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The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

Eternal and never changing God, the Answer to out deepest needs and the Source of our loftiest aspirations, and Who alone can lift our hearts and minds out of our darkest fears, lead us into the light and liberty of Your presence. In our weakness, sustain us; in our strength, discipline us; in our despondency, cheer us; in our doubts, give us the assurance of Your presence. Give us ability for hard tasks, and light when we find ourselves in the valley of despair. May we never doubt Your greatness and goodness, but cling to You with an unwavering faith and an unending confidence.

Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. STODDARD moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Frances L. Willis of Laurens, which was agreed to.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 25, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Senator Wilson (to replace Senator Stilwell) of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate on S. 90:
S. 90 -- Senators Wilson, Rose, Giese and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMES OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE OFFENSE TO CASES IN WHICH A PERSON ALLEGES HE IS ARMED WHILE USING A REPRESENTATION OF A DEADLY WEAPON OR AN OBJECT WHICH A PERSON MAY REASONABLY BELIEVE TO BE A DEADLY WEAPON.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 30, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 1:00 P.M. today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. FELDER the invitation was accepted.

April 23, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the General Assembly," and is, therefore submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Governor

Initial Appointment, State Ethics Commission, with term to commence July 1, 1994, and to expire July 1, 1999:

At-Large:

Mr. Richard Kent Porth, 3 Panorama Drive, Lexington, S.C. 29072 VICE H. Bowen Woodruff (resigned)

The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

The following was received from the Senate.

Columbia, S.C., April 25, 1996
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it nonconcurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1117:
S. 1117 -- Education Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 144 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ASSISTANCE ACT", TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL REVENUE BONDS FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, the House insisted upon its amendments.

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. TOWNSEND, STILLE and VAUGHN to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.

Document No. 1986
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-201.2. School Grants (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 25, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 23, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 1987
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-201.4. Principal Incentive Program (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 25, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 23, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 1988
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-201.5. Competitive School Innovation Grants Program (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 1990
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-166. Student and School Safety (Amend)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996

Document No. 1991
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-170. Annual Budget Deadlines and Schedules (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996

Document No. 1992
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-171. State Aid (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 1993
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-172. Accounting and Reporting
Received By Speaker April 30, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 28, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 1994
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-173. Financial Reports and Statements (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 1995
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-174. Accounting and Reporting Inventories (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 1996
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-175. Audits (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 1997
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-269. Criteria for the Promotion of Students to the Next Higher Grade (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 1998
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-400. Audiovisual Library Services (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 1999
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-182. Emergency Drills (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2000
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-184. Student Transportation Management (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2001
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-185. Bus Conduct (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2002
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-186. Student Transportation Records (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2003
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-200. Staff Protection (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2004
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-202. Personnel Records (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2005
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-202.1. Regulation to Ensure that School Districts Recruit and Hire Personnel for EIA Implementation on the Basis of Merit and Qualifications; to Ensure Fair and Equal Treatment for Minorities; and Corrective Action for Non-compliance. (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2006
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-214. Developmental Activities and/or Remedial Programs in Grades 1-8 (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2007
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-215. Public School Employee Cost Savings Program (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2009
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-235.1. Clearly Defined Vocational Programs (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2010
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-235.2. Vocational Grants for the Updating of Existing Vocational Programs and the Implementation of New Vocational Programs (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2014
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-243.3. Providing for the Disbursement of Funds for Trainable and Mentally Handicapped Students (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2016
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-245. Interscholastic Athletics (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2017
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-250. Instructional Materials (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2018
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-251. Textbook Selection and Adoption (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2019
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-252. Supplementary Materials Selection and Adoption (Workbooks), (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2020
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-254. Philosophy of Community Education (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2024
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-266. Federally-Funded Compensatory Education Programs (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2026
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-272.1. Compulsory Kindergarten Program (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2027
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-273. Transfers and Withdrawals (Amend)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2029
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-275. Student Safety (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2030
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-276. First Aid
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2031
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-278. Inoculations (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2032
Promulgated By Board of Education
43-280. Creating More Effective Partnerships Among the Schools, Parents, Community and Business. (Repeal)
Received By Speaker April 29, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 27, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

Document No. 2038
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
61-92. Underground Storage Tank Control Regulations
Received By Speaker April 26, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date August 24, 1996
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1399 -- Senators Ford, Passailaigue and Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MRS. MIRANDA HOLMES FOR HER SELFLESS DEDICATION TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND CHURCH AND TO CELEBRATE THE LOVE SHE SO FREELY GIVES TO OTHERS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1402 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE ARTHUR M. BJONTEGARD, JR., FOR A LIFE OF SELFLESS DEVOTION TO HELPING OTHERS, ESPECIALLY THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH MR. BJONTEGARD EVERY HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1403 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE MEMBERS OF THE USS SANTEE TO SOUTH CAROLINA AS THEY CELEBRATE TRIUMPHANT MEMORIES OF WORLD WAR II.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4981 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITING HUNTING OF MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON PORTIONS OF LAKE MURRAY WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH HUNTING ON LAKE WATEREE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 480 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION IN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN LICENSED SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE SERVICES OF A LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER, LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER, LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, OR PSYCHIATRIC CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 556 -- Senator Russell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON WHO ATTAINS THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN BY THE FIRST TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER TO BE AN ELECTOR FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THE PERSON HAS ATTAINED THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 562 -- Senators Rose, Mescher and Richter: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-200, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EXCEPT FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, MEMBERS OF COUNTY BOARDS OF REGISTRATION, AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION, AN ACTION OR VOTE BY A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, COUNTY HOUSE DELEGATION, OR COUNTY SENATE DELEGATION WHICH AFFECTS ONLY ONE COUNTY MAY BE DEVOLVED UPON THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY IF THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY AGREES TO ACCEPT THE ACTION AND NOTIFIES THE CODE COMMISSIONER OF ITS ACCEPTANCE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT IF SUCH ACTIONS REMAIN WITH THE DELEGATION, THEY MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY USE OF A WEIGHTED VOTING FORMULA; BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-210, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACTION OR VOTE BY A LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING A MULTI-COUNTY AREA MUST UTILIZE THE WEIGHTED VOTING FORMULA; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MODIFY ALL CODE SECTIONS WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ACT AND TO INDICATE IN THE NOTES FOLLOWING A CODE SECTION ANY ACTION ACCEPTED BY A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 583 -- Senator Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION TO VOTE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE AGE QUALIFICATION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLOWING A CITIZEN WHO HAS NOT ATTAINED THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN TO BE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 660 -- Senators Cork and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 54 OF TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS SO AS TO ENACT THE "DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS RESTRICTING THE RELEASE AND USE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO DELETE AN EXEMPTION FOR THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF A PERSON IN WHOSE NAME A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE IS REGISTERED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 704 -- Senators Land, Drummond and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-17-4096 SO AS TO PROHIBIT TRESPASSING UPON RAILROAD TRACKS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 739 -- Senators Bryan and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-212 SO AS TO DEFINE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, TO PERMIT A FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ENFORCE THE STATE'S CRIMINAL LAWS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IS NOT AN OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, OR AGENT OF A STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, MAY NOT CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO A VIOLATION OF STATE LAW, AND IS SUBJECT TO THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 774 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-31-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND USE OF SURCHARGES IMPOSED UPON THE PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES RENTED FOR THIRTY-ONE DAYS OR LESS, AND TO CERTAIN REPORTS, VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES, REGULATIONS, AND FORMS PERTAINING TO THE COLLECTION OF THE SURCHARGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SURCHARGES ARE A SALES TAX THAT BELONGS TO THE STATE WHICH MUST BE PLACED IN A SEGREGATED ACCOUNT, THE SURCHARGES ARE NOT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CREDITOR LIENS, AND ARE NOT GROSS RECEIPTS OR REVENUE, AND A PERSON OR ENTITY MAY NOT IMPOSE A FEE, PENALTY, OR EXPENSE ON INDIVIDUALS COMPLYING WITH THIS PROVISION.

