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. 4013 -- Rep. Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 119 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESEARCH, DETECTION, CONTROL, AND ABATEMENT OF RADON BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
H. 4014 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2951 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERMIT REVOCATION PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON ARRESTED WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EVIDENCE PRESENTED IN THIS PROCEEDING MAY BE USED IN A CRIMINAL PROSECUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1- 10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DEFINITION FOR "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TEST OR BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ON A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF TESTS THAT MAY BE ADMINISTERED AND THE PROCEDURE FOR UTILIZING THE TEST RESULTS, TO DELETE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERMIT SUSPENSION PROCEDURE, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
H. 4015 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO CHARTERS FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING THE CREATION OF NEW CLASSES OF STOCK; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-410, RELATING TO MEMBERS, STOCKHOLDERS, AND BONDHOLDERS OF THE CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORIZED INVESTORS AND INVESTMENT LIMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-450, RELATING TO VOTING BY STOCKHOLDERS AND MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS TO MAKE THEM CONSISTENT AND COMPATIBLE WITH HAVING NEW CLASSES OF STOCK; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOANS TO THE CORPORATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS FOR LOAN LIMITS AND INVESTMENT LIMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-630, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 33-37-470 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF NEW CLASSES OF STOCK AND ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 37, TITLE 33 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT.
H. 4016 -- Reps. Mason, Sharpe, Neilson, Kinon, Clyburn, Meacham, R. Smith, Richardson, Quinn, Huff and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-75-75 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF COUNSELING OR MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY UNLESS LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 75 OR ANOTHER PROVISION OF STATE LAW AUTHORIZING SUCH PRACTICE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
H. 4017 -- Reps. Cato, Tripp, Vaughn and Easterday: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY IS SUBDIVIDED INTO FOUR SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
H. 4018 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-16-75 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A SPECIAL INSPECTOR FROM PERFORMING ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SECTION 40-59-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION REPORTS ISSUED BY LICENSED HOME INSPECTORS, AND SECTION 40-59-257 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVERTISEMENTS BY LICENSED HOME INSPECTORS.
H. 4019 -- Reps. Simrill, Meacham and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FILING AND DOCKETING OF MAGISTRATE'S JUDGMENTS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO FAILS TO SATISFY A JUDGMENT AGAINST HIM IN A CIVIL ACTION RENDERED IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT WITHIN SIXTY DAYS AFTER IT HAS BEEN FILED AND DOCKETED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT AS PROVIDED ABOVE MAY BE PUNISHED BY A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF NOT MORE THAN SIXTY DAYS.
H. 4020 -- Rep. Marchbanks: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 456 OF 1961, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOR STUDENT AND FACULTY HOUSING FACILITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FORTY TO FORTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS THE AUTHORIZED AMOUNT OF THE BONDS AND TO EXTEND THE CAPITALIZED INTEREST PERIOD FROM ONE TO TWO YEARS.
H. 4021 -- Reps. Stille and Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE, TAXATION, AND BONDED DEBT, BY ADDING SECTION 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESERVE FUND FOR THE CONTINGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DECLARATION OF BANKRUPTCY SO THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WILL HAVE SUFFICIENT FUNDS SET ASIDE AND IN RESERVE WHEN THAT ANTICIPATED DISASTER OCCURS.
H. 4022 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF "GENERAL CONTRACTOR" AND "MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR", SO AS TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD AMOUNTS OF THE COST OF THE UNDERTAKING A PERSON WOULD AGREE TO ACCEPT TO COME WITHIN THE MEANING OF THESE TWO DEFINITIONS.
H. 4023 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSES AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE CERTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO HAS HELD A LICENSE FOR AT LEAST TEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS MAY ONLY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES IN HEALTH-RELATED SUBJECTS.
H. 4024 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-657 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL NOTIFY A PERSON OF HIS RIGHTS WHEN THE PERSON IS IDENTIFIED AS THE PERPETRATOR IN AN ALLEGED CASE OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT; TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM CONTACTING A MINOR FAMILY MEMBER OF THE SUBJECT OF A REPORT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT UNLESS THE CHILD'S PARENTS CONSENT; AND TO AUTHORIZE ATTORNEY'S FEES TO AN ALLEGED PERPETRATOR OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT WHEN THE REPORT IS DETERMINED TO BE UNFOUNDED.
