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. 3440 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-635 SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE FOR THE RENEWAL OF AN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY TO BE GIVEN AT LEAST SIXTY DAYS BEFORE THE POLICY ANNIVERSARY DATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-335, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CANCELLATION AND NONRENEWAL PROCEDURES FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM THIRTY TO SIXTY THE NUMBER OF DAYS' NOTICE AN INSURER MUST GIVE WHEN NONRENEWING A POLICY.
H. 3441 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES IN PROCEDURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1780, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3442 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION FOR STAFF LEASING SERVICES COMPANIES IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ASSIGNED RISK PLAN, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1817, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3443 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: 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.
H. 3444 -- Reps. Wilder, J. Harris, Haskins and Stoddard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-79-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES.
H. 3445 -- Reps. Wilder, Cromer, Sheheen, J. Harris, Neilson, Shissias, Stuart, Allison, Wells, Haskins and Stoddard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURTS AND MAGISTRATE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS BY JUVENILES, SO AS TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS OF LITTER LAWS.
H. 3446 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-45-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LOCATION OF AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES AND AGRICULTURAL WASTE DISPOSAL AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-45-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS ARE NOT NUISANCES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE FACILITY OR OPERATION MUST BE IN OPERATION FOR ONE YEAR OR MORE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-45-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOCAL ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELATED PERMITS MUST NOT BE SUSPENDED, DENIED, OR REVOKED.
H. 3447 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-3-730 AND 47-3-760, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESTRAINT OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESTRAINT AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A SECURITY BOND IN THE REGISTRATION OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS.
H. 3448 -- Reps. Spearman, McTeer and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-27 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE HUNTING OF MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LAKE MURRAY WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
H. 3449 -- Reps. Law, H. Brown, Wofford, Dantzler, Williams, A. Young and Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, THE PROVIDING OF ELECTRIC SERVICE, AND THE SERVICE AREA OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO FURTHER DESCRIBE THE AREA IN BERKELEY COUNTY WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AUTHORITY'S PRESENT SERVICE AREA.
H. 3450 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY FILE AN EXPENSE COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT AFTER JUNE 30, 1995, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE BOARD SHALL AUTHORIZE A LICENSED RATING ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO FILE WITH THE DIRECTOR AN EXPENSE COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES AND A PURE LOSS COMPONENT FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE WRITTEN BY THOSE INSURERS DESIGNATED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-77-590(A) FOR RISKS WRITTEN BY THEM THROUGH PRODUCERS DESIGNATED PURSUANT TO THAT SAME SECTION; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-1423 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT MEMBER INSURANCE COMPANIES OF AN AFFILIATED GROUP OF AUTOMOBILE INSURERS MAY UTILIZE DIFFERENT RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH RATING PLANS FILED WITH AND APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND THAT THESE RATING PLANS MAY PROVIDE FOR DIFFERENT RATES AND RATING PLANS AMONG AFFILIATED COMPANIES AND DIFFERENT RATING TIERS WITHIN THE SAME COMPANY.
H. 3451 -- Reps. Cato, Tripp, S. Whipper, Hallman, Knotts, Fulmer, Townsend, Law, Trotter, Meacham, Mason, Wright, Herdklotz, Robinson, Allison, A. Young, Cooper, Hutson, Easterday, Kelley, Cromer, Klauber, J. Harris, Rice, Kirsh and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1- 23-120 AND 1-23-125, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS AND REQUESTS TO WITHDRAW REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AFFIRMATIVE APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS RATHER THAN ALLOWING THEM TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AFTER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-DAY PERIOD.
H. 3452 -- Reps. Riser, Hines, Inabinett, Rhoad and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS EXECUTED BY THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC LIVESTOCK MARKET"; TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-50, RELATING TO DISEASES IMPACTING THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY INDUSTRY, SO AS TO CLARIFY A REFERENCE TO FEDERAL REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-60, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF VETERINARY INSPECTION, SO AS TO CORRECT PUNCTUATION; TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-110, RELATING TO COMMISSION EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF LIVESTOCK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-130, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 47-11-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VETERINARIANS SERVING AUCTION SALES AT PUBLIC LIVESTOCK MARKETS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF SERVICE BY VETERINARIANS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 47-13-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE IN THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3453 -- Reps. Riser, Hines, Inabinett, Rhoad and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-9-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES PERTAINING TO THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND THE PROVISIONS TO WHICH THEY APPLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-80, RELATING TO LICENSES UNDER THE PESTICIDE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE RENEWAL DATE.
