, Kelley and Stille: 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, 1996; AND TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO SELL THREE STATE AIRCRAFT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3012 -- Reps. J. Brown, Haskins, Cromer, Keyserling, Moody-Lawrence, Hines, Lloyd and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3900 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS UNDER TWELVE YEARS OF AGE FROM BEING TRANSPORTED IN THE OPEN BED OR CARGO AREA OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3013 -- Reps. Hutson, Simrill, Law and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-65, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY THAT THE RECIPIENT REPAY BENEFITS RECEIVED WHEN EIGHTEEN MONTHS HAVE ELAPSED SINCE THE LAST BENEFIT PAID AND THE RECIPIENT HAS AN INCOME OF AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL UNLESS A TEMPORARY WAIVER IS GRANTED AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A WAIVER MAY BE GRANTED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3014 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOL BUSES MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH LAP OR SHOULDER HARNESS SAFETY BELTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR SCHOOL BUSES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3015 -- Reps. J. Brown and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFICIAL INSPECTION STATIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TOTAL FEES FOR THE INSPECTION AND THE CERTIFICATE FROM THREE DOLLARS TO SIX DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3016 -- Reps. Byrd and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-645 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL PROVIDE FOR A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN RURAL AREAS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3017 -- Reps. Davenport, Lloyd and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PHYSICAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE, MENTAL ABUSE, RACE, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION MUST NOT BE USED AS A DEFENSE IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3018 -- Reps. Simrill, Cromer, Vaughn, Meacham, Kirsh, Wells, Harrell, Gamble, Phillips, Spearman, Robinson and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TRIAL JUDGE TO EXPLAIN TO A JURY IMPANELED TO RENDER A VERDICT IN THE CASE THAT A DEFENDANT RECEIVING A SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE AFTER SERVING EITHER TWENTY OR THIRTY YEARS, DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3019 -- Reps. Simrill, Cato, Walker, Meacham, Kirsh, Stille, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Phillips, Spearman, Robinson, Riser and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-515, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ALTERATION OR USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3020 -- Reps. Vaughn, Meacham and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THREATENING A PUBLIC OR SCHOOL OFFICIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE THREAT MUST BE A RESULT OF THE DUTIES OR BUSINESS OF THE OFFICIAL AND NOT A RESULT OF ANY PRIVATE OR PERSONAL BUSINESS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3021 -- Reps. Scott, Lloyd and Kelley: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3022 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3023 -- Reps. Byrd, Baxley, Lloyd and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION SHALL OFFER PERSONS OBTAINING OR RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR TO THE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROGRAM AND THESE FUNDS MUST BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3024 -- Reps. J. Brown and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-295 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SERVICE STATION OR CONVENIENCE STORE SELLING GASOLINE AND FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC RESTROOM.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3025 -- Reps. Cromer, Delleney, Jennings, Stille, Baxley, Kirsh, Cotty, Inabinett, Witherspoon, A. Young, Stuart, Marchbanks, Lloyd, Riser, Allison, Meacham, Haskins, Cato, Vaughn, Bailey, Simrill, Walker, Tripp, Law, Herdklotz, Limbaugh, McCraw, Keyserling, Elliott, Wells, Kelley, Richardson, Cain, Sandifer, Rice and Mason: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO LIMIT TO THIRTY-SIX MONTHS THE LENGTH OF TIME A FAMILY MAY RECEIVE AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A WAIVER TO IMPLEMENT THIS TIME LIMIT; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE SAVINGS IN FUNDS DUE TO THIS LIMITATION AND TO DIRECT THAT SAVINGS REALIZED BY THIS LIMITATION MUST BE APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR ITS JOBS PROGRAM AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3026 -- Reps. Meacham, Cato, Marchbanks, Simrill, Cromer, Vaughn, Law, Keyserling, Elliott, Stille, Moody-Lawrence, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Walker, Phillips, Sandifer, Spearman and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF A STATE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE WHO HAS THREE CONSECUTIVE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FROM MEETINGS IS CONSIDERED REMOVED FROM OFFICE AND A VACANCY IS CREATED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3027 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FEE SCHEDULE TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ON X-RAY MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3028 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Simrill, Cooper, Meacham, Kirsh, Stille, Robinson and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORM ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC OFFICIAL" A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3029 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Davenport, Bailey, McKay and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-10-10 AND 4-10-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND USE OF REVENUE FOR PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION" AND PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUES OF THE COUNTY/MUNICIPAL REVENUE FUND MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX CREDITS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION AND THEREAFTER MAY BY ORDINANCE BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES SUBJECT TO A PERCENTAGE LIMIT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 4-10-60 RELATING TO REDISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX REVENUES AMONG COUNTIES AND TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3030 -- Reps. Vaughn, Stille, J. Brown, Walker, Witherspoon, Allison, Waldrop, Law, Moody-Lawrence, Hines and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-350 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OWNER OF RENTAL APARTMENTS TO ENSURE, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, THAT APARTMENT RENTERS RECEIVE CLEAR ACCESS TO ALL OF THE FREE, NONCABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS AVAILABLE IN THE PARTICULAR AREA WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF THE RENTERS HAVING TO PAY ANY FEE OR CHARGE FOR SUCH ACCESS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3031 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Allison, Keyserling, Lloyd, Clyburn and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-145 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAMS, PAP SMEARS, PROSTATE CANCER EXAMINATIONS, SCREENING, AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY WORK IN ALL HEALTH AND ACCIDENT OR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1996.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3032 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Haskins, Cromer, Lloyd, Knotts, S. Whipper, Moody-Lawrence, Clyburn, Lloyd and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS IN THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-401 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY TO ACCURATELY REPORT INFORMATION AND TO VERIFY AND UPDATE CONSUMER CREDIT INFORMATION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RELEASING THE INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL LIABILITY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3033 -- Reps. Simrill, Haskins, Cromer, Walker, Vaughn, D. Smith, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Sandifer, Rice, Cain, Lloyd, Clyburn and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-15-320 AND 7-15-340, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO LOWER FROM SEVENTY-TWO TO SIXTY-FIVE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO QUALIFIES TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3034 -- Rep. Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 581 OF 1976 (FORMERLY CODIFIED AS SECTION 51-395.3 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1962, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION OF RICHLAND COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON RECOMMENDATION BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF RICHLAND COUNTY RATHER THAN BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, AND REDUCE FROM FIVE TO FOUR YEARS THE LENGTH OF THE TERM OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION.
Referred to Richland Delegation.
H. 3035 -- Reps. Simrill, Cato, Haskins, Cromer, Walker, Vaughn, Tripp, D. Smith, Law, J. Brown, Cooper, Meacham, Elliott, Kelley, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, Sandifer, Cain, Spearman, Robinson, Moody-Lawrence, Baxley, Riser, Clyburn and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REAL PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM TAXATION FROM THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE TO THE FIRST THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3036 -- Reps. Scott, J. Brown and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RELEASE ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND MAY BE ISSUED ONLY FOR A FIRST OFFENSE OF A NONCAPITAL CRIME AND ONLY ONCE WITHIN A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SURRENDER OF DEFENDANT BY BAIL BONDSMEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR A BONDSMAN TO OBTAIN A COMMITMENT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO REMISSION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD FOR TENDER OF THE PRINCIPAL PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BONDSMAN OR RUNNER MAY ATTEND PROCEEDINGS IN COURT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OR STATUS OF CASES INVOLVING THE BONDSMAN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3037 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Meacham, S. Whipper, Stille, Walker, Sandifer, Cain, Whatley, Riser, Clyburn and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2947 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A PERSON COMMITS CERTAIN DRUG AND ALCOHOL-RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES AND A MINOR WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE, THE PERSON IS GUILTY OF THE OFFENSE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT AND MUST BE PENALIZED BY A MANDATORY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT NOT LESS THAN ONE-HALF OF THE MAXIMUM FINE OR IMPRISONMENT GIVEN FOR THE ORIGINAL OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BE CONVICTED OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER OFFENSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3038 -- Reps. Harvin, Keyserling, Kelley, Baxley and Richardson: 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 OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FROM INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OCCURRING WHILE IN THE HANDS OF THE CURRENT OWNER, TO DEFINE "CURRENT OWNER", AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3039 -- Reps. Scott and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR STATEWIDE ANIMAL CONTROL.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3040 -- Reps. Scott, L. Whipper, Lloyd and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-735 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CANCELING A HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE POLICY AFTER A MORTGAGE LOAN HAS BEEN APPROVED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF SUCH MORTGAGE LOAN, FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD, PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CANCELING ANY EXISTING HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE POLICY ON PROPERTY ALREADY OWNED BY THE PERSON WHO HAS APPLIED FOR THE MORTGAGE LOAN WITH RESPECT TO NEWLY-ACQUIRED PROPERTY, PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION MAY BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT OR SUPERSEDE THE RIGHT OF THE PROPERTY OWNER OR MORTGAGE LOAN APPLICANT TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE INSURER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3041 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Cromer, Vaughn, D. Smith, Keyserling, Meacham, Elliott, Moody-Lawrence, Kelley, Richardson, Walker, Stuart, Baxley and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-11-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE OUT-OF-STATE CONTRACTORS TO PAY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THE SAME CONTRACTOR TAXES AND FEES WHICH ARE IMPOSED BY THEIR STATES UPON SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENT CONTRACTORS WHO ENGAGE IN CONTRACTING WORK IN THOSE STATES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3042 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT REQUIRED TO LICENSE A CONTRACTOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AFFIDAVIT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION INSTEAD OF A FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3043 -- Reps. Scott, L. Whipper and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 34 SO AS TO ENACT THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT BY PROVIDING FOR A COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT BOARD, ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3044 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Meacham, Knotts, Stille, Richardson and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-227 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD A PUBLIC BODY OF THIS STATE TO USE OR AUTHORIZE THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS, EMPLOYEES, OR PROPERTY FOR PRIVATE USE OR BENEFIT, MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO DO OR ATTEMPT TO DO ANY OTHER ACT TO DEFRAUD A PUBLIC BODY OF THIS STATE, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3045 -- Reps. Kirsh, Stille and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-225 SO AS TO REQUIRE A RETAIL DEALER TO AFFIX A LEGIBLE STATEMENT OF THE PERCENTAGE OF ETHANOL, METHANOL, OR A COMBINATION OF THEM TO THE DISPENSER OF ALL MOTOR FUEL KEPT, OFFERED, OR EXPOSED FOR SALE OR SOLD AT RETAIL CONTAINING AT LEAST TWO PERCENT BY VOLUME OF ETHANOL, METHANOL, OR A COMBINATION OF THEM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT AND SIZE OF THE STATEMENT ON THE PUMP WHICH DISPENSES THE FUEL AND DEFINE "RETAIL DEALER".