H. 4025 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT LAWS OF THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND STAFFING; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TASK FORCE IS ABOLISHED UPON SUBMISSION OF ITS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
H. 4026 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-565 SO AS TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR FOR KNOWINGLY MAKING A FALSE REPORT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO SUBJECT A PERSON MAKING A FALSE REPORT TO LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-567 SO AS TO SUBJECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO A FINE OF UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS FOR VIGOROUSLY PURSUING THE INVESTIGATION OR PROSECUTION OF A REPORT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT THAT THE DEPARTMENT KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN WAS FALSE.
H. 4027 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERNATE METHOD OF ANNEXATION WHERE PROPERTY MAY BE ANNEXED BY A PETITION SIGNED BY SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FREEHOLDERS OWNING SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROPERTY MAY BE ANNEXED UNLESS THE ANNEXING MUNICIPALITY PUBLISHES A SERVICE PLAN AND REQUIRES A FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT SHOWING THE FEES AND TAXES WHICH WOULD BE LEVIED ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED, AND TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF DEANNEXING PROPERTY ANNEXED USING THIS METHOD.
H. 4028 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GAME FISH BREEDERS, SO AS TO REVISE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, DEFINE CULTURED GAME FISH, AND REVISE PENALTIES.
H. 4029 -- Reps. Rhoad, Riser and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHAD, HERRING AND STURGEON, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON.
H. 4030 -- Reps. Fair, Allison and Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP OF THREE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THREE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE, AND THREE GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS DIRECTED OR REQUESTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
H. 4031 -- Reps. Meacham, Herdklotz, Cato, Lloyd, Simrill, Easterday, Mason, Harwell, Trotter, Wright, Kirsh, Vaughn, Tripp, Riser and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT TO ORDER CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE COURT FROM ORDERING PAYMENT OF POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES OF A CHILD.
H. 4032 -- Rep. Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-12 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF COURT IN EACH COUNTY TO PREPARE A MONTHLY PUBLIC REGISTER CONTAINING CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING DEFENDANTS RELEASED ON THEIR OWN RECOGNIZANCE, TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF COURT OF EACH COUNTY TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION REGARDING DEFENDANTS RELEASED ON THEIR OWN RECOGNIZANCE, AND TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT THE INFORMATION IT RECEIVES FROM THE CLERK OF COURT TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN AN ANNUAL REPORT.
H. 4033 -- Reps. Wilkins, Witherspoon and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-316, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT BASED ON COUNTY OF RESIDENCE.
H. 4034 -- Reps. Shissias, Meacham, J. Harris, Cromer, Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, Seithel, Neilson, Cato, Lloyd, Wofford, Sharpe, Simrill, Allison, A. Young, Govan, Stuart, Neal, Moody-Lawrence, Rice, McElveen, Beatty, Littlejohn, Harrison, Harrell, Wells and Cave: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 122 SO AS TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND COORDINATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS THROUGH FUNDING AVAILABLE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES.
H. 4035 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-760, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION AND UNIFORM STATISTICAL PLANS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, GRANT A SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT BASED UPON THE INSURED'S THREE YEAR DRIVING RECORD OF NO LESS THAN TEN PERCENT SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT AND REQUIRE NO LESS THAN TWENTY PERCENT SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT FOR DRIVERS HAVING NO CHARGEABLE ACCIDENTS OR VIOLATIONS FOR FIVE YEARS RATHER THAN REQUIRE NO LESS THAN TWENTY PERCENT SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT FOR THOSE ALL ELIGIBLE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND COLLISION AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AUTOMOBILE INSURERS, INCLUDING THOSE COMPANIES WRITING PRIVATE PASSENGER PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES ONLY, MAY, RATHER THAN "SHALL", MAKE COLLISION COVERAGE AND EITHER COMPREHENSIVE OR FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AVAILABLE TO AN INSURED OR QUALIFIED APPLICANT WHO REQUESTS THE COVERAGE, HOWEVER, ASSIGNED PRODUCERS "SHALL OFFER" AND "MAKE" COLLISION COVERAGE AND EITHER COMPREHENSIVE OR FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AVAILABLE TO AN INSURED OR QUALIFIED APPLICANT WHO REQUESTS THE COVERAGE, THAT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1996, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE FACILITY PHYSICAL DAMAGE RATE FOR A PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CEDED TO THE FACILITY MUST BE CALCULATED SO THAT THE PROJECTED LOSS RATIO FOR RISKS SUBJECT TO THE FACILITY PHYSICAL DAMAGE RATE IS NO MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT; AND THAT ALL PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES ARE CEDED AT THE FACILITY PHYSICAL DAMAGE RATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-540, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF A CEDING INSURER, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE FACILITY SHALL ACCEPT CESSIONS OF PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGES AT THE FACILITY PHYSICAL DAMAGE RATE, THAT A FACILITY PHYSICAL DAMAGE RATE FOR CEDED RISKS IS ESTABLISHED OVER TWO YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REVISE THE FORMULA USED TO CALCULATE RECOUPMENT FOR ALL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED OR RENEWED JUNE 30, 1995; AND TO REQUIRE ALL INSURERS SUBJECT TO SECTION 38-77-280 TO SUBMIT RATE FILINGS TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, AND PROVIDE THAT THESE FILINGS MUST REFLECT THE RATE DECREASES, IF ANY, ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT.