On motion of Rep. FELDER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 776 -- Senators Lander, Giese and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-27-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO DEFINE "QUALIFIED INTERPRETER" AND "DEAF PERSON" AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TYPES OF HEARINGS AT WHICH INTERPRETERS MUST BE PROVIDED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 777 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PERMIT A RETIRED MAGISTRATE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY WHEREIN HE LAST SERVED, TO SERVE AS A SPECIAL MAGISTRATE IN THE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF TEMPORARILY REPLACING AN EXISTING MAGISTRATE WHO IS UNABLE PRESENTLY TO FULFILL HIS DUTIES DUE TO ILLNESS, INJURY, OR OTHER SIMILAR REASONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 862 -- Senators Elliott, Saleeby, Holland, Ford and Glover: A BILL TO RECOGNIZE THE CHICORA-WACCAMAW INDIAN TRIBE AND THE PEE DEE INDIAN TRIBE AS INDIAN TRIBES OF SOUTH CAROLINA REPRESENTING THE CHICORA-WACCAMAW INDIAN PEOPLE AND THE PEE DEE INDIAN PEOPLE, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO CONFER UPON THEM SUCH RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW TO INDIAN TRIBES OF THIS STATUS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 929 -- Senators McConnell, Ryberg and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGREEMENT UPON TERMS OF CONSOLIDATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF ANY MUNICIPALITY ARE ENLARGED BY INCLUSION OF TERRITORY OF ANOTHER ADJACENT MUNICIPALITY IN WHOLE OR IN PART, THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE MUNICIPALITIES MAY, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, STIPULATE AND AGREE UPON TERMS OF CONSOLIDATION OR BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT BY ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY EACH MUNICIPALITY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 943 -- Senators Waldrep, Wilson, Rose, Elliott, Courson, Reese, Lander, Setzler, Leatherman, Mescher and Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 1A SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR AN ELECTION LAW VIOLATION UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW OR WHO HAS PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO AN ELECTION LAW OFFENSE IS ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS A JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, AS A JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, AS A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, OR AS A JUDGE OR MEMBER OF ANY OTHER COURT PROVIDED FOR OR ESTABLISHED BY THE CONSTITUTION OR BY GENERAL LAW THAT IS A PART OF THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1013 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-210 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO GIVE AWAY ANY LIVE ANIMAL AS A PRIZE FOR, OR AS AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER, ANY CONTEST, GAME, OR OTHER COMPETITION, OR AS AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER A PLACE OF AMUSEMENT, OR AS AN INCENTIVE TO ENTER INTO ANY BUSINESS AGREEMENT WHEREBY THE OFFER MADE WAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTRACTING TRADE; TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO RAFFLE, ASK FOR DONATIONS, OR GIVE AWAY TICKETS OR HOLD DRAWINGS TO RECEIVE OR WIN ANY LIVE ANIMAL; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1047 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 17-15-10 AND 17-15-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY BE RELEASED ON THEIR OWN RECOGNIZANCES AND MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING A PERSON'S RELEASE, SO AS TO PRESUME THE RELEASE OF AN ACCUSED VIOLENT CRIME OFFENDER WOULD CONSTITUTE AN UNREASONABLE DANGER TO THE COMMUNITY SUBJECT TO REBUTTAL BY THE ACCUSED OFFENDER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1049 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-510 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPOSITION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL, SO AS TO EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP TO INCLUDE A VICTIM REPRESENTATIVE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1050 -- Senators McConnell, Lander, Giese and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, BY ADDING SECTION 24 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE "VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS"; AND ALSO PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF BAIL, CRUEL OR UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT, AND DETENTION OF WITNESSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BAIL MAY BE DENIED TO PERSONS CHARGED WITH VIOLENT OFFENSES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1073 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THEFT OF ELECTRIC CURRENT, SO AS TO ADD A PENALTY FOR A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1100 -- Senators Leventis, Giese, Russell, Reese and Cork: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-5-40 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MONITOR ALL ELECTED OR APPOINTED STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND JUDICIAL OFFICES IN ORDER TO ASCERTAIN WHEN VACANCIES OCCUR AND PUBLICIZE THESE VACANCIES AND POSITIONS ON THESE BODIES WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1123 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF RIFLES OR SHOTGUNS, SO AS TO ALLOW RESIDENTS OF ANY STATE RATHER THAN ONLY RESIDENTS OF CONTIGUOUS STATES TO PURCHASE RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS IN THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1125 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATEMENT MAY BE CONSIDERED AT A SENTENCING OR DISPOSITION HEARING IN FAMILY COURT, AND A COPY OF A STATEMENT MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1147 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-425, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL FAILURE TO RETURN A LEASED OR RENTED VIDEO OR CASSETTE TAPE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTICE OF THE EXPIRATION OF THE LEASE OR RENTAL PERIOD MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE LESSOR OR RENTER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1173 -- Senators Boan and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A NONCURRENT LICENSE PLATE FROM THIS STATE OR ANOTHER STATE MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE FRONT OF A VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 1197 -- Senators Drummond and Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-845 SO AS TO REQUIRE NONRESIDENTS OWNING OR OPERATING SHAD NETS IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER TO BE LICENSED AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE CURRENT LAW TO PROVIDE FOR A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF LICENSING FOR FRESHWATER FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, TO PROVIDE FOR HUNTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSAL OF REVENUE FROM LICENSES AND PERMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON HUNTING DEER ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA LANDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 50-20-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM MARINE RECREATIONAL FISHING STAMP REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPTIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-1-150 RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF HUNTING AND FISHING FINES, FORFEITURES, AND FEES, SECTION 50-1-170 RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FINES COLLECTED IN BEAUFORT COUNTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF FISH AND GAME LAWS, SECTION 50-1-230 RELATING TO THE USE OF FUNDS COLLECTED IN THE SANTEE COOPER AREA, SECTION 50-11-2240 RELATING TO HUNTING DEER IN GAME MANAGEMENT AREAS IN GAME ZONE FIVE, AND SECTION 50-13-1140 RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO FISH FOR NONGAME FISH UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 1198 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-145, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THEIR DUTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1209 -- Senator Richter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO RESCIND AND REPEAL THE RESOLUTION ENACTED ON DECEMBER 19, 1843, GRANTING TO DAVID TRUESDELL AN EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO PLANT OYSTERS ON A TRACT OF MARSHLAND AT THE NORTHEAST END OF SULLIVAN'S ISLAND.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 1226 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 36, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO ENACT THE "ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE DISCLOSURE ACT" SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN FACILITIES OFFERING SPECIAL CARE UNITS OR PROGRAMS FOR ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTS TO DISCLOSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL THE FORM OF CARE OR TREATMENT PROVIDED THAT DISTINGUISHES IT AS BEING ESPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR THESE PATIENTS.

