Journal of the House of Representatives
of the First Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 1995

1995 HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

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H. 4068 -- Rep. Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT REFERENDA TO DETERMINE A CHANGE IN THE FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT, NUMBER OF COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR METHODS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REFERENDA TO BE HELD TO CHANGE THE METHODS OF ELECTION OF COUNTY COUNCILS, AND PROVIDE FOR AND LIMIT THE ALTERNATE METHODS OF ELECTION WHICH MAY BE ESTABLISHED.

H. 4069 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-17-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING OF TRAVEL TRAILER DEALERS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EXHIBITION SALE OF TRAVEL TRAILERS, FOLD-UP CAMPING TRAILERS AND MOTOR HOMES BEYOND FIFTY MILES FROM THE DEALERSHIP AT CERTAIN SHOWS AND EVENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-310, RELATING TO LICENSING FOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EXHIBITION AND SALE OF MOTOR HOMES AT CERTAIN SHOWS AND EVENTS AND TO NOT PERMIT THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR THIS PURPOSE BEYOND FIFTY MILES FROM THE DEALERSHIP.

H. 4070 -- Reps. Inabinett, Moody-Lawrence, Kennedy, J. Brown and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY BEFORE A CONDEMNATION ACTION IS INSTITUTED UNDER THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CASES INVOLVING THE APPRAISAL OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, THE APPRAISAL MUST BE THE VALUE DETERMINED BY THE CONDEMNOR'S APPRAISER OR ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AS DETERMINED BY THE LOCAL TAX ASSESSOR, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

H. 4071 -- Reps. Inabinett, Neal, J. Brown and Kennedy: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 33 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MARRIAGES OF WHITES AND NEGROES AND THE AGE OF CONSENT FOR AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION MAKING MARRIAGE OF WHITES AND NEGROES UNLAWFUL.

H. 4072 -- Rep. Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND THE UNITS REQUIRED FOR A DIPLOMA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT COMPLETING THE REQUIRED UNITS MUST BE ISSUED A STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH SPECIFIES THAT ALL DIPLOMAS MUST BE UNIFORM IN RESPECT TO COLOR, SIZE, LETTERING, AND MARKING; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59- 39-101 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC AND NONPUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO MEET CERTAIN SPECIFIED CRITERIA ARE DESIGNATED AS SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS AND SHALL RECEIVE A DIPLOMA DESIGNATING THEM AS SUCH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTOMATIC ADMISSION TO ANY STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ACADEMIC SCHOLARS ATTENDING A STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL ARE ENTITLED TO CERTAIN TUITION REDUCTIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-102 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN APPLIED ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA WHICH IS A DIPLOMA SIGNIFYING CERTAIN ACCOMPLISHMENT BEYOND THAT REQUIRED FOR A STANDARD DIPLOMA AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 59-39-100.

H. 4073 -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-56-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROFITS MADE BY NONPROFIT ELEEMOSYNARY CORPORATIONS WHICH ARE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE NOT SUBJECT TO TAXATION.

H. 4074 -- Reps. McElveen, Rogers, Cobb-Hunter, Neal and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TO TRANSFER THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND TO REVISE THESE POWERS AND DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR IS TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-11-30, 44-11-60, 44-11-70, 44-11-80, AND 44-11-110, ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO TRANSFER THESE POWERS AND DUTIES TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.

H. 4075 -- Reps. Herdklotz, Cato, Easterday, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Vaughn and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-340 SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES OF ALL SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS WHICH WERE CREATED AND CURRENTLY EXIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF ERECTING, MAINTAINING, EQUIPPING, CONTROLLING, AND USING PUBLIC AUDITORIUMS.

H. 4076 -- Reps. Allison, Wilkins, H. Brown, Harrison, Haskins, Spearman, Neilson, Sharpe, Lanford, Meacham, Cobb-Hunter, Stuart, Huff, Wells, D. Smith, Robinson, Seithel, Keegan, Fulmer, J. Harris, Law and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-61-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE SHALL NOT LIMIT A FEMALE ENROLLEE'S DIRECT ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES FROM A QUALIFIED OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGIST OF HER CHOICE FROM WITHIN THE PLAN TO LESS THAN TWO EXAMINATIONS YEARLY FOR SUCH SERVICES OR ANY CARE RELATED TO A PREGNANCY.

