of the First Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 1995
For past history of the following Bills see 1994 House Journal.
(R537, S1040) -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL FROM THREE TO FIVE AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MUST BE A LICENSED ATTORNEY, AND DELETE TWO EX OFFICIO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-20 RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHOSEN TO PRESENT NOMINEES TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO DECREASE FROM SEVEN TO SIX THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND THE MANNER THE MEMBERS ARE CHOSEN, AND PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR FILLING VACANCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-27-10 RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE THE COMMISSION A PART OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-27-60, RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMISSION RECOMMEND AN ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION REQUEST TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
(R568, H3385) -- Rep. Cromer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, METHODS OF NOMINATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CANDIDATES SEEKING NOMINATION BY PETITION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES IN OFFICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SEPARATE FILING PERIOD FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING NOMINATION BY PETITION IN PARTISAN ELECTIONS, AND CHANGE A CODE REFERENCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS THAT CONGRESS HAS ENACTED THE "NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993" (P.L. NO. 103-31 OF 1993) AND THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACT IS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THAT CONGRESSIONAL LAW; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 7, SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS FOR MULTIPLE SITE VOTER REGISTRATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ELECTION COMMISSION IN IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MAINTAIN A COMPLETE MASTER FILE, RATHER THAN ROSTER, OF ALL QUALIFIED ELECTORS, REQUIRE HIM TO DELETE THE NAME OF ANY ELECTOR WHO REQUESTS IN WRITING THAT HIS NAME BE REMOVED, AND DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-30, RELATING TO NOTICE OF DELETION OF ELECTOR'S NAME FROM ROSTER OF ELECTORS, APPEAL BY ELECTOR, AND RESTORATION OF NAME, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE FOR A MASTER FILE, RATHER THAN A ROSTER, DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT IF THE DELETION IS FOR CONVICTION, THE APPEAL MUST BE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-155, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS BY MAIL, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT IF THE POSTMARK DATE IS MISSING OR ILLEGIBLE, THE COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION SHALL ACCEPT THE APPLICATION IF IT IS RECEIVED BY MAIL NO LATER THAN FIVE DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE REGISTRATION BOOKS BEFORE ANY ELECTION, AND REQUIRE COUNTY BOARDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION TO DISTRIBUTE APPLICATION FORMS TO CITY HALLS AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-440, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ELECTOR'S NAME MUST APPEAR ON THE LIST OF VOTERS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A QUALIFIED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED FROM ONE ADDRESS TO ANOTHER AND HAS FAILED TO NOTIFY THE COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF A CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO VOTE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-720, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES WHICH MUST BE MAILED TO PERSONS WHOSE REGISTRATION IS TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURE BY WHICH AN ELECTOR'S NAME MAY BE DELETED FROM THE MASTER FILE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-910, RELATING TO THE PLACE REGISTERED ELECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-5-440 AND DELETE THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE AN ELECTOR TO VOTE AT THE VOTING PLACE NEAREST TO HIS RESIDENCE WITHIN THE WARD OR OTHER SUBDIVISION OF HIS RESIDENCE AND TO PROVIDE THAT HE MUST VOTE AT HIS DESIGNATED POLLING PLACE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE MANAGERS OF ELECTIONS, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE ANY CANDIDATE TO PROTEST AN ELECTION IN WHICH HE IS A CANDIDATE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-17-30, WHEN THE PROTEST IS BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON EVIDENCE DISCOVERED AFTER THE ELECTION, AND PROVIDE WHAT THIS EVIDENCE MAY INCLUDE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS, IDENTIFICATION, AND CONDUCT OF POLL WATCHERS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE MAXIMUM SIZE AND SIZE OF LETTERING ON IDENTIFICATION BADGES AND TO PROHIBIT BADGES IN FLUORESCENT COLORS AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-25-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE ON ELECTION DAY WITHIN TWO HUNDRED FEET OF A BUILDING WHERE A POLLING PLACE IS LOCATED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CANDIDATE MAY WEAR A LABEL IDENTIFYING HIMSELF AS A CANDIDATE AND THE OFFICE HE IS SEEKING AND PROVIDE CONDITIONS ON THE WEARING OF THE LABEL; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-335, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES NAMES IN CERTAIN ELECTIONS BE ARRANGED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BALLOT SPECIFICATIONS, IN PARTY PRIMARIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BALLOT MUST CONTAIN THE NAMES OF PERSONS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER.
(R588, H4414) -- Reps. Phillips, Allison, Waites, Rudnick, J. Wilder, Jaskwhich, Walker, Corning, Rogers, Stuart, Waldrop and Gamble: AN ACT TO ENACT THE "SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY ALLIANCE ACT OF 1994" 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 CERTAIN COLLABORATION ACTIVITIES AMONG SCHOOLS, EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES, AND VARIOUS ENTITIES TO PREVENT SCHOOL VIOLENCE, FOR PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PREVENT SCHOOL VIOLENCE, AND FOR JUDICIAL RESPONSES TO SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAKING A CHILD INTO CUSTODY AND NOTICE TO HIS PARENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN OTHER NOTICES, FOR THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED, AND FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS; 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.
(R582, H4142) -- Reps. Quinn, Wright and Riser: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 25, TITLE 50, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESTRICTIONS, NO WAKE ZONES, PENALTIES, AND FINE DISBURSEMENTS FOR WATERCRAFT ON LAKE MURRAY.
