1995 Permanent Senate Journal Printed Pages 1670-1679 - South Carolina Legislature Online

Journal of the Senate
of the First Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 1995

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 726 -- Senators Leatherman, J. Verne Smith, Martin, O'Dell and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-9-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MENTAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY OR CONDITION RESULTING FROM STRESS IS NOT AN INJURY BY ACCIDENT UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 727 -- Senators Leatherman, J. Verne Smith, Martin, O'Dell and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND PERIOD OF DISABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PRESUMPTION OF TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY IN CASES WHERE THERE IS A FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE LOSS OF USE OF THE BACK, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS PRESUMPTION MAY BE REBUTTED BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 728 -- Senators Leatherman, J. Verne Smith, Martin, O'Dell and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES" UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT "AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE" MUST BE CALCULATED BY TAKING THE TOTAL WAGES PAID FOR THE LAST FOUR QUARTERS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE QUARTER IN WHICH THE INJURY OCCURRED AS REPORTED ON THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION'S EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION REPORTS DIVIDED BY FIFTY-TWO OR BY THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF WEEKS FOR WHICH WAGES WERE PAID, WHICHEVER IS LESS; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-360, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENTS OF WORKERS'

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COMPENSATION AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CLAIMS OF CREDITORS AND TAXES, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS TO THE SECTION INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PROVISION THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR AN AUTHORIZED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO ACTIVELY PURSUE COLLECTION PROCEDURES AGAINST A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMANT BEFORE THE FINAL ADJUDICATION OF THE CLAIMANT'S CLAIM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42-19-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW AND EMPLOYERS' RECORDS AND REPORTS OF INJURIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT EVERY EMPLOYER SHALL KEEP A RECORD OF ALL INJURIES RECEIVED BY HIS EMPLOYEES IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT ON FORMS APPROVED BY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND THAT CERTAIN INJURIES MUST BE REPORTED IN WRITING TO THE COMMISSION ACCORDING TO CERTAIN GUIDELINES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 729 -- Senators Leatherman, J. Verne Smith, Martin, O'Dell and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION WHEN PAYMENTS OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION HAVE BEGUN AND SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PAYMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT WHEN AN EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN OUT OF WORK DUE TO A REPORTED WORK-RELATED INJURY OR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE FOR EIGHT DAYS, AN EMPLOYER MAY START TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY PAYMENTS IMMEDIATELY AND MAY CONTINUE SUCH PAYMENTS FOR UP TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS WITHOUT WAIVER OF ANY GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF A CLAIM AS MAY APPEAR FOLLOWING A GOOD FAITH INVESTIGATION, PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF TEMPORARY DISABILITY COMPENSATION, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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S. 730 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-47-510, 40-47-530, AND 40-47-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE ACCREDITING AUTHORITY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS AUTHORITY MAY BE THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OR A SUCCESSOR AUTHORITY RECOGNIZED BY THE BOARD.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 731 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXAMINATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PASSING SCORE FOR EXAMINATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 732 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 902 OF 1964, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO ELEVEN MEMBERS.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

S. 733 -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby, Moore and Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1995, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO

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ELECT ASUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILYCOURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN

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JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN MEMBER OF THE OLD EXCHANGE BUILDING COMMISSION.

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

That the House of Representatives and Senate shall meet in joint assembly in the hall of the House of Representatives on Thursday, May 25, 1995, at 12:00 noon to elect a successor to the Honorable E. C. Burnett of the Seventh Judicial Circuit whose unexpired term expires June 30, 2000; to elect a successor to the Honorable Jamie F. Lee of the Family Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose unexpired term expires June 30, 1998; to elect a successor to the Honorable Robert H. Burnside of the Family Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose unexpired term expires June 30, 1998; to elect a successor to the Honorable Kaye G. Hearn of the Family Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose unexpired term expires June 30, 1998; to elect a successor to the Honorable Maxey G. Watson of the Family Court of the First Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable G. Larry Inabinet of the Family Court of the Second Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Marion D. Myers of the Family Court of the Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 1995;

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to elect a successor to the Honorable R. Wright Turbeville of the Family Court of the Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable J. L. Murdock, Jr., of the Family Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Abigail R. Rogers of the Family Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable William R. Byars, Jr., of the Family Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Berry L. Mobley of the Family Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Clyde K. Laney, Jr., of the Family Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Thomas E. Foster of the Family Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Wyatt T. Saunders, Jr., of the Family Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable William K. Charles, Jr., of the Family Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Robert R. Mallard of the Family Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Wayne M. Creech of the Family Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable J. Frank McClain of the Family Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Tommy B. Edwards of the Family Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable C. David Sawyer, Jr., of the Family Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose unexpired term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Richard W. Chewning, III, of the Family Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Mary E. Buchan of the Family Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable A. E. Morehead, III, of the Family Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable John W. Kittredge of the Family Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable R. Kinard Johnson, Jr., of the Family Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the

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Honorable John T. Black of the Family Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable Donald A. Fanning of the Family Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 1995; to elect a successor to the Honorable H. E. Bonnoitt, Jr., of the Family Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 1995; and to elect a successor to the Honorable Lee S. Alford of the Family Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 1995.

Be it further resolved that immediately following the election of all judges, the General Assembly shall elect a successor to Mr. Sherman F. Smith of the Old Exchange Building Commission.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 734 -- Senators O'Dell and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 20 IN ANDERSON COUNTY FROM WILLIAMSTON SOUTHWARD THROUGH BELTON TO THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY LINE AS THE "ERNEST ALLEN BURRISS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".