On motion of Rep. J. BROWN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1235 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FAMILY COURT'S EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION, SO AS TO ALLOW EXPUNGEMENT OF A MINOR'S RECORD PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 20-7-1335, 17-1-40, 17-22-150, 34-11-90, AND 44-53-450.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1248 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-190 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO GRANT VARIANCES FROM A REGULATION PROMULGATED UNDER THIS CHAPTER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

S. 1255 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE 5.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 1260 -- Senators Leventis, McGill, Moore, Richter, McConnell, Gregory, Russell, Jackson, Greg Smith, Passailaigue, Courson, Land and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DOGS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS, REGULATION BY COUNTIES, AND THE TRANSFER OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER TEN DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE OWNER WAS TO PICK UP THE ANIMAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO FAILS TO PICK UP AN ANIMAL OR WHO ABANDONS ONE AT AN ANIMAL HOSPITAL, A DOG KENNEL, A CAT KENNEL, ANOTHER ANIMAL CARE FACILITY, OR BOARDING FACILITY IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 1261 -- Senators Leventis, McGill, Moore, Richter, McConnell, Gregory, Russell, Jackson, Greg Smith, Passailaigue, Courson, Land and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE VARIOUS PENALTIES, INCLUDING MAKING CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES FELONIES, ALLOW CERTAIN FIRST OFFENSE VIOLATIONS TO BE TRIED IN MUNICIPAL COURT, AND DELETE THE EXEMPTION PROVIDING THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO FOWL.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 1263 -- Senators Leventis, McGill, Richter, McConnell, Gregory, Russell, Jackson, Greg Smith, Passailaigue, Courson, Land and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE TERM ANIMAL AND DEFINE THE WORDS SUSTENANCE AND SHELTER; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF AN ANIMAL SO AS TO ALLOW FOR DISPOSITION OF A PERSON'S CASE, WHO HAS ALLEGEDLY DISOBEYED THIS SECTION, TO BE HEARD IN EITHER MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT AND TO MAKE THIS CODE SECTION APPLICABLE TO FOWL; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE MISUSE AND ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT A PERSON MAY NOT KNOWINGLY OR WILFULLY AUTHORIZE OR PERMIT AN ANIMAL TO BE SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSARY TORTURE, SUFFERING, OR CRUELTY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL AND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM NECESSITIES OF LIFE SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ANIMAL MUST BE GIVEN A SUPPLY OF CLEAN, FRESH, AND POTABLE WATER AT LEAST ONCE DAILY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-90, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF AN ANIMAL IN RAILROAD CARS SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY COMPANY CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING AN ANIMAL NOT TO OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE CARRYING THE ANIMAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ANIMAL MUST NOT BE CONFINED IN A VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN TWENTY-FOUR CONSECUTIVE HOURS UNLESS CIRCUMSTANCES STATED IN THIS SECTION ALLOW; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-100, RELATING TO THE CARE OF AN ANIMAL UNLOADED DURING TRANSIT SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-120, RELATING TO THE CUSTODY OF AN ANIMAL WHEN ITS KEEPER IS ARRESTED, SO AS TO MAKE THIS SECTION INAPPLICABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE ARRESTED FOR VIOLATING TITLE 47, CHAPTER 1; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-140, RELATING TO THE CARE OF AN ANIMAL AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ANIMAL TAKEN AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST BE CARED AND PROVIDED PROPERLY FOR BY THE PERSON MAKING THE ARREST UNTIL THE OWNER TAKES CUSTODY OF THE ANIMAL AND TO ALLOW AN ANIMAL TO BE SEIZED PRECEDING AN ARREST PURSUANT TO SECTION 47-1-150; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-150, RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY LAWS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ANIMAL TO BE HELD BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OR OTHER SOCIETY INVOLVED IN THE SEIZURE OF AN ANIMAL AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST PENDING CRIMINAL DISPOSITION OF THE CASE AT A FACILITY MAINTAINED OR CONTRACTED BY THAT AGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-170, RELATING TO PENALTIES, FINES, AND LIENS ASSESSED UPON AN ANIMAL CRUELLY USED SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CONVICTED OWNER OR PERSON HAVING CUSTODY OF A CRUELLY USED ANIMAL TO FORFEIT OWNERSHIP OF THE ANIMAL AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS INCURRED AS ORDERED BY THE SENTENCING COURT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 47-1-30, RELATING TO WILFUL ABUSE OF HORSES OR OTHER "BEASTS OF BURDEN".

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 1266 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FROM PROVIDING A BREAK IN THE SEASON ON PRIVATE LANDS IN GAME ZONE 4.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 1284 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAKING A CHILD INTO CUSTODY FOR VIOLATING THE LAW, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR DETENTION IN A SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC TIME FRAMES FOR REVIEW OF A JUVENILE IN A DETENTION FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-780, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF JUVENILE RECORDS, FINGERPRINTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A JUVENILE MAY BE FINGERPRINTED AND TO EXPAND THE USE OF FINGERPRINTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF CHILDREN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE COURT MAY WAIVE THE TEMPORARY COMMITMENT OF A CHILD TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR EVALUATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1293 -- Senators Thomas, Giese, Courson, Fair, Hayes, Jackson, Passailaigue, Russell and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1535 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SHALL PROVIDE CRIME VICTIMS WITH A COPY OF THE CRIME INCIDENT REPORT RELATING TO THEIR CASE AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION; TO ADD SECTION 16-3-1537 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL SENTENCING JUDGE TO APPLY AMOUNTS FORFEITED TO THE COURT BY A PERSON PURSUANT TO SECTION 17-15-90 TOWARD THE PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION THE COURT ORDERS THE PERSON TO PAY; TO ADD SECTION 17-1-18 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE SUPREME COURT TO PROMULGATE RULES TO ALLOW AN APPEAL OF CERTAIN COURT ORDERS IF A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT WAS NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COURT OR IF A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF RESTITUTION WAS NOT ORDERED; TO ADD SECTION 24-21-490 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES SHALL COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE RESTITUTION, THE PROCEDURE FOR COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING RESTITUTION, THE MAINTENANCE OF A MINIMUM NUMBER OF RESTITUTION BEDS AND PUBLISHING OF AN ANNUAL REPORT CONCERNING THE STATE'S EFFORTS TO COLLECT RESTITUTION AND OTHER FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF VICTIMS OF CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "RESTITUTION"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS AND WITNESSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE AMOUNT OF RESTITUTION A JUDGE MUST ORDER AN OFFENDER TO PAY.