H. 4077 -- Reps. Limehouse and Fulmer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF AN OWNER- OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS AN HISTORIC PROPERTY REPRESENTED BY THE DIFFERENCE IN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE DESIGNATED PROPERTY AND A SIMILAR PROPERTY NOT DESIGNATED.

H. 4078 -- Reps. Kelley, Keyserling, Thomas, Martin, Riser, Wilkes, Worley, Keegan, J. Young and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 SO AS TO REGULATE PRACTICES AND AGREEMENTS CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF COPYRIGHTED NONDRAMATIC MUSICAL WORKS, TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN CIVIL REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS INCLUDING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

H. 4079 -- Reps. Govan, Felder, Cobb-Hunter, Stuart, Sharpe and Moody- Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD FROM ORANGEBURG COUNTY.

H. 4080 -- Rep. Worley: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE NOVEMBER 1996 GENERAL ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF RAISING THE TAX ON GASOLINE, MOTOR FUELS, AND MOTOR CARRIERS BY FIVE CENTS A GALLON AND TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT RAISING THE TAX CONTINGENT UPON A FAVORABLE MAJORITY VOTE IN THE REFERENDUM; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 12 SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL FIVE CENTS A GALLON TAX ON GASOLINE, MOTOR FUELS, AND MOTOR CARRIERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.

H. 4081 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 43, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE AGENTS AND AGENCIES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS REGULATING THE CANCELLATION OF AN AGENT'S AGREEMENT WITH AN INSURER, AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS REGARDING AGENT TERMINATION REVIEW PROCESS.

H. 4082 -- Reps. Seithel, S. Whipper, Fulmer and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-33-310 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE OPTICIANS AS DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS IN THE ORGANIZATION.

H. 4083 -- Reps. Seithel, S. Whipper, Fulmer, Limehouse and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADOPTION INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEDICAL REPORTS ON THE ADOPTEE'S BIOLOGICAL FAMILY MUST BE COMPREHENSIVE AND MUST BE UPDATED AND SUBMITTED TO THE COURT EVERY FIVE YEARS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS CONTAINING THE CONTENTS OF THESE MEDICAL HISTORIES.

H. 4084 -- Reps. Klauber, Quinn, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Meacham, Simrill, H. Brown, Sandifer, Limbaugh, Robinson, Harrell, Wells, Fulmer, Easterday, Fleming, Lanford, Fair, Vaughn, J. Young, A. Young, Cooper, Law, D. Smith, Keegan, Huff, Haskins, Wofford, Cato, Wilkins, Marchbanks and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-456 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL AND SCHOOL- DISTRICT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES BY SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT FACULTY, STAFF, OR STUDENTS TO LOBBY ANY STATE OFFICIAL OR AGENCY, INCLUDING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE IS PROHIBITED, PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

H. 4085 -- Reps. Keyserling, Cobb-Hunter, L. Whipper, Whatley, Sandifer, Jaskwhich and S. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48- 52-670, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT; AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURE".

H. 4086 -- Reps. Keyserling, Cobb-Hunter, Whatley, L. Whipper, Sandifer and Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-25-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE AUTHORITIES TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE OR FEDERAL PUBLIC OR HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION FUNDS MAY BE PROVIDED TO AN ENTITY UNLESS THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAS CERTIFIED THAT THE ENTITY HAS NOT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH A LOCAL OR REGIONAL COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION PLAN.

H. 4087 -- Reps. Govan, Inabinett, Lloyd, Neal, Cobb-Hunter, Howard, White, Anderson, McMahand, Williams, Kennedy, Breeland, Cave, Scott, S. Whipper, J. Brown, T. Brown, Hines and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-5-27 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO OTHERWISE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF PRACTICING LAW IN THIS STATE IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY A LICENSE FEE OR BE A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BAR IN ORDER TO PRACTICE LAW.

H. 4088 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-505 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO INVESTIGATE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF A CHILD IN A HOME IN WHICH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OCCURS.

H. 4089 -- Reps. Stille, Townsend, Carnell and McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 902 OF 1964, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO ELEVEN.

