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The General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, begun and holden at Columbia on the second Tuesday in January, being the 10th day of the month.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution, the members of the Senate assembled this day in the Senate Chamber at 12 o'clock noon.

The Senate was called to order by the PRESIDENT, the Honorable Nick A. Theodore.

Proceedings were opened with prayer by the Chaplain, the Reverend George E. Meetze, of Columbia, S.C., as follows:

Beloved, hear the words recorded by St. Mark, Chapter 12 (vv.28-30):

"And one of the scribes came, and

Having heard them reasoning together...

Asked Him 'Which is the first commandment

of all?' and Jesus answered him,

'The first of all the commandments is

HEAR O ISRAEL, THE LORD OUR GOD IS ONE

LORD: AND THOU SHALT LOVE THE LORD THY

GOD WITH ALL THY HEART, AND WITH ALL THY

SOUL, AND WITH ALL THY MIND: AND WITH ALL

THY STRENGTH: THIS IS THE FIRST COMMANDMENT.'"
Let us pray.

Lord, God of our fathers, as we come to the 111th General Assembly of our beloved State of South Carolina: We thank You for Your continuing LOVE and Your abiding GRACE.

We confess that the sin that inheres in human nature is the cause of all our misery.

You long to redeem us! Help us to hear and obey the call to higher ground!

We pray for the coming of Your Kingdom in the name and spirit of Him who taught us to pray... together:

"Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be
Thy Name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as
we forgive those who trespass against us; and
lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from
evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and
the glory, for ever and ever." Amen.

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the PRESIDENT of the Senate was granted leave to address the members of the Senate.

THANK YOU FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF SAYING A FEW WORDS OF FAREWELL TO YOU THIS MORNING. IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR TO STAND BEFORE YOU FOR THE PAST EIGHT YEARS AS THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SENATE.

THIS CHAMBER HAS BEEN THE SCENE OF GREAT CONTROVERSY AND CONFLICT, CONCESSION AND COMPROMISE FOR MANY GENERATIONS, AND THE PAST EIGHT YEARS HAVE BEEN NO DIFFERENT. BUT FOR ALL THE DIFFERENCES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN AIRED ON THIS SENATE FLOOR, WE ARE ALL HERE TO DO WHAT WE BELIEVE IS BEST FOR THE PEOPLE OF THIS GREAT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

MY FAMILY AND I HAVE BEEN PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY, AFFORDED VERY FEW IN OUR STATE, THE CHANCE TO SERVE. EMILIE AND I HAVE TRAVELED MANY MILES THROUGH JUST ABOUT EVERY COMMUNITY OF THIS GREAT STATE FROM THE HILLS OF WALHALLA TO THE LOWCOUNTRY OF WALTERBORO.

WE HAVE LISTENED TO WHAT PEOPLE WANT AND EXPECT FROM THOSE WHO GOVERN THEM AND IT ALL COMES DOWN TO ONE COMMON DENOMINATOR - THE CHANCE TO RAISE THEIR FAMILIES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, THAT OFFERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL, AND THE POSSIBILITY FOR A BETTER FUTURE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

THROUGH MY 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, I HAVE TRIED TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE PEOPLE OF OUR GREAT STATE DO HAVE THAT CHANCE TO MAKE A BETTER LIFE FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

AND OVER THE PAST EIGHT YEARS, THIS BODY HAS BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR GREAT CHANGE IN THIS STATE THAT WILL GIVE OUR FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITIES THEY DESERVE. IN THE COURSE OF THE DEBATE THAT LED TO THESE CHANGES, WE HAVE STRONGLY AGREED AND VIGOROUSLY DISAGREED, AND I HAVE BEEN CALLED UPON TO MAKE RULINGS MANY OF YOU DID NOT AGREE WITH, BUT IN EVERY CASE, I DID MY BEST TO ABIDE BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THIS STATE.

NOW THE DAY HAS COME TO TURN OVER THE GAVEL TO A NEW ADMINISTRATION. AS I PREPARE TO LEAVE PUBLIC SERVICE AND RETURN TO PRIVATE LIFE, I DO SO WITH NO REGRETS AND A REAL SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND FULFILLMENT KNOWING THAT, WITH THE HELP AND COMMITMENT OF SO MANY, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF OUR GREAT STATE. BETTER TO SPEND 1 HOUR ON THE PLAYING FIELD - THAN SPEND A LIFETIME IN THE STANDS.

THIS IS A BITTERSWEET ENDING. I WILL MISS THE GRATIFICATION OF PRESIDING OVER THIS BODY AND SEEING CONFLICT TURN TO COMPROMISE AS WE WORKED TO ENACT LEGISLATION. ON THE OTHER HAND, I LOOK FORWARD TO THE BIRTH OF MY NINTH GRANDCHILD THIS SUMMER, RETURNING TO MY BUSINESS FULL TIME IN GREENVILLE, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH EMILIE, MY CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.

I THANK EACH OF YOU WHO MAKE UP THIS INSTITUTION FOR YOUR SUPPORT, AND I CAN'T DEPART WITHOUT SAYING A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO THE VERY COMPETENT SENATE STAFF AND ESPECIALLY MY STAFF IN THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT OVER THE PAST EIGHT YEARS.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, LET ME THANK EMILIE AND MY FAMILY FOR ALLOWING ME TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. WITHOUT THEIR UNQUALIFIED SUPPORT, I WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PURSUE MY DREAM OF HELPING TO MAKE THIS STATE A BETTER PLACE.

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

June 10, 1994   HAND DELIVERED
Honorable Nick A. Theodore
Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina
State House, First Floor, East Wing
Columbia, South Carolina 29202

Dear Mr. President:

So that a writ of election might be issued pursuant to the Constitution of South Carolina, Art. III Section 25, and S.C. Code Ann. Section 7-13-190 (Supp. 1993), please accept this as my resignation from Election District One of the South Carolina Senate, to take effect at 3:00 o'clock P.M., Friday, June 10, 1994. At that time, I will be sworn in as the Resident Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. I trust that you will find this in order, however, should there be any questions, please do not hesitate to advise me.

By a copy of this letter, I am notifying the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Honorable Marshall B. Williams, of my resignation from Election District One, and expressing my grateful appreciation for the many kindnesses and courtesies extended me while a member of that honorable body. My service in the South Carolina Senate will always be cherished by me, and I will forever be thankful for the friendships you all were so gracious to share with me.

With warmest personal regards to you all of the South Carolina Senate, I remain,

Sincerely,
Alexander S. Macaulay

October 28, 1994
Mr. Frank Caggiano
Clerk of the Senate
P.O. Box 142
Columbia, South Carolina 29202

Dear Mr. Caggiano:

Under date of October 17, 1994, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election of Senate District One held in Pickens and Oconee counties on October 11, 1994. The Certification shows that Honorable Thomas C. Alexander has been elected Senator for Senate District One.

I, therefore, certify that Honorable Thomas C. Alexander has been elected as Senator for Senate District One for a term as prescribed by law.

Yours very truly,
Jim Miles
Secretary of State

October 17, 1994
The Honorable Nick Theodore
Lieutenant Governor
State House, 1st Floor, East Wing
P.O. Box 142
Columbia, South Carolina 29202

Dear Mr. Lieutenant Governor:

This is to advise that Mr. Thomas C. Alexander was certified as the official winner at a special election for Senate District 1 held in Pickens and Oconee counties on October 11, 1994.

Very truly yours,
James F. Hendrix
Executive Director

Representatives Felder, Haskins and Moody-Lawrence appeared in the Chamber to inform the Senate that the House had organized and was ready to proceed with business.

The PRESIDENT appointed Senators SALEEBY, McCONNELL and GLOVER to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate was organized and was ready to proceed with business.

The PRESIDENT appointed Senators HOLLAND, PEELER and WASHINGTON to inform the Governor that the Senate was organized and was ready to proceed with business.

The PRESIDENT recognized Senator WILLIAMS who welcomed Senator THOMAS C. ALEXANDER, District 1 (Pickens and Oconee counties).

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, Senator ALEXANDER presented himself at the Bar and the oath of office was administered to him by Senator WILLIAMS.

Desk 44   Sen. Alexander

The PRESIDENT called for nominations for the PRESIDENT Pro Tempore.

Senator DRUMMOND nominated Senator MARSHALL B. WILLIAMS.

Senator WASHINGTON seconded the nomination and moved that the nominations be closed and that Senator WILLIAMS be elected PRESIDENT Pro Tempore by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT announced that Senator WILLIAMS was elected PRESIDENT Pro Tempore of the Senate by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT called for nominations for Clerk of the Senate.

Senator WILLIAMS nominated Mr. Frank Caggiano.

Senator WILLIAMS moved that the nominations be closed and that Mr. Frank Caggiano be elected Clerk of the Senate by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT announced that Mr. Frank Caggiano was elected Clerk of the Senate by acclamation.

The Clerk announced the following appointments:
Mr. Hogan Brown             Assistant Clerk and Assistant

Director of Research
Mrs. Darlene M. Griggs       Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Joyce D. Reid           Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Agnes Walker           General Desk Clerk
Mrs. Cynthia C. Aiken         Calendar Clerk
Mrs. Beth Dworjanyn         Director of Senate Finance
Mrs. Jean Tisdale             Bookkeeper
Mrs. Jean Padgett             Payroll/Personnel Specialist
Ms. Alicia Eatmon             Bill Clerk
Mrs. Susan Edwards           Assistant Bill Clerk
Mr. Frank Goodwin           Porter

The PRESIDENT called for nominations for Reading Clerk.

Senator WILLIAMS nominated Mr. John O. Wienges.

Senator WILLIAMS moved that the nominations be closed and that Mr. Wienges be elected Reading Clerk by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT announced that Mr. John O. Wienges was elected Reading Clerk of the Senate by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT called for nominations for Sergeant-at-Arms.

Senator WILLIAMS nominated Mr. James R. Melton of Columbia.

Senator WILLIAMS moved that the nominations be closed and that Mr. Melton be elected Sergeant-at-Arms by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT announced that Mr. James R. Melton was elected the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT called for nominations for an Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms.

Senator WILLIAMS nominated Mr. Roger W. Beaver of West Columbia.

Senator WILLIAMS moved that the nominations be closed and that Mr. Beaver be elected Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms.

The PRESIDENT announced that Mr. Beaver was elected Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT called for nominations for the Chaplain.

Senator WILLIAMS nominated Reverend George E. Meetze.

Senator WILLIAMS moved that the nominations be closed and that Reverend Meetze be elected Chaplain by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT announced that Reverend George E. Meetze was elected Chaplain of the Senate by acclamation.

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the Clerk, Reading Clerk, Chaplain, Sergeant-at-Arms and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms presented themselves at the Bar and the oath of office was administered by the PRESIDENT.

Senator WILLIAMS asked unanimous consent to make a motion that all prefiled bills, as listed in the document placed on our desks by the Clerk, be introduced and given a first reading at this time, en masse, and referred to the respective committees as indicated unless a different reference is otherwise ordered by a majority of the Senate.

The motion was adopted.

The following were introduced:

S. 1 -- Senators McConnell, J. Verne Smith, Courson and Elliott: A BILL TO COMPEL A BINDING STATEWIDE REFERENDUM AT THE TIME OF THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE VOTERS AS TO: (1) WHETHER THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY BATTLE FLAG OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA [THE BATTLE FLAG OF THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA (GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE'S ARMY)] SHALL BE DISPLAYED ATOP AND WITHIN THE STATE HOUSE; (2) WHETHER THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HERITAGE ACT OF 1996" SHALL BE ENACTED TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG FROM ATOP THE STATE HOUSE AND THE PERMANENT PLACEMENT OF THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS AND TO CREATE A COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AND ERECT A CIVIL RIGHTS MONUMENT ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL COMPLEX; OR (3) WHETHER THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ATOP AND WITHIN THE STATE HOUSE. THE OPTION WHICH RECEIVES THE GREATEST NUMBER OF VOTES CAST IN THE REFERENDUM SHALL TAKE EFFECT.

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

S. 2 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Ford, Land, Mitchell, Waldrep and Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS AND REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE AD VALOREM TAX MILLAGE LEVIED ON A LEGAL RESIDENCE FOR THE OPERATING BUDGET OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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

S. 3 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Ford, Land, Mitchell, Rose, Waldrep, Washington and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 143 SO AS TO ENACT THE EXCELLENCE CREATED THROUGH EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP (EXCEL) PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHO HAVE BOTH A "B" AVERAGE AND NO CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM, TO SET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BASED ON NEED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING FROM NET PROCEEDS OF LOTTERY GAMES.

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

S. 4 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Ford, Land, Mitchell, Washington, Rose and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4, SECTION 12-37-500 SO AS TO REQUIRE NET PROCEEDS OF STATE LOTTERY GAMES TO BE USED TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE ESTABLISHED FOR THE OPERATING BUDGET OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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

S. 5 -- Senator Short: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FROM SURPLUS REVENUES RESULTING FROM THE CLOSE OF FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS FOR CHESTER COUNTY.

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

S. 6 -- Senators Leventis, Mitchell, Washington, Lander, Passailaigue, Cork, Land, O'Dell, Rose, Courson, Holland, Rankin and Richter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OPERATION OF THIS STATE'S MILITARY BASES AND OTHER NATIONAL DEFENSE FACILITIES.

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

S. 7 -- Senators Leatherman, Wilson, Rose, Rankin, Washington and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUING OF DRIVERS' LICENSES TO RESIDENTS UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE NOT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR DO NOT HAVE A G.E.D. CERTIFICATE OR WHO DO NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY ENROLLED IN SCHOOL AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE ENROLLMENT STATUS DOCUMENTATION TO PERSONS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO REQUIRE ATTENDANCE SUPERVISORS TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS WHO WITHDRAW FROM SCHOOL AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF SUCH PERSONS UPON TEN DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED TO HAVE THE LICENSE REINSTATED, TO DEFINE WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR A PERSONAL OR FAMILY HARDSHIP WAIVER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN SR-22 DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FILED FOLLOWING REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.

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

S. 8 -- Senators Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-615 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTS OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN COMMITTED AGAINST A CHILD BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY OR DURING AN OFFICIAL SCHOOL ACTIVITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION, AND LIMITATION ON EMPLOYMENT.

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

S. 9 -- Senators Holland, Saleeby, McConnell, Moore, Matthews, Stilwell, Courtney, Jackson, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO ADOPT THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1990 AS THE TRUE AND CORRECT ENUMERATION OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND OF THE SEVERAL COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-65, SO AS TO ESTABLISH ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SENATE ARE ELECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1990 COMMENCING WITH THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION, TO DESIGNATE THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AS THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL OF THE SUBMITTING AUTHORITY TO MAKE THE REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF THE SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN CONTAINED IN THIS ACT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CURRENT ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SENATE ARE ELECTED SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

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

S. 10 -- Senators Wilson, Lander, Courson, Rose, Elliott, Hayes, Ryberg, Russell, Short, Waldrep, Passailaigue, McConnell, Greg Smith, Rankin and Reese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE PERFORMANCE AUDIT STEERING COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF STATE GOVERNMENT FROM JUNE 30, 1995, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1996; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES, INCLUDING THE MAIN FOUR POINTS OF THE AUDIT; AND TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL ACCOUNT AND APPROPRIATE TWO MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE UNOBLIGATED FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 GENERAL FUND SURPLUS FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE COMMITTEE.