H. 4036 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALLOCATION OF INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX FOR MULTISTATE BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURING, OR ANY FORM OF COLLECTING, BUYING, ASSEMBLING, OR PROCESSING GOODS OR MATERIALS IN THIS STATE, OR SELLING, DISTRIBUTING, OR DEALING IN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 1994, THE SALES FACTOR MUST BE USED TWICE IN COMPUTING NET INCOME OF THE BUSINESS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX IN THIS STATE.
H. 4037 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO ADD FORMER COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO SERVED AT LEAST TWELVE YEARS ON COUNTY COUNCIL AND TO REQUIRE THESE MEMBERS TO PAY THE EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE PLAN.
H. 4038 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTEMPT POWERS OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE CONTEMPT POWERS.
H. 4039 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1425, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CEDED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1995, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE FOR A PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CEDED TO THE FACILITY MUST BE CALCULATED SO THAT THE PROJECTED COMBINED RATIO FOR RISKS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES IS NO MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT; TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-73-1425, AS AMENDED BY THIS ACT, ARE EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 1996, AND THAT THIS RATE ADJUSTMENT TO A PROJECTED COMBINED RATIO OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OR LESS MUST OCCUR EVENLY OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 1996; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-458 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT INSURERS OF PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF RATING ORGANIZATIONS MAY ELECT TO FILE PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES OR PREMIUM CHARGES UNDER THE "INDEX FILE AND USE" RATING METHODOLOGY DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.
H. 4040 -- Rep. Cromer: A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF SELLING ADVERTISING SPACE ON SCHOOL BUSES.
H. 4041 -- Rep. Fulmer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-2155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONTENT OF THE SCHOOL BUS RESTRICTED AND SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TESTS, TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TO COMPLETE INSERVICE TRAINING, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO APPROVE THE CONTENT OF THE SCHOOL BUS RESTRICTED AND THE SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TESTS, TO PROVIDE THE COST FOR TRAINING, PERMITTING, AND TESTING NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A SCHOOL BUS RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR THE SCHOOL BUS OR SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES TO COMPLETE A MEDICAL EXAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, 56-1-2050, AS AMENDED, 56-1-2070, 56-1-2080, 56-1-2090, 56-1-2100, AS AMENDED, 56-1-2110, AS AMENDED, AND 56-1-2150 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEFINITIONS FOR "SCHOOL BUS DRIVER" AND "INSTRUCTOR OF DRIVER TRAINING AND SAFETY"; TO REQUIRE THE OPERATOR OF A SCHOOL BUS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC VIOLATION TO PROVIDE HIS EMPLOYER THIS INFORMATION, AND TO PROHIBIT A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION FROM OPERATING A SCHOOL BUS; TO REQUIRE A PERSON WHO OBTAINS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TO OPERATE A SCHOOL BUS TO OBTAIN A SCHOOL BUS RESTRICTED OR A SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO SPECIFY WHO MAY ADMINISTER THE SCHOOL BUS RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT FOR A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SKILLS TESTS, AND TO PROHIBIT A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER FROM WAIVING THE SKILLS TESTS; TO REVISE THE FEE A PUBLIC SCHOOL BUS DRIVER MUST PAY TO OBTAIN A SCHOOL BUS RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE THE ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES, SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATIONS, SCHOOL BUS COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES, AND SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES; TO REQUIRE A PERSON ISSUED A LICENSE WITH A SCHOOL BUS RESTRICTION TO ONLY OPERATE A SCHOOL BUS; TO DISQUALIFY PERSONS WHO HAVE COMMITTED CERTAIN ACTS TO BE DISQUALIFIED FROM OPERATING A SCHOOL BUS; TO PROVIDE THE TESTING A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ISSUED A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE IN ANOTHER STATE MUST RECEIVE TO BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE A SCHOOL BUS IN THIS STATE, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANOTHER STATE'S TESTING PROCEDURE IS ACCEPTABLE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM "DRIVER LICENSE" SHALL MEAN "DRIVER'S LICENSE" WHEREVER IT APPEARS IN THE CODE AND TO PERMIT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE CHANGES IN THE CODE TO CONFORM WITH THIS PROVISION.