(R589, H4460) -- Rep. McTeer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SERVICE CREDIT MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR MATERNITY LEAVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW IF THE MEMBER APPLIED FOR REEMPLOYMENT WITHIN TWO YEARS OF GOING ON MATERNITY LEAVE AND WAS REHIRED WITHIN TWO AND ONE-HALF YEARS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE LEAVE AND TO PROVIDE THAT MATERNITY LEAVE INCLUDES PATERNITY LEAVE, TO EXTEND THE ELECTION PERIOD FOR THE RETIREMENT INCENTIVE IN THE CASE OF CERTAIN STATEWIDE APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 1995, TO WAIVE CERTAIN YEARS OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE-PAID HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR A RETIREE.
(R597, H4631) -- Reps. Kirsh, G. Bailey, Boan, J. Brown, Harwell and Waldrop: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS TO PRACTICE PODIATRIC MEDICINE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO OFFER THEM TWICE ANNUALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-110, RELATING TO RECIPROCITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE RECIPROCITY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-130, RELATING TO RECORDING OF LICENSE WITH COUNTY CLERK OF COURT, SO AS TO DELETE THIS REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-160, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE BOARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO REQUIRE MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS AND TO USE THEM IN PROCEEDINGS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR REFUSAL TO CONSENT TO THESE EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-70, RELATING TO REPORTS BY THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST PHYSICIANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH REPORTS ON PODIATRISTS; TO REAUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF PODIATRY EXAMINERS FOR SIX YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PODIATRY, ITS MEMBERS, TERMS, AND REMOVAL, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATING MEMBERS AND FOR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO A MEDICAL CONSULTANT AND A LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE BOARD; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF CURRENT BOARD TERMS, INTERIM GOVERNANCE OF THE BOARD; AND STAGGERED TERMS FOR NEW APPOINTEES; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTICIANRY FOR SIX YEARS.
(R599, H4691) -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND ALLOW THESE APPROPRIATIONS TO BE CARRIED FORWARD AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSE IN FISCAL YEAR 1994-95; TO AMEND SECTION 12-47-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX ABATEMENTS OR REFUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REFUND PROVISIONS APPLY TO ANY TAX OR FEE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT, TO RATIFY THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT OF THE BASS AND PERRI CASES, TO PROVIDE FOR STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX REFUNDS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL RETIREES TO BE PAID IN TWO EQUAL INSTALLMENTS IN 1995 AND 1996 AND PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THESE REFUNDS MUST BE CLAIMED AND PAID, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF REFUNDS PAID TO INTESTATE DECEDENTS PURSUANT TO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND THIS ACT, TO INCREASE TEMPORARILY THE BORROWING AUTHORITY FROM THE INCOME RESERVE FUND UNDER THE INSTALLMENT PURCHASE PROGRAM FOR INITIATING THE STATE HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT, TO EXTEND THE RETIREMENT INCENTIVE ELECTION PERIOD IN THE CASE OF CERTAIN APPOINTED STATEWIDE OFFICIALS AND IN CERTAIN HARDSHIP CASES; TO AMEND ACT 164 OF 1993, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94, BY DELETING PARAGRAPH 3.54 OF PART I, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE TRANSFER OF LEGISLATIVE BRANCH CARRIED FORWARD APPROPRIATIONS TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-47-447 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF TAX REFUNDS.
(R609, H4820) -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 1994 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-1210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND OTHER STATEWIDE ELECTED CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, SO AS TO SET THEIR SALARIES EFFECTIVE WHEN THEY ASSUME OFFICE IN 1995 AND PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL INCREASES FOR THESE OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A RESIDENT TAXPAYER A DEDUCTION FOR EACH DEPENDENT CLAIMED ON THE TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN WHO HAS NOT YET ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIX YEARS DURING THE APPLICABLE TAX YEAR, TO MAKE THE DEDUCTION CONTINGENT UPON IDENTIFICATION OF A REVENUE SOURCE, AND PROVIDE FOR THE REVENUE SOURCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 ONLY AS A DELAY IN THE FINAL STEP IN THE NET CAPITAL GAIN DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 48-23-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FOREST TREE SALES BY THE STATE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO FOREST TREES AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT SALE COSTS MAY NOT EXCEED THE COST OF PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION, AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL USES FOR THE TREES SOLD, AND PROVIDE THAT SALE PROCEEDS MAY BE RETAINED BY THE COMMISSION AND USED IN THE OPERATION OF TREE NURSERIES AND SEED ORCHARDS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-1170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO USE AND DISPOSITION OF EXCESS DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT TO USE EXCESS DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FOR NONRECURRING PREVENTION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND QUALITY INITIATIVES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS AUTOMATICALLY CONFORM TO FEDERAL WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS WHEN THE STATE INCOME TAX LAW FEDERAL REFERENCE DATE CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-140, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE CALCULATION OF THE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE RECURRING GENERAL FUND REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR IF CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 48-23-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION SUPPLEMENTS FOR COMMISSION OF FORESTRY PERSONNEL; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 48-23-132 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF REVENUE RECEIVED FROM CERTAIN SOURCES BY THE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-1020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INSTALLMENT PURCHASE PROGRAM OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR LEASE OR RESALE OF EQUIPMENT TO STATE AGENCIES, SO AS TO MOVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM TO THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER AND PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF LENDING TO STATE AGENCIES TO LEASE OR PURCHASE CERTAIN TYPES OF EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO STATE PROCUREMENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED PURSUANT TO THE PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE LOWER STATED RATES OF INTEREST FOR AGENCIES BORROWING AND FOR INSURANCE RESERVE FUND LOANS FOR OPERATING THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2379, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR RATHER THAN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL SET THE SALARY FOR THE DIVISION DIRECTOR AND THE DIVISION