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

S. 11 -- Senators Giese and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SIX-MONTH'S SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO HAS A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT IN EXCESS OF FIVE ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED DRIVERS UNDER TWENTY-ONE HAVE CONSENTED TO BE TESTED, TO LIMIT TESTING TO INCIDENTS IN WHICH A PERSON HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR A TRAFFIC OFFENSE, TO PRESCRIBE THE METHOD AND PROCEDURES FOR TESTING AND REQUIRE AN AUTOMATIC SIX-MONTH'S SUSPENSION FOR REFUSAL TO BE TESTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUSPENSION BEGINS IMMEDIATELY UPON THE OFFICER TAKING POSSESSION OF THE LICENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ON THE SUSPENSION AT THE DRIVER'S REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

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

S. 12 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-305 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISPOSAL OF SPECIAL WASTE IN A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OPERATED BY A MUNICIPALITY OR BY A PRIVATE ENTITY UNDER LICENSE FROM A MUNICIPALITY, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "SPECIAL WASTE" FOR THIS PURPOSE.

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

S. 13 -- Senators Wilson, Courson, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-40 AND 7-13-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 7-17-600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE NOMINEE IS THE CANDIDATE RECEIVING THE MOST VOTES CAST IN EXCESS OF FORTY PERCENT OF THE VOTES CAST FOR THE OFFICE, REDUCE FROM A MAJORITY TO FORTY PERCENT THE PERCENTAGE OF VOTERS VOTING IN A PRIMARY REQUIRED TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE, AND PROVIDE THAT SECOND PRIMARIES MUST BE HELD WHEN NO CANDIDATE RECEIVES FORTY PERCENT OR MORE OF THE VOTE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-17-610 RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF A MAJORITY VOTE.

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

S. 14 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-40 AND 7-13-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 7-17-600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE NOMINEE IS THE CANDIDATE RECEIVING THE MOST VOTES CAST IN EXCESS OF FORTY-TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OF THE VOTES CAST FOR THE OFFICE, REDUCE FROM A MAJORITY TO FORTY-TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT THE PERCENTAGE OF VOTERS VOTING IN A PRIMARY REQUIRED TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE, AND PROVIDE THAT SECOND PRIMARIES MUST BE HELD WHEN NO CANDIDATE RECEIVES FORTY-TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OR MORE OF THE VOTE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-17-610 RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF A MAJORITY VOTE.

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

S. 15 -- Senators Leventis, McConnell, Waldrep, Wilson, Rose, Rankin and Cork: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO ESTABLISH ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE HISTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMITS INCLUDING AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE HISTORY OF A PERMIT APPLICANT OR PERSON, TO REQUIRE THE FILING OF A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND TO CHARGE AND COLLECT A FEE PURSUANT TO REGULATION FOR CONDUCTING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS.

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

S. 16 -- Senators Leventis, Giese, Courson, Lander, Reese, Mitchell, Rose, Washington and McGill: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FROM 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES TO BE DONATED TO THE WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE FOR AMERICA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE MEMORIAL TO BE BUILT AT THE GATEWAY TO ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY IN OUR NATION'S CAPITOL.

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

S. 17 -- Senators Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS IN THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-410 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY OF AN ITEM OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN A FILE OF A CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY REGARDING A CONSUMER IS DISPUTED BY THE CONSUMER, AND THE CONSUMER DIRECTLY CONVEYS IN WRITING TO THE AGENCY HIS DISPUTE, THE CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY SHALL REINVESTIGATE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS THAT INFORMATION, RECORD THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE INFORMATION, AND CORRECT THE INFORMATION IF THE REINVESTIGATION DETERMINES THAT THE EARLIER INFORMATION WAS INACCURATE, INCORRECT, OR INCOMPLETE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 18 -- Senators Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-215 SO AS TO LIMIT THE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OR ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO AND THE OPERATION OF THE PROVISIONS.

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

S. 19 -- Senators Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-104-35 SO AS TO FORMULATE A PLAN FOR THE ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM EXPENDITURE OF STATE FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION BY THE FOUR-YEAR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN SOUTH CAROLINA BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 1995-96, TO PROVIDE FOR WHAT DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION ENCOMPASSES AND INCLUDES, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO DETERMINE THE BASE AMOUNT OF STATE FUNDING USED BY THE AFFECTED INSTITUTIONS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION DURING FISCAL YEAR 1994-95.

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

S. 20 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-746, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN DRIVER'S LICENSE AND ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE OF A PERSON ACCEPTED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM ON BEING CHARGED WITH ONE OF THESE OFFENSES MAY BE SUSPENDED AS IF THE PERSON WAS CONVICTED AND TO REQUIRE THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR TO REPORT THE PERSON'S ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

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

S. 21 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF TATTOO ARTISTS AND TATTOO PARLORS BY PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS AND FEES, MINIMAL STANDARDS, TATTOOING AND STERILIZING PROCEDURES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL INSPECTIONS, REGISTRATION DENIAL, REVOCATION, OR SUSPENSION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-700, RELATING TO TATTOOING, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE PROHIBITING ALL TATTOOING TO ALLOW TATTOOING OF THOSE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OVER.

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

S. 22 -- Senators Mescher, Rose and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE THROUGH ITS AGENCIES SHALL IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM SO THAT WOMEN WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT OR BELOW 185 PERCENT ABOVE THE POVERTY LEVEL SHALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTARY INSERTION OR INJECTION OF LONG TERM IMPLANTS OR INJECTABLE METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION AT NO COST AND THAT WOMEN AT 186 TO 250 PERCENT ABOVE THE POVERTY LEVEL SHALL VOLUNTARILY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THESE FORMS OF CONTRACEPTIVES ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE.

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

S. 23 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 25, TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLICATIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 11-25-630 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE READING AND DISCUSSION FROM THE SENATE JOURNAL IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, LIBRARIES, AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

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

S. 24 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-3310 AND 56-3-3320, AS AMENDED, AND 56-3-3340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF PAYMENT OF A FEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMANENT PLATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED AND TRANSFERRED TO A LEASED VEHICLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FOR AD VALOREM TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LEASED VEHICLE WITH A PURPLE HEART LICENSE PLATE IS EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION.

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

S. 25 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 29 OF TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION ACT".

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

S. 26 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-6-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND AUTHORIZED PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA POOLED INVESTMENT FUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER, SO AS TO ALLOW PARTICIPATION IN THE FUND BY NONPROFIT ENTITIES PROVIDING CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO STATE AGENCIES.

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

S. 27 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO VERIFY THE APPOINTEES AS REPRESENTING CERTAIN POLITICAL PARTIES AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE VERIFICATION TO BE MADE TO THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION BY THE COUNTY POLITICAL PARTY.

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

S. 28 -- Senators Ford and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE WHO EXECUTES A CANDIDACY PLEDGE WITH A POLITICAL PARTY FOR PURPOSES OF OFFERING FOR ELECTION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-11-210 FROM CHANGING HIS POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION DURING THE TERM OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH HE IS ELECTED EXCEPT UPON THE FILING FOR RE-ELECTION.

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

S. 29 -- Senators Ford and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-420 OF THE 1976 CODE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE STATUTORY SCHOOL TERM TO TWO HUNDRED AND TEN DAYS FROM ONE HUNDRED NINETY DAYS.

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

S. 30 -- Senators Ford and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-2-201 AND 37-3-201, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO LIMIT THE CREDIT SERVICE CHARGED FOR CONSUMER CREDIT SALES AND THE LOAN FINANCE CHARGE FOR CONSUMER LOANS OTHER THAN SUPERVISED LOANS TO TWENTY-FOUR (24%) PERCENT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 31 -- Senators Ford and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-10 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL ALSO CONSIST OF THE MOST SENIOR FEMALE MEMBER AND MOST SENIOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEMBER OF THE SENATE AND THE MOST SENIOR FEMALE MEMBER AND MOST SENIOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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

S. 32 -- Senators Ford and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HERITAGE ACT OF 1995" TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERMANENT PLACEMENT OF THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG AND TO CREATE A COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AND ERECT A CIVIL RIGHTS MONUMENT ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL COMPLEX; AND TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, RELATING TO LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY AND CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY SHALL BE REGULAR, RATHER THAN OPTIONAL, HOLIDAYS AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO ROBERT E. LEE'S BIRTHDAY AND JEFFERSON DAVIS' BIRTHDAY AS OPTIONAL HOLIDAYS.

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

S. 33 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON, WHO AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, IS IN THE LAST YEAR OF A SIXTH CONSECUTIVE TERM AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OR WHO IS IN THE LAST YEAR OF A THIRD CONSECUTIVE TERM AS A MEMBER OF THE SENATE, OR WHO HAS SERVED TWELVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY EITHER AS A MEMBER OF THE SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SEAT IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BUT SHALL BE RE-ELIGIBLE AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION FOLLOWING THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR WHICH THEY WERE INELIGIBLE.

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

S. 34 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTION BALLOTS, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-324 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ALL GENERAL, SPECIAL, OR PRIMARY ELECTIONS IN THIS STATE FOR ANY OFFICE, BALLOTS MUST CONTAIN A "NONE OF THESE CANDIDATES" SELECTION.

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

S. 35 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVATIZATION POLICY BOARD BY SETTING FORTH DEFINITIONS, MEMBERS, AND DUTIES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 36 -- Senators Passailaigue, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-238 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAX RESIDENT INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, TO PHASE IN THE EXEMPTION OVER FIVE YEARS, TO PROVIDE ALLOCATION OF INCOME BETWEEN CERTAIN SPOUSES FOR PURPOSES OF THE EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION SHALL PRESCRIBE THE METHOD OF ALLOCATION.

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

S. 37 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 3C, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TAX, SUBSIDY, OR CHARGE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED, FIXED, LAID, OR LEVIED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, EXCEPT UPON AN ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADOPTED WITH AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE IN EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THREE-FIFTHS OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP IN EACH BRANCH, PROVIDED THAT THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO TAXES REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE X, SECTION 13.

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

S. 38 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-140 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A STATE AGENCY TO CONTRACT BY THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS, FOR THE SALE OF ADVERTISING SPACE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ADVERTISING REVENUE, TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS WHICH THE ADVERTISING AND THE SALE OF THE ADVERTISING MUST MEET, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR WRITTEN OBJECTION TO ADVERTISING PLACED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

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

S. 39 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 106 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL ACT OF 1995", INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH THE HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL WITHIN THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO SUBMIT SUMMARY BUDGETS TO THE COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS SUMMARY BUDGET MUST BE COMPILED AND INSTITUTIONAL FEES AND REVENUES UTILIZED, AND TO TRANSFER TO AND DEVOLVE UPON THE COUNCIL CERTAIN DUTIES OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION ON JULY 1, 1995.

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

S. 40 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1995 MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER, TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT MEMBERS TO SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND QUALIFY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES, FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND CONDUCT OF THE ELECTIONS, AND TO PROHIBIT CANDIDATES FOR SUCH OFFICES FROM REQUESTING OR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM POLITICAL PARTIES OR FROM SUGGESTING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION ON CAMPAIGN LITERATURE.

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

S. 41 -- Senators Courson, Rose, Elliott and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A LIFE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON WHO HAS THREE CONVICTIONS FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE UPON A THIRD CONVICTION OF A "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", TO DEFINE "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION.

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

S. 42 -- Senators Courson, Rose and Giese: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE VI RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE OF ANY PERSON POPULARLY ELECTED TO ANY OFFICE OF THIS STATE OR THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE OFFICES WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, INCLUDING A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO THESE OFFENSES.

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

S. 43 -- Senators Courson and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF PARTY CONVENTIONS OR PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JANUARY OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEARS AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES FOR SATURDAY PRIMARIES.

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

S. 44 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CITIZEN ARREST, BY DELETING LANGUAGE RELATING TO EVIL INTENT SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CITIZEN'S ARREST MAY BE MADE WHEN A PERSON ENTERS A DWELLING HOUSE ILLEGALLY WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PERMISSION.

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

S. 45 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY PROVIDING THAT BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 1995, AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GEORGETOWN PILOTAGE COMMISSION, THE TERMS OF THE COMMISSIONERS ELECTED INITIALLY THEREAFTER SHALL BE STAGGERED, TWO SHALL SERVE FOR THREE YEARS, TWO SHALL SERVE FOR TWO YEARS, AND TWO SHALL SERVE FOR ONE YEAR. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT AT THE EXPIRATION OF THESE TERMS, COMMISSIONERS SHALL BE ELECTED TO TWO-YEAR TERMS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 46 -- Senators Jackson, Washington, Rose and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-2730, 20-7-2740, 20-7-2800, 20-7-2810, 20-7-2850, AND 20-7-2900, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES FOR PRIVATE DAY CARE CENTERS AND RENEWAL THEREOF, APPROVAL OF PUBLIC DAY CARE CENTERS AND RENEWAL THEREOF, THE REGISTRATION OF OPERATORS OF FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, AND THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES FOR OR THE REGISTERING OF CHURCH DAY CARE CENTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL PERSONS APPLYING FOR A LICENSE AS AN OPERATOR OF OR AN EMPLOYEE AT DAY CARE FACILITIES MUST UNDERGO A FINGERPRINT REVIEW TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF DAY CARE LICENSES IF SUCH OPERATORS OR EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20 BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2720, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MAY NOT CHARGE MORE THAN TEN DOLLARS FOR STATE BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED FOR CHILD CARE FACILITIES.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 47 -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, SO AS TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN THE PUBLIC AREAS OF THE STATE HOUSE.

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

S. 48 -- Senators Leatherman, Wilson, Elliott, Leventis, Rose, Rankin and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-27-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF A LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND THAT PAYMENTS MADE BY THE STATE UNDER SUCH AN AGREEMENT ARE DEEMED GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT SERVICE LIMIT ON THE STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CALCULATION OF THE LIMITATION ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FUTURE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUES MUST INCLUDE THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF ANY OUTSTANDING FINANCING AGREEMENT; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL BONDS CALLED BEFORE MATURITY MAY BE REISSUED ONLY IF THE PAYOFF AMOUNT AND THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE REISSUED BONDS DOES NOT INCREASE BY MORE THAN EIGHT PERCENT IN A YEAR THE DEBT SERVICE ON THE ORIGINAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND DOES NOT EXCEED THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT.

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

S. 49 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A GREATER USE OF PRIVATE FIRMS IN THE DELIVERY OF STATE SERVICES RELATING TO THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, FINANCING, OWNERSHIP, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, CAUSEWAYS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS IN THIS STATE AND TO STUDY A PLAN FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE GRACE MEMORIAL AND SILAS M. PEARMAN BRIDGES IN CHARLESTON.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 50 -- Senators Giese, Elliott, Washington and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE OF A LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A MINOR WHO IS BLIND OR REQUIRED TO USE A WHEELCHAIR.

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

S. 51 -- Senators Giese, Elliott, Rankin and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REAL PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM TAXATION FROM THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE TO THE FIRST TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

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

S. 52 -- Senators Giese, Elliott, Rankin and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO DELETE THE DATE BY WHICH LIFE ESTATES CREATED OTHER THAN BY WILL ARE OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXEMPTION.