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3046 -- Reps. L. Whipper and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-470, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO SUBMIT REGULATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDING FOR THE PRIVATIZATION OF CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FOR STATE GOVERNMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3047 -- Reps. McElveen, Baxley, Lloyd and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR EARLY VOTING; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-15-320 AND 7-15-340, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO ADD PERSONS WHO DESIRE TO VOTE EARLY BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE IN STATEWIDE ELECTIONS AND THEIR NOMINATING PRIMARIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3048 -- Reps. Cromer, Simrill, Wilder, Keyserling, Tucker, Kirsh and Shissias: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS RULES BY ADDING RULE 10.10 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEETINGS OF A LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2-17-10(11), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, MAY NOT BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AND MUST BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-4-60.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
H. 3049 -- Reps. J. Brown, Lloyd, T. Brown and L. Whipper: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO PERSONS ADMITTED TO THE FLOOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS MAY BE ADMITTED TO THE FLOOR.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
H. 3050 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Cromer, Keyserling, Meacham, S. Whipper, Stille, Richardson, Walker, Stuart and Shissias: 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.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
H. 3051 -- Reps. Vaughn and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER-CARRYING VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE OF TEN DOLLARS ANNUALLY IS AUTHORIZED FOR A PERSON SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO LEASES A VEHICLE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3052 -- Reps. Kirsh, Shissias and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 62, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROBATE CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO ENACT THE UNIFORM CUSTODIAL TRUST ACT WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE CREATION OF A STATUTORY CUSTODIAL TRUST FOR ADULTS WHENEVER PROPERTY IS DELIVERED TO ANOTHER AS A CUSTODIAL TRUSTEE UNDER THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3053 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Cromer, Meacham, Richardson, Stille and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-11-140 SO AS TO MAKE UNLAWFUL THE COPYING OF A CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER WHEN A CREDIT CARD IS PRESENTED FOR CHECK IDENTIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3054 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-19-660 SO AS TO ALLOW A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION TO DESIGNATE IN WRITING AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT WHO MAY REPRESENT THE CORPORATION IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON DESIGNATED, WHILE REPRESENTING THE CORPORATION IN COURT, IS NOT ENGAGED IN THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3055 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Allison, Baxley, Lloyd and S. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-120 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO GRANT FOREIGN LANGUAGE CREDIT FOR A COURSE IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3056 -- Reps. Tucker, Wofford, D. Smith, Haskins, Vaughn, Harrison, Limbaugh, Baxley, Elliott, Harrell, Richardson, Gamble, Phillips, Knotts, Shissias, Spearman, Simrill, Baxley and Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES FOR DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ALLOWED TO DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3057 -- Reps. Tucker, Simrill, Wofford, D. Smith, Haskins, Vaughn, Harrison, Cooper, Limbaugh, Elliott, Richardson, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, Knotts and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF CIRCUIT COURT JURY LISTS FROM A TAPE OF THOSE PERSONS HOLDING A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO DELETE THIS PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT THESE JURY LISTS MUST BE PREPARED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION FROM THE NAMES OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE COUNTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3058 -- Reps. Tucker, Simrill, Baxley, Wofford, D. Smith, Haskins, Simrill, Vaughn, Harrison, Meacham, J. Harris, Richardson, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, Knotts, Shissias, Baxley and Spearman: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN OR MORE MEMBERS INSTEAD OF ALL TWELVE MEMBERS OF A JURY MUST VOTE IN FAVOR OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY WHERE A DEFENDANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN ORDER FOR THE DEATH PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3059 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 13 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GAMING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT" WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN DOCKSIDE GAMING ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED IN SPECIFIED COUNTIES OF THIS STATE AND INCLUDES PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A WAGERING TAX AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS IMPOSED AND DISTRIBUTED, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMING COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH GAMING LICENSES MAY BE ISSUED AND THE FEES FOR THESE GAMING LICENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER LICENSES IN CONNECTION WITH GAMING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SUPPLIERS' LICENSES AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND FOR THE FEES FOR THESE OTHER LICENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF OTHER STATE AND LOCAL TAXES TO GAMING OPERATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN GAMING PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE CIVIL CONTINGENT FUND SHALL BE ADVANCED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMING COMMISSION FOR ITS START-UP COSTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3060 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Allison, J. Brown, Meacham, Elliott, Gamble, Phillips and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1670, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY PETITION FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CHILDREN BE PLACED WITH SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS, SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL EXCEPTION TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT WHEN THE CHILD HAS BEEN IN FOSTER CARE FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS AFTER HAVING BEEN LEGALLY FREED FOR ADOPTION AND NO SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE HOME.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3061 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Witherspoon, Simrill, Walker, Allison, Meacham, Elliott, Moody-Lawrence, Baxley, Lloyd and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF STATE PARK FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE BY AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED PERSONS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FREE USE OF FACILITIES INCLUDES NO ADMISSION CHARGES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3062 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Cromer, Walker, Cooper, Stille, Kelley, Harrell, Gamble, Spearman, Robinson, Marchbanks and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-105 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BEING ELECTED TO A SALARIED OFFICE OR POSITION WHILE HE IS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO MAKE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3063 -- Reps. Byrd, L. Whipper, Lloyd and S. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-65-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP A PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENT OF THIS PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS PROGRAM MUST BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SEVERAL SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3064 -- Reps. Byrd, Baxley and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOL BUSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE SCHOOL BUSES ALSO MUST HAVE THE SAME EQUIPMENT AND MEET THE SAME SAFETY STANDARDS AS ARE REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL BUSES OPERATED BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3065 -- Reps. Byrd and L. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION EACH FISCAL YEAR SHALL REDUCE THE FORMULA FUNDING TO STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT ACCEPT APPLICANTS BASED UPON GENDER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FORMULA FUNDING MUST BE REDUCED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3066 -- Reps. Byrd, L. Whipper and Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN REGARD TO CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL MATTERS INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT THAT A BASIC SKILLS EXAMINATION BE DEVELOPED WHICH STUDENTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE BEFORE FINAL ADMITTANCE INTO AN UNDERGRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT MAY TAKE THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN THREE TIMES UPON MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIREMENTS STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT PASSED THE EXAMINATION MUST MEET IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN PRACTICE TEACHING.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3067 -- Reps. Waldrop and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A MAGISTRATE RETIRE NOT LATER THAN THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH HE REACHES HIS SEVENTY-SECOND BIRTHDAY, SO AS TO DELETE THIS REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE THAT A MAGISTRATE MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE AFTER HIS SEVENTY-SECOND BIRTHDAY SO LONG AS THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY CONSENTS TO AND BY APPOINTMENT PROVIDES FOR SUCH SERVICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3068 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson, S. Whipper and Hines: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO POSSESSES A PISTOL THAT BECOMES LOST OR STOLEN, WHETHER OR NOT HE HAS BEEN ISSUED A PERMIT THEREFOR AS PROVIDED BY LAW, SHALL REPORT SUCH FACT TO THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER HE DETERMINES IT HAS BEEN LOST OR STOLEN, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL MAINTAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR USE BY LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROSECUTORS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE SUCH REPORT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3069 -- Reps. Davenport, Haskins, Simrill, Walker, Vaughn, Law, Meacham, Wells, Stille, Stuart, Robinson, Riser and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-160 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR HIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FROM FILING A CIVIL ACTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES OR WRONGFUL DEATH ARISING OUT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY COMMITTED BY THE PERSON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3070 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-33-115 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS UNLESS MANDATED, PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR INCLUSION, AND DEFINE TERMS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3071 -- Reps. Shissias, Simrill, Cromer, Walker, Wilder, Allison, Keyserling, Meacham, L. Whipper, Elliott, Kirsh, Wells, Richardson, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, Cain, Baxley, Riser and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-17-375 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CLERKS OF COURT TO PROVIDE REPORTS OF PERSONS DELINQUENT IN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN EXCESS OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3072 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Cromer, Walker, Keyserling, Meacham, Elliott, Stille, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, Baxley, Riser and Spearman: A BILL TO ENACT THE ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ACT OF 1995 BY AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-17-380 SO AS TO REQUIRE CLERKS OF COURT TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WITH A VERIFIED REPORT OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MORE THAN NINETY DAYS IN ARREARS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT; BY AMENDING TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 3 BY ADDING PART II SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, DRIVER'S LICENSES, AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL IS MORE THAN NINETY DAYS IN ARREARS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-936 SO AS TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR USE IN ESTABLISHING, ENFORCING, AND COLLECTING CHILD SUPPORT; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-938 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE NEWSPAPERS TO PUBLISH THE NAMES OF SUPPORT OBLIGORS WHO ARE IN ARREARS IN PAYING SUPPORT AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO HAVE SUSPENDED THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS MORE THAN NINETY DAYS IN ARREARS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-7-840 THROUGH 20-7-938 AS PART I OF TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 3 AND TO NAME THIS PART 'CHILD SUPPORT PROCEEDINGS AND ENFORCEMENT.'