STAFF; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXPENSES OF OPERATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL OPERATE AS AN "OTHER-FUNDED AGENCY" AND THAT ALL FEES AND CHARGES IMPOSED BY THE COMMISSION FOR ITS OPERATION MAY BE RETAINED BY THE COMMISSION EXCEPT FEES AND CHARGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRANSPORTATION DIVISION IN EXCESS OF THE DIVISION'S OPERATING EXPENSES, WHICH MUST BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIFIC TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95; AND TO REQUIRE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO DETERMINE, UPON WORKING WITH OTHERS WHETHER AN ADJUSTMENT SHOULD BE MADE IN THE LICENSE FEES CHARGED TO MOTOR CARRIERS BEGINNING FISCAL YEAR 1995-96; TO PROVIDE THAT FROM CERTAIN FEDERAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED TO SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER THE CARL PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION ACT, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MUST INCLUDE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA PLAN FOR VOCATIONAL - TECHNICAL EDUCATION PLAN THE CLEMSON PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR AGRICULTURAL TEACHER EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT, AND PROVIDE THE LEVEL OF FUNDING TO BE INCLUDED IN THAT PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-355, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FROM FIVE DOLLARS TO EIGHT DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS A PATIENT DAY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND DISBURSED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; BY ADDING SECTION 24-25-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND DISBURSED TO THE PALMETTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-21-355 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT BUILDING AID APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE ALLOCATED AND EXPENDED; BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTIFIED PERSONNEL WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND WHO ARE DISMISSED FOR ECONOMIC REASONS HAVE PRIORITY FOR BEING REHIRED TO FILL ANY VACANCY FOR WHICH THEY ARE QUALIFIED WHICH OCCURS WITHIN TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THEIR DISMISSAL; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-421 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL HAVE CERTAIN LIABILITY IN REGARD TO SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION WITHIN HAZARDOUS AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP PUPIL-TEACHER RATIO FOR GRADES 1 THROUGH 3 BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE ON AN INDIVIDUAL CLASS BASIS AND THAT THE PUPIL ENROLLMENT IN THESE GRADES SHOULD NOT EXCEED TWENTY-EIGHT PUPILS IN EACH CLASS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF STATE AND LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE SALARY SCHEDULES, THE LEVEL OF REQUIRED STATE AND LOCAL EFFORT, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL RECEIVE CERTAIN FUNDS UNDER THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-21-450, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF UNEXPENDED BUDGET AMOUNTS IN THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT FUND TO SCHOOL BUILDING AID PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FUNDS TO WHICH THIS SECTION APPLIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHAT EXAMINATION EXPENSES AN INSURANCE COMPANY IS LIABLE FOR, TO PROVIDE LOWER EXAMINATION FEES FOR DOMESTIC INSURERS WITH LESS THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN TOTAL CAPITAL AND SURPLUS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1993, TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS BY INSURERS OF EXAMINATION FEES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EXAMINATION FEES MUST BE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF THE ADDITIONAL GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO REVISE THE USE, CLARIFY THE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION AND REVENUE AND TAXATION, REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EXPENDITURES BY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES, AND PROVIDE FOR INSULATION FROM PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE COMMITTEES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2423, RELATING TO THE USE OF A PORTION OF ADMISSIONS TAX REVENUES TO FUND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDE AN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITIONS OF MAJOR TOURISM OR RECREATION FACILITY TO INCLUDE "DESIGNATED DEVELOPMENT AREA" AND TO DEFINE AND LIMIT THE TERRITORY OF SUCH AREAS AND PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INVESTMENT AMOUNTS APPLICABLE TO SUCH AREAS, AND TO ADD SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF FACILITIES ELIGIBLE FOR THE DESIGNATION "MAJOR TOURISM OR RECREATION FACILITY" AND "SECONDARY SUPPORT FACILITIES" AND "ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1720, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO GIVE THE COUNCIL AUTHORITY TO APPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE STATE, EXCLUDING LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, AND SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS, SHALL ENTER INTO SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN LITIGATION, DISPUTES, OR CLAIMS REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONIES APPROPRIATED OR PROVIDED FOR IN A GENERAL OR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE OF PUBLIC FUNDS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES IN FAMILY COURT MATTERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR PAYING COURT FEES IN DEPENDENCY ACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-235, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL ENTITIES FOR COSTS OF THE CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAYMENT OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE MONIES MUST BE DEPOSITED INTO A SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE BY THESE ENTITIES, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO FORMULAS FOR REIMBURSEMENT, AND SERVICES INCLUDED FOR REIMBURSEMENT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 20-7-1317 RELATING TO USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS BY CLERKS OF COURT FOR THE OPERATION OF WAGE WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION OVER MINOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION ON A MAGISTRATE'S POWER TO IMPOSE CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT; TO REPEAL SECTION 56-1-145 RELATING TO THE USE OF INCREASED MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES FOR ACCESS ROUTES TO DISTRESSED AREAS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-93-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL ESTABLISH AN INFECTIOUS WASTE PROGRAM FUND TO CARRY OUT THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES ON TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS WASTE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM THIRTY DOLLAR A TON FEE ON ALL WASTE AND TO REMOVE THE FEE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE WASTE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INFECTIOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FEES REMAINING AFTER THE FUNDING OF THE INFECTIOUS WASTE PROGRAM FUND MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND; TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 38, RELATING TO CONDUCT OF INSURANCE BUSINESS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE "OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT", INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND PENALTIES, CIVIL FINES, AND ESTABLISHMENT IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF A DIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 42-9-440 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION SHALL REPORT ALL CASES OF SUSPECTED FALSE STATEMENT OR MISREPRESENTATION, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-55-530, TO THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION FOR INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION, IF WARRANTED, PURSUANT TO THE OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT DEFINED AS EARNABLE COMPENSATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1995; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-27-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN TRANSFERS FROM THE HIGHWAY FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE BEGINNING WITH SUCH TRANSFERS IN FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 AND TO PROVIDE THAT EXCEPT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 TRANSFER, THE REVENUES IN THE HIGHWAY FUND MUST NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 12, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE AMENDED OR REPEALED EXCEPT BY SEPARATE LEGISLATION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-205 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL COSTS, FEES, FINES, PENALTIES, FORFEITURES, AND OTHER REVENUE GENERATED BY THE CIRCUIT COURTS AND FAMILY COURTS MUST BE REMITTED 56 PERCENT TO THE COUNTY AND 44 PERCENT TO THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-206 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO 62 PERCENT OF A CRIMINAL FINE IMPOSED IN GENERAL SESSIONS AND FAMILY COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSESSMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-207 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO 88 PERCENT OF A CRIMINAL FINE IMPOSED IN MAGISTRATES' COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSESSMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-208 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO 52 PERCENT OF A CRIMINAL FINE IMPOSED IN MUNICIPAL COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSESSMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-209 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF A FINE OR ASSESSMENT WHEN IT IS MADE IN INSTALLMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-5-175 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO PROVIDE A QUARTERLY REPORT TO EACH DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY THAT RECEIVES MONEY COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 14-1-205, 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1-208; AND BY ADDING SECTION 11-7-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE AUDITOR TO EXAMINE THE BOOKS AND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY TREASURERS, MUNICIPAL TREASURERS, COUNTY CLERKS OF COURT, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTIONS 14-1-205, 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1-208; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES AND COSTS GENERALLY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF DIVIDING THE FIFTY-FIVE DOLLAR FILING FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 14-17-725, RELATING TO COLLECTION COST FOR FINES PAID ON INSTALLMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COLLECTING COST FOR ASSESSMENTS PAID ON INSTALLMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN WEAPONS VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO REMITTANCE OF THE FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY COLLECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-310, RELATING TO CIVIL FINES FOR VIOLATION OF REGISTRATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FINES MUST BE REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR DEPOSIT AND BENEFIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR ITS DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-350, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF PENALTIES COLLECTED FOR VIOLATION OF THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REVISE DISPOSITION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-190, RELATING TO HAVING A DRIVER'S LICENSE IN POSSESSION, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ALLOWING REDUCTION OF COURT COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1971, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HANDICAP PARKING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT FIVE DOLLARS OF THE ASSESSMENT BE REMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINES FOR SPEEDING, SO AS TO DELETE THE ALLOCATION OF A PORTION OF THE FINE TO THE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS OR NARCOTIC DRUGS, SO AS TO DELETE REMITTANCE OF A PORTION OF THE FINE TO THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIFTY DOLLAR FEE TO DEFRAY COSTS INCURRED BY STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 14-1-210 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COST OF COURT FEE TO FUND CERTAIN PROGRAMS; 14-1-212 RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL FEE IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT; 14-1-213 RELATING TO FEES FOR CERTAIN DEFENSE OF INDIGENTS; 16-11-700(E)(6) RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS FOR LITTER VIOLATIONS; 20-7-1510 RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FINES, FORFEITURES, AND OTHER REVENUES; 23-6-470 RELATING TO FINES AND BONDS FOR CRIMINAL OR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS HAVING A SURCHARGE ADDED TO THEM TO BE USED TO FUND TRAINING PROGRAMS; 24-23-210 RELATING TO FEES ASSESSED ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS; 44-53-580 RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FINES; 56-1-725 RELATING TO TRAFFIC POINTS ASSESSMENT; 61-13-480 AND 61-13-490 BOTH RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN FINES AND ASSESSMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1995, THAT EACH CLERK OF COURT, MAGISTRATE, AND MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE MUST KEEP AN ACCOUNT OF ALL COSTS, FEES, FINES, PENALTIES, FORFEITURES, AND OTHER REVENUES GENERATED BY THE COURTS AND A SEPARATE ACCOUNT OF ALL ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIME REPORTS OF THIS INFORMATION MUST BE MADE, PROVIDE FOR A REVIEW OF THE REPORTS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND ITS APPROPRIATE ACTION AFTER REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECTION TO APPLY TO VEHICLES LOANED TO DEALERS FOR TEST DRIVING PURPOSES, REVISE THE SALE REQUIREMENT AND THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PLATES, DELETE THE PROVISION FOR THE COST OF THE PLATES, PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF SALE, PROHIBIT MULTIPLE TRANSFERS, PROVIDE FOR EDUCATION LICENSE PLATES, DELETE THE REFERENCES TO "FRANCHISED" AS IT APPLIES TO DEALERS SELLING HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AT RETAIL, AND DEFINE HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTER PLATES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2721 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES, AND SECTION 12-36-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF RETAIL SALES, SO AS TO INCLUDE EDUCATION LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR ANY OFFICE FILLED BY ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR WHICH SCREENING IS REQUIRED, EXCEPT FOR THE JUDICIARY, THE JOINT COMMITTEE MAY NOT ACCEPT NOTICES OF INTENTION TO SEEK SUCH OFFICE FROM ANY CANDIDATE UNTIL CERTAIN NOTICES RELATING TO THE POSITION VACANCY ARE PUBLISHED OR PROVIDED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COST OF SUCH NOTICES SHALL BE ABSORBED AND PAID FROM THE APPROVED ACCOUNTS OF BOTH HOUSES AS CONTAINED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE LICENSING OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE OPERATED IN A WATERCRAFT OR VESSEL PLYING THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS REIMBURSED TO NONFEDERAL PROJECT SPONSORS UNDER THE TERMS OF A LOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR A FEDERALLY COST-SHARED BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT MUST BE REFUNDED BY THE NONFEDERAL SPONSOR TO THE STATE WITH THE STATE AND NONFEDERAL SPONSOR SHARING IN THE REIMBURSEMENT IN THE SAME RATIO AS EACH CONTRIBUTED TO THE NONFEDERAL MATCH AND TO PROVIDE THAT COASTAL COUNCIL DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL ADMINISTER THESE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS THAT PROVIDE RECREATION OR HOSPITAL SERVICES AND MUNICIPALITIES AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ON PARTICIPATION FOR ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE PLANS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN DEDUCTIONS FROM AN INMATE'S ACCOUNT FOR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND OTHER CAUSES, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS FOR MEDICAL COSTS, PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF SUMS COLLECTED FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DETENTION FACILITY TO INITIATE AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION OF RECOVERY OF MEDICAL COSTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX FOOD STUFFS FOR THE HOMELESS OR NEEDY THAT ARE SOLD TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD OR DONATED BY ONE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ANOTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION; TO AMEND TITLE 44 BY ADDING CHAPTER 39 SO AS TO CREATE THE DIABETES INITIATIVE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS PURPOSE AND DUTIES; TO ESTABLISH A DIABETES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND THE DIABETES OUTREACH COUNCIL AT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS; TO CHANGE THE PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER SURVEY PUBLISHED BY THE COMMISSION ON AGING IN OCTOBER, 1989, AND UPDATED AUGUST 1, 1990, AND REFERENCED IN SUBSECTION (B)(1) OF SECTION 32, PART II, ACT 171 OF 1991, BY CREATING PRIORITY NUMBERS 2 AND 2A FOR FUNDING WITH STATE MONIES AS THE SENIOR CENTERS IN MONCKS CORNER AND GOOSE CREEK LOCATED IN BERKELEY COUNTY, BOTH PROJECTS FOR PLAN YEAR 1991-92 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION OF AGING, IN ADMINISTERING THE REDESIGNATION OF PRIORITIES AND PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE MUST APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME AND AMOUNTS SUBJECT TO WITHHOLDING FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO REVISE THE WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYMENTS OF RENTALS AND ROYALTIES TO NONRESIDENTS, PRIZES AND AWARDS TO RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS, AND CONTRACTUAL PAYMENTS TO NONRESIDENTS FOR CONDUCTING BUSINESS OR PERFORMING PERSONAL SERVICES TEMPORARILY IN THIS STATE, REVISE THRESHOLD WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOW EXEMPTION FROM WITHHOLDING BY ENTITIES REGISTERING WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OR DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AGREEING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND THE COURTS OF THIS STATE TO DETERMINE TAX LIABILITY, TO RELIEVE THE PAYOR OF THE REQUIREMENT TO WITHHOLD WHEN THE PAYEE PROVIDES AN AFFIDAVIT STATING THAT THE PAYEE IS REGISTERED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF THE REGISTRATION EXEMPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-15-105 AND 33-42-1620, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF A FOREIGN CORPORATION TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE AND THE REGISTRATION OF A FOREIGN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE REVISED WITHHOLDING PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSESSMENTS USED ARE THE AUDITED ASSESSMENTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED ANNUALLY TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, TO REVISE THE DATE BY WHICH THE AUDITOR MUST REPORT AUDITED ASSESSED VALUES FROM FEBRUARY FIRST TO OCTOBER FIRST AND TO CLARIFY AND REVISE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE SALES RATIO DATA USED TO CALCULATE THE INDEX TO CONFORM TO THE MOST RECENT STUDIES CORRESPONDING TO THE BASE YEAR AND TO DEFINE BASE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO PROVIDE A PRELIMINARY INDEX BY NOVEMBER FIRST OF EACH YEAR AND A FINAL INDEX BY FEBRUARY FIRST; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY RETAIL PERMITS TO SELL BEER AND WINE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE "MOTOR VEHICLE CUSTOMER SERVICE ACT OF 1994"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES AND THEIR CONTENTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LICENSE FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-200, RELATING TO DUPLICATE LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LICENSE FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-210, RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISED THE RENEWAL DATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-376, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED REGISTRATION RENEWAL DATES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 27-2-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GEODETIC SURVEY, SECTION 27-2-95 SO AS TO ENSURE STATE MAPPING PRODUCTS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE COORDINATE SYSTEM, AND SECTION 27-2-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SURVEY TO ASSIST IN DEFINING AND MONUMENTING COUNTY BOUNDARIES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-75, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION, WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISION, AND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL MAPPING AND STATE GEOLOGIST; TO AMEND SECTION 48-4-10, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISH DIVISION TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISION, TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE STATE GEOLOGIST AND GEOLOGICAL MAPPING DIVISION, AND TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO GEOLOGICAL MAPPING TO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, TITLE 48, RELATING TO THE STATE GEOLOGIST AND GEOLOGICAL MAPPING DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE GEOLOGICAL MAPPING DIVISION REFERENCES TO THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY UNIT OF THE DEPARTMENT, CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO GEOLOGICAL MAPPING TO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, PROVIDE FOR THE GEODETIC SURVEY TO REMAIN WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES, AND DELETE DUPLICATIVE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR NEW PLATES AT LEAST EVERY SIX YEARS AND PROVIDE FOR THE REVALIDATION AND REPLACEMENT OF PERMANENT PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BENEFITS UNDER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETIREMENT SYSTEM BUT FOR THE PERSON'S CURRENT EMPLOYMENT COVERED BY A CORRELATED RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ELECT TO RECEIVE SUCH BENEFITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO RETIRE AND CALCULATION OF BENEFITS UNDER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO THE AMENDED PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9-9-40; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-5-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHECK ISSUED BY THE STATE TREASURER IF NOT PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT WITHIN TWO YEARS OF ITS ISSUE, THE AMOUNT OF THE CHECK MUST BE CREDITED BACK TO THE STATE TREASURY AND THE CHECK WRITTEN OFF THE BOOKS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REISSUE