On motion of Rep. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1298 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-1340, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL VOTE RECORDER VOTING SYSTEMS MUST BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING AND TRANSMITTING AN ELECTRONIC FILE CONTAINING ELECTION RESULTS IN A FORMAT PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1640, RELATING TO VOTING MACHINE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL VOTING MACHINE SYSTEMS MUST BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING AND TRANSMITTING AN ELECTRONIC FILE CONTAINING ELECTION RESULTS IN A FORMAT PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1305 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-1095 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE INSURER LICENSED TO UNDERWRITE "ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE" MAY FILE AND USE CERTAIN RATES FOR THE COVERAGES DETAILED IN SECTION 38-75-310(1) AND THE PROCESS FOR FILING AND HAVING THE RATES APPROVED; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-386 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LIABILITY OR A CAUSE OF ACTION MAY NOT ARISE AGAINST CERTAIN PERSONS FOR CERTAIN STATEMENTS MADE TO OR INFORMATION PROVIDED TO AN INSURER TO FACILITATE THE UNDERWRITING OF CERTAIN ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE OR TO FACILITATE COMPETITION FOR THE UNDERWRITING OF CERTAIN ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 1306 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ARREST OF AND BAIL FOR PERSONS APPREHENDED BY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN OFFICIAL SUMMONS TO BE USED BY THE OFFICERS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES AND REVISE THE PROVISIONS FOR ARREST AND BAIL.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1311 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 61-3-605 AND 61-5-86 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE AND A TEMPORARY MINIBOTTLE LICENSE TO THE PURCHASERS OF A BUSINESS CURRENTLY SO LICENSED, TO PROVIDE THAT NO SUCH TEMPORARY LICENSE MAY BE USED FOR A LOCATION DETERMINED TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, TO REQUIRE THE APPLICANT FOR THE LICENSE TO EITHER ALREADY HOLD A PERMANENT RETAIL LIQUOR OR MINIBOTTLE LICENSE OR TO HAVE HAD A STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK CONDUCTED WITHIN THIRTY DAYS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DURATION OF THE TEMPORARY LICENSE UNTIL A PERMANENT LICENSE IS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED, BUT NOT LONGER THAN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF THE TEMPORARY LICENSE UPON FAILURE TO APPLY FOR A PERMANENT LICENSE IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND TO IMPOSE A TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR THE TEMPORARY LICENSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1335 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEASURES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 ENACTING THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR MUTUAL ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE MEMBER STATES IN MANAGING EMERGENCIES OR DISASTERS DULY DECLARED BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE AFFECTED STATE AND MUTUAL COOPERATION IN EMERGENCY-RELATED EXERCISES AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1358 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ACT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO THE STATE TREASURER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1361 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND TERRITORIAL PLAN, AUTOMOBILE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1929, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 1362 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO PROHIBIT THE CITY OF AIKEN, BY CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, FROM REQUIRING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE CITY RECEIVING WATER, SEWER, OR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO REFRAIN FROM OPPOSING ANNEXATION AS A CONDITION OF CONTINUED RECEIPT OF WATER, SEWER, OR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, IF THE CITY EXTENDED WATER, SEWER, OR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO THE PERSON PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1995, WITHOUT SUCH A REQUIREMENT.

On motion of Rep. SHARPE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1366 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE CARRIER LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CORPORATE OFFICERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES OR OTHER PERSONS OPERATING AS A PASSENGER CARRIER WHO VIOLATE OR WHO AID AND ABET IN THE VIOLATION OF CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ARE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CORPORATE OFFICERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES OR OTHER PERSONS OPERATING AS A CARRIER OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS OR AS A CARRIER OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR DISPOSAL WHO VIOLATE OR WHO AID AND ABET IN THE VIOLATION OF CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ARE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND ARE SUBJECT TO OTHER SPECIFIED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 15-9-340 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON MOTOR VEHICLE CARRIERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1386 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF A HIGHWAY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS IN THIS AREA, WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 1395 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORMS AND SELECTION OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY WHICH FAILED TO ADOPT ONE OF THE SPECIFIED FORMS OF GOVERNMENT WITHIN FIFTEEN MONTHS OF DECEMBER 31, 1977, IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE FORFEITED ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION UNTIL IT CERTIFIES THE ADOPTION OF ONE OF THE FORMS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION MUST BE REINSTATED UPON THE CERTIFICATION OF THE ADOPTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

The following was introduced:

H. 4982 -- Reps. Richardson and Keyserling: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. MARK BRYAN, MR. DEAN FELBER, MR. DARIUS RUCKER, AND MR. JIM "SONI" SONEFELD, ALL MEMBERS OF THE MUSICAL GROUP, HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH, FOR BRINGING RECOGNITION TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH THEIR EFFORTS AND SUCCESS AS PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS.

Whereas, the musical group, Hootie and the Blowfish, has attained multi-platinum status for sales of its album, "Cracked Rear View"; and

Whereas, the group received the Best New Artist award from MTV and also received the Best New Artist award from Billboard magazine; and

Whereas, the group was nominated as Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards and has been recognized by the music industry by receiving Grammy awards for "Best Pop Song by a Vocal Group or Duo" and for "Best New Group"; and

Whereas, Columbia residents Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Darius Rucker, and Jim "Soni" Sonefeld comprise this fantastic musical group and have brought positive recognition and accolades to the Palmetto State through their talent and success. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulates Mr. Mark Bryan, Mr. Dean Felber, Mr. Darius Rucker, and Mr. Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, all members of the musical group, Hootie and the Blowfish, for bringing recognition to the State of South Carolina through their efforts and success as professional musicians.

Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Mark Bryan, Mr. Dean Felber, Mr. Darius Rucker, and Mr. Jim "Soni" Sonefeld.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 4983 -- Reps. Govan, Scott, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, 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, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hodges, Howard, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, J. Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF EUGENE MONTGOMERY OF ORANGEBURG, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Allison                Anderson               Bailey
Baxley                 Boan                   Breeland
Brown, G.              Brown, H.              Brown, J.
Brown, T.              Byrd                   Cain
Canty                  Carnell                Cato
Cave                   Chamblee               Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Cooper                 Cotty
Cromer                 Dantzler               Delleney
Easterday              Felder                 Fleming
Fulmer                 Gamble                 Govan
Hallman                Harrell                Harris, J.
Harris, P.             Harrison               Hines, J.
Hines, M.              Hutson                 Inabinett
Jaskwhich              Keegan                 Kelley
Keyserling             Kinon                  Kirsh
Klauber                Knotts                 Koon
Lanford                Law                    Lee
Limbaugh               Limehouse              Littlejohn
Lloyd                  Loftis                 Marchbanks
Martin                 Mason                  McAbee
McCraw                 McKay                  McMahand
McTeer                 Meacham                Moody-Lawrence
Neal                   Neilson                Phillips
Quinn                  Rice                   Richardson
Riser                  Robinson               Sandifer
Scott                  Sharpe                 Sheheen
Shissias               Simrill                Smith, D.
Smith, R.              Spearman               Stille
Stoddard               Stuart                 Thomas
Townsend               Tripp                  Trotter
Tucker                 Vaughn                 Waldrop
Walker                 Wells                  Whatley
Whipper, L.            Whipper, S.            White
Wilder                 Wilkes                 Wilkins
Williams               Witherspoon            Wofford
Worley                 Wright                 Young
Young-Brickell

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, April 30.

G. Ralph Davenport, Jr.           Timothy F. Rogers
Douglas Jennings, Jr.             Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.
Leon Howard                       James H. Hodges
Lynn Seithel

The SPEAKER granted Rep. KENNEDY a leave of absence for the week due to surgery.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HERDKLOTZ a leave of absence for the week.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HASKINS a leave of absence for the week.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. RHOAD a leave of absence for the week.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HODGES a temporary leave of absence.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. SEITHEL a temporary leave of absence.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, the House stood in silent prayer in memory of Mr. Frances L. Willis, former Commissioner of the Department of Transportation.