H. 4090 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO ENACT THE FLEA MARKET VENDORS ACT; TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO REQUIRE FLEA MARKET OPERATORS AND FLEA MARKET, TEMPORARY, AND TRANSIENT VENDORS TO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS, TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF CERTAIN GOODS, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-520, RELATING TO BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAILERS WITHOUT PERMANENT SALES LOCATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE A BOND OR CASH DEPOSIT MANDATORY RATHER THAN PERMISSIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SHOPLIFTING, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THAT FINES AND IMPRISONMENT MAY BE DOUBLED FOR A FIFTH OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS, SO AS TO ALSO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO REPACKAGE OR DISTRIBUTE REPACKAGED STOLEN GOODS AND TO AUTHORIZE INCREASED FINES FOR THIS OFFENSE AND TO PROVIDE MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES.

H. 4091 -- Reps. Elliott and Littlejohn: A BILL TO CREATE A BOARD TO ADMINISTER AND OVERSEE THE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY PRIVATE PARTIES ASSISTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BY PROVIDING TOWING SERVICES RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND OTHER EMERGENCIES OCCURRING ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS.

H. 4092 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1376 SO AS TO IMPOSE A PER CAPITA CAMPAIGN LIMIT ON EXPENDITURES BY A CANDIDATE.

H. 4093 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL OFFICES TO BE FILLED BY ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST REFRAIN FROM VISITING THE STATE HOUSE, BLATT BUILDING, GRESSETTE BUILDING, OR ANY OTHER BUILDINGS OF THE STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING MEMBERS AND CAMPAIGNING FOR OFFICE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE LEGISLATIVE SCREENING COMMITTEE HAS RENDERED ITS REPORT REGARDING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CANDIDATES FOR THE JUDICIAL OFFICES TO WHICH THE CANDIDATES SEEK ELECTION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

H. 4094 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 32-3-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO WRITTEN CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY PROVIDES THAT IT CAN BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, OR SUPERSEDED ONLY IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE PARTIES, CAN BE CHANGED, MODIFIED OR SUPERSEDED BY AN ORAL CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT.

H. 4095 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY BOARD, PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, AND REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNERAL VAULTS, CEMETERIES, AND LICENSES; AND TO TERMINATE THE PROGRAMS, FUNCTIONS, AND REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY BOARD JUNE 30, 2000.

H. 4096 -- Rep. Fulmer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-121-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD MAY PROVIDE FOR A DESIGNEE, WHO MUST BE A GRADUATE OF THE CORPS OF CADETS, TO SERVE IN HIS STEAD ON THE BOARD.

H. 4097 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and Hines: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-21-820 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OF PROBATE COURT FEES RETAINED FOR DEPOSIT IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE SEVEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS FOR EACH ESTATE OPENED IN THE COUNTY PROBATE COURT MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE PROBATE RELIEF FUND; AND BY ADDING SECTION 14- 23-1160 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION OF THE PROBATE RELIEF FUND TO REIMBURSE PERSONS CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN THE PROBATE COURT WHO HAVE LOST FUNDS DUE TO THEFT OR FRAUD PERPETRATED WITHIN THE PROBATE COURT BY A PROBATE JUDGE OR PROBATE COURT PERSONNEL, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE FUND AND TERMINATION OF THE FEE TWO YEARS AFTER NO CLAIM IS FILED.

H. 4098 -- Reps. Kelley and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS FOSTER CARE REFORM ACT OF 1995.

H. 4099 -- Rep. Hallman: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHALL BE UNDER THE JURISDICTION, SUPERVISION, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM.

H. 4100 -- Rep. Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY TO COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF SOLID WASTE AND LEVY A SERVICE CHARGE FOR COLLECTION SERVICES, SO AS TO ADD THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY A SERVICE CHARGE FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR COLLECTING A DELINQUENT SERVICE CHARGE.

H. 4101 -- Reps. Witherspoon and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 TO TITLE 46 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM TO APPROVE AN ASSESSMENT ON MARKETED TOBACCO TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTION RESEARCH.

H. 4102 -- Reps. Neal, Scott, Cobb-Hunter and Canty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 121 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE ENVIRONMENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS ACT; TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL ACTION FOR DECLARATORY OR EQUITABLE RELIEF BROUGHT IN THE NAME OF THE STATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF AIR, WATER, LAND, AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND PROCEDURES; AND TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL ACTION FOR DECLARATORY OR EQUITABLE RELIEF AGAINST THE STATE CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STANDARDS PROMULGATED OR ISSUED BY THE STATE.