Whereas, Mr. Ernest Allen Burriss was an employee of the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation from 1921 until his death in 1954; and

Whereas, while employed by the Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Mr. Burriss served with distinction as the Maintenance Supervisor in charge of the Belton District; and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the portion of South Carolina Highway 20 in Anderson County from Williamston southward through Belton to the Abbeville County line be named the "Ernest Allen Burriss Memorial Highway" as a lasting tribute to this distinguished South Carolinian. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly request the Department of Transportation to designate and name the portion of State Highway 20 in Anderson County from Williamston southward through Belton to the Abbeville County line described above in this resolution as the "Ernest Allen Burriss Memorial Highway" and to install appropriate markers or signs at places along the highway as the department considers advisable containing the words "Ernest Allen Burriss Highway".

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Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and to the family of Ernest Allen Burriss.

On motion of Senator O'DELL, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.

H. 3685 -- Reps. Walker, Baxley, Fleming, Neilson, Hines, Allison, Townsend, Beatty, Chamblee, Littlejohn, Wells, Davenport, Trotter, Lanford, Marchbanks and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TESTING ARRANGEMENTS ON THE EXIT EXAMINATION FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WITH DYSCALCULIA, AND WITH OTHER DOCUMENTED LEARNING DISABILITIES IN MATHEMATICS AS STIPULATED BY REGULATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, MAY USE A CALCULATOR ON THE MATH PORTIONS OF THE EXIT EXAMINATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

H. 3835 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES" UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT "AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE" MUST BE CALCULATED BY TAKING THE TOTAL WAGES PAID FOR THE LAST FOUR QUARTERS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE QUARTER IN WHICH THE INJURY OCCURRED AS REPORTED ON THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION'S EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION REPORTS DIVIDED BY FIFTY-TWO OR BY THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF WEEKS FOR WHICH WAGES WERE PAID, WHICHEVER IS LESS; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-360, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENTS OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CLAIMS OF CREDITORS AND TAXES, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS TO THE SECTION INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PROVISION THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR AN AUTHORIZED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO ACTIVELY PURSUE COLLECTION PROCEDURES AGAINST A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMANT BEFORE THE FINAL ADJUDICATION OF THE CLAIMANT'S CLAIM; AND

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TO AMEND SECTION 42-19-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW AND EMPLOYERS' RECORDS AND REPORTS OF INJURIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT EVERY EMPLOYER SHALL KEEP A RECORD OF ALL INJURIES RECEIVED BY HIS EMPLOYEES IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT ON FORMS APPROVED BY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND THAT CERTAIN INJURIES MUST BE REPORTED IN WRITING TO THE COMMISSION ACCORDING TO CERTAIN GUIDELINES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3836 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-9-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MENTAL ILLNESS RESULTING FROM WORK-RELATED STRESS IS NOT AN ACCIDENTAL INJURY ARISING OUT OF AND IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3837 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION WHEN PAYMENTS OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION HAVE BEGUN AND SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PAYMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT WHEN AN EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN OUT OF WORK DUE TO A REPORTED WORK-RELATED INJURY OR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE FOR EIGHT DAYS, AN EMPLOYER MAY START TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY PAYMENTS IMMEDIATELY AND MAY CONTINUE SUCH PAYMENTS FOR UP TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS WITHOUT WAIVER OF ANY GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF A CLAIM AS MAY APPEAR FOLLOWING A GOOD FAITH INVESTIGATION, PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF TEMPORARY DISABILITY COMPENSATION, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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H. 3141 -- Reps. Neilson, Inabinett, Hines, Lloyd and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-91, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES ACTUALLY INCURRED, TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS ON INSURANCE BENEFITS, AND TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO SET THE AMOUNT OF PER DIEM.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3269 -- Reps. Richardson, P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, J. Brown, Inabinett, Kelley, Rhoad and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-69-77 SO AS TO ALLOW A LICENSED CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY THAT OPERATES A HOME HEALTH AGENCY AND A NURSING HOME TO SHARE CERTAIN SERVICES BETWEEN THE HOME HEALTH AGENCY AND THE NURSING HOME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-69-75, RELATING TO REQUIRING A HOME HEALTH AGENCY TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF NEED BEFORE BEING LICENSED, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES WHICH PROVIDE HOME HEALTH SERVICES TO ITS RESIDENTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

H. 3486 -- Reps. Tripp, Cromer, Sandifer, Cobb-Hunter, Baxley, Kennedy, Wright, Tucker, Bailey, Stille, Littlejohn, Robinson, Richardson, Huff, Lanford, Wilder, Jaskwhich, Shissias, Vaughn, Simrill, Wells, Trotter, Whatley, Stuart, Rhoad, Govan, Easterday, Seithel, Allison, D. Smith, Cotty, Gamble, Limehouse, A. Young, Koon, J. Harris, Harrison, Fleming, Harvin, Mason, Kirsh, Rice, Marchbanks, Carnell, Meacham, Haskins, Harrell, Cain and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DRAWING AND UTTERING OF FRAUDULENT CHECKS, DRAFTS, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION DOES APPLY TO ANY CHECK GIVEN IN FULL OR PARTIAL PAYMENT OF A PREEXISTING DEBT WHICH RESULTED FROM A REVOLVING CREDIT ACCOUNT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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