Journal of the House of Representatives
of the Second Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 9, 1996

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H. 4358 -- Reps. Robinson, Sandifer, Cain, D. Smith, Herdklotz, Kirsh and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-220 SO AS TO DEVOLVE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE ON THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 2-47-20 AND 2-47-30, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4359 -- Reps. Lanford, Cain, Bailey, Simrill, Herdklotz, Seithel and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-567 SO AS TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR FOR KNOWINGLY MAKING A FALSE REPORT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-540, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR GOOD FAITH REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO IMMUNITY IF A PERSON DOES NOT ACT IN GOOD FAITH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTS AND

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RECORDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION IDENTIFYING A REPORTER WHEN THE COURT FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE THAT THE REPORTER WAS NOT ACTING IN GOOD FAITH.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4360 -- Reps. Hallman, Keyserling, Cain, Bailey, Simrill, Kirsh and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-73 SO AS TO REQUIRE REAL PROPERTY TAX BILLS TO CONTAIN A STATEMENT OF THE PRECEDING YEAR'S TAX DUE IN EACH CATEGORY OF TAX IMPOSED FOR THE CURRENT TAX YEAR AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4361 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Lanford, Inabinett, Keyserling, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Jennings, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers and Scott: A BILL 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.

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

H. 4362 -- Reps. Cromer, Hodges and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-433, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST MINORS OR INCAPACITATED PERSONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PARTICULAR CIRCUIT OR PROBATE COURT WHICH HAS JURISDICTION OVER SUCH CLAIMS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4363 -- Reps. Keyserling and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-470 SO AS TO LIMIT TO WHOM A PHARMACIST OR DRUG OUTLET MAY SELL PHARMACY RECORDS AND TO

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REQUIRE CONSENT FROM EACH CUSTOMER WHOSE RECORDS ARE TO BE SOLD.

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

H. 4364 -- Reps. Lloyd and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1035 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, COMMISSION, OR BOARD FROM COMMITTING OR EXPENDING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL BLOCK GRANTS WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OR THE APPROPRIATION OF THESE FUNDS IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4365 -- Reps. Lanford, Walker, Keyserling, Jennings, Cain, Bailey, Law, Simrill, Herdklotz and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-61-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT DENYING A FIREFIGHTER ENTRY INTO AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN COURSE BASED ON WHETHER OR NOT THE FIREFIGHTER'S DEPARTMENT HAS AN AMBULANCE.

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

H. 4366 -- Reps. Cotty, Trotter, Allison, Cain, Shissias, Cobb-Hunter, Byrd, Wells and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE CHILD BICYCLE SAFETY ACT AND TO REQUIRE CHILDREN TO USE BICYCLE HELMETS WHEN THEY ARE BICYCLE OPERATORS OR PASSENGERS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO ESTABLISH THE "BICYCLE SAFETY FUND" FOR USE IN PROVIDING BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAMS AND ASSISTING LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN PURCHASING HELMETS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4367 -- Reps. Townsend, Littlejohn, Hutson, Bailey, Allison and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-601 SO AS TO

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EXEMPT PERSONS OWNING ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLES FROM THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4368 -- Reps. Martin and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JAIL AND PRISON INSPECTION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO TRANSFER RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS CHAPTER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPING AND ENFORCING MINIMUM STANDARDS; AND TO CREATE A RESOURCE, INFORMATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR CONFINEMENT FACILITIES.