Reps. ALLISON and CROMER presented to the House the 1995 "Miss South Carolina", Amanda Elizabeth Spivey and the 1996 Miss South Carolina contestants.

The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 4977 -- Rep. McKay: A BILL TO RESTRICT IN FLORENCE COUNTY THE OPEN BURNING OF LEAVES, TREE BRANCHES, AND YARD TRIMMINGS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE CAMPFIRES ONLY FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES OR HUMAN WARMTH.

Rep. T. BROWN moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 2, which was adopted.

S. 944 -- Senators Greg Smith and Rose: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING GEORGETOWN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY.

The following Bill was taken up.

S. 972 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE LAURENS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.

Reps. WILDER, STODDARD and CARNELL proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\amend\GJK\22772CM.96), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, on line 21 by adding at the end of SECTION 1 /retroactive to July 1, 1995/

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend totals and title to conform.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

Rep. FELDER moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, May 8, which was adopted.

S. 1375 -- Senator Matthews: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT ORANGEBURG COUNTY ON JULY 1, 1997, SHALL CONSIST OF THREE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICTS, EACH TO BE COMPOSED OF CERTAIN OF THE EIGHT PRESENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTY WITH THESE EIGHT PRESENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTY BEING ABOLISHED ON JULY 1, 1997; TO PROVIDE THAT EACH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO SHALL BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS ON SPECIFIED DATES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND MANNER OF ELECTION OF EACH CONSOLIDATED BOARD; TO ESTABLISH AN ORANGEBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ON JULY 1, 1997, TO BE COMPOSED OF SEVEN MEMBERS ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COUNTY BOARD AND THE CONSOLIDATED BOARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SCHOOL BUDGETS MUST BE PREPARED AND SCHOOL TAX MILLAGE DETERMINED AND LEVIED; TO AUTHORIZE FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1997-98 ONLY TO ENCOURAGE THE RETIREMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL CURRENTLY WORKING BEYOND RETIREMENT AGE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE EIGHT PRESENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO THE COUNTY BOARD WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATION OF THE COUNTY BOARD FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS MUST BE DETERMINED; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REALIZATION OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE COST SAVINGS BY JULY 1, 2000.

The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 4522 -- Reps. Allison, Wells, Littlejohn, Walker and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR ORDERS OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO FEE MAY BE CHARGED FOR FILING A PETITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-60, RELATING TO ORDERS FOR PROTECTION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT GRANTING A MUTUAL ORDER OF PROTECTION EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

H. 4670 -- Reps. Allison, Neal, G. Brown, Inabinett, Sandifer, McKay, J. Hines, Meacham, Cain, Wells, L. Whipper, Vaughn, Simrill, Lee, Waldrop, Herdklotz, Davenport, Byrd, Rice, Littlejohn, Rhoad, Lloyd, J. Brown, Haskins, Wilkes and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL NEGLECT OF CHILDREN AND HELPLESS PERSONS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CATEGORIES OF PERSONS CARING FOR CHILDREN AND HELPLESS PERSONS WHO ARE SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION.

The following Joint Resolution was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

S. 1122 -- Senator Giese: A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING FOR AGRICULTURAL USE VALUATION FOR PROPERTY TAX YEAR 1995 THROUGH JULY 1, 1996.

Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, May 1, which was adopted.

H. 4251 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-6520, 56-5-6530, AND 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF SAFETY BELTS, SO AS TO MAKE A DRIVER RESPONSIBLE FOR REQUIRING EACH OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT OR ANOTHER CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM, TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO SECURE A SAFETY BELT ON A MINOR, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS OFFENSE, TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS WHICH EXCLUDE CERTAIN OCCUPANTS FROM WEARING A SAFETY BELT, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT, AND TO ALLOW A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO STOP A DRIVER AND ISSUE A CITATION FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT.

Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, May 1, which was adopted.

H. 4245 -- Reps. Jennings, J. Harris, Kinon, Baxley, Martin and Thomas: A BILL TO RECOGNIZE THE CHICORA-WACCAMAW INDIAN TRIBE AND THE PEE DEE INDIAN TRIBE AS INDIAN TRIBES OF SOUTH CAROLINA REPRESENTING THE CHICORA-WACCAMAW INDIAN PEOPLE AND THE PEE DEE INDIAN PEOPLE RESPECTIVELY, AND TO CONFER UPON THEM SUCH RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW TO INDIAN TRIBES OF THIS STATUS.

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 4477 -- Reps. Stille, J. Hines, Wilder, Simrill, Sandifer, Kirsh, Meacham, Easterday, Allison, Neilson, Herdklotz, Walker, Cotty, Shissias, Cromer, Klauber, Fleming, Baxley, Trotter, Wells, Davenport, Littlejohn, McMahand, Stuart, Witherspoon, Williams, Dantzler, McCraw, Marchbanks and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-6245 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVEN BY A PERSON WHO IS NOT A LICENSED DRIVER OR WHOSE LICENSE TO DRIVE HAS BEEN CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED MUST BE IMPOUNDED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH IMPOUNDING THE MOTOR VEHICLE MUST BE BORNE BY THE DRIVER.

Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 2, which was proposed on Thursday, April 25, by Reps. TRIPP and STILLE.

Rep. STILLE explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. STILLE explained the Bill.

Rep. QUINN moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Wednesday, May 1, which was adopted.

Rep. HARRISON moved that the House stand at ease until the Ratification of Acts, and upon completion, the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.

The House stood at ease.

At 12:59 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

At 1:00 P.M. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified.

(R296) S. 68 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and O'Dell: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE TECHNICAL EXPERTS IN THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE".

(R297) S. 273 -- Senators Richter, Courtney, Rose, O'Dell, Hayes, Elliott, Reese and Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SURVIVING SPOUSES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 23-6-400(D)(1), KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY SHALL RECEIVE THE SAME PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AS SURVIVING SPOUSES OF SERVICEMEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

(R298) S. 421 -- Senator Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-20-20, 4-20-40, 4-20-60, AND 4-20-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY RECREATION SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT ACT OF 1994, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REFERENDUM TO CREATE A DISTRICT MAY BE HELD EITHER AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION OR IN A SPECIAL ELECTION AS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY COUNCIL SHALL APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND A MUNICIPALITY ANY PORTION OF WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE FOR BORROWING BY THE DISTRICT BY MEANS OTHER THAN BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY AND PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTIONS ON THIS BORROWING, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH DISTRICT BOUNDARIES MAY BE ALTERED.

(R299) S. 598 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS MISCONDUCT, DISPENSING, PRESCRIBING, ADMINISTERING, OR OBTAINING DRUGS FOR ANY USE OTHER THAN ONE APPROPRIATE FOR THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO REQUIRE MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO THESE RECORDS AND TO AUTHORIZE USE OF THEM IN PROCEEDINGS AND TO PROVIDE SANCTIONS FOR REFUSAL TO CONSENT TO THESE EXAMINATIONS AND ACCESS TO THESE RECORDS.

(R300) S. 614 -- Senator McConnell: AN ACT 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.

