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. 3500 -- Reps. Limehouse, A. Young, Wofford, Hallman, Bailey, Tripp, Koon, Simrill, Kirsh, Seithel, Fulmer, Stuart, J. Harris, Rice, Cooper, Harrell, Witherspoon, Wilkes, Stille, Dantzler, Whatley, Davenport, Cato, Mason, Allison, J. Young, Fleming, Kennedy and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORFEITURE, CONFISCATION, AND DISPOSITION OF VEHICLES SEIZED FOR CONVICTION OF DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE OF A VEHICLE UPON A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT, RATHER THAN A FOURTH OR SUBSEQUENT, VIOLATION OF DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE.
H. 3501 -- Reps. J. Brown, Davenport, Bailey, Littlejohn, Beatty and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR A PERSON PERFORMING AN EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT SCREENING (EPSDT) OR EXAMINATION OF A CHILD TO REFER THE CHILD TO AN APPROPRIATE AGENCY FOR AN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE CHILD MAY BENEFIT FROM SUCH TECHNOLOGY.
H. 3502 -- Reps. Jaskwhich, Herdklotz, Simrill, Littlejohn, Cain, Tripp, Waldrop, Huff, Trotter, Vaughn, Haskins, Marchbanks, Cato, Easterday, Wells, Davenport, Fleming, Rice and Fair: 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. 3503 -- Reps. Sharpe, Jaskwhich, Littlejohn, Haskins, Mason, Felder, Rice, Tripp, Huff, Witherspoon, S. Whipper, Davenport and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-1220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF ELECTORS TO PETITION FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF A COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE LENGTH OF TIME AFTER THE ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE A PETITION MUST BE FILED, AND REVISE THE SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR THE PETITION.
H. 3504 -- Reps. Delleney, Felder, Mason, Martin, Harrison, Elliott, Seithel, Hodges, Witherspoon, Jaskwhich, Limbaugh, Cain, Vaughn, Herdklotz, Fair, Rice, McCraw, Huff, Quinn, Haskins, Wilkins, Sheheen, Phillips, Wells and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-112 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN DETERMINING INDIGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTING LEGAL COUNSEL FOR A CHILD IN A DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING, THE COURT MUST DETERMINE THE PARENTS' ABILITY TO RETAIN COUNSEL FOR THE CHILD AND TO REQUIRE THE PARENTS TO REIMBURSE THE INDIGENT DEFENSE FUND IF COUNSEL IS APPOINTED FOR THE CHILD.
H. 3505 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A BILL TO REPEAL ARTICLE 37, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OF VEHICLES.
H. 3506 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DISTRICT AND SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1712, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3507 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR THE PROMOTION OF STUDENTS TO THE NEXT HIGHER GRADE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1741, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3508 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1742, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3509 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM - WRITING TEST: MINIMUM STANDARDS OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT; SCORING CRITERIA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1753, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3510 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEFINED MINIMUM PROGRAM FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICTS, GRADES 9-12, PROVISIONS FOR GRANTING HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1754, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3511 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO PARKING AND TRAFFIC ON THE CAMPUS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1794, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3512 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF PARENT-ORIENTED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE PROMULGATION OF PARENT/FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1713, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3513 -- Reps. Wilder, G. Brown, Waldrop, Baxley, Phillips, Haskins and Wright: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-360 RELATING TO WRITE-IN BALLOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.
H. 3514 -- Reps. Wilder, Waldrop, Keyserling, McCraw, Sheheen, J. Harris, Phillips and Wright: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECORDATION OF PLATS OR COPIES OF PLATS OF REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FILING AND RECORDING OF ALL PLATS REFERENCED IN A DEED, MORTGAGE, OR OTHER INSTRUMENT CONVEYING AN INTEREST IN, OR CREATING A LIEN ON, REAL PROPERTY.
H. 3515 -- Reps. Harrison and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-13-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ADVANCE SHEETS OF STATUTES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERSONS AND ENTITIES TO WHOM THE ADVANCE SHEETS MUST BE DISTRIBUTED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-13-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF SETS OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERSONS AND ENTITIES TO WHOM THE SETS MUST BE DISTRIBUTED.