H. 3454 -- Reps. McElveen, G. Brown, Canty, Neal and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPENSATORY TIME FOR WORKING ON LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE COMPENSATORY TIME FOR STATE EMPLOYEES WHO PERFORM INSPECTIONS OF BUSINESSES OR COMPANIES WHICH OPERATE ON LEGAL HOLIDAYS.
H. 3455 -- Reps. Witherspoon and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-39-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR ITEMS PURCHASED BY A PAWNBROKER.
H. 3456 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Hutson, Riser, Kelley and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-39-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCEPTANCE BY PAWNBROKERS OF PROPERTY TO PAWN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OF LOST OR STOLEN PROPERTY WITHOUT CHARGE.
H. 3457 -- Reps. McAbee, Allison, Askins, Baxley, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb- Hunter, Cotty, Cromer, Davenport, Easterday, Fleming, Fulmer, Govan, Hallman, J. Harris, Harrison, Herdklotz, Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Keegan, Keyserling, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Mason, McCraw, McKay, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Sheheen, Simrill, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Vaughn, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Wofford, Wright, A. Young and J. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1995.
H. 3458 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, McCraw and Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING FEBRUARY 28, 1995, "YORK COUNTY DAY".
H. 3459 -- Reps. Martin, R. Smith, A. Young, Kelley, McCraw, Baxley, Wright, Meacham, Clyburn, Askins, Neilson, Allison, Townsend, Lanford, Sandifer, S. Whipper, Jennings, Shissias, Fulmer, Simrill, McKay, J. Harris, Huff, Delleney, Thomas, Wells, Gamble, L. Whipper, Limbaugh, Phillips, Walker, Littlejohn, Harrison, Boan, Davenport, D. Smith, Wofford, Spearman, Robinson, Hallman, Harrell, Hines, Sharpe, Rice, Cato and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HARASSMENT AND STALKING, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-3-1070, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF STALKING.
H. 3460 -- Reps. Shissias, Kirsh, Cotty, Thomas and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-770, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION AND COLLECTION OF FEES AND COSTS IN ESTATE AND CONSERVATORSHIP PROCEEDINGS IN THE PROBATE COURT, SO TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE FEES SHALL BE DETERMINED THEREBY REDUCING THESE FEES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE RETROACTIVE TO AUGUST 15, 1994, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A REFUND OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FEES PAID AT THE HIGHER LEVEL FROM AUGUST 15, 1994, TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT AND THE FEES THAT ARE TO BE PAID PURSUANT TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.
H. 3461 -- Reps. Lloyd, Inabinett, White, McTeer, Cave, Neal, Byrd, T. Brown and Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE WHO EXECUTES A CANDIDACY PLEDGE WITH A POLITICAL PARTY FOR PURPOSES OF OFFERING FOR ELECTION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-11-210 FROM CHANGING HIS POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION DURING THE TERM OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH HE IS ELECTED AND OFFERING FOR ANOTHER OFFICE; PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS DEEMED TO HAVE VACATED HIS OFFICE IF HE VIOLATES THIS SECTION, EXCEPT UPON THE FILING FOR REELECTION.
H. 3462 -- Reps. Fair and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59- 29-77 SO AS TO PERMIT THE TEACHING OF BIOLOGICAL ORIGINS OTHER THAN THROUGH MACROEVOLUTION.
H. 3463 -- Reps. Harrison, Shissias, Neal, Klauber, Cromer, Sheheen, Stuart and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2386 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE EMPLOYED BY OR SERVE ON THE STATE OR A LOCAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, IF THE PERSON IS THE SUBJECT OF AN INDICATED REPORT OR AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES; TO REQUIRE BEFORE BEING EMPLOYED OR APPOINTED OR REAPPOINTED THE DIVISION MUST SUBMIT INFORMATION ON THE PERSON TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR INFORMATION ON REPORTS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FOR A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION MAY NOT BE CHARGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THIS RECORDS CHECK; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION ACCESS TO INFORMATION TO CERTIFY THAT NO POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE OR STATE OR LOCAL BOARD NOMINEE OR MEMBER IS THE SUBJECT OF AN INDICATED OR AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION.