(R301) S. 688 -- Senator Greg Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GAME FISH BREEDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED INDIVIDUALS MAY SELL, OFFER FOR SALE, AND TRANSPORT CERTAIN CULTURED GAME FISH TO STOCK OR RESTOCK CULTURED GAME FISH THAT EXCEEDS FOUR INCHES IN OVERALL LENGTH, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR CULTURED GAME FISH, AND TO MAKE OTHER GRAMMATICAL AND TECHNICAL CHANGES.

(R302) S. 922 -- Senator Wilson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2379, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR RATHER THAN TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2391, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR RELIEF FROM ACTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS OF LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION RELATING TO PROCEDURES A CHILD CARING FACILITY MUST COMPLY WITH WHEN THE FACILITY IS NOT IN AGREEMENT WITH A LOCAL BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION FOR PERMANENT PLACEMENT AT THE FACILITY.

(R303) S. 991 -- Senator Saleeby: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE "OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT", SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES" IN THE DEFINITION OF "AUTHORIZED AGENCY", ADD THE SPECIFIC NAMES OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES, AND INCLUDE ALL OTHER STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AGENCIES IN THAT DEFINITION, AND TO ADD LANGUAGE TO THE DEFINITION OF "FALSE STATEMENT AND MISREPRESENTATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE "OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT" AND NOTIFICATION TO THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF KNOWLEDGE OR BELIEF OF FALSE STATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO THE "MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-580, RELATING TO THE "OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT" AND IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF PROVIDING INFORMATION CONCERNING FALSE STATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS TO AN AUTHORIZED AGENCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT IN ADDITION TO THE IMMUNITY GRANTED IN THIS SECTION, PERSONS IDENTIFIED AS DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE INVESTIGATION AND DISPOSITION OF CLAIMS RELATING TO SUSPECTED FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACTS MAY SHARE INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONS SUSPECTED OF COMMITTING FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACTS WITH OTHER DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED BY THE SAME OR OTHER INSURERS WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE INVESTIGATION AND DISPOSITION OF CLAIMS RELATING TO FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

(R304) S. 994 -- Senators Greg Smith and McGill: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1995, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL IN THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THIS SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO FIRE AND SMOKE DAMAGE IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES MUST BE MADE UP.

(R305) S. 1016 -- Senator Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSES OF ENTERING THE PREMISES OF ANOTHER PERSON AFTER WARNING AND REFUSING TO LEAVE THE PREMISES OF ANOTHER PERSON ON REQUEST, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE WARNING REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION FOR THE OFFENSE OF ENTERING THE PREMISES OF ANOTHER PERSON AFTER WARNING MUST HAVE BEEN MADE WITHIN THE PRECEDING SIX MONTHS.

(R306) S. 1022 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Alexander, Boan, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUNE TWENTY-EIGHTH OF EACH YEAR IS "CAROLINA DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, COMMEMORATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF FORT SULLIVAN IN 1776.

(R307) S. 1041 -- Senators Gregory, Ryberg, Courson, Wilson, Martin, Greg Smith and O'Dell: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-65 SO AS TO GRANT EMPLOYERS IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING A CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEE TO A PERSPECTIVE EMPLOYER OF THAT EMPLOYEE AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

(R308) S. 1072 -- Senators Matthews, Washington, Ford and Glover: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS TO PROPERTY OF SUCH CORPORATIONS DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO PROVIDING RENTAL OR COOPERATIVE HOUSING AND RELATED FACILITIES FOR ELDERLY OR HANDICAPPED PERSONS OR FAMILIES OF LOW OR MODERATE INCOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL HOUSING LAW.

(R309) S. 1075 -- Senators Rose, Land, Leventis, Matthews, Washington and Mescher: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ADD CALHOUN AND COLLETON COUNTIES TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES WHERE THE AUTHORITY HAS THE POWER TO ACQUIRE, OR PURCHASE, IF REQUESTED TO DO SO, OR TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN ALL STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES NECESSARY, USEFUL, OR CUSTOMARILY USED AND EMPLOYED IN THE TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER FOR INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC, OR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, AND TO ADD CALHOUN AND COLLETON COUNTIES TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES WHERE THE AUTHORITY HAS THE POWER TO ACQUIRE, TREAT, TRANSMIT, DISTRIBUTE, AND SELL WATER AT WHOLESALE IF REQUESTED IN WRITING TO DO SO BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT PROVIDING WATER SERVICE IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF EACH COUNTY, OR BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY FOR THOSE UNINCORPORATED AREAS NOT SO PROVIDED WATER SERVICE BY A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY MAY NOT TRANSFER WATER FROM ONE RIVER BASIN TO ANOTHER EXCEPT FOR THOSE LOCATED IN THE SPECIFIED COUNTIES.

(R310) S. 1079 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-17-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ARBITRATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION FOR SPECIFIC GRIEVANCES APPEALED UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS IN THESE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-310, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RECOGNITION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION IS BEST ACCOMPLISHED AT THE LOWEST LEVEL AND TO ENCOURAGE AGENCIES TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO ADD, REVISE, AND DELETE DEFINITIONS IN CONFORMITY TO THE AMENDMENTS MADE IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AGENCY EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE TIME FOR FILING A GRIEVANCE AND REVISE ACTIONS WHICH QUALIFY AS GRIEVANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO SPECIFY WHAT APPEALS IT HEARS, TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF AND REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-350, RELATING TO APPEALS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE SECTION TO THE REVISED PROCEDURES PROVIDED IN THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE FOR LEGAL ADVICE TO THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-360, RELATING TO MEDIATION AND PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS ADDED BY THIS ACT AND THE METHOD OF HANDLING APPEALS BY A MEDIATOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXEMPT FROM COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THESE EXEMPTIONS TO CONFORM WITH EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED IN EXISTING LAW.

(R311) S. 1082 -- Senators Drummond and Giese: AN ACT 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.

(R312) S. 1140 -- Senators Moore, Ryberg, Setzler, Lander, Jackson, Matthews and Washington: AN ACT 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.

(R313) S. 1148 -- Senators Drummond, J. Verne Smith, Leventis, Peeler, Patterson, Washington and Giese: AN ACT 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 WHICH THIS SECTION APPLIES, AND TO PERMIT AN AGENCY OR INSTITUTION TO WRITE OFF AS A BAD DEBT CERTAIN DELINQUENT PAYMENTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 10-7-110 RELATING TO DELINQUENT INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAYABLE TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD BEING DEDUCTED FROM CERTAIN GASOLINE TAX DISTRIBUTIONS.

(R314) S. 1190 -- Senator Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR THE CITY OF CHARLESTON TO REPAY THE REMAINING BALANCE DUE THE STATE IN REGARD TO A LOAN OF SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS MADE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF JOINT RESOLUTION 586 OF 1994, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE DEDUCTED DIRECTLY FROM THE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ALLOCATION TO THE CITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OTHER CONDITIONS OF THIS LOAN CONTINUE TO APPLY.

(R315) S. 1217 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT AND INSTITUTION ASSISTANCE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1840, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R316) S. 1252 -- Senators Land and McGill: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 57-23-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCENIC HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION TERMINATING THE COMMITTEE ON JUNE 30, 1997, UNLESS REAUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

(R317) S. 1273 -- Senators Rose, McConnell and Mescher: AN ACT 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.