H. 3516 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-107 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-1-100 A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHO OFFERS FOR ANY OFFICE FILLED BY AN ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST EITHER RESIGN HIS SEAT OR WITHDRAW HIS APPLICATION FOR THE OFFICE WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE SCREENING COMMITTEE REPORT IN THE JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR IN THE JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT HIS FAILURE TO MAKE AN ELECTION WITHIN THE TWENTY-FOUR HOUR PERIOD IS DEEMED A WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE OFFICE SOUGHT, PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM SOLICITING THE VOTE OF ANOTHER MEMBER DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN THE NOTIFICATION TO THE CANDIDATE OF THE SCREENING COMMITTEE REPORT AND HIS DECISION TO EITHER SEEK THE OFFICE OR REMAIN IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND REPEAL SECTIONS 1-23-525 AND 58-3-24, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEING PROHIBITED TO BE ELECTED TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE POSITION OR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WHILE A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS AFTER HE CEASES TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
H. 3517 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206 AND 14-1-209, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS TO BE IMPOSED IN CRIMINAL CASES IN CERTAIN COURTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE FAMILY COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-10, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SETTING UP OF LOTTERIES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTIES TO BE IMPOSED AND FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REQUIRED FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 17- 15-260, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND MUST BE TRANSMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR PISTOL OR FIREARM VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REQUIRED FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR SAFETY BELT VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST COURT COSTS BEING ASSESSED AGAINST THE PERSON CONVICTED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 24-23-220, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS AND RESTITUTION CHARGES AND SECTION 47-1-160 RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FINES FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMAL VIOLATIONS.
H. 3518 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT", SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "COVERED CLAIM".
H. 3519 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee, Klauber and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE MEN'S TENNIS TEAM OF LANDER UNIVERSITY ON WINNING THE 1994 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL DOUBLES TITLE.
H. 3520 -- Rep. Marchbanks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PRESIDENT-DESIGNATE OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, CONSTANTINE W. CURRIS, ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1995, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING INTRODUCED AND RECOGNIZED.
H. 3521 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE HONORABLE LILLIAN BROCK FLEMMING OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS, THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, AND THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.
H. 3522 -- Reps. Wells, Allison, Beatty, Lanford, Walker, Wilder, Vaughn, Davenport, Littlejohn and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. G. B. HODGE OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SPARTANBURG.
H. 3523 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Stille, P. Harris and Chamblee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME A PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 20 IN ANDERSON COUNTY AS THE "ERNEST ALLEN BURRISS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.
H. 3524 -- Rep. Limbaugh: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE SENATE AND HOUSE CHAMBERS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1995, FOR ITS ANNUAL STATE HOUSE MEETING.
H. 3525 -- Rep. Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING OVERBROOK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF GREENVILLE ON WINNING THE "PALMETTO'S FINEST AWARD", AND COMMENDING THIS EXCELLENT FACILITY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING WORK.
H. 3526 -- Reps. Jaskwhich, Herdklotz, Vaughn, Tripp, Cato, Easterday and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-870, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BIRD SANCTUARIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE ROLLING GREEN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN GREENVILLE COUNTY.
H. 3527 -- Reps. Jennings, Baxley, Kinon, Neilson and J. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-810, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEASONS AND LIMITS ON SHAD, SO AS TO REVISE THE SEASON ON THE PEE DEE RIVER.
H. 3528 -- Reps. Wells, Allison, Littlejohn, Lanford, Beatty, Wilder, Walker, Vaughn, Davenport and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 36 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION FROM GREENVILLE COUNTY, AND ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER FROM CHEROKEE COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE MEMBERS SHALL BE APPOINTED.
H. 3529 -- Reps. Byrd, Beatty, Breeland, Clyburn, Govan, Wilkes, Inabinett, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, Cave, McMahand, Hines, Moody-Lawrence, L. Whipper, Sheheen, Kirsh, J. Brown, Stuart, Cotty, Lloyd, Chamblee, Jaskwhich, Keyserling, Howard, Delleney, Phillips and S. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-217 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE POLITICAL PARTY NOMINATING A CANDIDATE OR PETITION CANDIDATE TO VERIFY, UNDER OATH TO A NOTARY, THE RESIDENCY OF THE CANDIDATE ON A FORM PROSCRIBED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION.
H. 3530 -- Reps. Kennedy, Moody-Lawrence and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH HIGH SCHOOL OF THIS STATE MUST OFFER FIRST-YEAR SPANISH AND SECOND-YEAR SPANISH ON CAMPUS AS UNITS WHICH MAY BE TAKEN FOR PURPOSES OF MEETING THE TWENTY UNIT REQUIREMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.