H. 3464 -- Reps. Fair, Kelley, McElveen, Koon, J. Young and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 32, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, BY ADDING SECTION 59-32-1 SO AS TO ADD THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-60, RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 32, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
H. 3465 -- Reps. Fair, McElveen, Koon, Wofford, Kelley and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-444 SO AS TO PERMIT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES TO ALLOW THE READING OR POSTING OF CERTAIN WRITINGS, DOCUMENTS, AND RECORDS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT WITHOUT CONTENT- BASED CENSORSHIP THEREOF.
H. 3466 -- Reps. Fair, Kelley, Koon, Wofford and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 59-29-250 AND 59-29-260 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF NEW AGE RELIGIOUS AND OCCULT PHILOSOPHIES AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
H. 3467 -- Reps. Fair, Easterday, Stille and Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-65-55 SO AS TO PERMIT HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE STUDENT RESIDES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
H. 3468 -- Reps. Fair, A. Young, McElveen, Martin, Baxley, Easterday, S. Whipper, G. Brown, Inabinett, Stoddard, Simrill, Robinson, Rice, Cooper, Sandifer, Herdklotz, Witherspoon, Stille, Lloyd, Cato, Allison, Wells, Tripp, Seithel, Riser and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-295 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISPENSING OF CONTRACEPTIVES TO MINORS WITHOUT PARENTAL NOTICE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
H. 3469 -- Reps. Fair, A. Young, Inabinett, Kelley, S. Whipper, G. Brown, Wilder, Stoddard, Simrill, Stille, Townsend, Easterday, Cooper, Herdklotz, Waldrop, Lloyd, Rice, Robinson, Cato, Riser, Wells, J. Young, Tripp, Allison and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-225 SO AS TO REQUIRE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICANTS TO PRESENT CERTIFICATES STATING THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN A STANDARD SEROLOGIC TEST FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE INCLUDING HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) INFECTION AND PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATES AND PENALTIES.
H. 3470 -- Reps. Fair, A. Young, Baxley, Easterday, J. Young, Kelley, Townsend, S. Whipper, Wright, Stoddard, Simrill, Robinson, Harrison, Sandifer, Dantzler, Cooper, Rice, Waldrop, Herdklotz, Allison, Wells, Witherspoon, Tripp, Riser, Seithel and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITING FOSTER CARE PLACEMENTS WITH PERSONS WHO HAVE A HISTORY OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR A CRIMINAL RECORD FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH PLACEMENTS WITH A PERSON WHO IS A HOMOSEXUAL OR BISEXUAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7- 1670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY ADOPT A CHILD SO AS TO PROHIBIT ADOPTIONS BY PERSONS WHO HAVE A HISTORY OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, OR A CRIMINAL RECORD FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, OR WHO IS A HOMOSEXUAL OR BISEXUAL.
H. 3471 -- Reps. Fair, Easterday, McElveen, J. Young, Kelley, Townsend and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-85 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF STATE FUNDS TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION.
H. 3472 -- Reps. J. Brown, White, Neal, Howard, Hines, Stille and Breeland: 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 AND LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION TO SUCH SERVICE STATIONS AND CONVENIENCE STORES CONSTRUCTED ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 1996.
H. 3473 -- Reps. J. Brown, White, Neilson and Breeland: 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 PURCHASED AFTER JUNE 30, 1996, 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 EXCLUDE SCHOOL BUSES PURCHASED AFTER JUNE 30, 1996, FROM THE EXCEPTIONS.
H. 3474 -- Reps. Neilson, Kirsh, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Meacham, Hines, Bailey, G. Brown, Jaskwhich, Shissias, Wofford, Govan, Vaughn, Wells, Williams, Lloyd and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20- 7-473, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MARITAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF EQUITABLE APPORTIONMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY A THIRD PERSON IS NOT MARITAL PROPERTY.