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

S. 53 -- Senators Reese and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-455 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WHO ARE PARTNERS, SOLE PROPRIETORS, OR CORPORATE OFFICERS WHO HAVE GIVEN NOTICE OF NONACCEPTANCE OF THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 42 ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME LEGAL REMEDIES POSSESSED BY A PERSON WHO HAS SECURED COVERAGE UNDER A POLICY OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE, AND PROVIDE THAT NO CONTRACTOR IS LIABLE UNDER TITLE 42 FOR WORK-RELATED INJURIES OR ILLNESSES OF THE EMPLOYEES OF UNINSURED SUBCONTRACTORS.

The proposed legislation which was prefiled and temporarily assigned S. 53 was withdrawn prior to introduction.

S. 54 -- Senator Reese: 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 COMPENSATION HAVE BEGUN AND SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PAYMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYER MAY COMMENCE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION AS EARLY AS PRACTICABLE AND THE PAYMENT OF ANY COMPENSATION DOES NOT RESULT IN AN ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, AND PROVIDE THAT IF, AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF PAYMENTS, THE EMPLOYER DETERMINES THAT THE PAYMENTS ARE NOT WARRANTED, THE EMPLOYER MAY CEASE THE PAYMENTS WITHOUT PREJUDICE AND PENALTY AND THE EMPLOYEE IS ENTITLED TO PURSUE HIS CLAIM.

The proposed legislation which was prefiled and temporarily assigned S. 54 was withdrawn prior to introduction.

S. 55 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION MAY ACCEPT A DEED TO A NEWLY-CONSTRUCTED ROAD OR AGREE TO MAINTAIN A NEWLY-CONSTRUCTED ROAD IT SHALL OBTAIN AN AFFIDAVIT FROM THE DONOR AND THE CONTRACTOR WHO CONSTRUCTED THE ROAD THAT ALL CONSTRUCTION COSTS HAVE BEEN PAID AND THAT THE ROAD IS FREE OF ALL ENCUMBRANCES, PROVIDE FOR A CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE AND A PENALTY, AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACTORS TO PLACE LIENS ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES BELONGING TO THE GRANTORS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS FOR ROADWAYS.

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

S. 56 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTRACTOR IS NOT LIABLE TO THE OWNER OF BURIED PIPES OR CABLES FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO SUCH PIPES OR CABLES SO LONG AS THE CONTRACTOR ACTS IN GOOD FAITH BY PROVIDING CERTAIN NOTIFICATION AND BY ALLOWING THE OWNER A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO MARK THE LOCATION OF THE PIPES OR CABLES BEFORE EXCAVATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 57 -- Senators McConnell, Wilson, Rose, Elliott and O'Dell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 15 IN ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO PERMIT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION.

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

S. 58 -- Senators McConnell, Wilson, Elliott, Rose, Rankin and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE INTEREST EARNED FROM THE FUND TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND.

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

S. 59 -- Senators McConnell, Wilson, Ryberg, Rose and Giese: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN OR MORE MEMBERS INSTEAD OF ALL TWELVE MEMBERS OF A JURY SHALL VOTE IN FAVOR OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY WHERE A DEFENDANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN ORDER FOR THE DEATH PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED.

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

S. 60 -- Senators McConnell, J. Verne Smith, Courson, Wilson and O'Dell: BILL TO COMPEL A BINDING STATEWIDE REFERENDUM AT THE TIME OF THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE VOTERS AS TO WHETHER THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG KNOWN AS THE BATTLE FLAG OF THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA SHALL BE DISPLAYED ATOP AND WITHIN THE STATE HOUSE AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-165 WHICH SHALL ONLY BE EFFECTIVE IF THE QUESTION PRESENTED IN THE REFERENDUM RECEIVES A FAVORABLE MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTES CAST.

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

S. 61 -- Senators McConnell, Leventis, Rose, Ryberg and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME MAY NOT SERVE HIS SENTENCE FOR THAT CONVICTION IN A MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 62 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Ryberg, Elliott, Rankin and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER WHO ESCAPES OR ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY MAY NOT SERVE HIS SENTENCE FOR THE ORIGINAL CONVICTION OR AN ADDITIONAL SENTENCE FOR THE ESCAPE OR ATTEMPTED ESCAPE IN A MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 63 -- Senators McConnell, Leventis, Courson, Rose, Ryberg and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING EVERY TWO YEARS FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A NONVIOLENT CRIME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING EVERY FOUR YEARS FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF PAROLE IS DENIED THREE TIMES THEN THE PERSON MUST SERVE THE REMAINDER OF HIS ORIGINAL SENTENCE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 64 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PRISONER'S VIOLATION OF PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORFEITURE OF EARNED CREDITS UPON A VIOLATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 65 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Elliott, Rankin and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A DISABLED VETERAN WHO CONVERTS INTO A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE ANOTHER PROPERTY OWNED JOINTLY WITH THE DECEASED VETERAN QUALIFIES FOR THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR THE DWELLING HOUSE OF SUCH A VETERAN OR HIS SURVIVING SPOUSE.

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

S. 66 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CODES, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MUST ADOPT AND ENFORCE SUCH CODES, REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, REVISE PENALTIES, PROVIDE FOR DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND DEPUTY FIRE MARSHALS IN REGARD TO THESE CODES, AND PROVIDE FOR LIMITED APPLICATION OF THE CHAPTER; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND FOR THEIR FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND REGISTRATION; AND ADDING SECTION 38-7-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FIRST TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE PREMIUM TAX LEVIED ON FIRE INSURERS MUST BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 67 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 57 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE.

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

S. 68 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-56-340 SO AS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR A TECHNICAL EXPERT PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO A COUNTY OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION DURING THE COURSE OF A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

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

S. 69 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, O'Dell and Giese: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECOVERY OF CERTAIN MONETARY ITEMS BY A PERSON COLLECTING A DEBT.

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

S. 70 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Elliott, Hayes and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LIMITATION ON ANNUAL EXPENDITURES OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT FUNDS DEPOSITED IN THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THEY WERE RAISED AND TO PROHIBIT STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS FROM BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS.

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

S. 71 -- Senators McConnell, Leventis, Hayes, Rankin and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON POST CONVICTION RELIEF APPLICATIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATIONS SEEKING RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF JUDICIAL DECISIONS.

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

S. 72 -- Senators McConnell and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HUSBAND AND WIFE LIVING SEPARATE AND APART WITHOUT COHABITATION FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR MEANS A VOLUNTARY OR INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION.

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

S. 73 -- Senators McConnell and Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GROUND OF CONTINUOUS SEPARATION FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR MAY BE A VOLUNTARY OR INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION.

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

S. 74 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Elliott, Rankin and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-67 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFICE, OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO REPORT TO THE BOARD AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING STATE-OWNED PROPERTY AND REQUIRE THE BOARD TO DISPOSE OF LAND AND RESIDENCES IDENTIFIED AS UNNECESSARY.

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

S. 75 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-455 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO DEVELOP AND PUBLISH RULES PERTAINING TO PRINTING BY STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND DIVISIONS AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

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

S. 76 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Elliott, Rankin and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-305, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES WHEN THE VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY IS UNDER APPEAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INTEREST IS DUE ON UNDERPAYMENTS FOR THE FIRST TWO MONTHS THE PROPERTY REMAINS ON APPEAL AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO INTEREST IS DUE ON AN UNDERPAYMENT IF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS FAILS TO ACT ON THE APPEAL WITHIN SIXTY DAYS OF THE DATE THE APPEAL IS FILED WITH THE BOARD.

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

S. 77 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Elliott and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TREATMENT OF AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY, MOBILE HOMES, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO LEASED REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MOBILE HOMES ASSESSED FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES AT FOUR OR SIX PERCENT MUST BE VALUED IN A MANNER THAT INCLUDES AN ELEMENT FOR DEPRECIATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION SHALL PRESCRIBE GUIDELINES FOR USE BY COUNTY ASSESSORS IN DETERMINING AN ANNUAL DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE AND A RESIDUAL VALUE BELOW WHICH DEPRECIATION IS NOT ALLOWED.

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

S. 78 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Elliott and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE, WORK RELEASE, OR SUPERVISED FURLOUGH.

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

S. 79 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Elliott and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-3-20, AS AMENDED, AND 58-3-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POPULAR ELECTION OF ONE COMMISSIONER FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE AND FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR OF ONE COMMISSIONER FROM THE STATE AT LARGE AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION ARE FILLED; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-3-24 AND 58-3-26 RELATING TO PERSONS INELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION AND THE SCREENING OF A CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS, RESPECTIVELY.

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

S. 80 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Elliott and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-450, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF PURCHASES OF FURNITURE, FLOOR AND WALL COVERINGS, AND DECORATIVE AND ORNAMENTAL ITEMS BY A GOVERNMENTAL BODY EXCEEDING A SPECIFIED AMOUNT FOR USE IN THE AGENCY DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, A BOARD ROOM, OR CERTAIN OTHER USES, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE SUCH REPORTING WHEN THESE ITEMS ARE TO BE USED IN THE OFFICES OF THE AGENCY'S DEPUTY DIRECTOR, AND TO REVISE THE REQUIRED CONTENTS OF SUCH REPORTS.

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

S. 81 -- Senators McConnell, Elliott, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 28-2-60 AND 28-2-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTION UNDER THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDEMNOR TO HAVE THE BURDEN OF PROOF TO SHOW THE CONDEMNATION IS REASONABLE FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE TO BE SERVED AND THE PRIVATE PROPERTY TO BE ALTERED OR DESTROYED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-320, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM DETERMINATIONS BY THE APPRAISAL PANEL UNDER THE ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CONDEMNOR TO HAVE THE BURDEN OF PROOF IF THE LANDOWNER AND THE CONDEMNOR APPEAL.

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

S. 82 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BAIL, CRUEL, UNUSUAL AND CORPORAL PUNISHMENT, AND DETENTION OF WITNESSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSES FOR WHICH AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH BAIL MAY BE DENIED.

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

S. 83 -- Senators McConnell, Elliott and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-7-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RECORDS OF THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND TO BE SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT WITH NO EXEMPTIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 42-19-40, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE RECORDS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION.

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

S. 84 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLISION AND COMPREHENSIVE MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, MAKE IT OPTIONAL FOR INSURERS TO OFFER COLLISION COVERAGE AND EITHER COMPREHENSIVE OR FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE, AND PROVIDE THAT NO AUTOMOBILE PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE MAY BE CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 85 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO IMPOSE AN ANNUAL TAX LEVY NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-NINE MILLS FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Read the first time and referred to the Charleston Delegation.

S. 86 -- Senators McConnell and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT IN NOVEMBER INSTEAD OF JUNE AND TO PROVIDE WHAT BUSINESS MAY BE CONSIDERED UNTIL SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT.

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

S. 87 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-4210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE A PROTEST CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION OR THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT SUBJECT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL MAY IMPOSE AN APPROPRIATE SANCTION INCLUDING REASONABLE COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES AGAINST A PERSON WHO SIGNS A PROTEST, MOTION, OR OTHER PAPER THAT IS SUBMITTED FOR AN IMPROPER PURPOSE, OR AGAINST A REPRESENTED PARTY, OR BOTH.

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

S. 88 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE APPLICANT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND ITS PROOF.

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

S. 89 -- Senators Wilson, Elliott and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-1140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTALLATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ENTRANCES AND APRONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE INSTALLATION FOR EXISTING BUSINESS FACILITIES.

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

S. 90 -- Senators Wilson, Rose, Elliott and Giese: 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.

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

S. 91 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-7-60 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIAL OF A STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR INSTRUMENTALITY FROM USING HIS POSITION TO CANCEL, REVOKE, OR INFLUENCE THE RESULT IN ANY PROCEEDING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF A TRAFFIC TICKET UNDER SECTION 56-7-10.

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

S. 92 -- Senators McConnell, Elliott and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF A NONCAPITAL OFFENDER ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSES FOR WHICH AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH BAIL MAY BE DENIED AND TO DEFINE VIOLENT CRIMES.

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

S. 93 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE REGULATION OF MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE AGENTS AND SERVANTS OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

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

S. 94 -- Senators McConnell, Courson, Rose, Ryberg, Wilson, Elliott and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREREQUISITES FOR PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SERVING MORE THAN ONE LIFE SENTENCE IS INELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 95 -- Senators McConnell, Courson, Rose and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXTENDED WORK RELEASE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME AS DEFINED IN SECTION 16-1-60 MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 24-13-650 WHICH PROHIBITS A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME FROM BEING RELEASED BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED THE OFFENSE UNDER THE WORK RELEASE PROGRAM.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 96 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Wilson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE USED AND OWNED BY A PERSON IN THE THEFT OF PROPERTY MAY BE CONFISCATED.

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

S. 97 -- Senators Hayes and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE TO RETURN RENTED OBJECTS AND FRAUDULENT APPROPRIATION OF THE SAME, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ESTABLISH CERTAIN NEW MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES, INCLUDING THAT OF WILFUL AND FRAUDULENT FAILURE TO RETURN A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN ONE WEEK AFTER THE LEASE OR RENTAL AGREEMENT HAS EXPIRED, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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

S. 98 -- Senators Washington, Leventis, Rose, Wilson, Elliott and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BOARD TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL UNIFORM OR UNIFORM DRESS CODE POLICY WITHIN ITS DISTRICT.

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

S. 99 -- Senators Leventis, Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 104, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INITIATIVES FOR RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, BY ADDING SECTION 59-104-50 SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO DEVELOP CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ASSURING QUALITY ADVISEMENT OF THEIR STUDENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-104-660, RELATING TO STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS TO MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS BY INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR THE ADVISING OF STUDENTS.

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

S. 100 -- Senators Leventis, Rose and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AGE OF ATTENDANCE FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO CAUSE THEIR CHILDREN TO ATTEND SCHOOL SO AS TO CHANGE FROM SEPTEMBER FIRST TO NOVEMBER FIRST THE DATE IN A PARTICULAR SCHOOL YEAR WHICH DETERMINES A CHILD'S ELIGIBILITY FOR ATTENDANCE OR PARTICIPATION BASED ON AGE; AND TO REPEAL SUBSECTION (D), SECTION 29, PART II OF ACT 164 OF 1993 RELATING TO THE PHASING-IN BY GRADE OF EARLIER PROVISIONS CHANGING THE ABOVE DATE FROM NOVEMBER FIRST TO SEPTEMBER FIRST.

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

S. 101 -- Senators Leventis, Ryberg, Elliott and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND A MAGISTRATE'S AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE SENTENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ANY PERSON TO CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT TOTALING MORE THAN NINETY DAYS DOES NOT APPLY TO SENTENCES FOR CONVICTIONS RESULTING FROM A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 34 PERTAINING TO FRAUDULENT CHECKS OR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 16-13-10 RELATING TO FORGERY WHICH INVOLVES A CHECK.

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

S. 102 -- Senators Lander, Wilson, Rose, Gregory, Reese, Russell, Washington and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, AND SPECIFY THAT IT IS SUBJECT TO TERMINATION, SUNSET REVIEW, AND REAUTHORIZATION FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED FOUR YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-20-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SHALL TERMINATE JUNE 30, 1999.