H. 3531 -- Reps. J. Brown, Davenport and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-33-116 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING NO LATER THAN AGE SIXTEEN, SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL BY DIPLOMA, ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE OR WHO OTHERWISE EXIT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AFTER ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL MUST BE PROVIDED AN INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLAN, OUTLINING TRANSITION SERVICES, WHICH SHALL ASSURE THAT THESE STUDENTS HAVE ADEQUATE INFORMATION, ACCESS TO ADULT SERVICE AGENCIES AND A STATEMENT OF THE INTERAGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES OR LINKAGES WHICH CAN PROVIDE APPROPRIATE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICES TO THEM AFTER THEY EXIT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
H. 3532 -- Reps. Wright, H. Brown, Cato, Cooper, Fulmer, Harvin, Harwell, Keegan, Knotts, Koon, Wilkins and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 52, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMUSEMENTS, GAMES, AND ATHLETIC CONTESTS BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 SO AS TO ESTABLISH IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR INJURIES OR DEATH TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN A ROLLER SKATING ACTIVITY CAUSED BY AN INHERENT RISK OF ROLLER SKATING.
H. 3533 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR A PROPERTY TAX YEAR IF THE OWNER OCCUPIED THE PROPERTY FOR SOME PERIOD DURING THE TAX YEAR AND AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR ASSESSMENT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CERTIFIED FOR OCCUPANCY AFTER THE BEGINNING OF THE TAX YEAR.
H. 3534 -- Reps. Wilkins, Tripp, Knotts, Whatley, Harrell, Wofford, A. Young, Hutson, Sandifer, Walker, Littlejohn, Herdklotz, Jaskwhich, Meacham, Fleming, Cain, Kelley, Simrill, Law, Mason, Jennings, Kennedy, Cato, Rice, Klauber, Stuart, Gamble, J. Young, Cotty, Shissias, Haskins, Harrison, Riser, Huff, Robinson, Marchbanks, H. Brown, Witherspoon, Baxley, Lanford, Waldrop and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 ENACTING THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENTERPRISE ZONES IN WHICH VARIOUS TAX INCENTIVES MAY APPLY FOR BUSINESSES, TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA FOR AREAS TO QUALIFY AS ENTERPRISE ZONES, TO PROVIDE THAT BUSINESSES QUALIFY FOR ENTERPRISE ZONE INCENTIVES BY MEANS OF ENTERING INTO A REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT WITH THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES, DEPENDING ON ELIGIBILITY, THAT INCLUDE THE MAXIMUM CREDIT ALLOWED UNDER THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT AND AN ADDITIONAL CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEES FORMERLY RECEIVING AFDC, FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR PROPERTY TAXES, RETAINING AN AMOUNT OF EMPLOYEE WAGES BASED ON HOURLY WAGES BUT NOT EXCEEDING FIVE PERCENT FOR FIFTEEN YEARS FOR DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES AND RETAINING AN AMOUNT OF EMPLOYEE WAGES NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS A YEAR AND NOT MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS OVER FIVE YEARS FOR PRODUCTION EMPLOYEE RETRAINING AND ALLOWING WITHHOLDING TAX CREDITS FOR EMPLOYERS EQUAL TO THE RETAINED AMOUNT, AND TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA FOR SELECTING OF QUALIFYING BUSINESSES AND PROJECTS; TO AMEND TITLE 12, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 ENACTING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONES ON AND IN THE VICINITY OF CLOSED OR REALIGNED MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND IN OTHER AREAS DETERMINED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO BE ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY SUCH CLOSURES OR REALIGNMENTS IN WHICH VARIOUS TAX INCENTIVES MAY APPLY INCLUDING AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE STOCK AND AN INVESTMENT INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE AGGREGATE BASES OF ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE QUALIFIED MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTIVE EQUIPMENT PROPERTIES AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND LIMITATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-7- 1200, RELATING TO THE USE OF THE ACCOUNTING METHODS OF TAXPAYERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING NET INCOME, SO AS TO ALLOW TAXPAYERS TO PETITION THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION FOR AN ACCOUNTING METHOD THAT MORE ACCURATELY REFLECTS THEIR BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN THIS STATE AND AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS FOR NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS ESTABLISHING A PARTICULAR METHOD OF ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT OF THE TAXPAYERS' INCOME AND TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA THAT MUST BE MET FOR SUCH AN AGREEMENT.
H. 3535 -- Reps. Delleney, Martin, Baxley, Knotts, Littlejohn, A. Young, Harrison, Wright, Sheheen, J. Harris and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF JUVENILE JURISDICTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FAMILY COURT TO TRANSFER JURISDICTION OF A CHILD FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER IF THE CHILD HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH AN OFFENSE THAT, IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT, WOULD PROVIDE FOR A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR TEN YEARS OR MORE AND THE CHILD HAS TWO PRIOR ADJUDICATIONS FOR OFFENSES CARRYING THE SAME SENTENCE.