H. 3475 -- Reps. Neilson, Bailey, Meacham, Littlejohn, Allison, Simrill, Seithel, Limehouse, Vaughn, Cooper, Davenport, Williams, Wells, Moody- Lawrence and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM FROM SIX TO FOUR YEARS.
H. 3476 -- Reps. Neilson, Bailey, Littlejohn, Jaskwhich, Herdklotz, Limehouse, Limbaugh, Davenport, Wells, Allison, Riser, Wofford and Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 TO TITLE 14 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION TO ASSIST THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE SELECTION OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES FOR VACANCIES IN THE OFFICES OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE, AND JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT, AND FAMILY COURT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR THE NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR THESE JUDICIAL VACANCIES.
H. 3477 -- Reps. Neilson, G. Brown, P. Harris, J. Brown, Hines, McCraw, Lloyd, Williams and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEACHER EXAMINATION, EVALUATION, AND CERTIFICATION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER WITH EIGHTEEN OR MORE YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE IS EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS.
H. 3478 -- Reps. Neilson, Wofford, Kelley, Meacham, Cooper, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Simrill, Allison, Wofford, Jaskwhich, Herdklotz, Hutson, Vaughn, Davenport, Williams, Wells, Easterday, Riser, Fair and Seithel: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 30 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ONLY MAY SERVE TWELVE YEARS IN ONE JUDICIAL POSITION, TO PROVIDE THAT SERVICE IN ANOTHER JUDICIAL POSITION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PRIOR SERVICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY SERVING WHEN THIS SECTION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THE MEMBER IS CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS TWELVE YEARS THEREAFTER.
H. 3479 -- Reps. Neilson, Lloyd, Cave, Bailey, Hines, P. Harris, J. Brown, Gamble, McCraw, Shissias, Moody-Lawrence, White, Seithel, Govan, Phillips, Williams, Riser and S. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL TEACHERS' AND ADMINISTRATORS' MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULE WHICH MUST INCLUDE MINIMUM SALARIES FOR TEACHERS WITH ZERO TO THIRTY YEARS' EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDE THAT THIS SCHEDULE BE PHASED IN BASED ON A DETERMINATION MADE EACH YEAR IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
H. 3480 -- Reps. Seithel, Allison, Bailey, H. Brown, Cain, Cato, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Fair, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Hallman, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kelley, Knotts, Koon, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Mason, McKay, Meacham, Phillips, Quinn, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, Spearman, Stuart, Tripp, Vaughn, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, Wilkins, Wofford, Wright and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "VIOLENT CRIME", SO AS TO INCLUDE THE COMMON LAW CRIME OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE.
H. 3481 -- Reps. Fair, A. Young, Easterday, Herdklotz, Simrill, Townsend, Stille, Rice, Cooper, Davenport, Tripp, Vaughn, J. Young, Mason, Cato, Fleming, Koon, Cotty and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-750 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PRACTICING HOMOSEXUAL OR USER OF ILLEGAL INTRAVENOUS DRUGS FROM DONATING BLOOD AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES.
H. 3482 -- Reps. Fair, Herdklotz, Simrill, Kelley, Klauber, Koon, Stille, Cooper, Rice, R. Smith, Tripp, Vaughn, Huff, Cato, Harwell, Davenport, Witherspoon, Neilson, A. Young and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-460 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BE EXCUSED FROM CLASS TO ATTEND OFF- CAMPUS RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET BEFORE STUDENTS MAY BE EXCUSED FOR THIS PURPOSE, TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS INSTRUCTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED ABSENT FROM SCHOOL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL DEVELOP A POLICY THAT PROVIDES REASONABLE PARAMETERS FOR THE RELEASE TIME AUTHORIZED.
H. 3483 -- Reps. Fair, Limehouse, Davenport, Mason, Bailey, Easterday, Herdklotz, Simrill, Allison, Rice, Koon, Tripp, R. Smith, Vaughn, Huff and McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUPPLYING MINORS WITH TOBACCO OR CIGARETTES, SO AS TO MAKE IT A MISDEMEANOR FOR A MINOR TO USE OR HAVE IN HIS POSSESSION A TOBACCO PRODUCT.
