of the Second Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 9, 1996
H. 4442 -- Reps. Vaughn, McMahand, Cato, Rice, Anderson, Herdklotz, Tripp, Haskins, Wilkins, Easterday and Jaskwhich: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF AUGUST 28, 1995, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY WHEN THE DISTRICT'S SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO RECORD-SETTING RAINS, HEAVY FLOODING, AND CLOSED ROADS 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.
H. 4443 -- Reps. Wright, Richardson, Cooper, Townsend, Allison, Littlejohn, Kelley and Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT OF 1996" WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL BE FORMED, FUNDED, REGULATED, AND GOVERNED.
H. 4444 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-43-105 AND 38-43-106, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THESE REQUIREMENTS AGENTS WHO SELL PRE-PAID LEGAL INSURANCE.
H. 4445 -- Reps. Harrison, Baxley, Martin, D. Smith, Wofford, Jennings, Kelley and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES IN CONTESTED CASES UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CONTESTED CASE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-330, RELATING TO EVIDENTIARY MATTERS IN CONTESTED CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STANDARD OF PROOF SHALL BE THE PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE EXCEPT IN PROFESSIONAL LICENSING CASES IN WHICH THE STANDARD OF PROOF SHALL BE CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-570, RELATING TO THE CHIEF JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF JUDGE SHALL ASSIGN JUDGES TO HEAR ALL CASES RATHER THAN CONTESTED CASES COMING BEFORE THE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-580, RELATING TO THE CLERK OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION AND OTHER SUPPORT STAFF, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF JUDGE TO HIRE AND SUPERVISE CERTAIN SUPPORT STAFF, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MAY APPOINT, HIRE, CONTRACT, AND SUPERVISE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AS INDIVIDUALLY ALLOTTED AND AUTHORIZED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RULES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE RULES AND THEIR PROMULGATION AND REVIEW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE CIRCUIT COURT TO RESTRAIN VIOLATIONS OF COASTAL ZONE PROVISIONS, SO AS TO TRANSFER THIS JURISDICTION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION.
H. 4446 -- Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE DANIEL A. LUDWIG OF MINNESOTA, NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1996.
H. 4447 -- Reps. Meacham, Simrill, Young-Brickell, Vaughn, Allison, Davenport, Rice, Easterday, Haskins and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENCY AND OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF CHILDREN TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION ALLOWING A CHILD TO ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN A PARTICULAR DISTRICT IF THE CHILD OWNS CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN THE DISTRICT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-31, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE IN THE SECTION TO THE REVISED PROVISIONS OF SECTION 59-63-30.
H. 4448 -- Reps. Hallman, Cooper, Quinn, Seithel, Limehouse, Fulmer, Whatley, Young-Brickell and S. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 54-7-100, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE HUNLEY COMMISSION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONCERNING THE SUBMARINE H.L. HUNLEY TO ENSURE THAT THE SUBMARINE AND ANY HUMAN REMAINS LOCATED IN IT REMAIN IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN PERPETUITY AND ARE DISPLAYED IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.
H. 4449 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H.4397, RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER ACT OF 1996, FOR SECOND READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1996, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H.4397 UNTIL THIRD READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION.
H. 4450 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy and T. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF LOUISE GANTT WIEHRS OF KINGSTREE AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
H. 4451 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BATH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
H. 4452 -- Rep. Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE CAPITOL COMPLEX POLICE FORCE SHALL NOT SERVE AS STREET CROSSING GUARDS FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON A REGULAR BASIS BUT THAT SUCH SERVICE SHALL BE RENDERED WHEN IT IS CONSIDERED NECESSARY BY THE PRESIDING OFFICERS FOR UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
H. 4453 -- Reps. Townsend, Stille, Cooper, Trotter and Cato: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PERMIT CERTAIN STUDENTS UNTIL DECEMBER 1, 1996, THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE EDUCATION ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (EEE) OR CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF NOT PASSED FOR A FOURTH TIME UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.
H. 4454 -- Rep. Martin: 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 PROVIDE THAT THE JAIL AND PRISON INSPECTION DIVISION SHALL SERVE AS A RESOURCE, INFORMATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR CONFINEMENT FACILITIES; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPING AND ENFORCING MINIMUM STANDARDS.
H. 4455 -- Rep. Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND PLACES IN CHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE POLLING PLACE IN THE EDGEMOOR PRECINCT FROM THE OLD EDGEMOOR SCHOOLHOUSE TO THE EDGEMOOR COMMUNITY PARK.
H. 4456 -- Reps. Cromer, Quinn and Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
H. 4457 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1996, AT 10:30 A.M. AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A MEMBER TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE HOUSE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
H. 4458 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2907 SO AS TO EXEMPT SUPERVISED VOLUNTEERS IN CHILD DAY CARE SETTINGS FROM REQUIRED FINGERPRINT REVIEWS AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OR CAREGIVER IN A CHILD DAY CARE SETTING ONLY MUST OBTAIN A STATE FINGERPRINT REVIEW UPON A CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT.