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

H. 4369 -- Reps. Cato, Kirsh, Riser, Vaughn and Meacham: A BILL 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.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4370 -- Reps. Govan, Moody-Lawrence and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH THREE-YEAR-OLD AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AGE OF ATTENDANCE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THREE-YEAR-OLD AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED BY A DISTRICT MUST BE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS OF THE DISTRICT AND NOT JUST TO EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED OR HANDICAPPED STUDENTS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4371 -- Reps. Klauber, Herdklotz, Hutson, Robinson, Haskins, J. Young, Simrill, Riser, Vaughn, Law and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORRECTIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 27 SO AS

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TO REQUIRE SPECIFIED PAYMENTS OF FILING FEES AND COURT COSTS REGARDING INMATE LITIGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LOSS OF EARNED WORK, EDUCATION, AND GOOD-TIME CREDITS BY A PRISONER IF THE COURT FINDS HE ENGAGED IN CERTAIN IMPROPER ACTIONS REGARDING LEGAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS, AND TO PREVENT A PRISONER FROM BRINGING CERTAIN CIVIL ACTIONS OR APPEALS IF HE HAS BEEN FOUND ON THREE OR MORE PRIOR OCCASIONS OF HAVING INSTITUTED FRIVOLOUS LITIGATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4372 -- Reps. Lanford, Herdklotz, Bailey and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 49-11-10 AND 49-11-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS AGAINST OVERFLOWING OR KEEPING WATER UPON THE LAND OF ANOTHER PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RELEASING RESERVED WATER MAY NOT INJURE THE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER AND TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL ACTION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND MONETARY DAMAGES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4373 -- Reps. Fair, Herdklotz, Haskins, Vaughn and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT NUDITY AND TO DEFINE NUDITY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4374 -- Reps. Haskins, Fair, Herdklotz, Simrill, Vaughn, Walker and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ABORTIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROHIBIT POST-VIABILITY ABORTIONS, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW IN MAKING AN EXCEPTION, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4375 -- Reps. Hutson, Keyserling and Bailey: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OR CAREGIVER IN A CHILD DAYCARE CENTER IS NOT REQUIRED TO UNDERGO

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FINGERPRINT REVIEWS IF THE PERSON CONTINUOUSLY HAS BEEN EMPLOYED IN OR HAS PROVIDED CAREGIVER SERVICES IN A DAYCARE SETTING SINCE JULY 1, 1993.

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

H. 4376 -- Reps. Richardson, Keyserling and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-738 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SYSTEM WHEREBY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ISSUES TO EACH FIRST TIME DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANT WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OLD BUT LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD A DRIVER TRAINING VOUCHER, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-739 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGED BY INSURERS OF PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE MUST INCLUDE A THREE DOLLAR DRIVER EDUCATION FEE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE CANNOT BE ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OLD BUT UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD UNTIL THE PERSON HAS PROVIDED EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-73-738, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4377 -- Reps. Fair, Herdklotz and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIME OF FELONY CRIMINAL ASSISTANCE TO SUICIDE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4378 -- Reps. Simrill, Hutson and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-436 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD MAY BE CONSIDERED NEGLECTED AS TO PROPER EDUCATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT IF HIS PARENTS OR GUARDIANS AFTER TWO REQUESTS FAIL TO ATTEND A MEETING CALLED BY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL IN WHICH THE CHILD IS ENROLLED TO ADDRESS

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ACADEMIC OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE CHILD AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TO INSTITUTE NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS IN THE FAMILY COURT REGARDING THIS CHILD FOR HIS PARENT'S OR GUARDIAN'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4379 -- Reps. Byrd, Moody-Lawrence, Harvin, J. Brown, White and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-225 TO ENACT THE BONE MASS MEASUREMENT COVERAGE ACT SO AS TO REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH OR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR BONE MASS MEASUREMENT FOR THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4380 -- Reps. Haskins, Littlejohn, Herdklotz, Simrill, Vaughn, Walker and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ABORTIONS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT WHICH PROHIBITS PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS AND WHICH PROVIDES CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4381 -- Reps. Bailey, Keyserling, Jennings, Simrill, Riser and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-215 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH BENEFIT POLICY FROM REQUIRING AS A CONDITION FOR THE COVERAGE OF DERMATOLOGICAL SERVICES THAT THE INSURED FIRST OBTAIN A REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4382 -- Reps. Harrison, Herdklotz, J. Young, Jennings, Riser and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORDERS FOR PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE STATEMENT PERTAINING TO CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS

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REQUIRED IN SUCH AN ORDER TO AN INCREASE IN THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4383 -- Reps. Martin and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE ROLLBACK TAX AND TO IMPOSE A CHANGE OF USE PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY DOLLARS WHEN REAL PROPERTY IS CHANGED FROM AGRICULTURAL USE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4384 -- Reps. Harrison, Keyserling, Simrill, Riser, Allison, Gamble and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ECONOMIC INTEREST" THE ASSUMPTION THAT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC MEMBER HAS AN ECONOMIC INTEREST IN ANY BUDGETARY OR APPROPRIATION MATTER AFFECTING ANY PUBLIC AGENCY BY WHICH THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC MEMBER OR MEMBER OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY IS EMPLOYED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITING A PUBLIC OFFICIAL FROM USING HIS OFFICIAL POSITION OR OFFICE FOR FINANCIAL GAIN, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC MEMBER EMPLOYED BY ANY PUBLIC AGENCY FROM DELIBERATING OR VOTING ON ANY MATTER AFFECTING THE BUDGET OR APPROPRIATION OF THE PUBLIC AGENCY BY WHICH HE IS EMPLOYED, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4385 -- Reps. Davenport, J. Hines, Wells, Littlejohn, Haskins, Bailey and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-36-40 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES GUIDELINES OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON FORESTRY, TO MAKE COMPLIANCE WITH

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THE GUIDELINES MANDATORY, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.

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

H. 4386 -- Reps. Cotty, Bailey and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-640, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING AN EMPLOYEE'S ANNUAL LEAVE, SO AS TO PROVIDE STATE SERVICE CREDIT FOR FULL-TIME PRIOR EMPLOYMENT FOR A COUNTY GOVERNMENT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4387 -- Reps. McElveen and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-65 SO AS TO GRANT EMPLOYERS IMMUNITY, BOTH ABSOLUTE AND QUALIFIED DEPENDING ON THE SCOPE OF THE INFORMATION, FOR RESPONDING TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS' REQUESTS FOR REFERENCES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4388 -- Reps. McElveen, Keyserling and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT SETTING A FEE FOR PERFORMING ANY DUTY OR RESPONSIBILITY UNLESS THE FEE IS AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND THE EXCEPTIONS THERETO, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH AUTHORIZES A STATE AGENCY TO CHARGE FEES FOR SERVICES TO OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND INSTEAD PROVIDE THAT NO SUCH FEE MAY BE CHARGED UNLESS IT IS SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY LAW.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4389 -- Reps. Keyserling and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-407 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY CONFISCATE AND DISPOSE OF A TOOL OR DEVICE USED DURING THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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H. 4390 -- Reps. Cave and Keyserling: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE, TO ALLOW ANY COUNTY, BY REFERENDUM TO ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE-RUN LOTTERY, TO PROVIDE THAT LOTTERY PROCEEDS MUST BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE LOTTERY PROCEEDS, LESS APPROPRIATE EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN PERCENT OF LOTTERY REVENUES, SHALL BE EXPENDED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO PROHIBIT LOTTERY REVENUES FROM BEING EXPENDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF A COUNTY OR ITS RESIDENTS THAT DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE LOTTERY.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4391 -- Reps. Haskins, Law and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1527 SO AS TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT FOR TWO OR THREE-UNIT COMBINATION TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4392 -- Reps. Byrd, Moody-Lawrence, J. Brown, Lloyd, Kinon, J. Hines, T. Brown, Harvin, Cobb-Hunter, White and Cave: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 125 TO ENACT THE OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT EDUCATION ACT SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO ESTABLISH THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND AND THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND.

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

H. 4393 -- Reps. Limehouse, Haskins, Simrill, Bailey, Law and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH

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CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 16 TO CHAPTER 13, TITLE 24, SO AS TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC HOME DETENTION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PRETRIAL OR PREADJUDICATORY DETENTION OF HIGH-RISK AND VIOLENT ADULTS AND JUVENILES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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