H. 3484 -- Reps. Fleming, Easterday, Howard, R. Smith, G. Brown, Cave, Simrill, Wofford, Sandifer, Inabinett, Limehouse, Allison, Lanford, Seithel, D. Smith, Davenport, White, Limbaugh, Lloyd, Clyburn, Littlejohn, Stille, Dantzler, Cato, Cain, Govan, Whatley, Wells, L. Whipper, Wilkes, Riser, T. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, J. Young, Vaughn, Robinson, Herdklotz, S. Whipper, Rice, Rhoad, McKay, Mason and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS", A FRESHMAN CAUCUS.
H. 3485 -- Reps. Seithel, Bailey, Cain, Cato, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Davenport, Easterday, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Hallman, J. Harris, Harrison, Herdklotz, Hines, Kelley, Keyserling, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, McCraw, McKay, Neilson, Quinn, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Thomas, Tripp, Trotter, L. Whipper, Witherspoon, Wofford, A. Young and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-217 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.
H. 3486 -- Reps. Tripp, Cromer, Sandifer, Cobb-Hunter, Baxley, Kennedy, Wright, Tucker, Bailey, Stille, Littlejohn, Robinson, Richardson, Huff, Lanford, Wilder, Jaskwhich, Shissias, Vaughn, Simrill, Wells, Trotter, Whatley, Stuart, Rhoad, Govan, Easterday, Seithel, Allison, D. Smith, Cotty, Gamble, Limehouse, A. Young, Koon, J. Harris, Harrison, Fleming, Harvin, Mason, Kirsh, Rice, Marchbanks, Carnell, Meacham, Haskins, Harrell, Cain and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34- 11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DRAWING AND UTTERING OF FRAUDULENT CHECKS, DRAFTS, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION DOES APPLY TO ANY CHECK GIVEN IN FULL OR PARTIAL PAYMENT OF A PREEXISTING DEBT WHICH RESULTED FROM A REVOLVING CREDIT ACCOUNT.
H. 3487 -- Reps. Hutson, Moody-Lawrence, Baxley, Jennings, Cain, Neilson, Quinn, Cromer, Harrison, Cobb-Hunter, Cave, L. Whipper, Bailey, Sharpe, McElveen, Worley, S. Whipper, Koon, Knotts, Kennedy, Law, Walker, Wilder, Simrill, White, Inabinett, Limehouse, Fulmer, J. Harris, Robinson, Kelley, Wells, Trotter, Neal, Williams, Shissias, Hines, Keyserling, Riser, Rhoad, Kinon, Harwell, Witherspoon, Davenport, Seithel, Whatley, Richardson, J. Brown, Byrd, McMahand, H. Brown, G. Brown, Townsend, R. Smith, J. Young, Spearman, Carnell, D. Smith, Herdklotz, Huff, Rice, Vaughn, Stuart, Stille, Meacham, Wright, Wilkes, Limbaugh, Lloyd, Keegan, Haskins, Phillips, Wofford, McAbee, P. Harris, Hodges, Tucker, Dantzler, Askins, Howard, Lanford, Klauber and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-692 SO AS TO DESIGNATE SOUTH CAROLINA GROWN TEA AS THE OFFICIAL HOSPITALITY BEVERAGE OF THE STATE.
H. 3488 -- Reps. McElveen, G. Brown, Canty, Neal and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING EDWARD S. ERVIN, III, OF SUMTER COUNTY ON THE HONOR BESTOWED UPON HIM BY FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY WHEREIN THE UNIVERSITY HAS NAMED ITS DINING HALL FOR HIM.
H. 3489 -- Reps. Koon, Witherspoon, Riser and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-23-210 AND 23-31-310, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF FIREARMS WEAPONS OFFENSES AND USE AND POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THE DEFINITION OF MILITARY FIREARM ANY WEAPON CONSISTING OF BLADE, ANY RIFLED FIREARM FIRING A PROJECTILE OF .55 CALIBER OR LESS, ANY SHOTGUN, ANY PISTOL, OR ANY OTHER WEAPON MADE PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE.