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3073 -- Reps. Kirsh and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY INSPECTION OF CERTAIN BIRDS BY THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3074 -- Reps. Cato, Marchbanks, Simrill, Walker, Vaughn, Tripp, Herdklotz, Cooper, Meacham, Harrison, Elliott, Stille, Robinson and Harrell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT BY ADDING SECTION 15A, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BILL OR RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IMPOSING OR INCREASING A TAX OR FEE MUST BE SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS OF THE STATE IF THE BILL OR RESOLUTION DOES NOT RECEIVE THE APPROVAL OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH ELECTORS SHALL VOTE IF THE BILL OR RESOLUTION DOES NOT RECEIVE THE TWO-THIRDS VOTE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3075 -- Reps. Cato, Simrill, Walker, Vaughn, Herdklotz, Cooper, Fulmer, Meacham, Harrison, Elliott, Stille, Kelley, Harrell, Richardson, Robinson, Tripp, Baxley, Riser and Stuart: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS MAY ONLY SERVE SIX CONSECUTIVE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS SIX CONSECUTIVE NEW TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SERVING FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE OF A TERM FOR WHICH HE WAS ELECTED IS DEEMED TO HAVE SERVED THE FULL TERM; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS MAY ONLY SERVE THREE CONSECUTIVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE CONSECUTIVE NEW TERMS, TO REVISE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SERVING FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE OF A TERM FOR WHICH HE WAS ELECTED IS DEEMED TO HAVE SERVED THE FULL TERM; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS MAY ONLY SERVE TWO CONSECUTIVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS TWO CONSECUTIVE NEW TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SERVING FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE OF A TERM FOR WHICH HE WAS ELECTED IS DEEMED TO HAVE SERVED THE FULL TERM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3076 -- Reps. Cato, Marchbanks, Vaughn, Elliott, Stille, Kelley, Gamble, Phillips, Spearman, Robinson, Tripp and Shissias: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 6.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE TIME OF MEETINGS OF THE HOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE MAY NOT MEET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 MIDNIGHT AND 8:00 A.M. ON ANY LEGISLATIVE DAY UNLESS SUSPENDED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
H. 3077 -- Reps. Cromer, Baxley, Vaughn, Bailey, Klauber, Stuart, Simrill, Riser, Allison, Meacham, Haskins, A. Young, Cato, Walker, Tripp, Law, Limbaugh, Elliott, Stille and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8, THE INITIATIVE PETITION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITIONS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3078 -- Reps. Cromer, Stille, Kirsh, Keyserling, Allison, Bailey, A. Young, Cotty, Lloyd, Clyburn and Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3079 -- Reps. Cromer, Stille, Kirsh, Keyserling, Allison, Bailey, A. Young, Cotty, Lloyd and Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3080 -- Reps. Cromer, Shissias, Stuart, Marchbanks, Simrill, Baxley, Clyburn, Riser, Allison, Meacham, Haskins, Bailey, A. Young, Cotty, Cato, Stille, Vaughn, Witherspoon, Walker, Fulmer, Knotts, Elliott, Wells, Fleming, Kelley, Cain, Robinson and Rice: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS MAY SERVE ONLY SIX TWO-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS SIX NEW TERMS THEREAFTER; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 6 OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS MAY SERVE ONLY THREE FOUR-YEAR TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE NEW TERMS THEREAFTER, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 7 OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS MAY SERVE ONLY THREE FOUR-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE NEW TERMS THEREAFTER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3081 -- Reps. Cromer, Stuart, Gamble, Simrill, J. Brown, Meacham, Bailey, Haskins, Cato, Kirsh, Harvin, Cotty, Inabinett, Stille, Baxley, Vaughn, Shissias, Walker, Tripp, Keyserling and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES FOR OFFICES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE WHEN REVIEWING CANDIDATES FOR A FAMILY COURT, CIRCUIT COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, OR SUPREME COURT JUDGESHIP.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3082 -- Reps. Cromer, Inabinett, A. Young, Haskins, Bailey, Marchbanks, Lloyd, Cato, J. Brown, Allison, Wilder, Baxley, Harvin, Witherspoon, Vaughn, Delleney, Simrill, Walker, Tripp, Keyserling, Meacham, Elliott, Fleming, Moody-Lawrence, Kelley, Richardson, Stuart, Sandifer and Mason: 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, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM THREE THOUSAND TO SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT INCOME A TAXPAYER AT LEAST SIXTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE MAY DEDUCT FROM TAXABLE INCOME.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3083 -- Reps. Cromer, Baxley, Witherspoon, Vaughn, Riser, Allison, Meacham, Bailey, Haskins, Cato, Kirsh, Shissias, Stuart, Marchbanks, Gamble, Simrill, Cotty, Wilder, Stille, Walker, Tripp, Fulmer, Keyserling, Tucker, Knotts, Elliott, Wells, Fleming, Kelley, Richardson, Sandifer, Mason, Robinson and Whatley: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 7 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 1, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE OF ANY PERSON POPULARLY ELECTED TO ANY OFFICE OF THIS STATE OR THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE OFFICES WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, INCLUDING A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO THESE OFFENSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3084 -- Reps. Cromer, Allison, Bailey, Keyserling, Stille, A. Young and Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE COUNTY AUDITOR, TREASURER, AND CLERK OF COURT MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3085 -- Reps. Cromer, Stuart, Marchbanks, Simrill, Allison, Meacham, Bailey, A. Young, Cotty, Inabinett, Stille, Baxley, Cato, Jennings, Witherspoon, Walker, Vaughn, Fulmer, Kelley, Richardson, Cain, Sandifer, Mason, Robinson, Lloyd and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-275 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE IMPOUNDMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION IN THIS STATE WHICH IS BEING OPERATED WITHOUT INSURANCE, PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AND OTHER FINES AND FEES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3086 -- Reps. Cromer, Haskins, Bailey, A. Young, Cotty, Klauber, Allison, Meacham, Marchbanks, Cato, Stuart, Gamble, Simrill, Jennings, Kirsh, Wilder, Stille, Baxley, Vaughn, Tripp, Law, Knotts, Elliott, Fleming, Kelley, Harrell, Richardson, Sandifer, Mason, Robinson and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FRAUDULENT CHECKS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDING JUDGE SHALL ALSO REQUIRE RESTITUTION WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE SENTENCE IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES IMPOSED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3087 -- Reps. Cromer, Stuart, Gamble, Riser, A. Young, Shissias, Bailey, Wilder, Baxley, Delleney, Walker, Kelley and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 118 TO TITLE 59, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PREPAID POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPENSE PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PREPAID POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPENSE BOARD TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF PAYMENTS FOR AND BENEFITS FROM AN ADVANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT FOR UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVANCE PAYMENT PLANS, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO OBTAIN RULINGS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM AND TO REQUIRE THE INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3088 -- Reps. Cromer, Harvin, Inabinett, Stuart, Marchbanks, Lloyd, J. Brown, Allison, Meacham, Haskins, Klauber, Shissias, Baxley, Jennings, Bailey, Walker, Tripp, Law, McCraw, Tucker, Elliott, Sandifer and Mason: 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 MOTOR VEHICLES OLDER THAN TEN MODEL YEARS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3089 -- Reps. Cromer, Tripp and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE MAY RECEIVE A SALARY IN EXCESS OF EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3090 -- Reps. Cromer and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-1010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND COSTS TO BE COLLECTED IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE FEES AND COSTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3091 -- Reps. Cromer, Keyserling, Kirsh, Knotts and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEETINGS WHICH MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEETINGS OF A LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS MAY NOT BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3092 -- Reps. Cromer, Wilder, Tripp, Harrison, Elliott, Kirsh, Stille, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, Spearman and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO BENEFITS FROM ANY STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OTHER THAN A REFUND OF CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE PAID TO A STATE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE CONVICTED AFTER JUNE 30, 1995, OF A FELONY ARISING OUT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DENIAL OF BENEFITS APPLIES TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE OR OTHER BENEFICIARY OF A MEMBER SO CONVICTED, AND TO PROVIDE THOSE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO WHICH THE DENIAL APPLIES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3093 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY BOARD, PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, AND REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNERAL VAULTS, CEMETERIES, AND LICENSES; AND TO TERMINATE THE PROGRAMS, FUNCTIONS, AND REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY BOARD JUNE 30, 2000.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3094 -- Reps. Cromer and S. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-4-104, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT OF 1988 AND THE NAME CHANGE FILING REQUIREMENT WHEN REAL PROPERTY IS OWNED BY A CORPORATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR SITUATIONS INVOLVING THE OWNERSHIP OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, FOR FILINGS IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, FOR THE REASON FOR THE NAME CHANGE, THAT NO CORPORATION MAY CHANGE ITS NAME MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX YEARS AND, THAT ALL PRIOR NAMES OF THE CORPORATION MUST BE INDEXED AND RECORDED WITH THE CORPORATION'S CURRENT NAME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 39-13-10, 39-13-20, 39-13-30, AND 39-13-40, RELATING TO MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS (OTHER THAN LAWFULLY CHARTERED CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS CONDUCTING THEIR BUSINESSES UNDER AND IN THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL NAMES), SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE FOR FILINGS IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AS WELL AS WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURT OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS OF EACH AFFECTED MERCANTILE OR INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT IS LOCATED, REQUIRE THE FILING OF THE NAME, AS WELL AS ANY CHANGE OF NAME, OF A MERCANTILE OR INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT, REQUIRE A SWORN STATEMENT AS TO THE REASON FOR A NAME CHANGE, PROVIDE THAT NO MERCANTILE OR INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT MAY CHANGE THE NAME OF ITS BUSINESS MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX YEARS, CHANGE THE AMOUNT OF THE FILING FEE, AND CHANGE THE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3095 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Meacham, Stille and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO KIDNAPPING, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF TWENTY YEARS WHEN A PERSON IS SENTENCED TO TWO OR MORE CONSECUTIVE LIFE IMPRISONMENT TERMS FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-610, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PORTION OF A SENTENCE IS REQUIRED TO BE SERVED AS A PREREQUISITE TO PAROLE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF KIDNAPPING FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION WHEN A PERSON IS SENTENCED TO TWO OR MORE CONSECUTIVE LIFE IMPRISONMENT TERMS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3096 -- Reps. Thomas, Marchbanks, Simrill, Cromer, Walker, Vaughn, Wilder, Tripp, Elliott, Wells, Stille, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, D. Smith, Law, Allison, Harrison, Keyserling, Tucker, Meacham, Shissias, Robinson, Baxley and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "VIOLENT CRIMES", SO AS TO INCLUDE THE CRIME OF HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3097 -- Reps. Kirsh, Delleney, Simrill, Cromer, Law, Vaughn, Meacham, Elliott, Stille, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, Spearman, Baxley and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CASES IN WHICH AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE IS FOUND BUT THE JURY DOES NOT RECOMMEND DEATH THE PERSON MUST BE SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3098 -- Reps. Simrill, Cato, Delleney, Cromer, Walker, Tripp, D. Smith, Meacham, Elliott, Kelley, Stuart, Robinson and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PORTION OF SENTENCE WHICH MUST BE SERVED BEFORE PAROLE ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO PROHIBIT ELIGIBILITY FOR PAROLE IF SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3099 -- Reps. Simrill, Cromer, Walker, Meacham, Kelley, Robinson and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR A PERSON CONVICTED THREE TIMES FOR CERTAIN FELONIES AND VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE, TO EXPAND THE CRIMES FOR WHICH LIFE IMPRISONMENT MAY BE IMPOSED, AND TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH PROVIDES THAT A DECISION TO INVOKE SUCH SENTENCING IS IN THE DISCRETION OF THE SOLICITOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3100 -- Reps. Shissias, Simrill, Cromer, Allison, Meacham, Elliott, Kirsh, Wells, S. Whipper, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-165, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES AFTER AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RELEASED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PATERNITY AND A CHILD SUPPORT ORDER AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THESE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHOUT CHARGE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3101 -- Reps. Shissias, Cromer, Wells, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Lloyd, Spearman and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILD SUPPORT MUST BE ORDERED WHEN A CHILD IS PAST AGE EIGHTEEN BUT BEFORE AGE NINETEEN WHEN THE CHILD IS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3102 -- Rep. Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-470, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MULTIPLE SETOFF CLAIMS TO TAX REFUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDER OF PRIORITY AMONG THESE CLAIMS AND A FIRST IN-TIME PRIORITY FOR CLAIMS WITHIN A CLASS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3103 -- Reps. Shissias, Simrill, Cromer, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, Stille, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Phillips and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OBTAINING SUPPORT PAYMENTS FROM ABSENT PARENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PURSUE STATE AND FEDERAL TAX REFUND OFFSETS FOR DELINQUENT CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS EVEN IF PERIODIC PAYMENTS ON THE DELINQUENCY ARE BEING MADE OR EVEN IF THE DELINQUENT AMOUNT HAS BEEN PLACED IN ABEYANCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3104 -- Reps. Shissias, Stille and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1318, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN INCOME-WITHHOLDING TO ENFORCE SUPPORT ORDERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SUPPORT ORDER" AND TO CORRECT A CROSS-REFERENCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3105 -- Reps. Shissias, Cromer, Allison, Kelley and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONCERNING THE STATE CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CLERK OF COURT SHALL RECOGNIZE AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE RIGHTS TO CHILD SUPPORT UPON NOTICE OF THE ASSIGNMENT AND WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT OF AN ORDER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3106 -- Rep. Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3005 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON LICENSING, APPROVAL, OR REGISTRATION A CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF CONFORMING WITH LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3020, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUING A PROVISIONAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR APPROVAL, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3107 -- Reps. Sheheen and S. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES APPLICABLE FOR THE VARIOUS RETIREMENT SYSTEMS IN ACTING ON JUDICIAL ORDERS PROVIDING FOR ALIMONY OR MARITAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AFFECTING CERTAIN BENEFITS PAYABLE BY THE SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3108 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Cromer, Tucker, Meacham, Elliott, Wells and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO BENEFITS FROM ANY STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OTHER THAN A REFUND OF CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE PAID TO A STATE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE CONVICTED AFTER JUNE 30, 1995, OF A FELONY ARISING OUT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DENIAL OF BENEFITS APPLIES TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE OR OTHER BENEFICIARY OF A MEMBER SO CONVICTED, AND TO PROVIDE THOSE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO WHICH THE DENIAL APPLIES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3109 -- Reps. Kirsh, Keyserling, Knotts, Stille, Lloyd, T. Brown and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1995, NO TELEPHONE UTILITY MAY IMPOSE A LONG-DISTANCE CHARGE FOR A CALL BETWEEN TELEPHONES IN THE SAME COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL AUTHORIZE RATE ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY FOR TELEPHONE UTILITIES TO MAINTAIN THE ALLOWED RATE OF RETURN FOLLOWING THE ELIMINATION OF THESE LONG-DISTANCE CHARGES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3110 -- Rep. L. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-29-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE A RETAIL DEALER IN MOBILE HOMES TO CERTIFY THAT THE PURCHASER'S LOT MEETS APPLICABLE ZONING REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICABLE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL REGULATIONS FOR WELLS AND SEPTIC TANKS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTRACT OF SALE NOT CONTAINING THE CERTIFICATE IS VOIDABLE BY THE PURCHASER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3111 -- Reps. Kirsh, Delleney and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF PLATES ISSUED AND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCH PLATES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3112 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Stille and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPLIED CONSENT TO A CHEMICAL TEST TO DETERMINE THE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT OF THE BLOOD OF A PERSON WHO OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE PUBLIC ROADS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DECREASE THE PERCENTAGES OF ALCOHOL IN A PERSON'S BLOOD USED TO CREATE PRESUMPTIONS WHICH MUST BE USED IN DETERMINING THE GUILT OF PERSONS VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 56-5-2930 AND PROVIDE THAT IT MUST BE INFERRED THAT A PERSON IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THERE WAS AT THAT TIME EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF ALCOHOL IN THE PERSON'S BLOOD; AND TO PROVIDE A TRANSITION PERIOD FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE PERCENTAGE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3113 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-275 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN RIGHTS THAT A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT MAY EXERCISE TO REQUIRE A WRITTEN REPRIMAND FOR A FIRST VIOLATION BY AN EMPLOYEE WHO PREVENTS OR INTERFERES WITH THE EXERCISE OF THESE RIGHTS AND TO REQUIRE TERMINATION OF THE EMPLOYEE FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3114 -- Reps. P. Harris, Allison, Bailey, Baxley, Cromer, Fulmer, Hallman, Herdklotz, Keegan, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, Rhoad, Richardson, Simrill, D. Smith, Waldrop, Walker, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Law, Keyserling, Meacham, Knotts, Elliott, Stille, Fleming, Kelley, Harrell, Richardson, Rogers, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, Spearman, Whatley, Rice, Riser and Cain: A BILL TO ENACT THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ACT OF 1995 BY AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-17-380 SO AS TO REQUIRE CLERKS OF COURT TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WITH A VERIFIED REPORT OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MORE THAN NINETY DAYS IN ARREARS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT; BY AMENDING TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 3 BY ADDING PART II SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, DRIVER'S LICENSES, AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL IS MORE THAN NINETY DAYS IN ARREARS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT; BY AMENDING SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO HAVE SUSPENDED THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS MORE THAN NINETY DAYS IN ARREARS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-7-840 THROUGH 20-7-934 AS PART I OF TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 3 AND TO NAME THIS PART 'CHILD SUPPORT PROCEEDINGS AND ENFORCEMENT.'
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3115 -- Reps. Shissias, Gamble, Neilson, Baxley, Allison, Elliott, Stuart and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER PARTIES IN A DIVORCE ACTION TO ATTEND THE PARENT AND CHILD TRANSITIONS PROGRAM, AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES ON THE EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN; AND TO ADD SECTION 44-49-90 SO AS TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THIS PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO CHARGE A FEE FOR THE PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3116 -- Reps. Cato and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-850, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS WATER SKIING OR RIDING ON A SURFBOARD OR SIMILAR OBJECT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO SURFBOARD TO KNEEBOARD, PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY TO PERSONS BEING TOWED BY A MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT, CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, AND EXEMPT SURFBOARDERS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3117 -- Reps. Cato, Riser and Elliott: 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.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3118 -- Reps. Shissias, Simrill, Cromer, Elliott, Meacham and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-216 SO AS TO LIMIT THE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OR ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO AND THE OPERATION OF THE PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3119 -- Reps. Shissias, Cromer, Allison, Elliott, S. Whipper, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-936 SO AS TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR USE IN ESTABLISHING, ENFORCING, AND COLLECTING CHILD SUPPORT AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING AND RETAINING THIS INFORMATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3120 -- Reps. Klauber, Wilkins, Harrison, D. Smith, Thomas, H. Brown, Allison, Cooper, Davenport, Fulmer, Gamble, Harrell, Keegan, Kelley, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Meacham, Quinn, Richardson, Riser, Sharpe, R. Smith, Stille, Vaughn, Walker, Witherspoon, Wofford, A. Young, Wells, Limbaugh, Hutson, Simrill, J. Young, Knotts, Huff, Cotty, Haskins, Cromer, Cato, Herdklotz, Elliott, Fleming, Cain, Stuart, Sandifer, Rice, Mason, Robinson, Baxley and Whatley: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS MAY SERVE ONLY SIX COMPLETE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS SIX NEW TERMS THEREAFTER; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 6 OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS MAY SERVE ONLY THREE COMPLETE FOUR-YEAR TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE NEW TERMS THEREAFTER, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 7 OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS MAY SERVE ONLY THREE COMPLETE FOUR-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE NEW TERMS THEREAFTER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3121 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Harwell, Delleney, D. Smith, Allison, Cooper, Cromer, Davenport, Fulmer, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kelley, Littlejohn, McKay, Marchbanks, Meacham, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Sharpe, Stille, Stuart, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, L. Whipper, Witherspoon, Wofford, A. Young, Knotts, Haskins, Cato, Law, Herdklotz, Limbaugh, Elliott, S. Whipper, Fleming, Cain, Mason and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-1-320 AND 25-1-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1999 THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE EFFECTIVE UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI AND SECTION 4, ARTICLE XIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE ADJUTANT GENERAL BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3122 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Harwell, Delleney, D. Smith, Allison, Cooper, Cromer, Davenport, Fulmer, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kelley, Littlejohn, McKay, Marchbanks, Meacham, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Sharpe, Stille, Stuart, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, L. Whipper, Witherspoon, Wofford, A. Young, Knotts, Haskins, Cato, Law, Herdklotz, Limbaugh, Elliott, S. Whipper, Fleming, Cain, Mason and Whatley: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR WITH THOSE QUALIFICATIONS AND UNDER THOSE PROCEDURES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO HIS TITLE AND MILITARY RANK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, HE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE VI ABOVE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3123 -- Reps. R. Smith and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-45, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFISCATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CONFISCATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND PLATES AND PROVISIONS REGARDING THE REINSTATEMENT FEE, THE PER DIEM FINE, AND OTHER MONETARY PENALTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 38-77-175 AND 56-7-12, RELATING TO VERIFICATION OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A TRAFFIC TICKET.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3124 -- Reps. Cromer, Keyserling, Meacham, Stille, Richardson, Stuart and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PREMIUM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THREE DOLLARS, RATHER THAN ONE DOLLAR, OF THE YEARLY PREMIUM FOR UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-73-738, RATHER THAN ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-738 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SYSTEM WHEREBY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ISSUES TO EACH FIRST TIME DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANT WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OLD BUT LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD A DRIVER TRAINING VOUCHER, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE CANNOT BE ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OLD BUT UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD UNTIL THE PERSON HAS PROVIDED EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-73-738, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3125 -- Reps. Waldrop, T. Brown and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-60 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HUNTING WITHIN THREE HUNDRED YARDS OF ROADWAYS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3126 -- Reps. Wilkins, Hodges, McElveen, Wilder, Allison, Seithel, Delleney, Keyserling, Tucker, Meacham, Cromer, Harrison, Jennings, Stille, Kelley, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, Cain, Knotts, Baxley and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER PARTIES IN A DIVORCE ACTION TO ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON THE EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3127 -- Reps. J. Brown and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASS LENSES AND RAW MATERIALS USED IN THE FABRICATION OF SUCH LENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPTION DOES NOT EXTEND TO EYEGLASS FRAMES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3128 -- Reps. J. Brown, L. Whipper, Clyburn and Hines: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATING COUNCIL, IN COOPERATION WITH THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD'S OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, TO SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A PLAN FOR THE TRAINING OF STATE EMPLOYEES TO DELIVER CERTAIN SERVICES EFFICIENTLY, COST-EFFECTIVELY, AND CROSS-CULTURALLY AND REPORT ANNUALLY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3129 -- Reps. J. Brown, Lloyd and L. Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THAT THE CONFEDERATE FLAG BE REMOVED FROM ATOP THE STATE HOUSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3130 -- Reps. J. Brown, Tucker, L. Whipper, Hines and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR PRESCRIPTION PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3131 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE CONTRACTS BE INDEXED IN THE OFFICES OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES OR THE CLERK OF COURT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3132 -- Reps. Hodges, Kirsh, Inabinett, Jennings, Richardson and Knotts: 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.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3133 -- Reps. Hodges, Herdklotz, Tucker, Meacham, Cromer, Inabinett, Lloyd, Robinson, Seithel and Stille: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, THE SUPERINTENDENT MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE AND TO BE REMOVABLE BY HIM FOR ANY REASON, AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE BOARD EFFECTIVE UPON THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BEING APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3134 -- Reps. Hodges, Herdklotz, Lanford, Tucker, Meacham, Cromer, Jennings, Stille, Robinson, Vaughn, Lloyd, Seithel and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-3-10 AND 59-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1999 THE SUPERINTENDENT MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE AND TO BE REMOVABLE BY HIM FOR ANY REASON, TO ABOLISH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEVOLVE ITS POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS UPON THE APPOINTED SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-5-10 THROUGH 59-5-50, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE EFFECTIVE UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE, AND UPON RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION ABOLISHING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3135 -- Reps. Hodges, Tucker, Knotts, Inabinett, Baxley and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE MUNICIPALITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3136 -- Reps. Hodges, Keyserling, Simrill, Meacham, Knotts, Jennings, Haskins, Robinson and Richardson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND TERM OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE JOINT ELECTION OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3137 -- Reps. Inabinett, Walker, Vaughn, Simrill, Meacham, Stille, Hines, Robinson, Baxley, Lloyd and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY (MAY 4, 1995) AS "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1995" IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THE PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING SHOWN BY THE FAMILIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT GIVEN BY THESE GREAT FAMILIES TO THE MEMBERS AS THEY CARRY OUT THEIR LEGISLATIVE DUTIES, AND INVITING A FAMILY MEMBER OF EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE STATE HOUSE AS SPECIAL GUESTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ATTEND AND OBSERVE THE RESPECTIVE SESSIONS IN THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1995".
Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
H. 3138 -- Reps. Inabinett, Meacham, Stille, Lloyd, T. Brown and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-733 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUM INCREASE IS CAUSED BY THE ASSESSMENT OF POINTS AGAINST A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD, THE AMOUNT OF THE INCREASE MUST BE ELIMINATED WHEN SUCH POINTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE DRIVING RECORD.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3139 -- Reps. Kirsh, Wilder, Fair, Keyserling, Vaughn, Meacham, Inabinett, Richardson, Walker, Stille, Stuart, Simrill, Cromer, Harrison, Sandifer, Mason and Cotty: 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.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3140 -- Reps. McTeer and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING MACHINE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE BOARD OF VOTING MACHINE COMMISSIONERS BE PROVIDED WITH A MECHANICAL VOTING MACHINE MODEL SUITABLE FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF VOTERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3141 -- Reps. Neilson, Inabinett, Lloyd, T. Brown and Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-91, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES ACTUALLY INCURRED, TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS ON INSURANCE BENEFITS, AND TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO SET THE AMOUNT OF PER DIEM.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3142 -- Reps. Neilson, Stille, Kelley and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-222 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SELLER OF REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY TO NOTIFY THE BUYER IN WRITING BEFORE COMPLETION OF CLOSING THAT THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO ROLLBACK TAX AND TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO MAKE THE REQUIRED NOTIFICATION RENDERS THE SELLER LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE ROLLBACK TAX.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3143 -- Reps. D. Smith, Inabinett, Kelley, Seithel and Cain: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GOLF WEEK.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3144 -- Reps. Neilson, Baxley, Hines and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 19 SO AS TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 35 IN DARLINGTON COUNTY AS "OLD CHARLESTON SCENIC HIGHWAY".
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3145 -- Reps. Harwell, Hines, Baxley, Askins and Inabinett: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO NAME THE BUILDING WHICH HOUSES THE AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM AT FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE AS THE "JOHN M. PAXTON BUILDING".
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3146 -- Reps. Inabinett and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER TO OBTAIN THE PERMISSION OF THE PURCHASER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BEFORE AFFIXING TO THE VEHICLE THE DEALER'S NAME OR LOGO.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3147 -- Reps. Marchbanks, Felder, Walker, Fair, Simrill, Meacham, Inabinett, Stille, Stuart, Robinson, Riser, T. Brown, Seithel and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-25 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY FROM EXPENDING GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT DURING A FISCAL YEAR, TO PROHIBIT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OR ANY OTHER OFFICER FROM TRANSFERRING FUNDS WHICH VIOLATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION OR AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF THE APPROPRIATED OR AUTHORIZED AMOUNTS, MAKE THE AGENCY HEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL KNOWINGLY TO ALLOW EXCESS SPENDING AND PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO MAKE A CONVICTION OF MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE IN CONNECTION WITH COLLECTING UNDER ANY SURETY BOND, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE AMENDED OR REPEALED EXCEPT IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION ENACTED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3148 -- Reps. Davenport, Walker, Allison, Vaughn, Simrill, Lloyd, T. Brown and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-47-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND, SO AS TO ADD A MEMBER WHO REPRESENTS THE INTEREST OF PERSONS WITH MULTIPLE HANDICAPS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3149 -- Reps. Waldrop and Clyburn: 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.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3150 -- Reps. Kirsh, Herdklotz, Simrill, Meacham, Knotts, Inabinett, Fair, Stille, Harrell and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-745 AND 56-1-746, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION DUE TO A CONVICTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION AND UNDERAGE PURCHASE AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS ACCEPTED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR EITHER OFFENSE, THE PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUSPENDED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3151 -- Reps. Inabinett and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO EXCLUDE LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE EXEMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-240, RELATING TO THE CONTENT OF AN APPLICATION FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, SO AS TO EXEMPT OWNERS OF LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TRANSFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS OWNER FROM COMPLETING THE ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-642 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FEE FOR OBTAINING A TITLE AND REGISTERING LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3152 -- Reps. Knotts, Kelley, Whatley, Inabinett, Seithel and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING OF COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE OPTIONAL COUNTY LICENSE FEE ON VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, TO REQUIRE THESE GAMES TO BE LICENSED TO A PARTICULAR COUNTY FROM WHICH THEY MAY NOT BE MOVED, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LICENSE FEE REVENUES FROM THESE MACHINES MUST BE REMITTED TO THE COUNTY WHERE THE MACHINES ARE LICENSED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REVENUES MUST BE USED TO ROLL BACK AD VALOREM TAXES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3153 -- Reps. Vaughn, Wofford, Littlejohn, Herdklotz, Allison, Wilder, Haskins, Davenport, Harvin, Kirsh, Cromer, Robinson, Stille, Waldrop, Walker, Shissias, Bailey, Meacham, Hutson, Cato, Simrill, Cain and Cotty: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 34-13-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM INVESTMENT OF A BANKING CORPORATION IN REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3154 -- Reps. Lanford, Fair, Allison, Herdklotz, Simrill, Meacham, Fleming, Kelley, Law, Haskins, Harrell, Gamble, Stuart and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-290 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FROM PROVIDING OR PERMITTING EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY PRISONERS, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SUCH EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE DEPARTMENT MUST BE DONATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE, AND TO PROVIDE ANY SUCH EQUIPMENT NOT OWNED BY THE DEPARTMENT BUT LOCATED IN ANY OF ITS FACILITIES MUST BE RETURNED TO THE OWNER WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3155 -- Reps. Harwell, Hines, Baxley, Askins and Inabinett: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO NAME THE 1,000 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE AS THE "FRED C. FORE BUILDING".
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3156 -- Reps. Hodges, Keyserling, Simrill and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 1-3-125 AND 7-13-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND PROVIDE THAT NOMINEES FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ARE PLACED ON THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT AS JOINT CANDIDATES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES BY PRIMARY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR TO SELECT THE NOMINEE FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WITH THE SELECTION BEING RATIFIED BY A REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF THE PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-30, RELATING TO THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES BY CONVENTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WHO RECEIVE THEIR PARTY'S NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SHALL RUN AS JOINT CANDIDATES IN THE GENERAL ELECTION WITH THE SELECTION BEING RATIFIED BY A REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF THE PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-70, RELATING TO THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES BY PETITION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY ONE PETITION IS REQUIRED FOR NOMINEES FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WHO SHALL RUN AS JOINT CANDIDATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-330, RELATING TO THE ARRANGEMENTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ON THE BALLOT AS JOINT CANDIDATES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3157 -- Reps. Cromer, Lloyd and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLES, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR AN "UNINSURED MOTORISTS FUND", AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY ACT", INCLUDING PROVISIONS COVERING ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SECURITY FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT, PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FUTURE, MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY POLICIES, AND ASSIGNMENT OF INSURANCE RISKS; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLES 1 AND 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS, AND THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 56, RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT, AND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3158 -- Reps. Quinn, Robinson and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXEMPT FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND TO EXEMPT IN THE OFFICES OF OTHER STATEWIDE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICE EMPLOYEES APPOINTED BY THE OFFICER AT OR ABOVE THE ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL OF ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM COMPONENTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3159 -- Reps. Inabinett, L. Whipper, Meacham, Lloyd and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-654, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON IS GUILTY OF THIS OFFENSE IF HE IS A PUBLIC PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WHO COMMITS SEXUAL BATTERY WITH A STUDENT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY OR DURING SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3160 -- Reps. Hutson, Walker, Keyserling, Simrill, Meacham, Robinson, Lloyd and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH ITS 1996 SESSION FOR THE ENSUING TWO FISCAL YEARS, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ENACT A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ITS APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES TO USE A "ZERO-BASE" BUDGET PROCESS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3161 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 388 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE GLENDALE AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FROM THREE TO FIVE.
Referred to Spartanburg Delegation.
H. 3162 -- Reps. Fulmer, Simrill, L. Whipper, Inabinett, Kelley and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-480, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALARIES OF DRIVERS OF STATE-OWNED SCHOOL BUSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED FOR THESE SALARIES MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THIS PURPOSE, TO PROHIBIT THE REDUCTION OF THESE SALARIES IN ANY ACROSS-THE-BOARD OR OTHER REDUCTION REQUIRED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD DURING A FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL SUPPLEMENTS TO SALARIES OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS FOR ANY YEAR SHALL NOT BE REDUCED BELOW THE SUPPLEMENTS PAID IN THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3163 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Baxley, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cromer, Davenport, Fulmer, Hallman, Harrell, P. Harris, Harrison, Herdklotz, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Keyserling, Kinon, Knotts, Marchbanks, Meacham, Richardson, Robinson, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Stuart, Tripp, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Wofford, A. Young, J. Young, Klauber, Stille, Fleming, Kelley, Law, Haskins, Gamble, Stuart, Phillips, Rice, Cain, Spearman, Lloyd, Riser, Seithel and Cotty: A BILL TO ENACT THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1995 BY AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-17-380 SO AS TO REQUIRE CLERKS OF COURT TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WITH A VERIFIED REPORT OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MORE THAN NINETY DAYS IN ARREARS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT; BY AMENDING TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 3 BY ADDING PART II SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, DRIVER'S LICENSES, AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL IS MORE THAN NINETY DAYS IN ARREARS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-936 SO AS TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR USE IN ESTABLISHING, ENFORCING, AND COLLECTING CHILD SUPPORT; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-938 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE NEWSPAPERS TO PUBLISH THE NAMES OF SUPPORT OBLIGORS WHO ARE IN ARREARS IN PAYING SUPPORT AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO HAVE SUSPENDED THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS MORE THAN NINETY DAYS IN ARREARS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-7-840 THROUGH 20-7-938 AS PART I OF TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 3 AND TO NAME THIS PART "CHILD SUPPORT PROCEEDINGS AND ENFORCEMENT."
