S. 1273 -- Senators Rose, McConnell and Mescher: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING DORCHESTER COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF DORCHESTER COUNTY.
S. 1274 -- Senators Hayes, Gregory, Peeler and Short: A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM FILING PERIOD FOR CANDIDATES FOR TRUSTEES TO THE SCHOOL BOARDS IN YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4.
S. 1082 -- Senators Drummond and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ACTIVE AND RETIRED STATE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR RESOLVING CLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 4666 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, H. Brown, Cato, Wofford and Law: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 13-17-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY ALSO MAY BE KNOWN AS "THE SCRA"; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 13-17-180 SO AS TO ALLOW THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF THESE CORPORATIONS.
H. 4570 -- Rep. Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE
H. 4790 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 25 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BANKING AND BRANCHING EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1996" WHICH PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH ACQUISITIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA BANKS AND SOUTH CAROLINA BANK HOLDING COMPANIES MAY BE EFFECTED, UNDER WHICH SOUTH CAROLINA BANKS MAY ENTER INTO INTERSTATE MERGER TRANSACTIONS WITH OUT-OF-STATE BANKS, UNDER WHICH THE OUT-OF-STATE BANKS RESULTING FROM SUCH TRANSACTIONS MAY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN BRANCHES IN THIS STATE, AND UNDER WHICH SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BANKS MAY OPERATE BRANCHES OUTSIDE THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 24 OF TITLE 34, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT.
H. 4676 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF BINGO GAMES AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION".
H. 4681 -- Rep. Koon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS AND THE PROVISION THAT SUCH CORPORATIONS AND ITS SECURITIES ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORPORATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO ANY CORPORATION LICENSE TAX OR FEE IMPOSED BY CHAPTER 20 OF TITLE 12; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS AND THEIR POWERS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE BORROWING OF MONEY FROM "SUCH OTHER LENDING SOURCES WHICH ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF
Rep. LANFORD moved to adjourn debate upon the following Joint Resolution until Tuesday, April 2, which was adopted.
H. 4518 -- Reps. Haskins, Carnell, Felder, Koon, J. Young, Witherspoon, Hutson, Limbaugh, Cain, Stuart, Allison, Quinn, Tripp and Vaughn: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CREDIT OF THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM BECOMING JOINT OWNERS OF OR STOCKHOLDERS IN A COMPANY, ASSOCIATION, OR CORPORATION AND TO CONFORM OTHER LANGUAGE OF THE PARAGRAPH TO THIS REVISION.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of the Bill.
S. 1148 -- Senators Drummond, J. Verne Smith, Leventis, Peeler, Patterson, Washington and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 10-7-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND SECTION 15-78-160, RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD NOT BEING LIABLE FOR UNCOVERED OR UNFUNDED RISKS WHEN AN AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FAILS TO PAY INSURANCE PREMIUMS UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES WHERE THE BOARD MAY CANCEL SUCH POLICIES FOR NONPAYMENT OF PREMIUMS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-75, RELATING TO STATE FUNDS BEING WITHHELD FROM COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES WHICH ARE DELINQUENT IN PAYMENTS DUE THE STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPES OF ENTITIES TO
Rep. LANFORD moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Tuesday, April 2, which was adopted.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4480 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-1767, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE RUNNING OF COYOTES WITH DOGS FOR PURPOSES OF TRAINING THE DOGS IN A PRIVATE ENCLOSED FOX-HUNTING-DOG-TRAINING FACILITY.
Reps. TUCKER, WHATLEY, DANTZLER, SCOTT, CHAMBLEE, ROBINSON, FULMER, S. WHIPPER and LANFORD objected to the Bill.
Rep. WITHERSPOON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, April 2, which was adopted.
S. 614 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF AREAS FOR THE GATHERING OF OYSTERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CLAMS, PROVIDE FOR PERSONS WHO MAY GATHER THE OYSTERS AND CLAMS, REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE AREAS, AND PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CRITICAL AREAS DESIGNATED AS PUBLIC SHELLFISH GROUNDS.
The following Bill was taken up.
S. 1101 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Wednesday, March 27, by the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. CROMER explained the amendment and moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Tuesday, April 2, which was adopted.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4779 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK (SUPERB) SITE REHABILITATION AND FUND ACCESS REGULATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1915, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. SHARPE explained the Joint Resolution.