(R318) S. 1274 -- Senators Hayes, Gregory, Peeler and Short: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM FILING PERIOD FOR CANDIDATES FOR TRUSTEES TO THE SCHOOL BOARDS IN YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4.

(R319) S. 1325 -- Senators Reese, Russell and Courtney: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-25-1320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT MOTOR RESTRICTIONS ON LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER LIMITATION ON OUTDRIVE OR INBOARD MOTORS FROM ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TO ONE HUNDRED NINETY HORSEPOWER.

(R320) S. 1328 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: AN ACT TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF PLANT PESTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1889, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R321) S. 1350 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 159 OF 1995, RELATING TO DEVOLVING THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING BERKELEY COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ACT 159 OF 1995 DO NOT APPLY TO A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT.

(R322) S. 1367 -- Senator Lander: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-480, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN SALUDA COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE DENNY PRECINCT FROM THE LIST OF VOTING PRECINCTS.

(R323) H. 3101 -- Reps. Shissias, Cromer, Wells, Kelley, Spearman, Richardson, Gamble, Lloyd and Phillips: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILD SUPPORT MUST BE ORDERED WHEN A CHILD IS PAST AGE EIGHTEEN BUT BEFORE AGE NINETEEN WHEN THE CHILD IS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

(R324) H. 3106 -- Rep. Shissias: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3005 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON LICENSING, APPROVAL, OR REGISTRATION A CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF CONFORMING WITH LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3020, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUING A PROVISIONAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR APPROVAL, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.

(R325) H. 3131 -- Rep. Hodges: AN ACT TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE CONTRACTS BE INDEXED IN THE OFFICES OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES OR THE CLERK OF COURT.

(R326) H. 3229 -- Reps. L. Whipper, Fulmer, Spearman, Harrell, Simrill, Clyburn, Breeland, G. Brown, Robinson, R. Smith, Tripp, Limehouse and Davenport: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1045 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL AND A FELONY FOR ANY PERSON AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY USE, SOLICIT, DIRECT, HIRE, PERSUADE, INDUCE, ENTICE, COERCE, OR EMPLOY A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN TO COMMIT CERTAIN CRIMES, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO CONSPIRE TO DO THE ABOVE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

(R327) H. 3320 -- Reps. Cooper, Witherspoon, Meacham, Chamblee, Tripp, P. Harris, Cato, Trotter, Thomas, Townsend and Stille: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-870, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT AND BOATING SAFETY ACT OF 1996 AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

(R328) H. 3517 -- Rep. Hodges: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206 AND 14-1-209, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS TO BE IMPOSED IN CRIMINAL CASES IN CERTAIN COURTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE FAMILY COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-10, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL PENALTIES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTIES TO BE IMPOSED AND FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REQUIRED FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-260, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND MUST BE TRANSMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR PISTOL OR FIREARM VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REQUIRED FINE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 24-23-220, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS AND RESTITUTION CHARGES.

(R329) H. 3532 -- Reps. Wright, H. Brown, Cato, Cooper, Fulmer, Harvin, Harwell, Keegan, Knotts, Koon, Wilkins and A. Young: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 52, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMUSEMENTS, GAMES, AND ATHLETIC CONTESTS BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 SO AS TO ESTABLISH IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR INJURIES OR DEATH TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN A SKATING ACTIVITY CAUSED BY AN INHERENT RISK OF ICE OR ROLLER SKATING.

(R330) H. 3557 -- Rep. Kirsh: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE THESE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE, ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AND AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS THEREOF ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM THIS REQUIREMENT IF THEY ARE SUBJECT TO THE DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-60 RELATING TO REPORTS OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS REQUIRED TO FILE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE WHEN THIS REPORT IS DUE.

(R331) H. 3742 -- Rep. Harrison: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-212 SO AS TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR PERFORMING DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, OR DENTAL TECHNOLOGICAL WORK IN VIOLATION OF TITLE 40, CHAPTER 15; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-15-120, 40-15-150, AND 40-15-340, ALL RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FROM ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

(R332) H. 3746 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber and McAbee: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-90 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MUZZLELOADER HUNTS IN GAME ZONE 2.

(R333) H. 3848 -- Rep. Cromer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 30-7-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH MORTGAGE ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE EXECUTED AND PROBATED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE FORMS SHALL INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE MORTGAGOR AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MORTGAGEE AND THE BOOK, PAGE, AND DATE OF RECORDING OF THE ORIGINAL MORTGAGE AND MAY INCLUDE A TOLL-FREE NUMBER FOR THE ASSIGNEE IF SUCH A NUMBER IS AVAILABLE.

(R334) H. 3870 -- Rep. Walker: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP ACCIDENT, GROUP HEALTH, AND GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND PROVISIONS LIMITING COVERAGE FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLICIES OF DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE MAY EXCLUDE COVERAGE FOR DISABILITIES BEGINNING DURING THE FIRST TWELVE MONTHS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE WHICH RESULT FROM A PREEXISTING CONDITION.

(R335) H. 3871 -- Reps. Limehouse, Harrell, Bailey, Seithel, Herdklotz, Cain, Sandifer, Hines, Fleming, Huff, Clyburn, Richardson, Keyserling, Fair, Tripp, Rice, R. Smith, Allison, Wells, Riser, Kirsh, Simrill, Wright and Knotts: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING OUTSIDE OF A BUSINESS OR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PERMIT A VEHICLE USED SOLELY FOR COLLECTING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE OR RECOVERED MATERIALS TO STOP OR STAND ON A ROAD, STREET, OR HIGHWAY TO COLLECT SOLID WASTE OR RECOVERED MATERIALS.

(R336) H. 3897 -- Rep. Sharpe: AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-17-230, 50-17-235, 50-19-2810, 50-19-2820, 50-19-2830, 50-19-2840, AND 50-19-2850, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONRESIDENT AND RESIDENT GIGGING LICENSES IN GAME ZONES 6 AND 11.

(R337) H. 3985 -- Reps. Richardson, Bailey, Simrill, Cato and Mason: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE RATES, RATE-MAKING, AND RATE FILING AND NOTICE OF HEARING AS A PREREQUISITE TO THE GRANTING OF A RATE INCREASE AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE NOTICE SHALL STATE THE AMOUNT OF INCREASE, THE TYPE AND LINE OF COVERAGE, AND THE PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE AND SHALL ALLOW ANY INSURED OR AFFECTED PARTY TO REQUEST WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS A PUBLIC HEARING UPON THE PROPRIETY OF THE RATE INCREASE REQUEST BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION.