H. 3490 -- Reps. Govan, Rice, Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, Lloyd, Howard, Hines, Tripp, Byrd, Moody-Lawrence, G. Brown, L. Whipper, Beatty, Wilkes, Baxley, McElveen, Martin and White: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-230 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TRUTH TO VOTERS ACT", PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE WHO EXECUTES A CANDIDACY PLEDGE WITH A POLITICAL PARTY FOR PURPOSES OF OFFERING FOR ELECTION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-11-210 AND CHANGES HIS POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION DURING THE TERM OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH HE IS DEEMED TO HAVE VACATED THE SEAT TO WHICH HE WAS ELECTED.
H. 3491 -- Reps. Govan, Rice, Inabinett, Simrill, Tripp, Cobb-Hunter, Cave, L. Whipper, Lloyd, Byrd, Hines, Breeland, Clyburn, Beatty, Meacham, Spearman and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13- 40 AND 7-13-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 7-17-600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE NOMINEE IS THE CANDIDATE RECEIVING THE MOST VOTES CAST IN EXCESS OF FORTY PERCENT OF THE VOTES CAST FOR THE OFFICE, REDUCE FROM A MAJORITY TO FORTY PERCENT THE PERCENTAGE OF VOTERS VOTING IN A PRIMARY REQUIRED TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE, AND PROVIDE THAT SECOND PRIMARIES MUST BE HELD WHEN NO CANDIDATE RECEIVES FORTY PERCENT OR MORE OF THE VOTE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-17-610 RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF A MAJORITY VOTE.
H. 3492 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Breeland, Dantzler, Fulmer, Hallman, Harrell, Hutson, Inabinett, Limehouse, Seithel, Whatley and S. Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE HONORABLE D. N. HOLT, JR., FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
H. 3493 -- Rep. Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION AND USE OF "C" FUNDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS OF A COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE MILEAGE AT THE STATE RATE FROM THE COUNTY'S "C" FUND ALLOCATION.
H. 3494 -- Reps. Kennedy and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE ALEX CHATMAN OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY COUNCIL AND AS COUNTY SUPERVISOR.
H. 3495 -- Reps. McElveen, J. Young, G. Brown, Canty and Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCE DEPARTMENT ON BEING CHOSEN TO RECEIVE AN AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY.
H. 3496 -- Reps. Cotty, Tripp, G. Brown, Easterday, Seithel, Tucker, Meacham, Simrill, Scott, Shissias, Klauber, Wright, Wilder, A. Young, Stille, R. Smith, Vaughn, J. Harris, Huff, Stuart, Haskins, Baxley and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-3-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COPIES AND REPRODUCTIONS OF BANKING RECORDS AND THEIR ADMISSIBILITY INTO EVIDENCE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE RECORDS MAY BE COPIED AND REPRODUCED, TO REVISE THE ENTITIES TO WHICH THIS SECTION APPLIES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH COPIES AND REPRODUCTIONS OF THESE RECORDS MAY BE ADMITTED INTO EVIDENCE.
H. 3497 -- Reps. Keyserling and Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING GOVERNOR BEASLEY FOR TAKING A STRONG STANCE AGAINST SOUTH CAROLINA BECOMING THE WORLD'S NUCLEAR DUMPING GROUND AND MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH AND COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT REGARDING IMPORTATION OF FOREIGN REACTOR SPENT FUEL BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO BRING HIGH-LEVEL NUCLEAR WASTE GENERATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE.
H. 3498 -- Reps. Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Kelley, Scott, White, R. Smith, Howard, Govan, Wilder, Simrill, Wells, Richardson, Hines, Stoddard, Clyburn, Allison, McMahand, Neilson, L. Whipper, Cave, Shissias, Limbaugh, McKay, Keegan, Byrd, Stille, Anderson, Cain, Trotter, Sandifer, Davenport, Kinon, Mason, Phillips, Klauber, Limehouse, Jaskwhich, Fair, Huff, Herdklotz, Hutson, Elliott, Lloyd, Whatley, Walker, J. Brown, Rhoad, Cotty, Tripp, Wright, Moody-Lawrence and S. Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 24-31, 1996, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA GLAUCOMA AWARENESS WEEK".
H. 3499 -- Rep. Wright: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ADRIAN MCILWAIN, A SENIOR AT IRMO HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HIS RECENT COURAGEOUS ACTIONS IN PREVENTING AN ACCIDENT AND SAVING OTHERS FROM INJURY OR DEATH ON ST. ANDREWS ROAD.
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