Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 306 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-100 SO AS TO REQUIRE IDENTIFICATION IN A SEPARATE SECTION OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT ANY PORTION OF THE REVENUE ESTIMATE OF THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS ATTRIBUTABLE TO A GENERAL TAX INCREASE OR THE IMPOSITION OF A NEW GENERAL TAX AND TO DEFINE "GENERAL TAX".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 307 -- Senator Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, SO AS TO PERMIT A MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY TO EXEMPT FROM MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAXES FOR NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS ALL NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, CORPORATE OFFICE FACILITIES, DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES, AND ADDITIONS TO SUCH FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY, AND TO AUTHORIZE A SIMILAR EXEMPTION FOR ALL NEW ENTERPRISES ENGAGED IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ADDITIONS TO SUCH ENTERPRISES LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE EXEMPTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THOSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 309 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF RETAIL SALE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION SALES OF CORRECTIVE LENSES AND FRAMES TO OPTICIANS AND TO PROVIDE THAT OPTICIANS ARE DEEMED TO BE THE USERS OR CONSUMERS OF THESE ITEMS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 310 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FIVE PERCENT SALES TAX IMPOSED ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE RETAIL SALE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TAX SHALL BE ASSESSED, IMPOSED, OR COLLECTED ON GROSS PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM VOICE OR MESSAGE TRANSMISSIONS UNLESS SUCH TAXES WERE BEING COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION PRIOR TO DECEMBER 1, 1990.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 311 -- Senator Richter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS TO FEDERAL GROSS, ADJUSTED GROSS, AND TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE INCOME TAX ACT OF 1926, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO DEDUCTION SHALL BE ALLOWED FOR INTEREST PAID ON INDEBTEDNESS BY A CORPORATION WHICH IS A MEMBER OF A CONTROLLED GROUP OF CORPORATIONS, AS DEFINED IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 267, TO ANOTHER CORPORATION WITHIN ITS CONTROLLED GROUP OF CORPORATIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 313 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-15-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PILOTAGE LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE DRAFT RESTRICTIONS FOR APPRENTICE BRANCH LICENSES AND TO DIRECT THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE TO ESTABLISH IN REGULATION THE TONNAGE AND DRAFT RESTRICTIONS FOR EACH SHORT BRANCH APPRENTICE LICENSE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 314 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-303 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF REASONABLE COSTS AND ATTORNEY OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES AGAINST A COUNTY BY A TAXPAYER PREVAILING BEFORE THE COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CIRCUIT COURT SHALL HEAR ANY DISPUTE AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF THE FEES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 315 -- Senators Wilson and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-5-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES FROM REGULATION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO LIMIT THE EXEMPTION TO A PUBLIC UTILITY'S OPERATIONS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY'S CORPORATE LIMITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-1010, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON REGULATION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF CONTRACTS MADE BY A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO LIMIT THE
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 316 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTING A CHILD UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OUTSIDE OF THE STATE WITH INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 317 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RESERVES" AND "CHIEFS"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-20, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND DUTIES OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE A CHIEF'S APPOINTMENT POWERS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-30, RELATING TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TRAINING COURSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS TO COMPLETE THE BASIC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINING COURSE BEFORE ASSUMING CORRECTIONAL DUTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-40, RELATING TO RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOURS OF PRELIMINARY TRAINING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 318 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-185 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, POSSESSION, SALE, OR TRANSFER IN THIS STATE OF CERTAIN HOLLOW-POINT BULLETS MADE OF METAL-ENCASED PLASTIC CONTAINING LEAD PELLETS WHICH FRAGMENT ON CONTACT AND WHICH CAN PENETRATE BODY ARMOR OR OTHER TYPES OF BULLET-PROOF VESTS, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 319 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 320 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-90, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY BY ORDINANCE IMPOSE A FEE ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 321 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING MACHINE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ILLUSTRATION OR A MECHANICAL MODEL MAY BE USED TO DEMONSTRATE THE MANNER OF VOTING ON THE MACHINE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 322 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 24, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, PROSECUTORS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS, AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE AGE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF CORONERS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 323 -- Senator Lander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RESERVES" AND "CHIEFS"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-20, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND DUTIES OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE A CHIEF'S APPOINTMENT POWERS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-30, RELATING TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TRAINING COURSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS TO COMPLETE THE BASIC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINING COURSE AND PASS AN EXAM PREPARED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BEFORE ASSUMING CORRECTIONAL DUTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-40, RELATING TO RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE MANDATORY NUMBER OF HOURS OF PRELIMINARY TRAINING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 324 -- Senators Washington and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 325 -- Senators Hayes and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES FOR DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ALLOWED TO DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 326 -- Senators Hayes and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORFEITURES OF PROPERTY ARISING FROM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE SEPARATE MINIMUM AMOUNTS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES WHICH MUST BE INVOLVED IN THE OFFENSE TO GIVE RISE TO THE FORFEITURE OF TRAILERS, AIRCRAFT, MOTOR VEHICLES, AND WATERGOING VEHICLES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 327 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-1010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND COSTS TO BE COLLECTED IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE FEES AND COSTS INCLUDING AN ADDITIONAL FEE IF A JURY TRIAL IS REQUESTED IN A CIVIL ACTION, AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-1060, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OTHER FEES AND COSTS TO BE COLLECTED IN
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 328 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-445, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHIN PROXIMITY OF A SCHOOL, SO AS TO MAKE THIS CRIME A SEPARATE CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 329 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose and Russell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO STUDY WHETHER THERE IS A NEED FOR SPECIAL LICENSING CRITERIA FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES WHICH PROVIDE SPECIAL CARE UNITS AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS PATIENTS AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 330 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DIVISION ON AGING, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING AND THE STATE CONFERENCE ON AGING, BOTH TO BE HELD IN 1995, AND TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THESE CONFERENCES FOR THE MEMBERS' USE IN DEVELOPING AGING POLICY AND LEGISLATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 331 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 117 SO AS TO CREATE THE INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL ACCOUNT ACT ALLOWING A PERSON TO DEPOSIT FUNDS IN AN ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED AS A TRUST FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND LONG-TERM CARE EXPENSES OF THE ACCOUNT HOLDER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE TRUSTEE, TO PROVIDE
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 332 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND THE FINANCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST EARNED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND MUST BE CREDITED TO IT AND USED FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITY PROJECTS UNDER THE FORMER SHIMS PROGRAM.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 333 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST EARNED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND MUST BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 334 -- Senators McGill, Glover and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS LOCATED IN FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FORMER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A DISSOLVED NONPROFIT CORPORATION OR ELEEMOSYNARY ORGANIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE THE REMAINING ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE TWO YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, IF SUCH DISTRIBUTION IS NOT ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF DISSOLUTION, THE REMAINING ASSETS ESCHEAT TO THE STATE.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
On motion of Senator McGILL, S. 334 was ordered to receive a second and third
reading on the next two consecutive legislative days.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 336 -- Senator Russell: A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO MR. DENNIS L. HORTON OF LANDRUM, IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, ON BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 337 -- Senator Passailaigue: A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE JAMES ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BOWL TEAM ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR RECENT VICTORY IN CHICAGO.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 338 -- Rules Committee: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF SENATE RULES, RELATING TO COMMITTEE REPORTS SO AS TO SPECIFY THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AFTER WHICH THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL AND A REAPPORTIONMENT BILL IS TO BE CONSIDERED, TO AMEND RULE 14, RELATING TO PRIVILEGED MOTIONS, SO AS PROVIDE THAT THE MOVER HAS THE RIGHT TO RESTATE A MOTION IF SUCH A REQUEST IS MADE, TO AMEND RULE 16, RELATING TO VOTING, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE AYES AND NOES "VIVA VOCE" ON ANY QUESTION UNLESS A ROLL CALL VOTE OR DIVISION IS ORDERED, TO AMEND RULE 19(11) RELATING TO COMMITTEES OF CONFERENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE SHALL APPOINT CONFEREES SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO AMEND RULE 32, RELATING TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESENCE OF THE READING CLERK, TO AMEND RULE 34 RELATING TO THE MOTION PERIOD AND SPECIAL ORDERS SO AS TO ALLOW A MOTION TO SET A BILL OR RESOLUTION FOR SPECIAL ORDER IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE BILL
Be it resolved by the Senate:
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