H. 4103 -- Reps. Neal, Scott and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT STATE SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES EMPHASIZE TEACHING AS A CAREER OPPORTUNITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OFFERING AN "EDUCATION" MAJOR SHALL INCLUDE COMPONENTS ON THE NATIONAL TEACHER EXAMINATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS AT THESE INSTITUTIONS MAY NOT BE AWARDED THEIR DEGREE IF "EDUCATION" IS THEIR PRIMARY MAJOR UNLESS THEY HAVE FIRST SCORED SUFFICIENTLY HIGH ON THE NATIONAL TEACHER EXAMINATION IN SPECIFIC TEACHING AREAS TO BE CERTIFIED UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE IN THOSE AREAS.

H. 4104 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-90, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, BUT NOT BOTH, MAY BY ORDINANCE IMPOSE A FEE ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY, PROVIDE CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE FEE MAY BE IMPOSED, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 6-1-70, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEES, AND REMITTANCE TO THE STATE TREASURER.

H. 4105 -- Reps. Neilson, Bailey, Cromer, Easterday, Kirsh, Simrill, Jaskwhich, Hines and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-3-455 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPREME COURT BY RULE SHALL ESTABLISH WITHIN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT A CENTRALIZED DATA BASE WHERE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC CONCERNING GRIEVANCES OR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS TAKEN AGAINST ANY JUDGE OF A COURT OF THIS STATE OR ANY ATTORNEY AT LAW LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE.

H. 4106 -- Reps. Neilson, Breeland, Stoddard, Moody-Lawrence, S. Whipper and Hines: 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 PROVIDE THAT CERTIFIED TEACHERS WITH AT LEAST SEVENTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE MUST RECEIVE THE INCREMENTAL PAY INCREASE EACH YEAR WHICH SHALL BE OVER AND ABOVE THE TOTAL SALARY THEY RECEIVED FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR.

H. 4107 -- Reps. Neilson, Kirsh, Moody-Lawrence, Jaskwhich and Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 14, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COURT STENOGRAPHERS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE COURT STENOGRAPHERS MUST BE EMPLOYED BY THE STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR AND NOT THE JUDGES OF THESE COURTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1360, RELATING TO PERSONNEL OF THE FAMILY COURT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COURT REPORTERS FOR THE FAMILY COURT MUST BE EMPLOYED BY THE STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR AND NOT THE JUDGES OF THESE COURTS.

H. 4108 -- Reps. Neilson, Herdklotz, A. Young, Fair, Easterday and Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE OF A PERSON WHO OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE PUBLIC ROADS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DECREASE THE PERCENTAGES OF ALCOHOL IN A PERSON'S BLOOD USED TO CREATE PRESUMPTIONS OF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR NO PRESUMPTION OF BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE WHICH MUST BE USED IN DETERMINING THE GUILT OF A PERSON VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 56-5-2930 AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT MUST BE INFERRED THAT A PERSON IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THERE WAS AT THAT TIME SIX ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF ALCOHOL IN THE PERSON'S BLOOD.

H. 4109 -- Reps. Jennings and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FRAUDULENT CHECKS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO WARRANT FOR FRAUDULENT CHECK VIOLATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED MORE THAN NINETY DAYS RATHER THAN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE CHECK WAS UTTERED; TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FRAUDULENT CHECKS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SERVICE CHARGES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS WHICH SHALL BE PAID TO THE PAYEE OF THE INSTRUMENT AND THE COURT FROM TWENTY TO TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS APPLYING FOR A WARRANT FOR PROSECUTION WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE CERTAIN REQUIRED NOTICE TO THE COURT UPON SATISFACTION OF THE INSTRUMENT SHALL PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FRAUDULENT CHECKS, SO AS TO REFLECT THE ABOVE INCREASES IN THE SERVICE CHARGES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE FINES WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 34- 11-85 SO AS TO REQUIRE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO VERIFY ALL EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE APPLICATION FOR A CHECKING ACCOUNT, TO CAUSE THE DATE THE CHECKING ACCOUNT WAS OPENED TO BE PLACED ON THE FACE OF THE CHECKS THE CONSUMER ORDERS THROUGH THE BANK, AND TO REQUIRE THE BANK TO NUMBER THESE CHECKS BEGINNING WITH THE NUMBER `100'; BY ADDING SECTION 34-11-86 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PERSONS WITH MULTIPLE FRAUDULENT CHECK CONVICTIONS TO PROVIDE A BOND OR OTHER FINANCIAL GUARANTEE TO THE BANK OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WHERE HIS CHECKING ACCOUNT IS OR WILL BE LOCATED TO INDEMNIFY A PAYEE, ENDORSEE, OR THIRD PARTY AGAINST LOSS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 37-17-10 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PERSONS ENGAGING IN CHECK COLLECTION SERVICES FOR A FEE TO PROVIDE A BOND OR FINANCIAL GUARANTEE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO INDEMNIFY THOSE RETAINING THE SERVICES OF THAT PERSON FROM ANY LOSS THEY MAY SUSTAIN.