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3164 -- Reps. Wilkins, Bailey, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Davenport, Delleney, Fulmer, Gamble, Hallman, P. Harris, Harrison, Harrell, Harvin, Herdklotz, Hutson, Inabinett, Jennings, Keyserling, Kinon, Knotts, Limbaugh, McElveen, Meacham, Neilson, Rhoad, Richardson, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Shissias, D. Smith, R. Smith, Stuart, Tripp, Tucker, Vaughn, Walker, Wells, Whatley, Wofford, A. Young, J. Young, Fair, Allison, Simrill, Stille, Fleming, Kelley, Haskins, Witherspoon, Cain, Baxley, Lloyd and Cotty: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMENCING AT VARYING TIMES IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AND ODD-NUMBERED YEARS AND FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOR THE SENATE IN CERTAIN YEARS, DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MEETINGS FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE OF LEGISLATION, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3165 -- Reps. Wilkins, Bailey, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Davenport, Delleney, Fulmer, Gamble, Hallman, P. Harris, Harrison, Harrell, Harvin, Herdklotz, Hutson, Inabinett, Jennings, Keyserling, Kinon, Knotts, Limbaugh, McElveen, Meacham, Neilson, Rhoad, Richardson, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Shissias, D. Smith, R. Smith, Stuart, Tripp, Tucker, Vaughn, Walker, Wells, Whatley, Wofford, A. Young, J. Young, Fair, Allison, Klauber, Simrill, Stille, Fleming, Kelley, Haskins, Witherspoon, Cain, Hines, Stuart, Baxley, Lloyd, Clyburn and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY YEAR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO GIVE THIRD READING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT IS EXTENDED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY AFTER MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THAT THE HOUSE FAILS TO GIVE THE BILL THIRD READING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3166 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Bailey, Baxley, H. Brown, Cato, Cooper, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Fulmer, Gamble, Hallman, Harrell, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Herdklotz, Huff, Hutson, Jennings, Keegan, Keyserling, Kinon, Knotts, Limbaugh, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Martin, McKay, Meacham, Neilson, Quinn, Rhoad, Richardson, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, Wofford, A. Young, J. Young, Fair, Klauber, Cotty, Kirsh, Stille, Fleming, J. Harris, Kelley, Law, Haskins, Witherspoon, Cain, Rice, Mason, Shissias, Riser, Seithel and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR WORK RELEASE; BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE; BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENTENCES IMPOSED AND TIME SERVED BE COMPUTED BASED UPON A THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIVE DAY YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-560 SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL PERSONS WHO COMMIT A CRIME SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM BEFORE THEIR RELEASE FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OF AN INMATE'S PROJECTED RELEASE DATE, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION TO NOTIFY VICTIMS AND THE LOCAL SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF THE PLACE WHERE THE INMATE IS TO BE RELEASED WHEN HE IS PLACED IN COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-30-10 AND 1-30-85, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS RESTRUCTURED WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON AND PAROLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, RESPECTIVELY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SEPARATE SENTENCING PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SENTENCE SHOULD BE DEATH OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER, SO AS TO REVISE THE TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-625, RELATING TO RESISTING ARREST WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1260, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE STATE BY A CONVICTED PERSON FOR PAYMENT FROM THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS' RIGHT TO MAKE PAYMENT OF THE DEBT OR A PORTION OF THE DEBT A CONDITION OF PAROLE, TO SUBSTITUTE "STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE" FOR "VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND" AND TO SUBSTITUTE "SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS AND WITNESSES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES", TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO DISCLOSE BETWEEN THE TWO DEPARTMENTS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO VICTIMS AND WITNESSES, AND TO ELIMINATE RESTITUTION AS A CONDITION OF PAROLE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR THE "PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-311, RELATING TO BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAROLE FOR THE COMMISSION OF THE CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, RELATING TO A SOLICITOR'S DISCRETION TO INVOKE A LIFE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED THREE TIMES FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CRIMES TO TWO IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PRISONER IS CONSIDERED A VIOLENT OFFENDER, TO DEFINE "LIFE IMPRISONMENT", AND REQUIRE THE SOLICITOR TO GIVE NOTICE OF HIS DECISIONS TO INVOKE SENTENCING UNDER THIS PROVISION BEFORE TRIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PRISONER'S PLACE OF CONFINEMENT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY" FOR "STATE PENITENTIARY"; TO ALLOW AN INMATE'S SENTENCE TO RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH A SENTENCE RENDERED IN ANOTHER STATE OR A SENTENCE RENDERED ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO NOTIFY THE SOLICITOR, SHERIFF, JUDGE, AND REGISTERED VICTIMS BEFORE RELEASING INMATES ON WORK RELEASE, AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO DENY WORK RELEASE BASED ON OPINIONS RECEIVED FROM THESE INDIVIDUALS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-35, RELATING TO THE USE OF COUNTY PRISONERS FOR LITTER REMOVAL, SO AS TO MODIFY THE NUMBER OF DAYS A SENTENCE MAY BE REDUCED FOR LITTER REMOVAL WORK PERFORMED AND PROVIDE CONDITIONS FOR EARLY RELEASE OR DISCHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FURLOUGHS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF INSTANCES IN WHICH AN INMATE MAY LEAVE A CONFINEMENT FACILITY UNACCOMPANIED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF PRISON-MADE PRODUCTS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "PAROLE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REDUCTION OF A SENTENCE FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR, SO AS TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR COMPUTING GOOD BEHAVIOR CREDITS, TO NOT ALLOW A REDUCTION IN SENTENCE BELOW CERTAIN MINIMUMS, TO ELIMINATE AN INMATE'S ABILITY TO HAVE SERVED A FULL SENTENCE WHEN HE HAS SERVED THE TERM FOR WHICH HE WAS SENTENCED, LESS CREDIT FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CREDITS EARNED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE APPLIED TO PREVENT FULL PARTICIPATION IN A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REDUCTION OF A SENTENCE FOR PARTICIPATION IN AN ACADEMIC, TECHNICAL, OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM, SO AS TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR COMPUTING ACADEMIC AND WORK CREDITS, TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT FOR BOTH WORK CREDIT AND ACADEMIC CREDIT, TO NOT ALLOW A REDUCTION IN SENTENCE BELOW CERTAIN MINIMUMS, AND TO PROVIDE NO CREDIT EARNED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY BE APPLIED TO PREVENT FULL PARTICIPATION IN A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "ELIGIBLE INMATE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SHOCK INCARCERATION SELECTION COMMITTEE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "COMMISSIONER" AND SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN INMATE'S PARTICIPATION IN THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURE AN INMATE IS CONSIDERED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "COMMISSIONER", TO ELIMINATE PAROLE FOR INMATES WHO COMPLETE THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, BUT REQUIRE THEM TO BE RELEASED TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND TO PAY RESTITUTION IF APPLICABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER "HOME DETENTION ACT", SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT PROBATION AND PAROLE AUTHORITY IS NOT DIMINISHED BY ANY PROVISION OF THE "HOME DETENTION ACT", SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS THAT THE COURTS' POWERS AND THE JURISDICTION OF THE PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON BOARD ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION'S TREATMENT OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES" AND TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISION THAT MAKES FOR PAROLE PURPOSES A SENTENCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-19-5, SIX YEARS; 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 SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES" AND SUBSTITUTE "BOARD OF PARDONS" FOR "BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-13, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURE TO PLACE AND SUPERVISE OFFENDERS ON COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND OTHER WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS, TO DEFINE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND AN INMATE'S RIGHT TO BE PLACED IN THIS PROGRAM, AND TO LIMIT THE CASES THE BOARD MUST CONSIDER; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-30, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES MEETINGS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE GRANTING PAROLE TO INMATES WHO COMMIT A CRIME AFTER JUNE 30, 1996, AND TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING PAROLES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-50, RELATING TO HEARINGS, ARGUMENTS, AND APPEARANCES BEFORE THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO LIMIT THE BOARD TO CONSIDER ONLY CASES FOR PAROLE OR PARDONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY AND OFFICIALS COOPERATING WITH THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD'S ABILITY TO CONDUCT SURVEYS OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUPERVISION FEES PAID BY PROBATIONERS AND PAROLEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION IN THE PROGRAMS COVERED BY SUPERVISION FEES, TO GRANT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION THE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE SUPERVISION FEES, TO MAKE PAYMENT OF A SUPERVISION FEE A CONDITION OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, AND TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT" FOR "BOARD" AND "COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM" FOR "SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AMONG THE PROGRAMS HE MUST EMPLOY STAFF TO CARRY OUT HIS DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AND EXAMINING OF PROBATION AGENTS AND CLERICAL ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TRAINING AND EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN AGENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF PROBATION AGENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE PROBATION AGENTS TO PROVIDE PERSONS RELEASED ON PAROLE OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE TERMS OF THEIR RELEASE AND MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH AND ENCOURAGE THOSE IN COMMUNITY SUPERVISION TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDUCT AND CONDITION, AND TO MAKE PROBATION AGENTS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND THE BOARD OF PARDONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-300, RELATING TO THE ISSUING OF A CITATION AND AFFIDAVIT THAT A PERSON RELEASED PURSUANT TO THE PRISON OVERCROWDING ACT IS IN VIOLATION OF HIS TERMS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO ALLOW PROBATION AGENTS TO ISSUE CITATIONS AND AFFIDAVITS TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION RELEASEES AND TO SUBSTITUTE "OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ACT" FOR "PRISON OVERCROWDING POWERS ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-910, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES BOARD WITH RESPECT TO REPRIEVES OR COMMUTATION OF DEATH SENTENCES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "BOARD OF PARDONS" FOR "PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES BOARD"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-950, RELATING TO GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR PARDONS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE ELIGIBILITY FOR A PARDON TO PERSONS DISCHARGED FROM A SENTENCE WITHOUT BENEFIT OF PAROLE, PAROLEES, AND INMATES WHO BEFORE PAROLE ELIGIBILITY MUST PRODUCE EVIDENCE COMPRISING THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO ALLOW PERSONS DISCHARGED FROM A SENTENCE WITHOUT BENEFIT OF SUPERVISION BE CONSIDERED FOR A PARDON UPON THE REQUEST OF THE INDIVIDUAL ANYTIME AFTER DISCHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-20, RELATING TO THE CASE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAROLEES FROM THE CASE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-30, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "SUPERVISED PRISONERS" FOR "PAROLEES", TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN, SUBSTITUTE "STATE PROBATION AGENTS" FOR "STATE PROBATION AND PAROLE AGENTS", AND TO SUBSTITUTE "COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "PAROLE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION RELEASEES AMONG INDIVIDUALS OBTAINING TREATMENT UNDER THE PLAN AND TO ELIMINATE THE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH AND SPECIAL STUDIES ON THE ISSUE OF PAROLE OUTCOMES BY THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-115, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF SUPERVISION OF A PROBATIONER UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE RESPONSIBLE COUNTY PROBATION OFFICE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CONDITIONS A PRISONER UNDER COMMUNITY SUPERVISION MAY BE TERMINATED FROM SUPERVISION, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TWO-YEAR PERIOD A PROBATIONER OR SUPERVISED PRISONER MUST WAIT AFTER SATISFACTORILY COMPLETING THE CONDITIONS OF HIS PROBATION OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR TERMINATION OF SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISION FROM RELEASE FROM PRISON, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES", AND TO SUBSTITUTE "TREASURER" FOR "TREASURY"; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 24, RELATING TO PAROLE AND RELEASE FOR GOOD CONDUCT; SECTION 24-1-200, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION'S ABILITY TO INQUIRE INTO INMATE'S SENTENCES, THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INMATES ARE CONFINED AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLEMENCY; SECTION 24-3-40, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WAGES OF PRISONERS ALLOWED TO WORK AT PAID EMPLOYMENT; SECTION 24-3-50, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR A PRISONER'S FAILURE TO REMAIN WITHIN EXTENDED LIMITS OF HIS CONFINEMENT; SECTION 24-13-60, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CLERKS OF COURT MUST NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF THE NUMBER OF PERSONS CONVICTED EACH TERM; SECTION 24-13-270, RELATING TO THE PREMATURE RELEASE OF PRISONERS; SECTION 24-13-710, RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GUIDELINES AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM; AND SECTION 24-13-720, RELATING TO INMATES WHO MAY BE PLACED IN A SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE APPROPRIATE REVISIONS TO THE CODE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3167 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee, Boan, H. Brown, J. Harris, Allison, Kirsh, Inabinett, Stille, Kelley, Stuart and Whatley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES, AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,787,632 FOR THE STATE HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CARRY FORWARD OF THESE FUNDS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3168 -- Reps. Cooper, Delleney, Simrill, Meacham, Seithel and Knotts: A BILL TO COMPEL A BINDING STATEWIDE REFERENDUM AT THE TIME OF THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE VOTERS AS TO WHETHER THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG KNOWN AS THE BATTLE FLAG OF THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA SHALL BE DISPLAYED ATOP AND WITHIN THE STATE HOUSE AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-165 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FLYING OF CERTAIN FLAGS ON THE FLAGPOLE ON THE STATE HOUSE WHICH IS ONLY EFFECTIVE IF THE QUESTION PRESENTED IN THE REFERENDUM RECEIVES A FAVORABLE MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTES CAST.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3169 -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 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".