H. 4042 -- Reps. Simrill and Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY QUALIFICATIONS AND FEES FOR LICENSURE AS A HOME INSPECTOR.
H. 4043 -- Reps. Simrill and Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SECTIONS 3 AND 4 OF ACT 463 OF 1994, RELATING TO HOME AND COMMERCIAL INSPECTORS.
H. 4044 -- Representatives Kinon, Jennings and Harwell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN DILLON COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1995, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1996.
H. 4045 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITHIN JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE.
H. 4046 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-117-10 AND 59-117-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - COLUMBIA CAMPUS IS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD.
H. 4047 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROPRIATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS TO INCLUDE AN APPROPRIATION IN A LIKE AMOUNT AND UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC., AND TO REQUIRE THIS APPROPRIATION TO BE IN ADDITION TO FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS.
H. 4048 -- Reps. Spearman and Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-820, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO DELETE BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR NONRESIDENTS.
H. 4049 -- Reps. Bailey and Wright: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS OF PLUMBERS AND PLUMBING, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS BOARD AND PROVIDE FOR DUTIES OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-73-15, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION, SO AS TO ADD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-15, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO DELETE PLUMBERS, ELECTRICIANS, AND HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLERS AND REPAIRERS FROM THE LIST OF PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS TO WHICH THE TERM "RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR" IS LIMITED; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 40 RELATING TO CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO "MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS" AND PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, OR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS.
H. 4050 -- Reps. Govan, Neal, Howard, Moody-Lawrence and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT, TO ESTABLISH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES, AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE PROGRAM.
H. 4051 -- Reps. Govan, S. Whipper and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-595 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE CIVIL LIABILITY FOR AND THE RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FROM A PERSON WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE ILLEGAL DRUG MARKET WITHIN THE STATE, TO PROVIDE A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE FILING OF A CIVIL ACTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY IN A CIVIL ACTION FILED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, AND TO AUTHORIZE A STAY OF AN ACTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
H. 4052 -- Rep. Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EYE EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE CERTIFICATION OF MINIMUM VISION STANDARDS, AND THE PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN A PERSON'S VISION IS DEFECTIVE, SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON WHOSE DEGREE OF VISION IS LESS THAN 20/40 BUT BETTER THAN 20/200 TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
H. 4053 -- Rep. McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-27-265 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPANTS IN THE TECH PREP PROGRAM ARE INELIGIBLE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS.
H. 4054 -- Rep. McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 42, WORKERS' COMPENSATION, APPLY TO AND INCLUDE ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE TECH PREP PROGRAM, WHETHER COMPENSATED OR NOT, WHILE THEY ARE ON THE PREMISES OF A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYER, AND BY ADDING SECTION 42- 1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATE FOR TECH PREP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS SHALL BE FIFTY PERCENT OF THE AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE IN THE STATE FOR THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR OR THE SAME RATE THAT THE EMPLOYER PAYS TO COMPARABLE EMPLOYEES, AND REQUIRE THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO ENFORCE THIS SECTION BY THE PROMULGATION OF APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS.
H. 4055 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM STANDARDS CODE FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTOR", "MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLER", AND "MANUFACTURED HOME REPAIRER"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-30, RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP FROM NINE TO TEN; TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES TO SELL MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE A MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTOR, INSTALLER, AND REPAIRER TO BE LICENSED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO ALSO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTOR, INSTALLER, OR REPAIRER MUST COMPLETE ANY TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-120, RELATING TO SURETY BOND REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-130, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR INDEMNIFICATION FROM SECURITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS IN THESE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-150, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY STANDARDS TO MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION, REPAIR, AND MODIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY MAY APPLY TO A PERSON ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITY FOR WHICH A LICENSE IS REQUIRED UNDER CHAPTER 29; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-29- 170, RELATING TO WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS.
H. 4056 -- Reps. McTeer and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE" TO INCLUDE THE TOTAL AREA OF THIS STATE.