H. 4459 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED HOURS OF SUCH EDUCATION BIENNIALLY.
H. 4460 -- Reps. J. Brown, McMahand, Williams and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN TITLE 38 MAY LIMIT AN INSURER OR OTHER THIRD PARTY PAYOR FROM DETERMINING THE SCOPE OF ITS BENEFITS AND OTHER TERMS OF ITS CONTRACTS WITH PROVIDERS EXCEPT THAT THE CONTRACT PROVIDING COVERAGE TO AN INSURED MAY NOT EXCLUDE THE RIGHT OF ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A PROVIDER AT THE SAME BENEFIT RATE AS PAID TO A CONTRACT PROVIDER.
H. 4461 -- Reps. Tucker, Herdklotz, G. Brown, J. Brown, Inabinett, Bailey, McMahand, Dantzler, S. Whipper, Richardson, Knotts, Whatley, Stuart, Fulmer, Shissias, Stoddard, Koon, Byrd, Vaughn, Waldrop, Martin, McCraw, Delleney, Easterday, J. Young, Law, Lloyd, Meacham, Tripp, Felder, Phillips, Lanford, McKay and Kinon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE CHARGED WITH SHOOTING DOVES OVER BAIT IF THE FIELD OVER WHICH THE DOVES ARE HUNTED HAS BEEN PREPARED BY BROADCASTING WHEAT BY HAND OR MACHINE RANDOMLY OVER THE FIELD WHERE THE WHEAT SEEDS HAVE NOT BEEN PILED TOGETHER IN MOUNDS, CLUMPS, OR SIMILAR NONRANDOM CONFIGURATIONS.
H. 4462 -- Reps. Riser, G. Brown, Koon and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-13-45 SO AS TO CREATE TWO CLASSES OF PESTICIDE REGISTRATION FEES, TO PROVIDE FOR AMOUNT OF THE FEE FOR A BASIC FEE, AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE SPECIAL FEE AND HOW THE MONIES DERIVED FROM THE SPECIAL FEE MUST BE USED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE ANNUAL FEES FOR RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED USE OF A PESTICIDE PRODUCT.
H. 4463 -- Reps. Allison, Wells, Limbaugh, Seithel, Simrill, Shissias, Hallman, Cotty, Bailey, Lanford, Meacham, Law, Lee, Littlejohn, Fleming, Walker, Wofford, Stuart, Chamblee, Vaughn, Sandifer, Stille, Dantzler, Fulmer, Townsend, Tucker, Davenport, Thomas and Phillips: 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.
H. 4464 -- Reps. Allison, Wells, Seithel, Simrill, Townsend, Shissias, Hallman, Cotty, Lanford, Meacham, Vaughn, Lee, Littlejohn, Walker, Dantzler, Chamblee, Wofford, Stille, Stuart, Bailey, Limbaugh, Sandifer, Tucker, Fleming, Fulmer, Law, Davenport, Thomas and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-85, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1976, RELATING TO HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A VICTIM OF THIS OFFENSE.
H. 4465 -- Reps. Allison, Wells, Seithel, Shissias, Hallman, Cotty, Lanford, Townsend, Lee, Littlejohn, Fleming, Walker, Chamblee, Stille, Bailey, Dantzler, Sandifer, Fulmer, Law, Davenport, Vaughn, Thomas, Tucker and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT UPON CERTAIN CHILDREN, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGES OF A VICTIM AND A PERPETRATOR OF THIS OFFENSE.
H. 4466 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NONECONOMIC DAMAGE AWARDS ACT OF 1996" WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT AND TYPES OF DAMAGE AWARDS IN PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS, AND WHICH PROVIDES FOR FINDINGS WHICH MUST BE MADE IN REGARD TO SUCH DAMAGE AWARDS.
H. 4467 -- Reps. Allison, Vaughn, Cain, McCraw, Wilder, Kinon, S. Whipper, Littlejohn, Fleming, Wells, Kirsh, Jennings, Moody-Lawrence, Bailey, Cooper, Phillips, Lanford and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-23-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FILING OF A PETITION PRIOR TO THE ACQUISITION OF A PROJECT BY A JOINT AGENCY, SO AS TO FURTHER ALLOW THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO APPROVE CERTAIN TYPES OF PROJECTS WHICH CONSIST OF CERTAIN KINDS OF ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS AND PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION'S APPROVAL IS NOT NECESSARY FOR PROJECTS FOR TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, OR TRANSFORMATION OF ELECTRIC POWER AND ENERGY; TO AMEND SECTION 6-23-90, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS AND POWERS OF A JOINT AGENCY, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO SECTION 6-23-120, DELETE THE PROVISION WHICH PROVIDES FOR JOINT AGENCIES TO ACQUIRE NOT LESS THAN TEN PERCENT OF RATED CAPACITY FROM AN ELECTRIC SUPPLIER, ADDING A PROVISION FOR JOINT AGENCIES TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER CONTRACTS WITH ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION, WITHIN OR WITHOUT THE STATE, AUTHORIZING JOINT AGENCIES TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS MAKING THEM OBLIGATED TO MAKE PAYMENTS REQUIRED BY A CONTRACT WHERE THE FACILITIES FROM WHICH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ARE COMPLETED, OPERABLE AND OPERATING, AND THAT THESE PAYMENTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO REDUCTIONS AND ARE NOT CONDITIONED UPON THE PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF ANY PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 6-23-170, RELATING TO INVESTMENTS OF A JOINT AGENCY OF MONIES PENDING DISBURSEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE INVESTMENT DECISIONS ON BEHALF OF JOINT AGENCIES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE TRUSTEES AND SUBJECT TO THE PRUDENT INVESTOR STANDARD; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 6-23-120, RELATING TO THE SALE OF EXCESS POWER OR OUTPUT OF A PROJECT NOT THEN REQUIRED BY ANY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE JOINT AGENCY.
