S. 1081 -- Senators Drummond and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC ENTITIES ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PARTICIPATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE WITHHOLDING OF STATE FUNDS OTHERWISE DUE THESE ENTITIES SUFFICIENT TO COVER DELINQUENT PAYMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF THE WITHHOLDING AND REMITTING OF THESE SUMS TO THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 4792 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE WORKING MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE DIED ON THE JOB BY DECLARING APRIL 28, 1996, "WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1275 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND CAMP DISCOVERY, A NONPROFIT THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL CAMP, LOCATED IN BLYTHEWOOD, FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS IN BUILDING THE SELF-ESTEEM, INDEPENDENCE, AND AWARENESS OF THE PARTICIPANTS AND CLIENTS IT SERVES, AND TO DECLARE SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1996, AS "CAMP DISCOVERY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4793 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO BUS SHELTERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1897, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
H. 4794 -- Rep. Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-4310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ALSO MAY BE ISSUED TO THE SPOUSE OF A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4795 -- Rep. Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-10-102, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTORNEY'S FEES AND OTHER CHARGES ON MORTGAGE LOANS FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY'S PREFERENCE AND THE INSURANCE AGENT'S PREFERENCE OF THE BORROWER REQUIRED TO BE ASCERTAINED BY THE
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4796 -- Reps. Fulmer, Koon, Harvin, Carnell, Robinson, Stuart, Seithel, Shissias, Limehouse, Hallman, Harrell and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-37-2810, 12-37-2820, 12-37-2830, 12-37-2840, 12-37-2850, 12-37-2860, 12-37-2870, AND 12-37-2880 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ANNUALLY SHALL ASSESS, EQUALIZE, AND APPORTION THE VALUATION OF ALL MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES, THAT THE VALUE OF MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PROPERTY TAX MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THAT THIS PROPERTY TAX MUST BE PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY, THE METHOD THAT THE TAXES MUST BE DISBURSED, THAT IN LIEU OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, A ONE-TIME FEE MAY BE PAID UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS FEE, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4800 -- Reps. Jaskwhich and Wright: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4801 -- Rep. Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1356, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE FILE A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS AT THE TIME THE CANDIDATE FILES A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY OR A PETITION FOR NOMINATION AND OTHER FILING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION IF HE HAS A CURRENT STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS ON FILE WITH HIS SUPERVISORY OFFICE REQUIRED BY SECTION 8-13-1140.
On motion of Rep. MEACHAM, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4802 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-215, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RETIRED JUDGES OR JUSTICES BEING ASSIGNED TO PRESIDE IN CERTAIN COURTS BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE, SO AS TO ADD FAMILY COURT JUDGES TO THE LIST OF JUDGES WHO MAY BE ASSIGNED, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SUCH JUDGES AND JUSTICES MAY SERVE IN ANY COURT WITHIN THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM, AND TO REVISE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO SUCH JUDGES OR JUSTICES IN ORDER FOR THEM TO BE SO ASSIGNED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4803 -- Reps. Harrison and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17, ARTICLE V OF
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4804 -- Reps. Keyserling and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANTING REQUIREMENTS OF SHELLFISH PERMITTEES, SO AS TO DECREASE FROM ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE TO FIFTY THE NUMBER OF BUSHELS REQUIRED TO BE PLANTED.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4805 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-3-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEALS OF OFFICERS REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR; 1-23-390, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT APPEALS; 4-27-320, RELATING TO APPEALS OF CIRCUIT COURT DECISIONS INVOLVING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASES; 4-27-630, RELATING TO APPEALS OF CERTAIN COUNTY PLANNING CASES; 6-7-790, RELATING TO APPEALS OF ZONING DECISIONS; 6-29-850, RELATING TO APPEALS OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DECISIONS; 6-29-940, RELATING TO APPEALS OF BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DECISIONS; 14-11-85, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM FINAL JUDGMENTS ENTERED BY A MASTER-IN-EQUITY; 17-27-100, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEWS OF POST-CONVICTION RELIEF DECISIONS; 20-7-2220, RELATING TO APPEALS OF FAMILY COURT DECISIONS PERTAINING TO THE COMMITMENT OR CUSTODY OF CHILDREN; 34-29-180, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4806 -- Reps. Govan and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 60 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SHRINERS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4807 -- Reps. Anderson, McMahand, Herdklotz and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-243 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS AND TO REQUIRE A CHILD EXPELLED FOR MORE THAN ONE WEEK TO BE PLACED IN A PRIVATE OR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
On motion of Rep. STODDARD, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4797 -- Reps. Stoddard, Inabinett, Littlejohn and McAbee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1996, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
(1) That the House of Representatives and the Senate meet in joint session in the Hall of the House at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 10, 1996, for the purpose of electing members of the Boards of Trustees of Clemson University, the College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University, the Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina, the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, Winthrop University, and the Board of Visitors of the Citadel, to succeed those members whose terms expire in 1996 or whose positions otherwise must be filled.
(2) That all nominations be made by the chairman of the joint legislative committee which screened the candidates for the above offices and that no further nominating nor any seconding speeches be made during the joint session by members of the General Assembly on behalf of any of the candidates.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4798 -- Reps. Stoddard, Wilder and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND LAURENS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF GARY H. GIBBS FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS UPCOMING RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4799 -- Reps. Wilder, Stoddard and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE JAMES R. BRASWELL, MAGISTRATE OF THE COUNTY OF LAURENS, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO LAURENS COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
Rep. QUINN, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 4757 -- Rep. Gamble: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MR. JOE BONDS, SUPERINTENDENT OF LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, MR. BARRY F. BOLEN, PRINCIPAL OF BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DISTRICT AND THE SCHOOL FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING CONGRATULATIONS ON BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL'S SELECTION AS A WINNER IN REDBOOK MAGAZINE'S "AMERICA'S BEST SCHOOLS" PROJECT.
On motion of Rep. GAMBLE, with unanimous consent, the following House Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.
H. 4757 -- Rep. Gamble: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MR. JOE BONDS, SUPERINTENDENT OF LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, MR. BARRY F. BOLEN, PRINCIPAL OF BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DISTRICT AND THE SCHOOL FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING CONGRATULATIONS ON BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL'S SELECTION AS A WINNER IN REDBOOK MAGAZINE'S "AMERICA'S BEST SCHOOLS" PROJECT.