H. 4110 -- Reps. Jennings and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16- 13-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO IS CONVICTED OF MULTIPLE FRAUDULENT CHECK VIOLATIONS IN EACH OF THREE SEPARATE CALENDAR YEARS IS CONSIDERED AN HABITUAL CHECK OFFENDER AND AS SUCH SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR FRAUDULENT CHECK VIOLATIONS.

H. 4111 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Cromer, Kennedy, Inabinett, Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Neal, Hallman, Allison, White, Cave, Moody-Lawrence, Howard, J. Brown, McMahand, Scott, S. Whipper, Phillips, Chamblee, Byrd, T. Brown, Wells, Seithel and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES FOR OFFICES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A THREE-MEMBER JOINT COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF ACTIVE AND RETIRED JUDGES TO REVIEW THE QUALIFICATIONS OF INCUMBENT JUDGES WHO DESIRE TO BE RE-ELECTED TO THE SAME JUDICIAL OFFICE AND TO REVIEW THE QUALIFICATIONS OF OTHER CANDIDATES FOR THAT JUDICIAL OFFICE.

H. 4112 -- Reps. Hutson, Chamblee, Limehouse, Stoddard, Wright, Seithel, Cromer, Thomas, Quinn, Witherspoon, Stille, Shissias, Wofford, Hallman, Riser, Harrell, Cato, Haskins, Fulmer, Dantzler, Vaughn, Fleming, Knotts, H. Brown and J. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TABULATION, ANALYSIS, AND PUBLICATION OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION REGARDING ACCIDENT REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO COMPILE THIS INFORMATION FOR EACH ONE HUNDRED METER STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WHERE TWO OR MORE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE THIS INFORMATION TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND SUBMIT TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AN ANNUAL PLAN TO IMPROVE SAFETY CONDITIONS ALONG THESE SEGMENTS OF HIGHWAY.

H. 4113 -- Reps. Cotty and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29- 3-680, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MORTGAGES AND DEEDS OF TRUST, FORECLOSURE, AND APPLICATION FOR ORDER OF APPRAISAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT, EXCEPT IN ANY REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING RELATING TO A DWELLING PLACE OR TO A CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION, A DEFENDANT AGAINST WHOM A PERSONAL JUDGMENT MAY BE TAKEN ON A REAL ESTATE SECURED TRANSACTION MAY WAIVE THE APPRAISAL RIGHTS IF THE DEBTORS, MAKERS, BORROWERS, AND/OR GUARANTORS ARE NOTIFIED IN WRITING BEFORE THE TRANSACTION THAT A WAIVER OF APPRAISAL RIGHTS WILL BE REQUIRED AND UPON SIGNING A CERTAIN STATEMENT DURING THE TRANSACTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-700, RELATING TO MORTGAGES AND DEEDS OF TRUST, FORECLOSURE, AND THE ORDER FOR APPRAISAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPRAISAL BE CONDUCTED BY THREE DISINTERESTED STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, RATHER THAN "THREE DISINTERESTED FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED".

H. 4114 -- Reps. Hines, Clyburn, Inabinett, R. Smith, Lloyd and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-19-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SHERIFFS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF A COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS IN INCORPORATED AREAS OF A COUNTY SHALL PROVIDE APPROPRIATE POLICE ESCORTS FOR FUNERAL PROCESSIONS IN THESE AREAS UPON REQUEST OF THE FUNERAL HOME DIRECTOR SUPERVISING THE FUNERAL.