H. 4468 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE RECOVERIES ACT OF 1996" WHICH IN TORT ACTIONS PERMITS THE INTRODUCTION INTO EVIDENCE OF COLLATERAL SOURCE PAYMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN PAID OR MAY BE DUE THE CLAIMANT, WHICH PERMITS THE TRIER OF FACT TO CONSIDER THESE COLLATERAL SOURCE PAYMENTS WHEN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES, AND WHICH REQUIRES CERTAIN FINDINGS IN REGARD TO DAMAGE AWARDS IN TORT ACTIONS.
H. 4469 -- Reps. Wilkins, Sharpe, Haskins, Cato, D. Smith, Townsend, J. Brown and Harrison: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1996" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ADD SECTION 16-3-21, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE JURY CONCERNING DISCUSSION OF THE VERDICT IN ALL CASES IN WHICH A DEFENDANT IS SENTENCED TO DEATH; TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-380, RELATING TO NOTICES OF THE INTENT TO EXECUTE A DEATH SENTENCE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS; TO ADD SECTION 17-27-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE IS DEEMED WAIVED IN POST-CONVICTION PROCEEDINGS OR COLLATERAL RELIEF PROCEDURES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ACCESS OF NEW COUNSEL TO THE FILES OF PRIOR COUNSEL IN CASES OF DEFENDANTS SENTENCED TO DEATH; TO ADD SECTION 17-27-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PARTY IN CAPITAL AND NONCAPITAL POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IS ENTITLED TO INVOKE THE PROCESS OF DISCOVERY; AND TO ADD SECTION 17-27-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH DEFENDANTS SENTENCED TO DEATH MUST FILE APPLICATIONS FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES TO HANDLE THESE APPLICATIONS, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF COUNSEL IN THESE PROCEEDINGS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER PROCEDURAL MATTERS INCLUDING THE CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS IN THESE CAPITAL POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS.
H. 4470 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THE DEFINITION FEES IMPOSED ON THE SALE OF MOTOR OIL, NEW TIRES, LEAD-ACID BATTERIES, AND WHITE GOODS PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991.
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.
H. 4472 -- Reps. Klauber, Hallman, Seithel, H. Brown, Sandifer, Cain, Kirsh, Richardson, R. Smith, Bailey, Fulmer, Wofford, Young-Brickell, Dantzler, Koon, Wilkins, J. Young, Cato, Limbaugh, Carnell, J. Harris, Wells, Allison, Spearman, Waldrop and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORRECTIONS AND PRISONERS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 27 SO AS TO REQUIRE SPECIFIED FILING FEES AND COURT COSTS RELATING TO INMATE LITIGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LOSS OF EARNED RELEASE CREDITS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PREVENT A PRISONER FROM BRINGING CERTAIN CIVIL ACTIONS OR APPEALS IF HE HAS BEEN FOUND ON THREE OR MORE OCCASIONS OF HAVING INSTITUTED FRIVOLOUS LITIGATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER IS NOT APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN CASES THAT REQUIRE AN INDIGENT PERSON BE ALLOWED ACCESS TO THE COURTS; AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
H. 4473 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Wells, Wilder, Walker, Davenport, Lanford, Allison, Lee, Vaughn and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 879 OF 1960, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE CROFT FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FROM THREE TO FIVE AND DECREASE FROM SIX TO FOUR YEARS THE LENGTH OF THE TERM OF THE COMMISSIONERS.
H. 4474 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-17-375 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES EXEMPTED FROM THE GENERAL STATE EMPLOYEES GRIEVANCE PROCESS; BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-360 SO AS TO DIRECT THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FOSTER THE CREATION OF PRIVATE/PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL PROGRAM REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEES EXEMPT FROM THE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCESS, SO AS TO EXEMPT VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DIVISION DEPUTY DIRECTORS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FUTURE APPOINTEE TO THE POSITION OF DIVISION DEPUTY FOR CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND PLANNING TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.
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