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

S. 103 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-17-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLERKS OF COURT SHALL MAINTAIN A BOOK RECORDING SENTENCES IMPOSED UPON CONVICTION IN EACH CRIMINAL CASE LISTED BY THE JUDGE PRESIDING.

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

S. 104 -- Senators Ryberg, Wilson, Waldrep, Rose, Elliott and O'Dell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS MAY SERVE ONLY SIX TWO-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS SIX NEW TERMS THEREAFTER; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 6 OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS MAY SERVE ONLY THREE FOUR-YEAR TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE NEW TERMS THEREAFTER, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 7 OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS MAY SERVE ONLY THREE FOUR-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE NEW TERMS THEREAFTER.

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

S. 105 -- Senators Ryberg, Wilson, Elliott and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 IN TITLE 7, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE UNITED STATES SENATE FROM THIS STATE WHO HAVE SERVED FOR MORE THAN A SPECIFIED NUMBER OF YEARS IN THEIR OFFICES MAY NOT SEEK ELECTION TO THE SAME OFFICE EXCEPT BY A WRITE-IN CAMPAIGN WITH THESE LIMITS TO APPLY ONLY TO TERMS BEGINNING AFTER 1996 AND TO MAKE THIS ACT EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE IN A REFERENDUM HELD AT THE TIME OF THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION.

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

S. 106 -- Senators Ryberg and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS MAY SERVE ONLY THREE TWO-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE NEW TERMS THEREAFTER; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 6 OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS MAY SERVE ONLY TWO FOUR-YEAR TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS TWO NEW TERMS THEREAFTER, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES.

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

S. 107 -- Senators Wilson, Thomas, Courson, Elliott, Hayes, Rankin and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION FROM THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING WITH THE 1995 TAX YEAR.

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

S. 108 -- Senators Wilson, Hayes and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-1-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CRIMINAL FINE IMPOSED BY A COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS OF THIS STATE WHICH REMAINS UNPAID FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS CONSTITUTES A LIEN AGAINST THE PERSON AGAINST WHOM THE FINE WAS IMPOSED, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS LIEN HAS THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS A JUDGMENT WHICH MAY BE RECORDED IN ANY COUNTY IN WHICH ANY PERSON RESIDES OR OWNS REAL PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A LIEN IMPOSED BY THIS SECTION IS NOT DISCHARGEABLE IN BANKRUPTCY.

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

S. 109 -- Senators Wilson, Rose, Hayes, Gregory and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-1-180, 11-9-880, AS AMENDED, 11-11-30, 11-11-90, AND 11-11-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE BUDGETARY PROCESS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL INITIAL FORECAST OF THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS FROM NOVEMBER TENTH TO OCTOBER FIFTEENTH, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INITIAL FORECAST MAY BE ADJUSTED ONLY DOWNWARD, TO CHANGE THE DATE OF ANNUAL ESTIMATES OF FINANCIAL NEEDS BY STATE ENTITIES FROM NOVEMBER FIRST TO OCTOBER FIRST, TO PROVIDE THAT JOINT COMMITTEE HEARINGS ON BUDGET REQUESTS MUST BEGIN ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN DECEMBER, TO PROVIDE THAT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE REQUESTED FROM UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROHIBIT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

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

S. 110 -- Senators Wilson, Courson, Rose, Elliott, Hayes and Ryberg: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST COMMENCE ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY INSTEAD OF THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JANUARY AND THAT THE SENATE SHALL HAVE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS IN THE YEARS FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO EARLIER SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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

S. 111 -- Senators Peeler, Rose, Gregory, Reese, Elliott, Rankin and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES TO CONDUCT AND DIRECT THE DISPOSAL OF EXCESS OR SURPLUS PROPERTY OF THOSE FEDERAL AGENCIES OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO OTHER STATE AGENCY THAT RECEIVES STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS OR LOCAL AGENCY MAY PERFORM THIS FUNCTION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-715 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES RECEIVING STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF LAW REQUIRING THE USE OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES WHEN DISPOSING OF SURPLUS PROPERTY REGARDLESS OF OTHER EXEMPTIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN GRANTED TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3820, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PROCEEDS MUST BE APPLIED TO THE CREDIT OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY OWNING THE PROPERTY FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIKE ITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SEIZURE, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF PROPERTY USED IN ILLEGAL DRUG TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF THIS PROPERTY MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES, AND THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES MUST BE NOTIFIED ANNUALLY OF THE PROPERTY WHICH HAS BEEN RETAINED BY THE SEIZING AGENCY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SEIZED AND FORFEITED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES, TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO BE NOTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY RETAINED BY IT FOR ITS OWN USE, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-740, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONFISCATION, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF PROPERTY USED IN THE HUNTING OF DEER OR BEAR AT NIGHT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ACTING THROUGH THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES AS ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT SHALL CONDUCT THE PUBLIC AUCTIONS AT WHICH THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD AND THAT THE SALE MUST BE CONDUCTED IN THE SAME MANNER SURPLUS PROPERTY IS SOLD UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE.

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

S. 112 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-21-1030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL EFFORT PER PUPIL REQUIRED OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RECEIVE FUNDS UNDER THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SURPLUS REVENUE MUST NOT BE USED IN CALCULATING THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL EFFORT.

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

S. 113 -- Senators Rose and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 68 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PUPIL TO ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN A DISTRICT OTHER THAN THE ONE IN WHICH HE RESIDES UNDER CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND LIMITATIONS.

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

S. 114 -- Senators Rose and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR WHICH TRUSTEES MAY EXPEL, SUSPEND, OR TRANSFER PUPILS, SO AS TO REQUIRE MANDATORY EXPULSION OF PUPILS WHO COMMIT CERTAIN ACTS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-240, RELATING TO EXPULSION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MANDATORY EXPULSION MUST LAST AT LEAST THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR.

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

S. 115 -- Senators Rose and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADOPTION OF NEW TEXTBOOKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION NOT TO ADOPT A TEXTBOOK WHICH CONTAINS CLEAR SUBSTANTIVE ERRORS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-510, RELATING TO CONTRACTS WITH PUBLISHERS FOR RENTAL OR PURCHASE OF BOOKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE CONTRACT CONTAIN A PROVISION REQUIRING BOOKS OR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO BE FREE OF CERTAIN SUBSTANTIVE ERRORS AND THAT THE CONTRACT MUST ALLOW THE STATE BOARD TO REQUIRE REASONABLE REMEDIES IF AN ERROR IS FOUND; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-600, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF TEXTBOOK EVALUATION AND RATING COMMITTEES AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CRITERIA TO RATE TEXTBOOKS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-700 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND HEARINGS BEFORE TEXTBOOKS ARE ADOPTED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

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

S. 116 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-5-385 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN OTHER STATES OR JURISDICTIONS BUT NOT IN SOUTH CAROLINA MAY PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENT CITIZENS OF THIS STATE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY RULE OF THE SUPREME COURT.

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

S. 117 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP A COURSE IN PARENTING WHICH EACH HIGH SCHOOL OF THIS STATE SHALL TEACH TO ALL STUDENTS BEGINNING WITH THE 1995-96 SCHOOL YEAR.

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

S. 118 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 67 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF PUPILS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7, THE PUPIL TRANSPORTATION COST EFFECTIVENESS ACT, SO AS TO REDUCE SCHOOL BUS EXPENDITURES THROUGH THE USE OF COMPETITIVE CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE COMPANIES SPECIALIZING IN SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-67-460 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS OR CONTRACTORS.

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

S. 119 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 54 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS ACT, TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-290, RELATING TO THE RENDERING OF HEALTH SERVICES TO MINORS WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN PROVIDING CARE FOR A NEWBORN CHILD MAY ORDER TESTING FOR ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF PARENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN PERSONS REPORT INSTANCES OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO ADD SUBSECTION (D) TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT POSITIVE RESULTS OF DRUG OR ALCOHOL TESTING PERFORMED ON A NEWBORN, TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, ETC. AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO FACILITY OR SERVICE THAT PROVIDES DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT OR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS MAY REFUSE TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO A WOMAN SOLELY BECAUSE THE WOMAN IS PREGNANT, TO AMEND SECTION 44-49-40, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CONCERNING NARCOTICS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO COORDINATE SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT RELATING TO PRENATAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-140, RELATING TO THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COMMITMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE OBTAINED IN THE ADMINISTERING OF HEALTH CARE MAY NOT BE USED AGAINST THE PERSON SEEKING TREATMENT IN ANY PROCEEDING EXCEPT PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-32-20 AND 59-32-30, RELATING TO EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND INCLUSION OF APPROPRIATE DRUG EDUCATION CURRICULA CONCERNING THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE.

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

S. 120 -- Senators Rose and Richter: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHT OF PARENTS TO DIRECT THE UPBRINGING AND EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN AND TO   AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION ENFORCING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

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

S. 121 -- Senator Rose and Rankin: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT".

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

S. 122 -- Senators Rose, Elliott and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-210, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE VOTES CAST BY MEMBERS OF ANY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION WHICH RELATE ONLY TO ONE COUNTY MUST BE MADE PURSUANT TO A FORMULA WHICH TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE RESPECTIVE POPULATION REPRESENTED BY EACH MEMBER OF THAT DELEGATION WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER.

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

S. 123 -- Senator Rose: 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 DEVOLVE ALL POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES GRANTED TO COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS WHICH AFFECT ONLY ONE COUNTY TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY, EXCEPT THOSE POWERS RELATING TO STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES THAT HAVE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE GOVERNING BOARD FROM MORE THAN ONE COUNTY.

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

S. 124 -- Senators Rose, Rankin and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-225 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE BE MAINTAINED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES, REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ASCERTAIN THE PRESENCE OF THE PROOF IN EVERY MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS STOPPED FOR ANY LEGITIMATE PURPOSE, INCLUDING A DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK OR A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CHECK, REQUIRE THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, PROVIDE PENALTIES, PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTIES IN THIS SECTION ARE IN ADDITION TO, AND NOT IN LIEU OF, ANY OTHER PENALTY PROVIDED BY LAW, PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIRED PROOF MUST BE PROVIDED EVERY QUARTER FOR ONE YEAR AFTER BEING CITED FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE, AND PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS PROOF WHEN REQUIRED SHALL CAUSE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE TO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL SATISFACTORY PROOF IS PROVIDED.

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

S. 125 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Washington and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 IN TITLE 12, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ENACTING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO PROVIDE TAX INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS AFFECTED BY MILITARY BASE CLOSURES OR REALIGNMENTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE A FIVE PERCENT PRICE PREFERENCE TO A "BUSINESS THAT IS HEAVILY DEPENDENT ON DEFENSE CONTRACTS OR SUBCONTRACTS" WHEN THE VENDOR SUBMITS A COMPETITIVE SEALED BID FOR A STATE CONTRACT, AND TO DESIGNATE THE BUSINESSES TO WHICH THIS PREFERENCE WOULD BE APPLICABLE.

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

S. 126 -- Senators Land and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-110(2), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENTS ON THE DEATH OF A MEMBER OR BENEFICIARY OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION TERMINATING BENEFITS PAID TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A MEMBER ON HER REMARRIAGE.

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

S. 127 -- Senators Mitchell, Lander, Wilson, Washington, Elliott, Rose and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-505 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SELL SOUND RECORDINGS AFFIXED WITH PARENTAL WARNING LABELS, AS SET FORTH BY THE RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, TO MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.

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

S. 128 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE LICENSE IS CANCELED, SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, SO AS TO DECREASE THE PERIOD OF INCARCERATION FROM SIXTY TO THIRTY DAYS FOR A SECOND OFFENSE, WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS NOT PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-2990, RELATING TO SUSPENSIONS FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

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

S. 129 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP, TERMS OF OFFICE, VACANCIES, DUTIES, AND CHAIRMAN OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TERMS OF FOUR YEARS, ELECTION OF THE COMMISSION'S CHAIRMAN BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE MANNER OF FILLING VACANCIES, SCREENING OF CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE, AND RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-16 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE SCREENING OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO ANY JUDGESHIP OR JUDICIAL OFFICE OR AS A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY APPLY TO CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND THAT SUCH PERSONS MUST BE SCREENED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE; TO BAR MEMBERS AND CERTAIN FORMER MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM ELECTION AS WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONERS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE A DATE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE SERVING AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THEIR SUCCESSORS FOR INITIAL TERMS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AND PROVIDE A DATE FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUCCESSORS' INITIAL TERMS.

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

S. 130 -- Senators Rose, Wilson and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 141 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PAYMENT PLAN.

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

S. 131 -- Senators Mitchell, Leventis, O'Dell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NOTICE REQUIRED TO BE SENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO A PERSON WHEN IT CONCERNS THAT PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE NOTICE BE SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT IT IS PRESUMPTIVE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS AS TO NOTICE OF SUSPENSION HAVE BEEN MET IF THE NOTICE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED BY THE ADDRESSEE WHEN A CERTIFICATE BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION HAS BEEN SENT.

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

S. 132 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-1320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTRACT OBJECTIVES FOR BUSINESSES OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FEMALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MAY NOT INCLUDE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES UNDER CONTRACTS IN DETERMINING THE SET-ASIDE EXPENDITURES.

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

S. 133 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEAL OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION AWARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENTS ON THE AWARD MUST BE MADE PENDING THE APPEAL AND TO PROVIDE REASONABLE COSTS AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES TO THE PREVAILING PARTY.

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

S. 134 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION NECESSARY FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE, DRIVER'S PERMIT, AND SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD NUMBER TO BE THE PERSON'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.

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

S. 135 -- Senators Mitchell, Washington and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2925 SO AS TO PROHIBIT NEGLIGENT DRIVING AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

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

S. 136 -- Senators Short, Courson, Rose, Hayes and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYABLES PROGRAM ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-585 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE REPORTS TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES OF PERSONS DELINQUENT IN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE MONTHS.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 137 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 62, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROBATE CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO ENACT THE UNIFORM CUSTODIAL TRUST ACT.

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

S. 138 -- Senators Passailaigue, Leventis, Rose, Elliott, Rankin and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-430 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS TO FEDERAL GROSS, ADJUSTED GROSS, AND TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO GAIN SHALL BE RECOGNIZED ON CERTAIN INVOLUNTARY CONVERSIONS OF PROPERTY DUE TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTERS.

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

S. 139 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, COUNCILS, AND BOARDS TO BE CONSIDERED IN A SEPARATE APPROPRIATIONS BILL.

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

S. 140 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND COST OF A DISTINGUISHING DECAL TO INDICATE THAT THE PERSON IN CONTROL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE CONSENTS TO ITS SEARCH FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS AND PROVIDE FOR THE SEARCH.

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

S. 141 -- Senators McConnell and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-330, 7-13-1340, AND 7-13-1640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS WHICH ALLOW STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET VOTING FROM GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS, STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET VOTING ON ANY TYPE OF VOTE RECORDER, AND VOTING FOR ALL OF THE CANDIDATES OF ONE PARTY BY USE OF A VOTING MACHINE.

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

S. 142 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS REGARDING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO "BALLOT MEASURE", ADD REFERENCES TO "BALLOT MEASURE", AND DEFINE "GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1346, RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS, PROPERTY, OR TIME TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTION, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A PUBLIC ENTITY IS AUTHORIZED TO USE PUBLIC FUNDS, PROPERTY, OR TIME ON A BALLOT MEASURE.