H. 3536 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO OWNS A MOTOR VEHICLE OR HOLDS A MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER LEASE AND WHO, UNDER WRITTEN CONTRACT OR LEASE, PROVIDES THAT VEHICLE AND THE SERVICES OF A DRIVER TO A MOTOR CARRIER MUST BE CONSIDERED AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MOTOR CARRIER FOR PURPOSES OF TITLE 42, WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
H. 3537 -- 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. 3538 -- Reps. Allison, Cobb-Hunter, Wells, Sheheen, Meacham, Seithel, G. Brown, White, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Wofford, J. Harris, Wilkes, Spearman, Gamble, Neal, Byrd, Cromer, Thomas and L. Whipper: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO WOMEN SERVING, OR FORMERLY SERVING, IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THE ONE HUNDREDTH YEAR OF WOMEN IN LEGISLATURES ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1995, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.
H. 3539 -- Rep. Allison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ONE HUNDREDTH YEAR OF WOMEN IN LEGISLATURES AND THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS WOMEN SERVING, OR FORMERLY SERVING, IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, HAVE MADE TO OUR LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
H. 3540 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE REVEREND ULYSSES DURHAM ON HIS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH IN LIBERTY.
H. 3541 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE REVEREND MICHAEL S. HAMLET, OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING MINISTRY DURING TEN YEARS OF SERVICE AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN NORTH SPARTANBURG.
H. 3542 -- Reps. McElveen, Richardson, G. Brown, Canty, Keyserling, Neal and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO MAKE AVAILABLE FUNDS FROM ALL POSSIBLE SOURCES TO ASSIST LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN COMBATTING FURTHER MILITARY BASE CLOSURES IN THIS STATE.
H. 3543 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Walker, Wells, D. Smith, Lanford, Davenport and Allison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A REHABILITATION FACILITY FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT LOCATED IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY.
H. 3544 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND THE UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1998-99 SCHOOL YEAR, A MINIMUM OF FOUR UNITS IN MATHEMATICS RATHER THAN THREE AND A MINIMUM OF THREE UNITS IN SCIENCE RATHER THAN TWO, MUST BE EARNED.
H. 3545 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAXIMUM CHARGES WHICH MAY BE CHARGED A SUBSCRIBER WHEN A COUNTY IMPLEMENTS A 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO CHARGE SUBSCRIBERS WITH A MAXIMUM OF TEN LOCAL EXCHANGE LINES A CHARGE WHICH IS LESS THAN OTHER SUBSCRIBERS.
H. 3546 -- Rep. McTeer: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO OFFICES BY ADDING SECTION 7A SO AS TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES TO BE DEVOLVED ONTO OTHER STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL DIRECT BY LAW.
H. 3547 -- Reps. Meacham, A. Young, Moody-Lawrence, Bailey, Wright,Seithel, Allison, Cotty, Stille, Law and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHOSE CHILD OR WARD WILL REACH THE AGE OF FOUR, FIVE, OR SIX BEFORE THE END OF DECEMBER OF A PARTICULAR SCHOOL YEAR MAY ELECT TO HAVE THAT CHILD BEGIN FOUR-YEAR- OLD KINDERGARTEN, FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN, OR THE FIRST GRADE AS APPLICABLE.
H. 3548 -- Reps. McElveen and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITES FOR RECORDING A DEED OR OTHER WRITTEN INSTRUMENT INCLUDING THE USE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATUTORY SHORT FORMS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ALSO MAY BE USED WHERE THE INSTRUMENT IS ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE GRANTOR OR MAKER.
H. 3549 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITS AND PERMIT ISSUANCE UNDER THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT", SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CLEAN-UP COSTS AND RESTORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAIRMENT ARISING FROM A FACILITY.