OF A CHECK ON SATISFACTORY PROOF OF NONPAYMENT; TO AMEND ACT 181 OF 1993, RELATING TO RESTRUCTURING, SO AS TO DELETE THE REPEAL OF SECTIONS CONCERNING THE SENTENCING AND GUIDELINES COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 48-48-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSAL OF NONREGION LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE AT THE BARNWELL FACILITY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE FEES ON NONREGION WASTE, BEGINNING WITH REVENUE COLLECTED IN FISCAL YEAR 1993-94, TO THE GENERAL FUND AND TO BARNWELL COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1994, NONREGION WASTE MAY NOT BE IMPORTED AND DISPOSED OF AT THE BARNWELL FACILITY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2330 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MANUFACTURER LICENSE PLATES AND SECTION 12-37-2721 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VEHICLES OPERATED ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE PLATES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-90 AND 12-36-110, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES AND SALES AT RETAIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX EXEMPTION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE USED WITH A MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE PLATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FREE SAMPLES OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE DISTRIBUTED BY ITS MANUFACTURER AND ANY SUBSEQUENT USE OF THESE SAMPLES AND TO EXEMPT MEDICINE DONATED BY ITS MANUFACTURER TO A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES OR FOR TREATMENT OF INDIGENT PATIENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-425 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS FOR BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSES NOT OWE DELINQUENT FEDERAL OR STATE TAXES, PENALTIES, OR INTEREST FOR THE LICENSE TO ISSUE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE REQUIREMENTS TO LICENSE RENEWALS AND TRANSFERS, PROVIDE THAT THE TAX STATUS OF THE APPLICANT IS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RATHER THAN REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT A SIGNED STATEMENT FROM THOSE AGENCIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE AGENCIES SHALL NOTIFY AN APPLICANT OF THE REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION, AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 54, TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE REVOCATION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE CREDIT TO BE CLAIMED WHEN THE TAXPAYER CREATES ONE HUNDRED FIFTY OR MORE JOBS SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT TO THE CURRENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF SEVENTY-FIVE FULL-TIME JOBS AND TO DEFINE "SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1245, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE CREDIT BY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF NEW JOBS WHICH MUST BE CREATED; TO AUTHORIZE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER CERTAIN MONIES FROM THE "SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND" TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL "SUPERB ACCOUNT" FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING THE DEPARTMENT'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-2-115 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO APPLY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPERB PROGRAM IN A MANNER THAT FAVORS ELIGIBILITY AND PROVIDE THAT SITES ONCE QUALIFIED FOR COMPENSATION REMAIN QUALIFIED; BY ADDING SECTION 44-2-150 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SUPERB ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING STUDYING AND REPORTING ON FUNDING FOR THE SUPERB PROGRAM; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SUPERB PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE DEFINITIONS FOR "DIRECT BILLING" AND "REIMBURSEMENTS" AND TO DEFINE "COMPENSATION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUPERB ACCOUNT AND SUPERB RESPONSIBILITY FUND, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO DIRECT BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENTS AND PROVIDE INSTEAD FOR COMPENSATION, AND PROVIDE LIMITS ON CERTAIN SITE REHABILITATION EXPENSES, TO DELETE THE CAP ON THE SUPERB ACCOUNT AND REVISE THE FUNDING OF THE SUPERB RESPONSIBILITY FUND; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-50, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OF CRITERIA FOR SITE REHABILITATION FUNDED THROUGH THE SUPERB PROGRAM, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING RISK-BASED CRITERIA AND SITE SPECIFIC CLEANUP LEVELS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ABOLITION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEE AND USE OF RESIDUAL FUNDS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE FEE THROUGH 2026; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EARLY DETECTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION AND DELETE REFERENCES TO DIRECT BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT AND DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENTS FROM THE SUPERB ACCOUNT, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETIREE UNDER THIS SYSTEM WHO SUBSEQUENTLY IS ELECTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNLESS THE MEMBER ELECTS NOT TO BE A MEMBER BY FILING A WRITTEN STATEMENT WITH THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD ELECTING NOT TO PARTICIPATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETURN OF A RETIRED JUDGE OR SOLICITOR TO STATE SERVICE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A RETIRED JUDGE OR SOLICITOR MAY RETAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOLLOWING ELECTION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO PROVIDE THAT FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS AND RURAL HEALTH CLINICS ARE DESIGNATED AS ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY PROVIDERS FOR UNDERSERVED PATIENTS AND MUST BE INCLUDED AS CONTRACTED ENTITIES IN ANY FORMULATION OF THE STATE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 24 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE INTERAGENCY SYSTEM FOR CARING FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN; TO PROVIDE FOR ITS PURPOSES, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS; TO IDENTIFY RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATE AGENCIES IN DEVELOPING THIS SYSTEM AND IN SERVING THESE CHILDREN; TO ESTABLISH THE SERVICES FUND FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN TO FUND THIS SYSTEM; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM IN CONNECTION WITH ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS SYSTEM; AND TO DIRECT CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES TO TRANSFER MONIES FOR THIS POPULATION TO THIS FUND; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2335 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LICENSE PLATES AND SECTION 12-37-2722 SO AS TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 57-3-130 THROUGH 57-3-190 SO AS TO TRANSFER CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE, TRUCK, MOBILE HOME, AND MODULAR PERMIT REQUIREMENTS TO TITLE 57 AND PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-5-4170, 56-5-4175, 56-5-4180, 56-5-4185, 56-5-4190, 56-5-4200, AND 56-5-4205 RELATING TO THE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE REINSTATEMENT FEES AND THEIR USE, AND SECTION 56-3-3950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO "KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUTIFUL" LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUTIFUL FUND" WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; CLARIFY THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND BY THE DEPARTMENT; AND CLARIFY