H. 4057 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-14-35 SO AS TO INCLUDE AS AN ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE FOR PURPOSES OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995 A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY ANY PORTION OF WHICH IS WITHIN FIFTY MILES OF THE BOUNDARIES OF A SITE UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY USED TO PRODUCE FISSIONABLE MATERIAL FOR NUCLEAR WEAPONS.
H. 4058 -- Reps. Martin and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1- 385 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR REVOKED FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN FIVE YEARS WHEN THE PERSON HAS HAD NO VIOLATIONS AFFECTING HIS LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE FILING OF HIS APPLICATION.
H. 4059 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2951 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERMIT REVOCATION PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON ARRESTED WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EVIDENCE PRESENTED IN THIS PROCEEDING MAY BE USED IN A CRIMINAL PROSECUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1- 10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DEFINITION FOR "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TEST OR BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ON A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF TESTS THAT MAY BE ADMINISTERED AND THE PROCEDURE FOR UTILIZING THE TEST RESULTS, TO DELETE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERMIT SUSPENSION PROCEDURE, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
H. 4060 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DEFINITION FOR "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2930, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF NARCOTICS, LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR SIMILAR SUBSTANCES BY A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH A PERSON MAY NOT OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE.
H. 4061 -- Rep. Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-40 AND 56-1-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF DRIVERS' LICENSES AND BEGINNERS' PERMITS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE FROM FIFTEEN TO SIXTEEN WHEN A PERSON MAY OBTAIN A LICENSE OR PERMIT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-1-180 RELATING TO SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVERS' LICENSES FOR CERTAIN MINORS.
H. 4062 -- Reps. Haskins, Herdklotz, Townsend, Cooper, Wright, Simrill, Vaughn, Fair, Huff, Wells, Easterday, Klauber and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-25-30 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BUS SHELTERS MAY BE ERECTED AND MAINTAINED WITHIN THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF PUBLIC ROADS UPON AUTHORIZATION OF THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH ADVERTISING MAY BE PLACED IN THESE BUS SHELTERS.
H. 4063 -- Reps. Haskins, Herdklotz, Easterday, Wells, Simrill, Klauber, Vaughn, Fair and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-160 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT SELLING GASOLINE OR OTHER MOTOR FUELS AND WHICH POSSESSES A PERMIT TO SELL BEER AND WINE TO SELL REFRIGERATED OR CHILLED BEER AND WINE, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS TO SELL FEWER THAN SIX SEPARATE CONTAINERS OF BEER TO ONE CUSTOMER, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
H. 4064 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM STANDARDS CODE FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "MOBILE HOME" AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "MANUFACTURED HOME"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29- 40, RELATING TO STATE POLICY FOR SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER ALSO APPLIES TO MOBILE HOMES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE TO SELL MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROUNDS FOR DENYING A LICENSE INCLUDE CRIMINAL CONDUCT AND VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 29, TITLE 40.
H. 4065 -- Reps. Knotts, Tucker, Wright, Riser and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-145 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND TO COMPENSATE A PAWNBROKER FOR PROPERTY SEIZED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REQUIRE THE FUND TO BE REIMBURSED BY AN OWNER RETRIEVING SEIZED PROPERTY, AND TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO REIMBURSE THE FUND WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF SEIZED PROPERTY.
H. 4066 -- Rep. P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES SO AS TO REVISE THE USE OF CERTAIN FACILITIES.
H. 4067 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-425 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A PERSON MAY CARRY A CONCEALED OR NONCONCEALED WEAPON; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES AND DISPOSITION OF FINES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A WEAPON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A PISTOL IS A FELONY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-405, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "WEAPON" AND THE CONFISCATION AND DISPOSITION OF WEAPONS USED DURING THE COMMISSION OR IN THE FURTHERANCE OF CRIME, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "WEAPON"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23- 410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POINTING A FIREARM AT A PERSON, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CARRYING OR DISPLAYING FIREARMS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS OR ADJACENT BUILDINGS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AREAS WHERE A PERSON MAY NOT CARRY A WEAPON, THE TYPES OF WEAPONS THAT MAY NOT BE CARRIED, THE PENALTIES FOR CARRYING AN UNLAWFUL WEAPON, AND PERSONS WHO MAY CARRY A WEAPON; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCHARGING A FIREARM AT OR INTO A DWELLING OR OCCUPIED STRUCTURE AND THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THIS PROVISION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PLACES A FIREARM MUST NOT BE DISCHARGED, REVISE THE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THIS PROVISION; TO REPEAL SECTION 16-23-20 RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A PISTOL; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-23-460 RELATING TO CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS AND FORFEITURE OF CONCEALED WEAPONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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