H. 4115 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-470 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO NOTIFY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WHEN A STUDENT IS DISCIPLINED FOR CARRYING A WEAPON ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.

H. 4116 -- Reps. Easterday, Sandifer, Wilder, J. Young, Witherspoon, Robinson and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR DETECTIVE AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENTS TO CARRY FIREARMS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF SUCH PERMITS TO PERSONS REGISTERED AS PRIVATE DETECTIVES.

H. 4117 -- Reps. S. Whipper, Phillips, Beatty, Huff and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-27-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST A PUBLIC BODY FOR RETALIATION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYEE MAY INSTITUTE A JURY CIVIL ACTION INSTEAD OF NONJURY, AND MAKE THE REMEDIES CONSISTENT WITH THOSE PROVIDED IN THE GOVERNMENTAL TORT CLAIMS ACT.

H. 4118 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF PISTOL AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS TO CARRY A PISTOL IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.

H. 4119 -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101- 210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS OR ADMINISTRATORS APPLIES TO ACADEMIC FACULTY OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING WHEN THE PROFESSIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

H. 4120 -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-15-70 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ANY EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE TO APPLY FOR A VACANCY IN A CLASSIFIED POSITION FOR WHICH THEY ARE QUALIFIED AND RECEIVE THE SALARY ADVERTISED FOR THE POSITION.

H. 4121 -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7- 435, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A DEDUCTION PAYMENTS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO RETIRED BEFORE 1970.

H. 4122 -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-30-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS IN THE THIRD GRADE WHOSE RESULTS ON STANDARDIZED TESTS TAKEN IN THEIR THIRD GRADE YEAR SHOW THAT THE STUDENT IS SIX MONTHS OR MORE BEHIND THE NATIONWIDE NORM FOR STUDENTS OF THEIR AGE AND GRADE MUST BE GIVEN AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A PROGRAM OF INTENSIVE READING INSTRUCTION BEFORE BEING PROMOTED TO THE FOURTH GRADE.

H. 4123 -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5- 4580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY POLE TRUCK OR TRAILER MUST BE PAINTED WITH A STRIP OF LIGHT REFLECTING PAINT, TAPE, OR REFLECTORS ON THE EXTERNAL SIDES OF THE POLE SUPPORT FRAME OR BOLSTERS.

H. 4124 -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE WHICH SERVE A HIGH-RISK STUDENT POPULATION AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH, AND HEALTH SHALL VISIT SUCH SCHOOLS ONE FULL DAY EACH MONTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND CONSULTATIONS IN THEIR PARTICULAR AREAS TO INTERESTED STUDENTS.

H. 4125 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2793, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE TO SCHOOLS, PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF HOUSES OF WORSHIP, THE MINIMUM DISTANCE REQUIREMENT MUST BE MEASURED FROM THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE LOCATION WHERE THE MACHINE IS LOCATED TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE HOUSE OF WORSHIP.

H. 4126 -- Reps. Neal, Moody-Lawrence, T. Brown, Canty, Inabinett, Howard, Clyburn, White, Hines, Anderson, McMahand, Lloyd, Cave and S. Whipper: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS OF THIS STATE AND THE JUDGES THEREFOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS OF THIS STATE SHALL BE THE SAME IN NUMBER AND SIZE AS ARE THE DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE STATE SENATE ARE ELECTED, TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENT JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURTS MUST BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CIRCUIT IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW, AND TO DELETE AUTHORIZATION FOR AT-LARGE CIRCUIT JUDGES; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 28 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO SITTING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NO MEMBER OF HIS FAMILY WITHIN THE SECOND DEGREE, AND NO LAW PARTNER OR ASSOCIATE OF THE LAW FIRM OF A SITTING MEMBER MAY BE ELECTED TO A JUDICIAL OFFICE WHICH IS FILLED BY ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHILE SUCH PERSON IS A SITTING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS THEREAFTER.

H. 4127 -- Reps. J. Young and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF LANCE CORPORAL MICHAEL CHAPPELL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

H. 4128 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL OFFICIALS CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES WHEN CRIMINAL CONDUCT OCCURS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST ALSO BE CONTACTED.

H. 4129 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Howard, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Thomas, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE NICK A. THEODORE FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS WIFE, EMILIE, WELL IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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