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

S. 143 -- Senators McConnell, Leventis and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, BY ADDING SECTION 3A SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE, AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND EMPLOYEES, WHILE ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF OFFICIAL DUTY, ARE IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY AND SUIT FOR A TORT, EXCEPT AS MAY BE PROVIDED OTHERWISE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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

S. 144 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF BOARDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD'S OFFICE MAY BE LOCATED AT A PLACE OTHER THAN THE COUNTY SEAT WHEN IT IS NOT POSSIBLE OR PRACTICABLE TO DO SO.

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

S. 145 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERNATE METHOD OF ANNEXATION BY PETITION OF SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF FREEHOLDERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ELECTION ON ANNEXATION IF ONE OR MORE RESIDENT FREEHOLDERS OBJECTS AND FIFTY PERCENT OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION IS COMMERCIAL OR UNDEVELOPED AND REQUIRE NOTICE OF THE FILING OF A PETITION TO FREEHOLDERS OWNING PROPERTY IN THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED.

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

S. 146 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERNATE METHOD OF ANNEXATION BY PETITION OF SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF FREEHOLDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AREA REQUESTING ANNEXATION MAY INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL OR UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY, NOT BOTH.

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

S. 147 -- Senators McConnell, Leventis, Elliott and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-150 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY FROM HIRING A TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE AT A SALARY GREATER THAN THE GRADE LEVEL FOR THE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITION AND LIMIT THE LENGTH AND TIME OF EMPLOYMENT.

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

S. 148 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING ARTICLE X-A SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 2000 THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE OF THE COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE MUST NOT BE INCREASED IN AN EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR EXCEPT TO MEET EMERGENCY, NONRECURRING SITUATIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN 1999 THIS PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE MUST NOT BE INCREASED IN AN ODD-NUMBERED YEAR EXCEPT BY FAVORABLE REFERENDUM.

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

S. 149 -- Senators McConnell, Leventis, Elliott and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PROVISION IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT IMPOSING OR INCREASING A TAX OR FEE.

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

S. 150 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PETIT JURY OF THE CIRCUIT COURT RATHER THAN TWELVE MEMBERS SHALL CONSIST OF THAT NUMBER OF JURORS PROVIDED BY LAW AND THAT THE NUMBER OF JURORS OF OTHER COURTS OF THIS STATE MUST ALSO BE AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

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

S. 151 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-715 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VOTER'S NAME MUST BE DELETED FROM THE POLL LIST OF HIS PRECINCT WHEN MATERIAL IS MAILED TO HIM BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION OR HIS LOCAL REGISTRATION BOARD AT HIS ADDRESS SHOWN ON THE POLL LIST WHICH MATERIAL IS RETURNED FOR THE REASON THAT THE ADDRESSEE DOES NOT LIVE AT THIS ADDRESS OR BECAUSE THE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN AND TO ALLOW THE PERSON TO VOTE A CHALLENGED BALLOT AFTER THE DELETION IF HE APPEARS AT THE POLLING PLACE OF THIS PRECINCT AND DESIRES TO VOTE.

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

S. 152 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-1595 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAXIMUM SPACE ALLOCATION FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES ENTERING INTO NEW LEASES AND FOR EXCEPTIONS, AND FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH LEASES MAY BE APPROVED BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1510, RELATING TO METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION UNDER THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO SECTION 11-35-1595; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1590, RELATING TO LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS OF A GOVERNMENTAL BODY WHICH PERMIT IT TO APPLY TO THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES FOR APPROVAL TO ACQUIRE RENTAL PROPERTY FOR ITS OPERATIONS WHEN STATE-OWNED PROPERTY IS NOT AVAILABLE, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CRITERIA FOR THE APPROVAL OF SUCH AN APPLICATION, INCLUDING COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND ADEQUACY OF FUNDS, AND TO TRANSFER TO SECTION 11-35-1600 THE AUTHORITY OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO RENTAL SPACE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1600, RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MANAGING THE LEASING OF SPACE OF STATE AGENCIES INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BOARD PROMULGATE REGULATIONS IN REGARD THERETO, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE REGULATIONS.

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

S. 153 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-3-10 AND 59-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HE OR SHE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO DELETE REFERENCES TO TRAVEL EXPENSES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FILLING A VACANCY; TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-10, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, COMPOSITION, AND ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH MEMBERS ARE SELECTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD WHO FAILS TO ATTEND THREE CONSECUTIVE REGULAR MEETINGS FOR REASONS OTHER THAN ILLNESS IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE RESIGNED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-20, RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTAIN SCREENING OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-60, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL APPOINT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.

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

S. 154 -- Senators McConnell, Elliott and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE FOR A RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER THE INITIAL FEE FOR ISSUANCE IS PAID, THE PLATE MAY BE RENEWED BY A STICKER, THE CHARGE FOR WHICH MUST BE THE RENEWAL FEE CHARGED FOR A REGULAR PLATE.

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

S. 155 -- Senators Lander and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A REPLACEMENT SEVEN COUNTY REGIONAL REHABILITATION FACILITY FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT LOCATED IN NEWBERRY COUNTY.

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

S. 156 -- Senators Hayes and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WRITTEN TERMINATION OF LOBBYING IS EFFECTIVE SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF FILING.

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

S. 157 -- Senators Wilson, Courson, Hayes and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO TAXES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OF A RETROACTIVE TAX INCREASE EXCEPT UPON A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE OF BOTH HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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

S. 158 -- Senators Wilson, Rose and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY PROPOSING CERTAIN ORDINANCES BY PETITION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR THE PETITION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, FISCALLY AUTONOMOUS SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION RECEIVING PROPERTY TAX REVENUES TO PROPOSE ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS LIMITING THE TOTAL REVENUE WHICH THE ENTITY MAY EXPEND DURING A FISCAL YEAR.

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

S. 159 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COUNTY COUNCILS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNIFORM SERVICE CHARGES MAY ONLY BE IMPOSED BY COUNTIES IF EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNIFORM SERVICE CHARGES MAY ONLY BE IMPOSED BY MUNICIPALITIES IF EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNIFORM SERVICE CHARGES IMPOSED WITHOUT EXPRESS AUTHORIZATION OF GENERAL LAW ARE VOID REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF IMPOSITION.

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

S. 160 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-1-170 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISPARAGEMENT OF PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL AND AQUACULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS, DEFINE TERMS, AND PROVIDE FOR AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES AND OTHER APPROPRIATE RELIEF.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 161 -- Senators Leventis, Rose and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES REGARDING ISSUANCE, DENIAL, OR RENEWAL OF LICENSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES WHICH ISSUE LICENSES TO REFUND THE PRO RATA SHARE OF ANY LICENSE FEE WHEN THAT LICENSE IS EITHER VOLUNTARILY CANCELED OR RELINQUISHED BY THE LICENSEE.

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

S. 162 -- Senators Leventis, Rose and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HAZARDOUS WASTE INCLUDES ALL WASTE DISPOSED OF IN A LAND DISPOSAL SITE PERMITTED TO RECEIVE HAZARDOUS WASTE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 163 -- Senators Leventis, Wilson, Rose, Hayes and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-7-1610, 14-7-1615, AND 14-7-1630, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE STATE GRAND JURY SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE JURISDICTION TO INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENSES.

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

S. 164 -- Senators Hayes and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW A GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY BY ORDINANCE TO EXEMPT FROM MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY RECEIVING THE FIVE-YEAR EXEMPTION FROM COUNTY AD VALOREM TAXES AS NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, CORPORATE OFFICE FACILITIES, DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, AND ADDITIONS TO SUCH FACILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPTION FIRST IS ALLOWED WHEN THE STATE CONSTITUTION IS AMENDED SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE EXEMPTION.

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

S. 165 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED UNDER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS ARE NOT PROHIBITED FROM MAKING SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES SMOKE FREE; AND TO DESIGNATE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT AS CHAPTER 95, TITLE 44 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.

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

S. 166 -- Senators Hayes and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT TO MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE CASE IS TRANSFERRED TO MUNICIPAL COURT, THE PORTION OF ANY FINES AND ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY THE PRESIDING MUNICIPAL JUDGE THAT WOULD HAVE GONE TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MUNICIPALITY IS LOCATED SHALL INSTEAD GO TO THAT MUNICIPALITY.

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

S. 167 -- Senator Rose: 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 A TAX EXEMPTION ON INTEREST EARNED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS.

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

S. 168 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1211 SO AS TO ENACT THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT ACT.

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

S. 169 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-72 SO AS TO REQUIRE ESCROW AGENTS RECEIVING AD VALOREM TAX PAYMENTS ON REAL PROPERTY TO REMIT THE TOTAL AMOUNT RECEIVED FOR TAXES TO THE APPROPRIATE TAXING ENTITY ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, TO PROVIDE FOR DUE DATES, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY REMITTANCES WHICH MAY BE WAIVED UPON GOOD CAUSE SHOWN.

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

S. 170 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES DUE ON DELINQUENT AD VALOREM TAXES, SO AS TO IMPOSE INTEREST ON UNPAID AD VALOREM TAXES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX EXECUTIONS, SO AS TO ADD INTEREST TO AMOUNTS DUE WHICH MUST BE PAID TO MAKE THE TAXES CURRENT.

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

S. 171 -- Senators Rose and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-90 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO PROMOTE, ADVERTISE, OR LOBBY FOR A TAX INCREASE AND TO DEFINE "PUBLIC FUNDS".

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

S. 172 -- Senators Rose and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FOOD WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED LAWFULLY WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS.

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

S. 173 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE OPTIONAL SPECIAL SALES AND USE TAX ACT AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE.

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

S. 174 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1257 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A LICENSED PHYSICIAN WHO PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO AN INDIGENT PATIENT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT THAT WOULD BE PAID BY THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED.

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

S. 175 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 SO AS TO ENACT THE LOCAL OPTION GASOLINE TAX ACT.

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

S. 176 -- Senators Rose and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1219 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS WHO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES PAID MATERNITY LEAVE OR PAID LEAVE IN CONNECTION WITH AN EMPLOYEE'S ADOPTION OF A CHILD.

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

S. 177 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-450 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUES OF ANY TAX, FEE, OR CHARGE LEVIED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX, FEE, OR CHARGE WERE TO BE APPLIED AT THE TIME OF ENACTMENT EXCEPT UPON AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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

S. 178 -- Senators Rose and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2795 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DEBIT CARDS IN ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE ARE LOCATED AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.

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

S. 179 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 24 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIVATE CORRECTIONS FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES ACT ALLOWING A UNIT OF GOVERNMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO PERFORM SERVICES CURRENTLY PERFORMED BY A CORRECTIONS AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 180 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-710 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON AND PAROLE TO DEVELOP WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PAROLE HEARINGS TO BE HELD BY VIDEO CAMERA AND TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS, ALLOW THE VICTIM OF THE CRIME FOR WHICH A PRISONER HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO SUBMIT ON FILM, VIDEO TAPE, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS OR IN THE FORM OF A RECORDING OR TESTIMONY AT THE PRISONER'S PAROLE HEARING INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PARDON AND PAROLE, ALLOW THE SAME PROCEDURE FOR THE PROSECUTING SOLICITOR, REQUIRE THE BOARD TO CONSIDER, IN MAKING ITS DETERMINATION REGARDING PAROLE FOR A PRISONER, MATERIAL ON FILM, VIDEO TAPE, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS OR IN THE FORM OF A RECORDING SUBMITTED BY THE PERSON WHOSE PAROLE IS BEING CONSIDERED AND MATERIAL ON FILM, VIDEO TAPE, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS OR IN THE FORM OF A RECORDING OR TESTIMONY SUBMITTED BY THE PROSECUTING SOLICITOR OR THE VICTIM OR BOTH, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS AND DETAILS CONCERNING SUCH FILM, VIDEO TAPE, OTHER ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT, OR RECORDING ALLOWED BY THIS SECTION; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO INSTALL AND USE A CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM IN EACH CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION OF THE DEPARTMENT THAT HAS PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE, AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON AND PAROLE TO INSTALL AND USE THE SAME SYSTEM AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CONDUCT OF PAROLE HEARINGS BY MEANS OF A TWO-WAY CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM, AND REQUIRE THAT PAROLE HEARINGS BE CONDUCTED BY MEANS OF THIS SYSTEM.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 181 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-112 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO DEPARTMENT MAY RELEASE MOTOR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OTHER THAN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EXCEPT UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTS, RECORDKEEPING, AND NOTIFICATION TO THE REGISTERED OWNER OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE REQUESTS.

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

S. 182 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-26, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL AND INVESTIGATIVE EXPERTS IN CAPITAL CASES, BY ADDING SUBSECTION (H) SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO MAKE AN ANNUAL WRITTEN ACCOUNTING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CASES IN WHICH SUCH APPOINTMENTS WERE MADE, THE NAMES OF THE JUDGES MAKING THE APPOINTMENTS, THE NATURE OF THE SPECIFIC SERVICES PROVIDED, THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOR WHICH SUCH SERVICES WERE ORDERED, AND THEIR TOTAL COSTS.

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

S. 183 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 72 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PUPIL TO ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN AN ATTENDANCE ZONE OR A DISTRICT OTHER THAN THE ONE IN WHICH THE STUDENT RESIDES UNDER CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND LIMITATIONS.

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

S. 184 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD BY REGULATION TO PRESCRIBE THE USE OF PHONICS IN TEACHING READING AND TO PROVIDE IN-SERVICE TRAINING IN PHONICS.

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

S. 185 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-3-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COUNTY BOARDS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE BOARDS SHALL ESTABLISH, COLLECT, AND ENFORCE CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 186 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 70 SO AS TO ENACT THE PARENTAL CHOICE IN EDUCATION ACT AUTHORIZING A STUDENT TO ATTEND A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL IN A DISTRICT OTHER THAN THE ONE IN WHICH THE STUDENT RESIDES UNDER CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND LIMITATIONS.

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

S. 187 -- Senators Rose and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON MAKING A FIRST MORTGAGE REAL ESTATE LOAN WHO REQUIRES THE BORROWER TO HAVE AN ESCROW ACCOUNT AS A CONDITION OF THE LOAN SHALL PAY INTEREST ON AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FUNDS IN THE ESCROW ACCOUNT AT THE SAME RATE AS CHARGED ON THE PRINCIPAL OF THE MORTGAGE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 188 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-775, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ECONOMIC INTEREST HELD BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE IN A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE CONTRACTS ARE PERMITTED IF AWARDED THROUGH A PROCESS OF PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMPETITIVE BIDS IF THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HAS NOT PERFORMED AN OFFICIAL FUNCTION REGARDING THE CONTRACT.

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

S. 189 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-335 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES' NAMES IN CERTAIN ELECTIONS BE ARRANGED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BALLOT SPECIFICATIONS IN PARTY PRIMARIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BALLOT MUST CONTAIN THE NAMES OF PERSONS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER.

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

S. 190 -- Senators Rose and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-4-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RECORDS OF A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION, FOUNDATION, COMMITTEE, AGENCY, OR BOARD THAT RECEIVES OR EXPENDS PUBLIC FUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC BODY", A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION, FOUNDATION, COMMITTEE, AGENCY, OR BOARD.