(R338) H. 4064 -- Rep. Cato: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM STANDARDS CODE FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTOR", "MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLER", AND "MANUFACTURED HOME REPAIRER"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-30, RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMPOSITION BY ONE BY ADDING A MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTOR, INSTALLER, OR REPAIRER; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES TO SELL MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS FROM ENGAGING IN THEIR TRADE WITHOUT BEING LICENSED AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH LICENSURE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REQUIRE TRAINING FOR MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-120, RELATING TO SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEES, SO AS TO SET A BOND AMOUNT FOR MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR INCREASING SUCH BOND IF VIOLATIONS OCCUR; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-130, RELATING TO INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FROM SECURITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-150, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR SELLING MANUFACTURED HOMES WITHOUT A LICENSE, SO AS TO EXPAND ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO PENALTIES TO INCLUDE ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITY REQUIRING A LICENSE WITHOUT HAVING A LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-170, RELATING TO WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE WARRANTY PROVISIONS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS; TO ADD SECTION 57-3-175 SO AS TO REQUIRE MOVING A NEW MOBILE HOME ON HIGHWAYS TEN MILES BELOW THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-40, RELATING TO STATE POLICY FOR SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER ALSO APPLIES TO MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE HOMES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE TO SELL MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROUNDS FOR DENYING A LICENSE INCLUDE CRIMINAL CONDUCT AND CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 29, TITLE 40.

(R339) H. 4313 -- Reps. Fulmer, Littlejohn, Inabinett, Hutson, Cain, Vaughn and Riser: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 147 SO AS TO ENACT THE HIGHER EDUCATION REVENUE BOND ACT WHICH PRESCRIBES THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RESEARCH AND FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION MAY ISSUE CERTAIN REVENUE BONDS; AND TO AMEND ACT 518 OF 1980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR ATHLETIC FACILITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN REGARD THERETO INCLUDING THE TERMS "ATHLETIC FACILITIES" AND "IMPROVEMENTS", TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SUCH BONDS MAY BE ISSUED, TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BOND RESERVE FUND RATHER THAN REQUIRE ITS ESTABLISHMENT, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TYPES OF TAXES AND FEES FROM WHICH THESE BONDS AND THE INTEREST THEREON ARE EXEMPT, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN REGARD TO THE ISSUANCE OF THESE BONDS.

(R340) H. 4329 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Lanford, Inabinett, Keyserling, Hutson, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers, Scott, Meacham and Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH POLICY, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO EVALUATE AND STUDY OPTIONS FOR CONSUMER FINANCING OF LONG-TERM CARE AND TO REPORT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

(R341) H. 4335 -- Reps. Sharpe, Seithel, Sandifer and Riser: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-357 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR IMPORTATION OF SHELLFISH.

(R342) H. 4354 -- Reps. Robinson, Walker, Allison, D. Smith, Simrill and Kirsh: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-28-20 AND 23-28-70, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS AND THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AUXILIARY AND A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FULL-TIME CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER OR A DEPUTY SHERIFF UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REQUIRE A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TO BE IN PROXIMATE CONTACT WITH THE FULL-TIME OFFICER TO WHOM HE IS ASSIGNED, AND TO REQUIRE A CHIEF TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO APPOINT RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS.

(R343) H. 4361 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Lanford, Inabinett, Keyserling, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Jennings, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers and Scott: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-36-325 SO AS TO DIRECT THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER TO DEVELOP A GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH PROBLEMS RELATIVE TO THIS DISEASE AND TO REQUIRE THE GRANT RECIPIENT TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS OR IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS.

(R344) H. 4369 -- Reps. Cato, Kirsh, Riser, Vaughn and Meacham: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-39-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE VOLUNTARY WITHHOLDING OF STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAXES FROM UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.

(R345) H. 4471 -- Reps. Cato, Vaughn, Easterday, Tripp and Rice: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FAVOR SUBDIVIDING THE DISTRICT INTO THREE OR MORE SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND REQUIRING A COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MEMBERS AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO SUBMIT A PLAN OF SUBDIVISION DEVELOPED BY THE COMMITTEE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT IN 1998 FOR THEIR APPROVAL IF THE RESULTS OF THE 1996 ADVISORY REFERENDUM ARE IN FAVOR OF SUBDIVIDING THE DISTRICT.

(R346) H. 4493 -- Rep. McTeer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE AMOUNT OF INFECTIOUS WASTE GENERATED IN THE STATE, SO AS TO APPLY CERTAIN LIMITATIONS TO ALL INFECTIOUS WASTE INCINERATOR FACILITIES RATHER THAN ONLY TO COMMERCIAL FACILITIES, AND TO REMOVE THE EXEMPTION FROM THIS LIMITATION FROM HOSPITALS AND GENERATOR FACILITIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-93-200 RELATING TO HOSPITAL AND GENERATOR FACILITIES' EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT.

(R347) H. 4523 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION, RELATING TO CATEGORICALLY NEEDY ELIGIBLE GROUPS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1865, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R348) H. 4611 -- Reps. Hodges and Boan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF AUGUST 28, 1995, MISSED BY STUDENTS OF INDIAN LAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND INDIAN LAND HIGH SCHOOL OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1995-96 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

(R349) H. 4648 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO WORDS AND PHRASES, DEFINED; FILING WITH THE COMMISSION, DEFINED; PERIODIC REPORT; STATUS REPORT AND COMPENSATION RECEIPT; TERMINATING TEMPORARY TOTAL OR TEMPORARY PARTIAL COMPENSATION BENEFITS; ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION RATE; SETTLEMENT, FORM 16; SETTLEMENT BY AGREEMENT AND FINAL RELEASE; INFORMAL CONFERENCE; FINES, ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1917, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R350) H. 4666 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, H. Brown, Cato, Wofford and Law: AN ACT 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.

(R351) H. 4693 -- Reps. Phillips and McCraw: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 198 AT EXIT 102 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85.

(R352) H. 4752 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1863, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R353) H. 4754 -- Reps. Townsend and Cooper: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PRECINCTS AND ADD AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT DESIGNATION WHICH IS KEPT ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND DELETE A PROVISION CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF AREA TO THE CITY OF ANDERSON.

(R354) H. 4790 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: AN ACT 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.

(R355) H. 4791 -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn, Allison, Cato, Davenport, Wells, D. Smith, Lee, Lanford and Phillips: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY STUDENTS OF SPECIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1995-96 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

(R356) H. 4822 -- Reps. Robinson and H. Brown: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO EXTEND INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN AND INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PAYMENT DUE DATES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING IN OPERATION JOINT ENDEAVOR, TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF PENALTIES AND INTEREST DURING THESE SPECIAL EXTENSIONS, AND TO SUSPEND COLLECTION ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO THESE TAXPAYERS UNTIL THEIR RETURN.

(R357) H. 4899 -- Reps. Walker, Allison, Lanford, Wells, Littlejohn and Lee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY STUDENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1995-96 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

(R358) H. 4958 -- Reps. Spearman and Clyburn: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-480, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN SALUDA COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE DENNY PRECINCT FROM THE LIST OF VOTING PRECINCTS.

At 1:14 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4926 -- Rep. Wilkes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME DUTCHMAN'S CREEK BRIDGE AT LAKE WATEREE IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY IN HONOR OF THE LATE JAMES H. "MAC" MCSWAIN.

H. 4937 -- Rep. Wilkes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A CERTAIN HIGHWAY IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY IN HONOR OF BENJAMIN F. HORNSBY, A DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADER OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND A FORMER MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

H. 4952 -- Rep. Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 160 IN LANCASTER COUNTY AS THE "JOHN D. PATTERSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

H. 4980 -- Rep. Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES ON ASSOCIATION WEEK TO BE CELEBRATED MAY 6-10, 1996.

At 1:15 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. STODDARD adjourned in memory of Frances L. Willis of Laurens, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

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