H. 4793 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE
Rep. COOPER explained the Joint Resolution.
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.
Rep. MEACHAM explained the Bill.
S. 1140 -- Senators Moore, Ryberg, Setzler, Lander, Jackson, Matthews and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-16-105 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MEMBER OF A JOINT AGENCY TO CONTRACT WITH THE JOINT AGENCY FOR COLLECTION, TRANSFER, AND/OR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-16-120, RELATING TO GOVERNING BODIES APPROVING JOINT AGENCY PROJECTS FINANCED BY BONDS, SO AS TO REVISE WHICH GOVERNING BODIES MUST APPROVE THE PROJECT.
Rep. WILKES explained the Bill.
On motion of Rep. SHARPE, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4779 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. COOPER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4793 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. MEACHAM, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4801 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. WILKES, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 1140 be read the third time tomorrow.
The motion of Rep. McKAY to reconsider the vote whereby debate was adjourned on the following Bill was taken up.
H. 4774 -- Rep. Fulmer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-227 SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD FOR VALUING HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-230, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TYPES OF PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES SO AS TO DEFINE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION PROPERTY.
Rep. McKAY moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Tuesday, April 2, which was adopted.
The following Bill was taken up.
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.
The Ways and Means Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\amend\GJK\22527HTC.96), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding a penultimate section appropriately numbered to read:
"(B) A member of the General Assembly who leaves office or retires with at least eight years credited service in the General Assembly Retirement System is eligible to participate in the plans by paying the full premium costs as determined by the State Budget and Control Board. However, a member of the General Assembly who retires with at least eight years credited service in the General Assembly Retirement System is eligible to participate in the plans by paying the current employee share of premium costs as determined by the State Budget and Control Board."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. LANFORD explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. LANFORD, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 1081 be read the third time tomorrow.
Rep. LANFORD moved to reconsider the vote whereby debate was adjourned on the following Bill, which was agreed to.
S. 1148 -- Senators Drummond, J. Verne Smith, Leventis, Peeler, Patterson, Washington and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 10-7-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND SECTION 15-78-160, RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD NOT BEING LIABLE FOR UNCOVERED OR UNFUNDED RISKS WHEN AN AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FAILS TO PAY INSURANCE PREMIUMS UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES WHERE THE BOARD MAY CANCEL SUCH POLICIES FOR NONPAYMENT OF PREMIUMS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-75, RELATING TO STATE FUNDS BEING WITHHELD FROM COUNTIES AND
Rep. LANFORD explained the Bill.
The Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. LANFORD, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 1148 be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up.
S. 846 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 72 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OLYMPIC LICENSE PLATES.
The Ways and Means Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\amend\GJK\22530HTC.96), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 56-3-7700(B)(2) as contained in SECTION 1 and inserting:
/(2) fifty percent to the South Carolina Special Olympics./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. CARNELL explained the amendment.
Reps. COOPER, ROBINSON and KIRSH objected to the Bill.
Rep. CARNELL continued speaking.
The amendment was then adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered section to read:
/SECTION . Section 30-4-40(a)(12) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 1 of 1995 is further amended to read:
"(12) the name, address, and telephone number of a person in whose name a motor vehicle license plate is registered; provided, however, this exemption from disclosure shall not apply to an active duty law enforcement officer or agency authorized by law to have access to this information or to a licensed private investigator who certifies that the information requested is directly related to an ongoing investigation."/
Amend title to conform.
Rep. KNOTTS explained the amendment.
Rep. CARNELL raised the Point of Order that Amendment No. 3 was out of order as it was not germane.
Rep. KNOTTS argued contra the Point.
The SPEAKER stated that the Bill dealt with olympic license plates and the amendment dealt with information being given out to private investigators and he sustained the Point of Order and ruled the amendment out of order.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading by a division vote of 52 to 19.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3182 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Breeland, J. Brown, Davenport, Harvin, Inabinett, Kirsh, Lloyd and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-43-720 SO AS TO PROHIBIT BODY PARTS FROM A DEAD BODY REMOVED DURING AN AUTOPSY TO BE USED FOR ORGAN OR TISSUE DONATION UNLESS CONSENT HAS BEEN OBTAINED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-43-330 AND 44-43-950, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND BOTH RELATING TO CONSENT FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT COUNSELING AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT REGARDING THE DONATION AND ITS