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

S. 191 -- Senators Rose and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

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

S. 192 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 15 SO AS TO PERMIT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION.

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

S. 193 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPOINTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL WHOSE TERM OF OFFICE HAS EXPIRED, WHO HAS NOT BEEN REAPPOINTED, AND A SUCCESSOR FOR WHOM HAS NOT BEEN APPOINTED MAY NOT CONTINUE TO SERVE IN THAT OFFICE IN A HOLDOVER CAPACITY FOR A PERIOD IN EXCESS OF ONE YEAR.

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

S. 194 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1093 OF 1966, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE GOOSE CREEK PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION LOCATED IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE COMMISSION MUST BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF BERKELEY COUNTY INSTEAD OF THE BERKELEY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Berkeley County Delegation.

S. 195 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INSURERS ISSUING A WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE POLICY SHALL OFFER, AS A PART OF THE POLICY OR AS AN OPTIONAL ENDORSEMENT TO THE POLICY, DEDUCTIBLES OPTIONAL TO THE POLICYHOLDER FOR BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER TITLE 42 (WORKERS' COMPENSATION), AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 196 -- Senators Leventis and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-4220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEBARMENT OR SUSPENSION FROM CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD OF CONTRACTS UNDER THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO INCLUDE CONVICTION FOR CRIMINAL VIOLATION OF STATE OR FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AS A CAUSE FOR DEBARMENT OR SUSPENSION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF LITTERING, SO AS TO DISTINGUISH LITTERING FOR COMMERCIAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL PURPOSES AND INCREASE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-90, RELATING TO PENALTIES PERTAINING TO THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND PROVIDE FOR A FELONY INSTEAD OF A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE AND AN OFFENSE OF KNOWING ENDANGERMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFINITION OF "PERSON"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-140, RELATING TO PENALTIES PERTAINING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FELONY INSTEAD OF A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE, REVISE PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR OFFENSES FOR KNOWINGLY WITHHOLDING OR DESTROYING INFORMATION OR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS OR RECORDS AND FOR KNOWING ENDANGERMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-150, RELATING TO PENALTIES PERTAINING TO THE INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FELONY INSTEAD OF A MISDEMEANOR, REVISE PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR OFFENSES FOR FALSE REPRESENTATIONS, DESTRUCTION OR CONCEALMENT OF RECORDS, WITHHOLDING INFORMATION, AND KNOWING ENDANGERMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-320, RELATING TO PENALTIES PERTAINING TO THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REVISE PENALTIES AND PROVIDE FOR FELONY OFFENSES FOR KNOWINGLY VIOLATING THE ACT AND FOR KNOWING ENDANGERMENT.

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

S. 197 -- Senators Thomas, Wilson, Ryberg, Giese, Rose and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1348, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUNDS TO BE DOCUMENTED WHEN PAID TO AN INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT, REQUIRE THE DOCUMENTATION BE MAINTAINED AND INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN REPORTS, AND PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE IS DEEMED TO HAVE VIOLATED SECTIONS 7-25-50 AND 7-25-60 IF HE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

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

S. 198 -- Senator Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ALSO THAT NO APPORTIONMENT OF SENATORS MAY TAKE EFFECT UNTIL THE GENERAL ELECTION WHICH SUCCEEDS THE APPORTIONMENT; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION BY ADDING SECTION 5A TO ARTICLE III SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPORTIONMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FAILS TO APPORTION THE BODIES BY CERTAIN DATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE VII OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO ARRANGEMENT BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF COUNTIES INTO JUDICIAL CIRCUITS AND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS AND PRECINCTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FAILS TO ESTABLISH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS BY THE FIRST DAY OF JULY FOLLOWING THE CENSUS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE III, THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION SHALL MAKE THE ARRANGEMENT, TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE AND TO PROVIDE THAT JUDICIAL CIRCUITS AND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS MAY BE COMPRISED OF COUNTIES AND PARTS OF COUNTIES; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION BY ADDING SECTION 15 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES.

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

S. 199 -- Senators Wilson, Rose and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO "C" CONSTRUCTION FUNDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FORMULA FOR DETERMINING THE APPORTIONMENT OF FUNDS TO COUNTIES BY ELIMINATING CONSIDERATION OF THE LAND AREA OF A COUNTY.

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

S. 200 -- Senators Wilson, Bryan, Courson, Hayes, Thomas, Giese, Russell, O'Dell, Gregory, McConnell, Mescher, Rose, Martin, Lander, Waldrep, Elliott and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-460 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BE EXCUSED FROM CLASS TO ATTEND OFF-CAMPUS RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET BEFORE STUDENTS MAY BE EXCUSED FOR THIS PURPOSE, TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS INSTRUCTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED ABSENT FROM SCHOOL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL DEVELOP A POLICY THAT PROVIDES REASONABLE PARAMETERS FOR THE RELEASE TIME AUTHORIZED.

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

S. 201 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 51, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, BY ADDING CHAPTER 25 SO AS TO ENACT THE RAILS TO TRAILS ACT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 202 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT ALLOWED ON A JOINT INCOME TAX RETURN FOR THE EARNED INCOME OF A SPOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT EQUALS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX DUE ON THE JOINT RETURN AND THE TOTAL OF THE TAX THAT WOULD BE DUE IF BOTH SPOUSES FILED SEPARATELY AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS LIMITING THE CREDIT TO EARNED INCOME, PROHIBITING THE CREDIT WHEN A TAXPAYER LIVES ABROAD OR IN GUAM, AMERICAN SAMOA, AND THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, AND WHEN THE TAXPAYER FILES A NONRESIDENT RETURN.

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

S. 203 -- Senators Wilson, Leventis, Rose and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REFERENDUM AND BALLOT FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REFERENDUM TO IMPOSE THE TAX MAY BE HELD ONLY AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.

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

S. 204 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 35, THE FIRST PURCHASE FAMILY HOUSING ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNTS; TO EMPOWER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO HANDLE THE ACCOUNTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ACCOUNTS WHEN USED SOLELY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF A FIRST PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 205 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

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

S. 206 -- Senators Wilson, Courson, Thomas, Ryberg, Waldrep, Lander, McConnell, Passailaigue, Russell, Hayes, Rose, Leatherman, Martin and O'Dell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CLAIMING SOVEREIGNTY UNDER THE TENTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OVER ALL POWERS NOT OTHERWISE ENUMERATED AND GRANTED TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES; PROVIDING THAT ALL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, QUASI-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND THEIR AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES OPERATING WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, OR ALL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND THEIR AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, WHOSE ACTIONS HAVE EFFECT ON THE INHABITANTS OR LANDS OR WATERS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHALL OPERATE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OR BE SUBJECT TO PENALTY OF LAW AS PROVIDED FOR NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, WITHIN THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATUTES, OR THE COMMON LAW AS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES; AND SERVING NOTICE AND DEMAND ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS SOUTH CAROLINA'S AGENT TO CEASE AND DESIST IMMEDIATELY ALL MANDATES THAT ARE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S CONSTITUTIONALLY DELEGATED POWERS.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 207 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANDATORY RECOUNTS IN PRIMARIES AND GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CANVASSING AGENCY SHALL GIVE PRIORITY IN THE RECOUNT TO SPECIFIC PRECINCTS IF ONE OF THE AFFECTED CANDIDATES FOR REASONABLE CAUSE SO REQUESTS.

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

S. 208 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-305 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1996 GENERAL ELECTION AND THEREAFTER, ALL COUNTIES MUST USE AUTOMATED OR ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS AND MAY NOT USE PAPER BALLOTS EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEE OR CONTESTED BALLOTS.

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

S. 209 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH UNPAID GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE FEES OR CHARGES MAY BECOME LIENS ON THE REAL PROPERTY SERVICED, INFERIOR ONLY TO AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LIENS.

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

S. 210 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-425, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF FAILING TO RETURN RENTED VIDEO OR CASSETTE TAPES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY DISMISS ANY PROSECUTION INITIATED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION FOR FIRST OFFENSE ON SATISFACTORY PROOF OF RESTITUTION AND PAYMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE COST, AND PROVIDE THAT NO WARRANT FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION MAY BE OBTAINED MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE RENTAL AGREEMENT HAS EXPIRED.

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

S. 211 -- Senators Gregory and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-970 SO AS TO PROHIBIT INMATES IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES FROM HAVING TELEVISIONS IN THEIR CELLS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 212 -- Senators Richter, Rose, Elliott and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-390, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A "CHILD", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD MEANS A PERSON LESS THAN SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-400(A)(3), 20-7-400(B) AND SECTION 20-7-410 TO CONFORM TO THIS DEFINITION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN COURTS OVER JUVENILES SO AS TO GRANT THE CIRCUIT COURT EXCLUSIVE AND ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OVER A CHILD FOURTEEN TO FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE CHARGED WITH CERTAIN VIOLENT CRIMES FOR PROPER CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-10(d), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE CORRECTION AND TREATMENT OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDER TO INCLUDE THOSE WHO ARE UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND WHO HAVE BEEN BOUND OVER TO GENERAL SESSIONS COURT.

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

S. 213 -- Senators Glover and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER SELLING A PURCHASER A PREVIOUSLY OWNED VEHICLE MUST WARRANT AND GUARANTEE ALL PARTS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEALER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VEHICLE OR REPLACE IT WITH A SIMILAR ONE OF EQUAL VALUE ACCEPTABLE TO THE PURCHASER AT THE END OF THIS THIRTY-DAY PERIOD IF THE DEFECTS OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE HAVE NOT BEEN REMEDIED.

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

S. 214 -- Senator Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERIODS IN WHICH MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND TREATMENT MUST BE FURNISHED UNDER WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PERIODS WHEN THIS TREATMENT MUST BE FURNISHED AND THE CONDITIONS OF AND PROCEDURES FOR FURNISHING TREATMENT, TO DELETE THE BAN TO COMPENSATION WHEN AN EMPLOYEE REFUSES TREATMENT, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TREATMENT TERMS TO INCLUDE CHIROPRACTIC CARE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-70, RELATING TO AN EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY FOR TREATMENT AND THE EFFECT OF MALPRACTICE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN EMPLOYER IS LIABLE FOR CHARGES AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF TREATMENT OF A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SELECTED BY AN EMPLOYEE BEFORE AN EMPLOYER IS LIABLE FOR THE CHARGES.

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

S. 215 -- Senators Rose, Rankin and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY AMENDING SECTION 5, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TAX, SUBSIDY, OR CHARGE WHICH IS ESTABLISHED, FIXED, LAID, OR LEVIED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE USED SOLEY FOR THE PURPOSE TO WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX OR CHARGE WERE STATED TO BE APPLIED AT THE TIME THE LEGISLATION WAS PASSED AND FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE, UNLESS TWO-THIRDS OF BOTH HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY STATE OTHERWISE.

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

S. 216 -- Senators Richter and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAROLE IS HEREBY ABOLISHED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 217 -- Senators Glover and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FEDERAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY AS A REQUIRED STATE HOLIDAY.

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

S. 218 -- Senator Glover: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 21, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO TRIAL BY JURY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JURY AND TO PROVIDE THAT A JURY HAS THE RIGHT TO JUDGE THE LAW AS WELL AS THE FACTS IN CRIMINAL TRIALS AND IN CIVIL ACTIONS IN WHICH THE STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPALITY, OR ANY AGENT OF THE GOVERNMENT IS A PARTY TO THE ACTION.

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

S. 219 -- Senators Greg Smith, Leventis, Cork, Rankin and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARRESTS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON WHO COMMITS OR THREATENS TO COMMIT AN ACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UPON A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER MUST BE ARRESTED.

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

S. 220 -- Senators Passailaigue, Rose, Elliott and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LAWS ENACTED TO MAINTAIN CONFORMITY OF THE STATE INCOME TAX WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX MAY NOT RESULT IN INCREASES OR DECREASES IN THE STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY OF SIMILAR REPRESENTATIVE CLASSES OF INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE TAXPAYERS.

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

S. 221 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS OF AN INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY MUST BE CONSIDERED REASONABLE IN RELATION TO PREMIUMS CHARGED IF THE PREMIUM RATES ARE FILED PURSUANT TO A LOSS RATIO GUARANTEE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT AND THAT BENEFITS MUST CONTINUE TO BE CONSIDERED REASONABLE IN RELATION TO THE PREMIUM CHARGED SO LONG AS THE INSURER COMPLIES WITH THE TERMS OF THE LOSS RATIO GUARANTEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 222 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT THE MEDICAID INSURANCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 223 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Williams, Drummond, Leatherman, Leventis, McConnell, Moore, Courson, Patterson, Stilwell, Russell, O'Dell, Elliott, Rose and Waldrep: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES, AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,787,632 FOR THE STATE HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CARRY FORWARD OF THESE FUNDS.

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

S. 224 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-2-102, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,1976, RELATING TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A LICENSED ATTORNEY FILE A CERTIFICATE CERTIFYING THAT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR INCORPORATION HAVE BEEN MET.

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

S. 225 -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A JOINT STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AND IMPACT OF REQUIRING THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DIVIDE THE STATE INTO JUDICIAL CIRCUITS OF COMPACT AND CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITH THREE CIRCUITS COMPOSING EACH OF THE SIX CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS, THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REAPPORTION JUDICIAL CIRCUITS DECENNIALLY TO ENSURE THAT EACH HAS APPROXIMATELY THE SAME POPULATION, AND THAT EACH CIRCUIT JUDGE SHALL BE ELECTED BY A PUBLIC VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING ANY PORTION OF A DISTRICT WITHIN A JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

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

S. 226 -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO JUDICIAL CIRCUITS, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DIVIDE THE STATE INTO JUDICIAL CIRCUITS OF COMPACT AND CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITH THREE CIRCUITS COMPOSING EACH OF THE SIX CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS; THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REAPPORTION JUDICIAL CIRCUITS DECENNIALLY AND ENSURE THAT EACH HAS APPROXIMATELY THE SAME POPULATION; AND PROVIDE THAT FOR EACH CIRCUIT A JUDGE SHALL BE ELECTED BY A PUBLIC VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING ANY PORTION OF A DISTRICT WITHIN A JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

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

S. 227 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 58-3-27, 58-3-28, AND 58-3-29 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MANNER OF SELECTION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-3-20, AS AMENDED, AND 58-3-26, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION DISTRICTS AND ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DISTRICTS AND THE MANNER OF ELECTION.

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

S. 228 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH INSURED COVERED FOR MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, OR NERVOUS DISORDERS OR CONDITIONS MUST BE ALLOWED TO SELECT THE PHYSICIAN OR CERTAIN OTHER SPECIFIED PROVIDER TO TREAT THE DISORDER OR CONDITION, AND REQUIRE THE INSURER TO PAY THE COVERED CHARGES UP TO THE LIMITS OF COVERAGE IF THE DISORDER OR CONDITION TREATED IS COVERED BY THE INSURANCE POLICY AND THE PHYSICIAN OR OTHER SPECIFIED PROVIDER IS LICENSED BY THE STATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 229 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE WHO EXECUTES A CANDIDACY PLEDGE WITH A POLITICAL PARTY FOR PURPOSES OF OFFERING FOR ELECTION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-11-210 AND CHANGES HIS POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION DURING THE TERM OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH HE IS ELECTED IS IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM HIS ELECTED OFFICE.