H. 3550 -- Reps. Phillips, Moody-Lawrence, Canty, Govan, McKay, Quinn, Wilkes, Walker, Koon, Spearman, Hallman, Wilder, Littlejohn, Simrill, McCraw, Fulmer, S. Whipper, Stuart, Cromer, Shissias, Stille, Sharpe, L. Whipper, Kelley, Delleney, Gamble, Anderson, Mason and Riser: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY ALLIANCE ACT OF 1995" TO ATTACK THE PROBLEMS OF JUVENILE CRIME AND SCHOOL SAFETY INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 143 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING OF SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF TO PREVENT STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO INSTITUTE IN EACH SCHOOL CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS TO WORK AS UNITS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS DISPLAYING SIGNS OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLECT DATA IDENTIFYING THE BEST PRACTICES IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PILOT TEST A CLUSTER SCHOOL CONCEPT IN URBAN AND RURAL SETTINGS IN HIGH CRIME AREAS, TOGETHER WITH A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OF INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF VARIOUS AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES CONVENED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CLUSTER SCHOOLS SERVING AS DEMONSTRATION SITES, TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY RESOURCE CENTER AT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO SCHOOLS REGARDING SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND STRATEGIES FOR COLLABORATING WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND THE COURTS TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM, TO REQUIRE CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES TO BE TAUGHT TO JUVENILES IN CONFINEMENT FACILITIES, TO REQUIRE PARENTS OF CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF SERVICES OR COUNSELING TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN CASE MANAGEMENT MEETINGS REGARDING THEIR CHILDREN AT THE REQUEST OF SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO REPORT CERTAIN CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR BY STUDENTS TO APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS REGARDING PARENTING, FAMILY LITERACY, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS IN ISSUES OF YOUTH VIOLENCE FOR ATTORNEYS LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1331 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE FAMILY COURT JUDGES TO ORDER AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION CERTAIN CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN A SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONFINEMENT UNIT; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7- 1351 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO APPEAR BEFORE IT REGARDING CERTAIN BEHAVIOR OF THEIR CHILD AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FAMILY OR IN FAMILY PARTICIPATION TREATMENT SERVICES TO IMPROVE THAT BEHAVIOR; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1352 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT SHALL REQUIRE ACCEPTABLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AS A PART OF ANY PROBATION ORDER INVOLVING CHILDREN; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1353 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROBATION AND PAROLE COUNSELORS ARE REQUIRED TO ASSIST IN THE RE- ENROLLMENT OF ALL THEIR CLIENTS WHO ARE CHILDREN IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPON THE CHILDREN BEING RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT FACILITIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 20- 7-3236 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SHALL ESTABLISH A SHORT-TERM SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONFINEMENT UNIT FOR CERTAIN NONVIOLENT JUVENILES.
H. 3551 -- Reps. J. Brown, Davenport, Hines, Clyburn, Byrd, Breeland and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MINIMUM OF ONE CREDIT HOUR IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS.
H. 3552 -- Reps. Jennings, Tucker, Baxley, Chamblee, Stuart, Canty, Richardson, Askins, Inabinett, Littlejohn, Meacham, Sandifer, Lanford, Wofford, Herdklotz, Moody-Lawrence, Quinn, Law, Sheheen, McCraw, Whatley, Shissias, Kirsh, Fleming, Stille, Limbaugh, Lloyd, Huff, Cain, Seithel, Hines, Wells, Allison, Vaughn, Davenport, Tripp, Easterday, D. Smith, Dantzler, J. Harris, Klauber and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 TO TITLE 56 SO AS TO REQUIRE MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO DISCLOSE POST-MANUFACTURING DAMAGES AND REPAIRS IN WRITING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS, TO REQUIRE MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS TO DISCLOSE TO MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASERS IN WRITING NEW CAR DAMAGES WHICH EXCEED THREE PERCENT OF THE "MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE", AND TO DEFINE "MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE".
H. 3553 -- Reps. Keyserling, Fair, Limehouse, Hines, Cotty, Cain, Herdklotz, Harvin, Harrison, Jennings, White, Delleney, Meacham, Cromer, Rogers, G. Brown, Canty, Jaskwhich, Limbaugh, McMahand, L. Whipper, Cobb-Hunter, Simrill, Baxley, Law, Neal, Cooper, Kirsh, S. Whipper, Rice, Allison, J. Young, Kelley, Inabinett, Govan, McCraw, Richardson, McTeer, Moody-Lawrence, Kinon, Kennedy, Trotter, Breeland, Harrell, Lloyd, Tucker, Boan, Quinn, Thomas, Shissias, Beatty, Rhoad, Sheheen, J. Harris, Spearman, Dantzler, McElveen, D. Smith, Neilson, Wilder, Marchbanks, Byrd, Vaughn, Davenport, Hallman, Whatley, Sandifer, Phillips, Fulmer, Lanford, Stoddard, J. Brown, Easterday, Tripp and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 13, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE TRANSPORTATION OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL OR HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE ON HIGHWAYS AND RAILWAYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA UNLESS AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HAS CERTIFIED THAT THE TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO SOUTH CAROLINA CITIZENS.
H. 3554 -- Reps. Klauber, Canty, Herdklotz, Littlejohn, Cain, Shissias, Kelley, Chamblee and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN OPTICAL SCANNER USED BY ANY RETAIL VENDOR OVERCHARGES FOR AN ITEM PURCHASED, THE PURCHASER IS ENTITLED TO A REFUND OF THREE TIMES THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE ITEM OR FIVE DOLLARS, WHICHEVER IS LESS, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
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