of the First Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 1995
H. 3000 -- Reps. McTeer and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOTTING SEATS TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 1995 AND 1996 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
H. 3001 -- Reps. McTeer and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 1995 AND 1996 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
H. 3007 -- Reps. Scott and Lloyd: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR RIVERBOAT GAMBLING ON WATERS WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
H. 3017 -- Reps. Davenport, Richardson and Lloyd: 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.
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.
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.
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.
H. 3021 -- Reps. Scott, Kelley and Lloyd: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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; TO REQUIRE THE CHAIRMAN TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY OF THE VACANCY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES.
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.
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.
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.
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.
H. 3031 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Allison, Keyserling, Moody-Lawrence, Lloyd and Clyburn: 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.
H. 3032 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Haskins, Cromer, Knotts, S. Whipper, Moody-Lawrence, Richardson, Lloyd and Clyburn: 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.
H. 3033 -- Reps. Simrill, Haskins, Cromer, Walker, Vaughn, D. Smith, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Sandifer, Rice, Cain, Mason, Lloyd and Clyburn: 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.
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.
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, Baxley, Moody- Lawrence, Shissias, Riser and Clyburn: 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.
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.
H. 3037 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Meacham, S. Whipper, Stille, Walker, Sandifer, Cain, Whatley, Shissias, Riser and Clyburn: 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, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BE CONVICTED OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER OFFENSES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE THE COURT THAT HAS JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSES HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE OFFENSE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A FIRST OFFENSE CHARGE FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OFFENSE MAY NOT BE USED AS THE ONLY EVIDENCE FOR TAKING A CHILD INTO CUSTODY.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
H. 3049 -- Reps. J. Brown, L. Whipper, Lloyd and T. Brown: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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