REFERENCES TO DEPARTMENT; TO RATIFY THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT OF THE BASS AND PERRI CASES, TO PROVIDE FOR STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX REFUNDS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL RETIREES TO BE PAID IN TWO EQUAL INSTALLMENTS IN 1995 AND 1996 AND PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THESE REFUNDS MUST BE CLAIMED AND PAID, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF REFUNDS PAID TO INTESTATE DECEDENTS PURSUANT TO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SALES TAX ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE MAXIMUM TAX TO HORSE TRAILERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-21-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF STATE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS; TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO REVISE AN EXISTING BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ONLY PROCEED WITH THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING RELATED WORK FOR THE PROPOSED FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-255, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT RETAIL MOTOR FUEL OUTLETS SHALL POST SELF-SERVICE PUMP GASOLINE PRICES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE POSTING ON THE PUMP PRICE MECHANISM OF THE PRICE OF THE TYPE OF GASOLINE AVAILABLE AT THAT PUMP TO SATISFY THE POSTING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-500, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF STATE FUNDING OF AIR CARRIER HUB TERMINAL FACILITIES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEFINITION OF AIR CARRIER HUB TERMINAL FACILITY TO A FACILITY WITH AT LEAST FIVE COMMON CARRIER DEPARTING CARGO AND AIR FREIGHT FLIGHTS A DAY AT LEAST FIVE DAYS EACH WEEK; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO SET THE VALUE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN EQUIPMENT WHICH SERVES A DUAL PURPOSE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO CREATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARS ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARS ENDOWMENTS AT QUALIFYING INSTITUTIONS TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS OR FELLOWSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING CERTAIN DEGREES IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCING OF THE FUND AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENDOWMENTS BY THE QUALIFYING INSTITUTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1290, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT INSTEAD OF ISSUANCE OF LICENSE PLATES, FOR LEASED AS WELL AS OWNED VEHICLES, AND FOR THE DEPOSIT OF RELATED FEES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 15-38-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIFORM CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES AND THAT THE TORT CLAIMS ACT IS THE SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY TORT COMMITTED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS OFFICIAL DUTY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 15-78-100 AND 15-78-120 OF THE 1976 CODE ARE REENACTED AND MADE RETROACTIVE TO APRIL 5, 1988, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO CREATE A SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY WHICH REQUIRES STATE RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN SEX OR OTHER OFFENSES TO REGISTER WITH THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THEY RESIDE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-3-40, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO BE COMMISSIONED OR ENLISTED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ONLY MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN AND RESIDENCY IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS NOT REQUIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-76, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT ON A BILL REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE REQUIREMENT TO A BILL RELATING TO TAXES FOR ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-145, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR ALTERATION OF CRITICAL AREAS IN THE COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT FROM FIFTY DOLLARS TO FIFTY-ONE DOLLARS THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE FOR AN APPLICATION FEE; TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MARINA AND COMMERCIAL DOCK FACILITIES; AND TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR FORWARDING FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-20-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO THE STATE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION BY THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COUNCIL TO FURNISH THE EFFECTIVENESS, IN ADDITION TO THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAMS OR FUNCTIONS OF THE AGENCY UNDER REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 1-20-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TERMINATION DATES FOR PARTICULAR AGENCIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TIMETABLE FOR TERMINATION OF THESE AGENCIES AND PROVIDE THAT THE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION SHALL DETERMINE ANNUALLY WHICH AGENCIES OR AGENCIES' PROGRAMS, OR BOTH, ARE TO BE TERMINATED, AND PROVIDE THAT ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF JULY OF EACH YEAR, THE COMMISSION SHALL NOTIFY THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL AND THE AGENCY TO BE REVIEWED OF THE AGENCY'S TERMINATION DATE, AND PROVIDE THAT THE AGENCY SHALL TERMINATE ON THE THIRTIETH OF JUNE FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF THE AUDIT COUNCIL'S REPORT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-20-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF AN AGENCY SCHEDULED FOR TERMINATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO REAUTHORIZING AN AGENCY AND ITS REGULATIONS FOR PERIODS NOT TO EXCEED SIX YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROJECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION IN THE MINIMUM EIGHTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS INVESTMENT THRESHOLD BASED ON THE NUMBER OF JOBS CREATED BY THE PROJECT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT POSTAGE PURCHASED BY A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF MAILING OR DIRECTING THE MAILING OF THE PRINTED ADVERTISING MATERIAL THROUGH THE UNITED STATES MAIL DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMERS OR POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-110, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A RETAIL SALE, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION COIN OPERATED TELEPHONE (COCOT) PROVIDERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE "MOTOR VEHICLE CUSTOMER SERVICE ACT OF 1994"; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2335 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS TO ISSUE FIRST-TIME MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSE TAGS DIRECTLY FROM THE DEALERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CASUAL EXCISE TAX, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO COMMISSION TO DEPARTMENT AND REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF A BILL OF SALE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM A DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST NOT BE ISSUED, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS TO WHICH THE PROHIBITION APPLIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A BEGINNER'S DRIVING PERMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE TIME FOR WHICH THE PERMIT IS ISSUED AND ITS FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERMITS AS WELL AS LICENSES IN THE REQUIREMENT FOR VERIFICATION OF LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-100, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS BY UNEMANCIPATED MINORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VERIFICATION OF RENEWAL APPLICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-210, RELATING TO THE TIME REQUIRED TO PROCURE A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-230, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO DELETE THE SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF DEALER LICENSE PLATES IN DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL SECURITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE INSURANCE EVIDENCE REQUIREMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR WHOLESALER AND DEALER LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE BOND OR PROPER CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT BEFORE LICENSE RENEWAL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES AUTHORIZED FROM THE FUND FOR RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR STAFFING; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OFFICIAL INSPECTION STATIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TOTAL FEES FOR THE INSPECTION AND THE CERTIFICATE FROM THREE DOLLARS TO FIVE DOLLARS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2680 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR CERTAIN ITEMS TO BE FILED WITH THE RETAILER RATHER THAN PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF EACH SALE, TO REQUIRE THE BUYER MAKING A TAX-EXEMPT PURCHASE PURSUANT TO A CERTIFICATE ON FILE WITH THE RETAILER TO NOTE ON THE PURCHASE INVOICE THE EXEMPT ITEMS, STATE THAT THE PURCHASES ARE FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES, AND SIGN THE PURCHASE INVOICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURCHASER'S SIGNATURE ON SUCH AN INVOICE MAKES THE PURCHASER LIABLE FOR ANY TAX DETERMINED TO BE DUE ON THE SALE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-130 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS TO FINANCE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1273 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY NONREFUNDABLE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TEN PERCENT OF THE QUALIFIED WAGES PAID TO A PERSON WHO WAS TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSING OR REALIGNMENT OF A FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATION AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE STATE DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA) IDENTIFICATION RECORD DATABASE ACT, ESTABLISH THIS DATABASE IN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, REQUIRE CONVICTED OFFENDERS OF CERTAIN SEX-RELATED CRIMES AND VIOLENT CRIMES TO SUBMIT A SAMPLE FROM WHICH DNA MAY BE OBTAINED FOR DNA TESTING TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS DATABASE, AND PROVIDE EXPUNGEMENT PROCEDURES, CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS, AND PENALTIES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT AND THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER IT ARE CONTINGENT UPON ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS OF SUFFICIENT FUNDING AND UPON PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES CHARGING REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEES MUST, ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, REMIT ALL SUCH FEES COLLECTED TO THE STATE TREASURER OR MAY VOLUNTARILY ELECT TO HAVE THE AMOUNT OF FEES COLLECTED DEDUCTED FROM AID TO SUBDIVISIONS DISTRIBUTIONS AND TO SUSPEND THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6-1-70 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 1997, IN THE CASE OF A REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX OR FEE IMPOSED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1, 1993; TO REQUIRE A CERTAIN FUNDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OFFSET ANY REDUCTION SUFFERED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION FUNDS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A SUSPENSION OF THE APPLICATION OF SECTION 59-21-160 OF THE 1976 CODE IN ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE A CHANGE IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS IS NOT FULLY FUNDED IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIMARIES CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT FILING FEES FOR ALL CANDIDATES FILING TO RUN IN ALL PRIMARIES, EXCEPT MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES, MUST BE TRANSMITTED BY THE RESPECTIVE POLITICAL PARTY TO THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, RELATING TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ONE-HALF TUITION AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE GRANTING OF SUCH ONE-HALF TUITION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE CREDITS MAY BE USED BY A SUCCESSOR CORPORATION FOLLOWING A MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, OR REORGANIZATION WHERE TAX ATTRIBUTES SURVIVE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1645 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A CONSOLIDATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURN AND TO PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH RETURNS MAY BE FILED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS TO INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW RETROACTIVELY AN ADJUSTMENT FOR THE FEDERAL MERCHANT MARINE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION INCENTIVE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-2332 SO AS TO DEFINE "LIFEGUARD" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ISSUE AND SELL BONDS, NOTES, AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING FACILITIES LOCATED AT 3150 HARDEN STREET IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA TO BE USED AND OCCUPIED BY STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-525, RELATING TO INCREASES IN MONTHLY BENEFITS PAID PURSUANT TO THE POLICE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY FUND, SO AS TO INCREASE THESE BENEFITS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1994; TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-110, RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY BENEFITS, SO AS TO ADD AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS A FINDING BY THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION THAT AN UNEMPLOYED INSURED WORKER PARTICIPATES IN REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES IF HE HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE LIKELY TO EXHAUST REGULAR BENEFITS AND NEED REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES PURSUANT TO A PROFILING SYSTEM ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION, EXCEPT UPON CERTAIN FINDINGS BY THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-3-280 AND 4-3-480, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO BOUNDARIES OF GREENVILLE AND SPARTANBURG COUNTIES, SO AS TO CORRECT A CLERICAL ERROR IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE COUNTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-150 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CHANGING MUNICIPAL CORPORATE LIMITS BY PETITION SIGNED BY ALL OR SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF LANDOWNERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE HOW REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY IS TO BE CONSIDERED AND VALUED UNDER THIS SECTION INCLUDING REQUIRING THE STATE'S CONSENT FOR ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY IN A MULTI-COUNTY PARK TITLED TO THE STATE.
(R611, H4822) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES.
(R628, H5146) -- Rep. Whipper: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CHARGE MATRICULATION AND OTHER INCIDENTAL FEES; AND TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN VACANCIES ARE FILLED.
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