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

S. 230 -- Senators Richter, Leventis, Rose, Rankin and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REVIEW OF A PRISONER'S CASE FOR PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER A SECOND NEGATIVE DETERMINATION, THE PRISONER'S CASE SUBSEQUENTLY SHALL BE REVIEWED AT DATES DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, WHICH MAY BE MORE THAN TWELVE MONTHS AFTER A PREVIOUS NEGATIVE DETERMINATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 231 -- Senator Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GUIDELINES FOR PARDON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INMATE WHO PRODUCES EVIDENCE OF A HISTORY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PERPETRATED AGAINST THE INMATE BY THE VICTIM OF THE CRIME FOR WHICH THE INMATE IS IMPRISONED, IF SUCH VIOLENCE SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE INMATE'S COMMISSION OF THE CRIME, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR PARDON PRIOR TO THE PAROLE ELIGIBILITY DATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 232 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO ENACT THE "OMNIBUS CRIMINAL PROCESS REFORM ACT OF 1995", TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 14, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIRCUIT COURTS, BY ADDING SECTION 14-5-615 SO AS TO VEST THE PREPARATION OF THE DOCKETS FOR GENERAL SESSIONS COURT IN THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE FOR GENERAL SESSIONS COURT FOR A JUDICIAL CIRCUIT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 17 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PLEADING AND TRIAL IN CRIMINAL CASES, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 17-23-10 THROUGH 17-23-165 AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, THE "SPEEDY TRIAL ACT", SO AS TO PROVIDE TIME LIMITS WITHIN WHICH AN INFORMATION OR INDICTMENT MUST BE FILED AGAINST AN ARRESTED PERSON, TO PROVIDE TIME LIMITS BETWEEN INDICTMENT OR INFORMATION AND THE TRIAL OF A DEFENDANT, TO PROVIDE SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE TIME LIMITS, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE IN WHICH THE "SPEEDY TRIAL ACT" MAY BE SUSPENDED IN A JUDICIAL CIRCUIT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, TITLE 17, RELATING TO INDICTMENTS, BY ADDING SECTION 17-19-15, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 1-7-330, RELATING TO CIRCUIT SOLICITORS' ATTENDANCE AT GENERAL SESSIONS COURT AND THE PREPARATION AND PUBLICATION OF THE GENERAL SESSIONS DOCKET.

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

S. 233 -- Senators Ryberg, Courson, Rose, Lander, Wilson, Elliott, Hayes, Rankin and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 3, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-7-940 AND 20-7-941 TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR DENYING, REVOKING, OR FAILING TO RENEW A PROFESSIONAL, HUNTING OR FISHING, OR DRIVER'S LICENSE WHEN THE APPLICANT IS MORE THAN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS PAST DUE IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO PLACE JUDICIAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 20-7-941 WITHIN THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT.

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

S. 234 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO POSSESSES A PISTOL THAT BECOMES LOST OR STOLEN, WHETHER OR NOT HE HAS BEEN ISSUED A PERMIT THEREFOR AS PROVIDED BY LAW, SHALL REPORT SUCH FACT TO THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER HE DETERMINES IT HAS BEEN LOST OR STOLEN, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL MAINTAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR USE BY LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROSECUTORS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE SUCH REPORT.

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

S. 235 -- Senators Wilson, Ryberg, J. Verne Smith, Russell, Courson, Rose and O'Dell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR WITH THOSE QUALIFICATIONS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW, AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO HIS MILITARY RANK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, HE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE VI ABOVE.

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

S. 236 -- Senators Russell, Courtney and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 5-3-15 AND 55-11-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY AN AIRPORT DISTRICT COMPRISED OF MORE THAN ONE COUNTY MAY NOT BE ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT, AND PROVIDE THAT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT MAY NOT BE ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT COMMISSION.

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

S. 237 -- Senators Short, Elliott, Hayes, Rankin and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-7-940 AND 20-7-941 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR WITHHOLDING ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF A PROFESSIONAL OR BUSINESS LICENSE WHEN THE APPLICANT IS MORE THAN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS PAST DUE IN PAYING SUPPORT PURSUANT TO AN ORDER BEING ENFORCED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES UNDER TITLE IV-D OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO CONDUCT JUDICIAL REVIEWS RELATIVE TO THESE LICENSE MATTERS.

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

S. 238 -- Senators Leatherman and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1987, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF "COPAYMENT" OR "DEDUCTIBLE"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1987, THE PROVISION THAT THE ENROLLEE IS ENTITLED TO EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE, THE CONTENTS OF THE EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE, DISCONTINUANCE OR REPLACEMENT OF COVERAGE, AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION THAT ISSUES A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION CONTRACT WHICH REQUIRES THE ENROLLEE TO PAY A SPECIFIED PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF COVERED HEALTH CARE SERVICES SHALL CALCULATE THOSE COPAYMENTS AND DEDUCTIBLES ON THE NEGOTIATED REDUCED RATE OF THE PROVIDER, AND PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION PRECLUDES A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION FROM ISSUING A CONTRACT WHICH CONTAINS FIXED DOLLAR COPAYMENTS AND DEDUCTIBLES; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-241 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER THAT NEGOTIATES REDUCED RATES WITH PROVIDERS FOR COVERED HEALTH CARE SERVICES UNDER AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY MUST PROVIDE THAT PERCENTAGE COPAYMENTS AND DEDUCTIBLES PAID BY THE INSURED ARE APPLIED TO THE NEGOTIATED REDUCED RATES OF THAT PROVIDER, AND PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION PRECLUDES AN INSURER FROM ISSUING A POLICY WHICH CONTAINS FIXED DOLLAR COPAYMENTS AND DEDUCTIBLES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 239 -- Senators McConnell, Elliott, Courson, Rose and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAROLE ORDERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO AUTHORIZE AND SIGN ORDERS AUTHORIZING PAROLE FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 240 -- Senators McConnell, Elliott, Rose and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 22-9-10, 22-9-20, 22-9-70, 22-9-80, AND SECTION 22-9-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSTABLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTABLES MAY BE EMPLOYED BY A COUNTY AND IN THE EVENT THE COUNTY CHOOSES NOT TO EMPLOY CONSTABLES, EACH MAGISTRATE MAY APPOINT ONE CONSTABLE WITHIN HIS JURISDICTION, AND TO CONFORM OTHER PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF LAW PERTAINING TO CONSTABLES TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.

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

S. 241 -- Senators Gregory and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE TO STOP FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE OFFENSE FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES.

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

S. 242 -- Senators Gregory, Rose, Hayes and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL BREATH TESTS TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IN OPERATORS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM NINETY TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS THE TIME A DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUSPENDED FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL BREATH TEST.

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

S. 243 -- Senators Land and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING FEES ON COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LICENSING FEES COLLECTED ON A VIDEO GAME WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE MUST BE REMITTED ANNUALLY TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE LICENSED MACHINE IS LOCATED AND USED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY TO ROLLBACK COUNTY AD VALOREM TAXES.

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

S. 244 -- Senators Reese and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 36-2-806, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANNER AND PROOF OF SERVICE OF PROCESS SERVED OUTSIDE THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE AN AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE SUCH SERVICE PURSUANT TO A REFERENCED RULE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE WHICH REQUIRES REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL ADDRESSED ONLY TO THE PERSON TO BE SERVED AND INSTEAD PROVIDE THAT SUCH SERVICE MAY BE MADE BY ANY FORM OF MAIL ADDRESSED TO THE PERSON TO BE SERVED AND REQUIRING A SIGNED RECEIPT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROOF OF SUCH SERVICE AS ABOVE PROVIDED MAY INCLUDE NOT ONLY A SIGNED RECEIPT BUT ALSO OTHER EVIDENCE OF DELIVERY TO THE ADDRESSEE SATISFACTORY TO THE COURT.

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

S. 245 -- Senators Reese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE OPTIONAL SPECIAL SALES AND USE TAX ACT.

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

S. 246 -- Senators Martin and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORFEITURE, CONFISCATION, AND SALE OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH FORFEITURE UPON A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT, RATHER THAN A FOURTH OR SUBSEQUENT, VIOLATION OF DUS (DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION) AND UPON A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT, RATHER THAN A FOURTH OR SUBSEQUENT, VIOLATION OF DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE), AND TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH FORFEITURE UPON A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION WITHIN THE LAST TEN YEARS OF KNOWINGLY OPERATING AN UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION IN THIS STATE OR KNOWINGLY ALLOWING THE OPERATION OF AN UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION IN THIS STATE.

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

S. 247 -- Senators Passailaigue, Elliott, Rose and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-312, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AND DISPOSITION OF REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH REVENUE WILL BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE TO BE APPROPRIATED IN PROPORTIONATE SHARES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE COUNTY GENERAL FUND IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE REVENUE IS GENERATED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TO DEFINE INFRASTRUCTURE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-1120, RELATING TO BEER AND WINE LICENSE TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE COLLECTED FROM SPECIAL PERMITS UNDER SECTION 61-9-312 SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE TO BE APPROPRIATED IN PROPORTIONATE SHARES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE COUNTY GENERAL FUND IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE REVENUE IS GENERATED TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF INFRASTRUCTURE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES OR MACHINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE LICENSING OF CERTAIN COIN-OPERATED DEVICES SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE TO BE APPROPRIATED IN PROPORTIONATE SHARES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE COUNTY GENERAL FUND IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE REVENUE IS GENERATED.

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

S. 248 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE CRIME TO BE DEFINED AS A VIOLENT CRIME AT THE TIME IT WAS COMMITTED.

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

S. 249 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-3-430 AND 23-3-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THOSE PERSONS WHO WERE SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR MORE AT THE TIME OF COMMISSION OF THE OFFENSE ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER.

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

S. 250 -- Senators Martin, Courtney, Courson, Rose and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENTENCE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER MUST BE LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT ELIGIBILITY FOR PAROLE WHEN AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE IS FOUND AND WHEN THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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

S. 251 -- Senators Hayes and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2A TO TITLE 36 SO AS TO MAKE GENERAL PROVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE REGARDING LEASES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORMATION, CONSTRUCTION, EFFECT, PERFORMANCE, AND DEFAULT OF A LEASE CONTRACT; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 36-1-105, 36-1-201(37), AND 36-9-113, RELATING TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROVISIONS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2A; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 4A TO TITLE 36 SO AS TO MAKE GENERAL PROVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE ON FUND TRANSFERS INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE, ACCEPTANCE, AND PAYMENT OF PAYMENT ORDERS.

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

S. 252 -- Senators Hayes and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 36, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE REGARDING NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CHAPTER IN ITS ENTIRETY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 36, RELATING TO BANK DEPOSITS AND COLLECTIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM TO THE CHANGES IN CHAPTER 3; TO AMEND SECTIONS 36-1-201, AS AMENDED, AND 36-1-207, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, SO AS TO CONFORM TO THE CHANGES IN CHAPTER 3; AND TO AMEND SECTION 36-2-511, RELATING TO TENDER OF PAYMENT IN SALES CHAPTER, SO AS TO CONFORM TO THE CHANGES IN CHAPTER 3.

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

S. 253 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FROM INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OCCURRING WHILE IN THE HANDS OF THE CURRENT OWNER, TO DEFINE "CURRENT OWNER", AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

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

S. 254 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN AMOUNT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY EQUAL TO INCREASES IN SUCH VALUE OF MORE THAN FIFTEEN PERCENT OVER THREE YEARS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

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

S. 255 -- Senators McConnell, O'Dell, Rose, Elliott and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PROPERTY RECEIVING THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE DUE TO REASSESSMENT AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

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

S. 256 -- Senators McConnell, Elliott, Rose and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FROM INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OCCURRING DURING AND AFTER THE TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF CONTINUOUS OWNERSHIP AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

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

S. 257 -- Senators Washington and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GROUNDS ON WHICH A DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY EXPEL, SUSPEND, OR TRANSFER PUPILS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE ACTIVITIES A PUPIL IS PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN AND NOT ENGAGE IN UPON HIS SUSPENSION; AND TO ADD SECTION 59-63-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHICH AUTHORIZES OR ORDERS THE SUSPENSION OF A STUDENT FROM A CLASS OR FROM SCHOOL MUST PROVIDE FOR AN IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION PROGRAM IN WHICH INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION IS GIVEN.

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

S. 258 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL TEACHERS' AND ADMINISTRATORS' SALARIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAINTAIN LOCAL SALARY SUPPLEMENTS PER TEACHER AT NO LESS THAN THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR LEVEL AND INSTEAD PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY REDUCE THE LOCAL SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, BUT SALARIES MUST NOT BE REDUCED BELOW THE MINIMUM TEACHER SALARY ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE SCHEDULE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR.

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

S. 259 -- Senators Rose and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-28-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE EXPRESS WARRANTIES, NONCONFORMITY WITH EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND REQUIRED NOTICE AND REPAIRS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM OF SUCH WARRANTIES FROM "THE FIRST TWELVE MONTHS OF PURCHASE OR THE FIRST TWELVE THOUSAND MILES OF OPERATION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST", TO "THE WARRANTY PERIOD".

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

S. 260 -- Senators O'Dell, Bryan, Elliott, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, McGill, Waldrep, Washington, Hayes and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-665 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN TURNING LANES ENTERING AND EXITING SECONDARY PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES.