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3170 -- Reps. Govan, Simrill, Inabinett, Lloyd and Hines: A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF ALLOWING MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RETIRE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY ON ATTAINING AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITED SERVICE AND TO REQUIRE THE STUDY'S FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS TO BE REPORTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 15, 1995.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3171 -- Rep. Cave: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT ON THE LAST THURSDAY OF MARCH RATHER THAN THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE AND DELETE THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE SESSION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3172 -- Reps. Simrill, Fair, Meacham, Kelley and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF DRIVER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT WHEN DEATH RESULTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3173 -- Reps. Meacham, Cato, Walker, Fair, Allison, Delleney, Herdklotz, Simrill, Knotts, Kelley, Inabinett, Witherspoon, Wells, Robinson, Baxley, Seithel and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-442 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL SET ASIDE A ONE-MINUTE PERIOD FOR VOLUNTARY SILENT PRAYER AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL DAY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3174 -- Reps. P. Harris and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A BEGINNER'S DRIVING PERMIT, SO AS TO INCREASE ITS FEE AND PLACE A PORTION OF THE FEE IN THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, ITS FEE, AND CONTENTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE FEE AND PLACE A PORTION OF THE FEE IN THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-760, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEE FOR MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND PLACE A PORTION OF THE FEE IN THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-2010, RELATING TO A STATEWIDE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-2020, RELATING TO THE CREATION, ADMINISTRATION, INSTRUCTORS, AND CURRICULUM ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE "MOTORCYCLE SAFETY INSTRUCTION PROGRAM", TO CREATE THE "MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM", TO ESTABLISH THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM'S ADMINISTRATION'S PURPOSE, COURSE ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS, AND CURRICULUM; BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-2022 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION DEVELOP CERTAIN WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-2024 SO AS TO CREATE, ESTABLISH REVENUE SOURCES FOR, AND PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION TRUST FUND; BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-2026 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING, ESTABLISHING, AND MAINTAINING THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-2028 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION TO ISSUE A BIANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-53-2030 RELATING TO PROGRAM ENROLLMENT FEES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3175 -- Reps. Govan, Meacham, Inabinett, Jennings and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR POSSESSING A FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING THE COMMISSION OF, OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3176 -- Reps. Govan and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY WHERE AN ACCIDENT OR CRIME OCCURRED SHALL DISINFECT AND DISPOSE OF BLOOD, BODY FLUIDS, OR BODY TISSUE LEFT FROM THE ACCIDENT OR CRIME.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3177 -- Reps. Govan and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-230 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY INVESTIGATING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT OR CRIME TO NOTIFY OWNERS OR OCCUPANTS OF PROPERTY WHEN BLOOD, BODY FLUIDS, OR BODY TISSUE ARE LEFT ON THE PROPERTY AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY BE CONTACTED FOR INFORMATION ON PROPER DISINFECTING AND DISPOSAL; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3178 -- Reps. Meacham Cato, Walker, Allison, Delleney, Knotts, Law, Richardson, Herdklotz, Robinson, Seithel and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-443 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOLS SHALL PROVIDE FOR A MINUTE OF MANDATORY SILENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL DAY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3179 -- Reps. Cromer, Herdklotz, Fulmer, Meacham, L. Whipper, Stille, Richardson and Stuart: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR WITH THOSE QUALIFICATIONS AND UNDER THOSE PROCEDURES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW, AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO HIS TITLE AND MILITARY RANK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, HE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE VI ABOVE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3182 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Breeland, J. Brown, Davenport, Harvin, Inabinett, Kirsh, Lloyd and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-43-720 SO AS TO PROHIBIT BODY PARTS FROM A DEAD BODY REMOVED DURING AN AUTOPSY TO BE USED FOR ORGAN OR TISSUE DONATION UNLESS CONSENT HAS BEEN OBTAINED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-43-330 AND 44-43-950, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND BOTH RELATING TO CONSENT FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT COUNSELING AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT REGARDING THE DONATION AND ITS PROPOSED USE BE GIVEN TO THE PERSON CONSENTING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-960 RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING PERMISSION FROM THE MEDICAL EXAMINER OR CORONER FOR ORGAN OR TISSUE RECOVERY, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS PERMISSION IS IN ADDITION TO THE CONSENT OF THE DECEDENT OR NEXT-OF-KIN.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3183 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-3-10 AND 59-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1999 THE SUPERINTENDENT MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE EFFECTIVE UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3184 -- Rep. Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, THE SUPERINTENDENT MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR WITH THOSE QUALIFICATIONS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3185 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, J. Brown, Inabinett, Rhoad and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-35-13 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO VULNERABLE ADULT MAY BE CONSIDERED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED FOR THE SOLE REASON THAT THE VULNERABLE ADULT IS BEING FURNISHED NONMEDICAL REMEDIAL TREATMENT BY SPIRITUAL MEANS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3186 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, J. Brown, Inabinett, Kelley, Rhoad and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-47-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR EVICTION FROM A MANUFACTURED HOME PARK, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO DELETE AS A GROUND FOR EVICTION TAKING OF THE PARK BY EMINENT DOMAIN.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3187 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, Inabinett, Jennings, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT TO BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY TO OFFSET INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING THE ADJUSTMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3188 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, J. Brown, Cotty, Inabinett, Jennings, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-257, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX THAT AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFYING FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION WHICH REPRESENTS INCREASES IN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY OCCURRING AFTER THE PROPERTY FIRST QUALIFIES FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO TAXING ENTITIES FOR TAXES NOT COLLECTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EXEMPTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3189 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, J. Brown, Inabinett, Jennings, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELDERCARE TRUST FUND MONIES AND DISBURSEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE ALL ASSETS OF THE FUND AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENT AFTER ALLOWANCES FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RATHER THAN ONLY SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FUNDS UNTIL FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ACCRUE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ASSETS HELD IN THE FUND UNDER THE FORMER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 43-21-180 MUST BE RELEASED AND DISBURSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3190 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, J. Brown, Inabinett, Rhoad, Shissias and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-10 AND 43-21-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION ON AGING IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND ITS ADVISORY COMMISSION SO AS TO CHANGE ITS NAME TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL AND REVISE ITS COMPOSITION AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOMINATIONS TO BE MADE FROM WHICH THE GOVERNOR SHALL MAKE THE APPOINTMENTS WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3191 -- Reps. P. Harris, Neilson, Waldrop, J. Brown, Inabinett, Rhoad and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 37-11-95 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OPERATOR OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO DISTRIBUTE A DIVIDEND OR SIMILAR DISTRIBUTION; BY ADDING SECTION 37-11-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OPERATOR OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO SUBMIT A FINANCIAL PLAN TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL IF THE DEPARTMENT HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THE OPERATOR IS OR MAY BECOME INSOLVENT; BY ADDING SECTION 37-11-135 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE PAYMENT OF AN ENTRANCE FEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 37-11-30, RELATING TO LICENSING OF CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, SO AS TO REVISE INFORMATION THAT MUST ACCOMPANY LICENSE APPLICATIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 37-11-40, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF AN APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REVISE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A BOND OR OTHER GUARANTEE IS REQUIRED.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3192 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, J. Brown, Inabinett, Jennings, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN, SO AS TO REQUIRE IN THE PLAN THE IMPACT OF THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3193 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, J. Brown, Inabinett, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR EMPLOYERS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ADULT CARE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3194 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH ABSENTEE VOTING, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITIONS "MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES", "MEMBERS OF THE MERCHANT MARINE OF THE UNITED STATES", "STUDENTS", AND "PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSON"; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO DELETE THE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS AND PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ONLY NEED FOLLOW THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 7 TO QUALIFY TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TIME OF APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO ADD A REQUIREMENT THAT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND MERCHANT MARINE OF THE UNITED STATES, THEIR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS RESIDING WITH THEM ARE PERMITTED TO USE STANDARD FORM 76 OR ANY SUBSEQUENT FORM REPLACING IT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORM REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO DELETE THE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-15-320 WHICH HAVE BEEN DELETED BY THIS ACT, REQUIRE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AN OATH STATING THAT THE APPLICANT IS QUALIFIED TO VOTE AND HAS NOT VOTED DURING THE ELECTION FOR WHICH THE APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT IS SOUGHT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-360, RELATING TO THE FURNISHING OF BALLOTS AND ENVELOPES TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF EACH COUNTY BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION OF COUNTY OR THE COUNTY COMMITTEE FOR EACH POLITICAL PARTY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE COUNTY COMMITTEE FOR EACH COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-410, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ABSENTEE VOTING PRECINCT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE COUNTY COMMITTEE FOR EACH POLITICAL PARTY BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR CERTAIN ELECTION FUNCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-430, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ABSENTEE VOTER MUST BE NOTED ON THE REGISTRATION LISTS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO COUNTY COMMITTEES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-450, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 7, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO POLITICAL PARTIES AND ANY OTHER AUTHORITIES HOLDING A PRIMARY OR CONDUCTING AN ELECTION AND THAT THE ARTICLE APPLIES TO ANY AUTHORITY CONDUCTING AN ELECTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 7-15-250, 7-15-260, AND 7-15-395 RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF, AND EXPENSES INCURRED BY, COUNTY COMMITTEES AND POLITICAL PARTIES IN CONDUCTING PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3195 -- Rep. Hodges: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS THAT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THIS STATE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE ONLY IN THE PRECINCT OF HIS RESIDENCE AND THAT ANY REGISTERED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE DURING THE THIRTY DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF AN ELECTION IS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN HIS PREVIOUS PRECINCT OF RESIDENCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3196 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING WITHOUT CONSENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO RANGE AND REVISE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3197 -- Reps. Richardson, McKay and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-840, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSES TO BE ISSUED TO CERTAIN GEORGIA RESIDENTS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3198 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1975, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION OF HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACES, SO AS TO REQUIRE HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGNS ERECTED AFTER JUNE 30, 1995, TO INCLUDE THE PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL USE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3199 -- Rep. Koon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON SPORTING DOGS AND FIELD TRIALS TO ASSESS THE IMPACT ON THE STATE FOR DEVELOPING FIELD TRIAL FACILITIES AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE FACILITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION AND AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO AUTHORIZE CONSULTATION WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND FOR TERMINATION OF THE COMMISSION JANUARY 1, 1997.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3200 -- Reps. Lanford, Marchbanks, Kinon, Wilkes, Allison, Scott, Wilder, Wofford, Gamble, Walker, Kelley, Limehouse, Fulmer, Simrill, Rhoad, J. Brown, Sandifer, Cromer, Keyserling, Stuart, Wilkins, Govan, Witherspoon and Cain: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-185 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, POSSESSION, SALE, OR TRANSFER IN THIS STATE OF CERTAIN HOLLOW-POINT BULLETS MADE OF METAL-ENCASED PLASTIC CONTAINING LEAD PELLETS WHICH FRAGMENT ON CONTACT AND WHICH CAN PENETRATE BODY ARMOR OR OTHER TYPES OF BULLET-PROOF VESTS, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3201 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLACES IN WHICH SMOKING IS PROHIBITED UNDER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS MAY MAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES SMOKE FREE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT HAD A NONSMOKING POLICY IN EFFECT BEFORE AUGUST 1, 1990; AND TO DESIGNATE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT AS CHAPTER 95, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3202 -- Rep. Scott: 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 EXTEND THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED THE PROPERTY OF A RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, ELEEMOSYNARY, EDUCATION, OR LITERARY SOCIETY TO PROPERTY LEASED BY SUCH ORGANIZATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3203 -- Rep. Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON ELECTED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR APPOINTED OR ELECTED TO A COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AFTER JULY 1, 1995, WHO PREVIOUSLY HAS NOT SERVED IN SUCH OFFICE, SHALL SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AN ORIENTATION PROGRAM WITHIN ONE YEAR OF TAKING OFFICE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REIMBURSE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS OF EDUCATION FOR THE COST OF THESE ORIENTATIONS UP TO A MAXIMUM AMOUNT PER YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3204 -- Reps. Limbaugh, McKay, Harrison and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON CIVIL ACTIONS FOR PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE EXCEPTION FOR PERSONS IMPRISONED FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3205 -- Reps. Stuart, Riser and Koon: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1996 ELECTION, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 MUST BE RESIDENTS OF SEVEN DEFINED ELECTION DISTRICTS AND ELECTED FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AT LARGE, TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION IN 1995 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO SERVE UNTIL 1996, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THESE ELECTIONS SHALL BE CONDUCTED, AND TO REPEAL ACT 217 OF 1993 RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF SPECIFIED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
Referred to Lexington Delegation.
H. 3206 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, J. Brown, Inabinett, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias, Wilkes and Chamblee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DIVISION ON AGING, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING AND THE STATE CONFERENCE ON AGING, BOTH TO BE HELD IN 1995, AND TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THESE CONFERENCES FOR THE MEMBERS' USE IN DEVELOPING AGING POLICY AND LEGISLATION.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3207 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Shissias and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-5245 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN IN SUBSTITUTE CARE SETTINGS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3208 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Shissias and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-225, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSUMER ADVISORY BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO GOVERNOR TO COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND DELETE THE REFERENCE TO APPOINTMENT UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, THE AUTHORIZATION FOR COMPENSATION, AND THE PROVISION FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTEES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3209 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell and J. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3660, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HELMET REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONS OPERATING OR RIDING TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLES, SO AS TO DELETE THE AGE LIMITATION TO WHICH THE REQUIREMENT APPLIES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3210 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Shissias and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO SET FORTH REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3211 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 59-33-120 THROUGH 59-33-200 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT, DEFINE TERMS, AND PROVIDE FOR PURPOSES, SCREENING, QUALIFICATION, DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PLAN, REVIEW BY THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVALUATION TEAM, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, REFUSAL TO PARTICIPATE, AND TRANSPORTATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3212 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, J. Brown, Inabinett, Jennings, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias and Wilkes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO STUDY WHETHER THERE IS A NEED FOR SPECIAL LICENSING CRITERIA FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES WHICH PROVIDE SPECIAL CARE UNITS AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS PATIENTS AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3213 -- Reps. Spearman and Quinn: A BILL TO REPEAL ARTICLE 37, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OF VEHICLES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3214 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-47-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES AT THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND, SO AS TO INCLUDE HARD OF HEARING AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS.
On motion of Rep. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3215 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEALER AND OTHER SPECIAL USE LICENSE PLATES FOR A LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF TWO DEALER LICENSE PLATES FOR A FEE OF TWENTY DOLLARS EACH FOR A DEALER IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING VEHICLES THE DEALER HAS MODIFIED FOR USE BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3216 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-257, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX THAT AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFYING FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION WHICH REPRESENTS INCREASES IN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY OCCURRING AFTER THE PROPERTY FIRST QUALIFIES FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3217 -- Reps. Neilson, Hines and Baxley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PHILADELPHIA PRECINCT AND REVISE THE MAP DOCUMENT NUMBER ON WHICH SUCH PRECINCTS ARE SHOWN.
On motion of Rep. BAXLEY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3218 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE FORMER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A DISSOLVED NONPROFIT CORPORATION OR ELEEMOSYNARY ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN FLORENCE COUNTY TO DISTRIBUTE THE REMAINING ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION; AND TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE BY TWO YEARS FOR CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
On motion of Rep. ASKINS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3219 -- Reps. Harvin and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 60-11-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION PROGRAM WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3220 -- Reps. Harvin and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 60-11-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE HISTORIC BURIAL GROUND PRESERVATION PROGRAM WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
On motion of Rep. VAUGHN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 3180 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1995, AT 10:15 A.M. AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A MEMBER TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE HOUSE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the House of Representatives elect a member to fill a vacancy on the House Operations and Management Committee on Thursday, January 12, 1995, at 10:15 a.m. in the Hall of the House of Representatives.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3181 -- Rep. Easterday: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING OUR FORMER COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE HONORABLE M. O. ALEXANDER OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, FOR HIS TWELVE YEARS OF DEDICATED AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHILE A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, for twelve years as a member of the House of Representatives, the Honorable M.O. Alexander of Greenville County worked with diligence for the betterment of South Carolina; and
Whereas, M.O. was a distinguished colleague who was approachable, warm, and genuinely interested in providing good government for the people of this great State; and
Whereas, he was immensely popular with his constituents and, toward us, his fellow members in the General Assembly, he was a true friend -- someone we could depend on at any time; and
Whereas, we will miss M.O.'s insight, his good sense of humor, his ready and friendly smile, and, most of all, his presence among us on a day-to-day basis during sessions. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That we, the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commend our distinguished former colleague, the Honorable M.O. Alexander of Greenville County, for his twelve years of dedicated and outstanding service to the people of South Carolina while a member of the House of Representatives and extend to him our best wishes for happiness and success in all of his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable M.O. Alexander.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3221 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1995, THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1995, AS GOLF WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHICH WILL BE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE STATE WITH APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES AND EVENTS TO RECOGNIZE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE GOLF INDUSTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, THE IMPORTANCE OF THE STATE'S JUNIOR GOLFERS, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TURFGRASS RESEARCH.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 3222 -- Rep. Kirsh: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO BILLS, RESOLUTIONS AND REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION IMPOSING A NEW TAX AFFECTING MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF THE POPULATION OF THE STATE TO RECEIVE A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE ON SECOND READING.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following was introduced:
H. 3223 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE EARLE E. MORRIS, JR., FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS COMMANDER OF THE STATE GUARD.
Whereas, the Honorable Earle E. Morris, Jr., South Carolina's distinguished Comptroller General, has retired as Commander of the South Carolina State Guard; and
Whereas, he is a major general in the State Guard and has worked diligently as commander for excellence and preparedness in the State Guard; and
Whereas, General Morris is a highly patriotic citizen of the State of South Carolina and has demonstrated great devotion to duty and exceptional leadership as Commander of the State Guard; and
Whereas, all South Carolinians appreciate his outstanding service. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, salutes and thanks the Honorable Earle E. Morris, Jr., for his dedicated service to the South Carolina State Guard upon his retirement as Commander of the State Guard.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to General Morris.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3224 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy, T. Brown, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Howard, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Thomas, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE JOHN J. SNOW, JR., OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, DISTINGUISHED FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the Honorable John J. Snow, Jr., of Williamsburg County served with distinction in the General Assembly for eighteen years; and
Whereas, as a member of the House of Representatives, former Representative Snow represented the citizens of House District Number 103; and
Whereas, he was chairman emeritus of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee and served as chairman of the wildlife subcommittee; and
Whereas, he worked hard for good government in South Carolina and was a friend to all the members of the General Assembly with whom he served for nearly two decades; and
Whereas, we will miss his sense of humor, his delightful personality, and especially his insight and leadership qualities; and
Whereas, we want him to know that he is our dear friend and that he has our very best wishes for happiness and success in all of his endeavors. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commend the Honorable John J. Snow, Jr., of Williamsburg County, distinguished former member of the House of Representatives, for his many years of outstanding service to the people of South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to former Representative Snow.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3225 -- Reps. Cooper, Townsend, Fulmer, A. Young, Witherspoon, Allison, Walker, Vaughn, D. Smith, Harrell, H. Brown, P. Harris, Waldrop, Lanford, Davenport, Wells, Haskins, Stille, Hallman, Chamblee, Carnell, Klauber, Wofford, Harrison, Quinn, Stuart, Cotty, Shissias, J. Harris, Wright, Riser, Knotts, Fair, Easterday, Marchbanks, Trotter, Cato, Robinson and Tripp: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RESTORE THE TENTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION FOR THE UNITED STATES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The following was introduced:
H. 3226 -- Rep. T. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CHOPPEE INDIANS FOOTBALL TEAM OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1994 STATE CLASS A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
Rep. HASKINS moved that following the roll call and the first reading of the prefiled Bills, that the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Anderson Askins Bailey Baxley Beatty Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cain Canty Carnell Cato Cave Chamblee Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Elliott Fair Felder Fleming Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harvin Harwell Haskins Herdklotz Hines Hodges Howard Huff Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Marchbanks Martin Mason McAbee McCraw McKay McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Thomas Townsend Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, L. White Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young, A. Young, J.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 10.
Jackson S. Whipper Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.
RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3181 -- Rep. Easterday: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING OUR FORMER COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE HONORABLE M. O. ALEXANDER OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, FOR HIS TWELVE YEARS OF DEDICATED AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHILE A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
H. 3223 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE EARLE E. MORRIS, JR., FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS COMMANDER OF THE STATE GUARD.
H. 3224 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy, T. Brown, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Howard, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Thomas, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE JOHN J. SNOW, JR., OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, DISTINGUISHED FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
At 1:20 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. HARRELL adjourned in memory of Philip Perry of Myrtle Beach, to meet at 10:30 A.M. tomorrow.
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