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

S. 261 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN A TORT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY OFFERED TO A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THE BOARD SHALL ENSURE THAT THE POLICY INCLUDES AN OPTION FOR COVERAGE FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WHERE THE GOVERNING BODY IS HELD LIABLE ON THE BASIS OF AGENCY, EVEN WHEN THE ACT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY IS AN INTENTIONAL ACT BY AN EMPLOYEE OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, AND ALTERNATIVELY TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO PROCURE ITS TORT COVERAGE ON THE OPEN MARKET WHILE MAINTAINING ALL OF ITS OTHER INSURANCE THROUGH THE STATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 262 -- Senators McConnell, Courtney, Rose, Rankin and Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE NAMES, ADDRESSES, AND ALL OTHER IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSONS NAMED IN REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT THAT ARE UNFOUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1993, MAY BE USED ONLY FOR AUDITING AND STATISTICAL PURPOSES AND MUST BE DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS USE OF THE INFORMATION.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 263 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SUFFICIENT TO LIMIT ONE-YEAR INCREASES IN TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES ON THE PROPERTY TO THREE PERCENT AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

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

S. 264 -- Senators Stilwell, Moore, Rose and Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR FILLING VACANCIES IN AN OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT BY APPOINTMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BECAUSE THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES IN THIS OFFICE ARE FILLED ARE PROVIDED FOR IN OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW; SECTION 1-3-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF STATE AND COUNTY OFFICERS, BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO REVISE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND ITS COMMISSION; SECTION 1-7-920, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO A REPRESENTATIVE ON THE COMMISSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; SECTION 1-7-940, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE UNITS WITHIN THE SOLICITORS' OFFICES; SECTION 1-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 1-19-60, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE OF THE GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEES MAY BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OR HIS DESIGNEE RATHER THAN A MEMBER OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD; SECTION 1-23-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE STATE REGISTER AND CODE OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF "REGULATION" DOES NOT INCLUDE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; SECTION 1-23-111, RELATING TO THE PROCESS FOR PROMULGATING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF A DEPARTMENT TO DESIGNATE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD TO PRESIDE DURING SUCH HEARINGS; SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEDURES UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL DECISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MUST BE MADE PUBLIC EXCEPT WHERE REDACTED COPIES ARE WARRANTED AND TO CLARIFY THE TYPES OF HEARINGS OVER WHICH ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES SHALL PRESIDE; SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; SECTION 1-30-25, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 1-30-35, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO CORRECT CERTAIN CITATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 1976 CODE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; SECTION 1-30-85, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON AND PAROLE, SO AS TO CORRECT THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST HAVE FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE WHICH PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO THE FORMER "CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER"; SECTION 2-13-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANNUAL ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CORRECT THE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO WHOM THESE ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ARE PROVIDED AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEIR DISTRIBUTION; SECTION 2-13-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO CORRECT THE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO WHOM THESE CODES ARE PROVIDED AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEIR DISTRIBUTION; SECTION 2-19-10, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES FOR OFFICES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO REFER TO AN EXCEPTION CONTAINED IN THE RESTRUCTURING ACT PERTAINING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; SECTION 4-10-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 4-10-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WITHHOLDINGS FROM THE AMOUNT OF SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTED BY COUNTIES, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 4-10-65, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNIDENTIFIED LOCAL SALES AND TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO TAX COMMISSION TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 4-10-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REPORTS OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF REVENUE COLLECTED FROM THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 4-10-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE REQUIRED IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 4-29-69, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES ALLOWED CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 6-19-30, RELATING TO AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR STATE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY GRANTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; SECTION 9-1-1535, RELATING TO RETIREMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF THE OFFICERS, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SECTION, AND THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; SECTION 10-1-100, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS IN STATE CONTRACTS FOR APPLICABLE POLLUTION PREVENTION AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 11-9-825, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE REFERENCE TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 1995; SECTION 11-35-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 12-4-15, RELATING TO THE DIVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO DELETE THE STATUTORY DIVISIONS; SECTION 12-4-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-4-40, 12-4-50, 12-4-60, AND 12-4-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAX COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE REFERENCES TO THE COMMISSIONER AND COMMISSION; SECTION 12-4-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CONTRACT WITH A COLLECTION AGENCY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-4-760, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE TAX BOARD OF REVIEW, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION AND CHANGE REFERENCES TO THE TAX BOARD OF REVIEW TO THE CIRCUIT COURT; SECTION 12-21-2423, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TEMPORARY DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF ADMISSIONS TAX REVENUES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MAJOR TOURISM OR RECREATION FACILITY, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT AND TO DELETE ADVISORY FROM THE NAME OF THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO TAX COMMISSION TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-21-2738, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE COIN-OPERATED DEVICE LICENSING LAWS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, THE VIDEO GAME MACHINES ACT, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES IN THE ARTICLE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTIONS 12-21-5020, 12-21-5030, 12-21-5040, 12-21-6010, 12-21-6040, AND 12-21-6050, RELATING TO THE MARIJUANA AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TAX ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-27-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION TO COUNTIES OF A PORTION OF GASOLINE TAXES THROUGH THE WATER RECREATIONAL RESOURCES FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1994; SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF "C" FUNDS, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO STATE AGENCIES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-27-1270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PORTION OF THE SHIMS GASOLINE TAX REVENUES SET ASIDE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT, SO AS TO CONFORM THE REFERENCE TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE PROVISION; SECTION 12-36-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT, SO AS TO REVISE THE REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 12-36-2570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TIME OF PAYMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-36-2610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR TIMELY PAYMENT OF THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCE TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VALUATION OF PROPERTY AND THE DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE FOR MANUFACTURING MACHINERY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-37-2680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF ASSESSED VALUE OF A VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPEAL MUST BE MADE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE BOARD'S DECISION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT APPEALS ARE CONFINED TO THE RECORD; SECTION 12-43-300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PROPERTY OWNER, HIS AGENT, OR THE ASSESSOR MAY APPEAL FROM THE FINDING OF THE BOARD UPON WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE BOARD'S FINDING AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT APPEALS ARE CONFINED TO THE RECORD; SECTION 12-53-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX COLLECTION AND POSTING OF BONDS FOR JEOPARDY ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO CORRECTLY SET FORTH THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; SECTION 13-1-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DIVISION NAMES FROM DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND FROM ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 13, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF AVIATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 13, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE ADVISORY FROM THE NAME OF THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; SECTION 13-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD; SECTION 15-9-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROVISIONS CONCERNING NONRESIDENT AIRCRAFT OPERATORS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 16-3-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE CRIME VICTIM'S ADVISORY BOARD, MUST DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER A PLAN FOR INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF THE AVAILABLE BENEFITS; SECTION 16-3-1130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLAIMS UNDER THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR TO DIRECTOR; SECTION 16-3-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS UNDER THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR TO DIRECTOR; SECTION 16-3-1150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMERGENCY AWARDS UNDER THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR TO DIRECTOR; SECTION 16-3-1200, RELATING TO THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND AND THE CONDUCT OF A VICTIM OR INTERVENOR CONTRIBUTING TO INFLICTION OF INJURY, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR TO DIRECTOR; SECTION 16-3-1230, RELATING TO CLAIMS FILED IN BEHALF OF A MINOR OR INCOMPETENT UNDER THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR TO DIRECTOR; SECTION 16-3-1260, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR PAYMENT FROM THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS; SECTION 16-3-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF AN AWARD UNDER THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR TO DIRECTOR; SECTION 16-3-1340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY FOR A CLAIMANT UNDER THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING ATTORNEYS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND TO REPRESENT THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND; SECTION 16-3-1410, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND RELATING TO THE VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE FUND PROVIDE TRAINING FOR THE SOLICITORS' OFFICES; SECTION 16-3-1550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION TO FAMILY COURT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROSECUTION OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS, TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION TO DEVELOP THE FORM RATHER THAN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND TO CORRECT THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-17-100, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS PETITIONS TO THE COURT IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE PRISONER IS LOCATED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-22-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL INTERVENTION AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO BY A DEFENDANT AND THE SOLICITOR IN A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 17-25-80, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REGARDING HARD LABOR, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSIONER; SECTION 17-25-145, RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY PENALTIES PROGRAM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-25-370, RELATING TO EXECUTION OF DEATH SENTENCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-25-380, RELATING TO COPIES AND FORM OF NOTICE OF DEATH PENALTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-25-400, RELATING TO SERVICE OF NOTICE ON PRISONER, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; SECTION 20-7-640, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COUNTY BOARD APPOINT AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE; SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RECORDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT; SECTION 20-7-2020, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS UNDER THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; SECTION 20-7-2340, RELATING TO ADOPTION FEES ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH THESE FEES; SECTION 20-7-2379, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO DELETE THE INAPPLICABLE PROVISION FOR THE DIVISION DIRECTOR'S SALARY; SECTION 20-7-2640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR ADOPTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IDENTIFICATION, BENEFITS, AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT DEPARTMENT AS USED IN SUBSECTION (C) MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; SECTION 20-7-2880, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAMILY DAY CARE LICENSES, SO AS TO CLARIFY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MUST HEAR APPEALS; SECTIONS 20-7-2930 AND 20-7-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CHURCH DAY CARE CENTERS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT APPEALS FROM A REGISTRATION SUSPENSION MUST BE HEARD BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; SECTION 20-7-3230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES; SECTION 20-7-5420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE COUNCIL ON MATERNAL, INFANT, AND CHILD HEALTH, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE MEMBERS FROM THE COUNCIL AND TO CORRECT CERTAIN REFERENCES; SECTION 20-7-5910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES AND THE TITLES OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS OF STATE AGENCIES; SECTION 23-4-20, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEES AND PROGRAMS OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS REFERRED TO IN THIS SECTION MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY RATHER THAN OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; SECTION 23-4-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CRIME AND DELINQUENCY, SO AS TO CONFORM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE TO THE REVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 23-4-520, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE FORMER DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES; SECTION 23-6-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "DEPUTY DIRECTOR"; SECTION 23-6-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTORS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR DEPUTY DIRECTORS; SECTION 23-9-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, SO AS TO CORRECT AN INTERNAL CODE SECTION REFERENCE; SECTION 23-11-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF SHERIFFS, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COUNCIL; TO AMEND CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 23, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HALL OF FAME, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMITTEE IS ADVISORY, TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES THROUGHOUT; TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-10, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF REFERENCES, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 24-13-730, RELATING TO PROGRAM CHANGES SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO REVISE CODE SECTIONS; SECTION 24-21-300, RELATING TO CITATION AND AFFIDAVIT OF PERSON RELEASED, SO AS TO ADD THE REFERENCE OF OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ACT AND TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; SECTION 24-22-30, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; SECTION 24-22-150, RELATING TO FUNDING REQUIRED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF COMMISSION TO DIRECTOR; SECTION 24-23-30, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; SECTION 24-26-10, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO CERTAIN NONVOTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION; SECTION 25-19-20, RELATING TO THE PRISONER OF WAR COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS TO CONFORM TO ACT 181 OF 1993, RESTRUCTURING OF STATE GOVERNMENT; SECTION 31-13-30, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 31-17-330, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR MOBILE HOME LICENSES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; SECTION 33-14-210, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION OF A CORPORATION BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 33-39-250, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COUNTY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 38-3-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REGULATIONS ARE PROMULGATED BY THE COMMISSIONER; SECTION 38-27-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECOVERY OF PREMIUMS OWED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPEAL IS TO THE CIRCUIT COURT AND NOT THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REESTABLISH THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; SECTION 38-73-1380, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, APPROVAL OF FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE, AND APPROVAL OF EXPENSE COMPONENT, SO AS TO DELETE AN INCORRECT REFERENCE TO "THE DIVISION" AND SUBSTITUTE A REFERENCE TO "THE DEPARTMENT", MEANING THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM DIRECTOR TO COMMISSIONER; SECTION 38-77-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE AN UNNECESSARY REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE ACT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT IN PERFORMING A CERTAIN FUNCTION; SECTION 38-79-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALING ACTIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPEAL IS TO THE COMMISSIONER AND NOT THE DEPARTMENT; SECTION 38-81-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEGAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION AND THE GATHERING OF DATA, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO DEPARTMENT (MEANING THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE) AND SUBSTITUTE COMMISSIONER (MEANING CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE); CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 39, RELATING TO ADULTERATED, MISBRANDED, OR NEW DRUGS AND DEVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ACT 181 OF 1993, RESTRUCTURING OF STATE GOVERNMENT; SECTION 40-6-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUCTIONEERS, SO AS TO REINSERT LANGUAGE TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPRENTICE'S SUPERVISING AUCTIONEER BE NOTIFIED IF CHARGES ARE BROUGHT AGAINST THE APPRENTICE; SECTION 40-15-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE OR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE TO PRACTICE DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, OR PERFORM DENTAL TECHNOLOGICAL WORK HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR REVOKED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 1 (ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION), SO AS TO REENACT THE CRIMINAL PENALTY PROVISIONS WHICH WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED BY ACT 181 OF 1993 (RESTRUCTURING); SECTION 40-22-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION MAY EMPLOY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE BOARD; SECTION 40-25-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE COMMISSION OF HEARING AID SPECIALISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING; SECTION 40-35-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES IN THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFIED MENTAL RETARDATION PROFESSIONAL" FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; SECTION 40-35-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT HABILITATION CENTERS FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED MUST BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; SECTION 40-47-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS TO BE OBTAINED ON EXAMINATION REQUIRED BY THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE STATE MENTAL RETARDATION DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; SECTIONS 41-10-70, 41-10-80, 41-10-90, 41-10-110, AS AMENDED, SECTION 41-13-20, SECTION 41-13-25, AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 41-13-50, 41-13-60, 41-15-90, 41-15-100, 41-15-210, 41-15-220, 41-15-230, 41-15-240, 41-15-250, 41-15-260, 41-15-270, 41-15-280, 41-15-290, 41-15-300, SECTION 41-15-320, AS AMENDED, SECTION 41-15-520, SECTIONS 41-16-20, 41-16-40, AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 41-16-50, 41-16-60, 41-16-70, 41-16-80, 41-16-90, SECTIONS 41-16-100, 41-16-110, AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 41-16-120, 41-16-130, SECTION 41-16-140, AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 41-16-150, 41-16-160, SECTION 41-16-180, AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 41-17-10, 41-17-20, 41-17-40, 41-17-50, 41-17-60, 41-17-70, SECTION 41-18-40, AS AMENDED, SECTION 41-18-50, SECTIONS 41-18-60, 41-18-70, 41-18-80, 41-18-100, 41-18-110, AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 41-18-120, 41-18-130, SECTIONS 41-18-150, 41-21-20, AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 41-21-30, 41-21-40, 41-21-70, 41-21-80, 41-21-90, 41-21-100, 41-25-110, RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR, THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, AND VARIOUS DIVISIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO CONFORM THOSE REFERENCES TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 977 OF ACT 181 OF 1993 (RESTRUCTURING ACT) AND DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; SECTION 41-43-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 41-43-190, RELATING TO THE EXPORT PROGRAMS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 41-44-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INCOME AND PREMIUM TAX CREDIT ALLOWED A TAXPAYER WITH A QUALIFIED INVESTMENT IN A BUSINESS RECEIVING FINANCING FROM THE PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL FUND, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO "COMMISSION" TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 42-5-60, RELATING TO INSURANCE DEEMED SUBJECT TO TITLE 42 (WORKERS' COMPENSATION) AND APPROVAL OF FORMS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; SECTION 43-1-115, RELATING TO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BIENNIAL PERFORMANCE AUDITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND TO CORRECT A REFERENCE; SECTION 43-5-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR DENIAL OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAN AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE RATHER THAN A HEARING EXAMINER HEARS AN APPEAL PURSUANT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; SECTIONS 43-7-410, 43-7-420, 43-7-430, AND SECTION 43-7-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENT AND SUBROGATION OF CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION AND SUBSTITUTE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 43-21-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON AGING, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES; SECTION 43-21-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LONG TERM CARE COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME, MEMBERSHIP, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNCIL; SECTION 43-21-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE DIVISION ON AGING, SO AS TO REVISE THE REFERENCE TO THE LONG TERM CARE COUNCIL IN ORDER TO CONFORM TO A PRIOR NAME CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-310, RELATING TO THE ADULT PROTECTION COORDINATING COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE MEMBER AGENCIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE TITLES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HEARING APPEALS FROM THE DECISIONS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, SO AS TO CORRECT CERTAIN CITATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 1976 CODE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; SECTION 44-2-75, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT OF 1988 AND INSURANCE POOLS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION WITH RESPECT TO A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 44-6-5, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO COMMISSION AND SUBSTITUTE FOR IT DEPARTMENT UNDER THE DEFINITION OF MARKET BASKET INDEX; SECTION 44-6-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF THE DEPARTMENTS REPRESENTED ON THE COMMITTEE AND THE TITLES OF THE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATORS; SECTION 44-6-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEDICAID HOSPITAL PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM AND COST CONTAINMENT MEASURES, SO AS TO DELETE COMMISSION IN TWO INSTANCES AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT, WITH REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 44-6-146, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COUNTY ASSESSMENTS FOR INDIGENT MEDICAL CARE AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY ASSESSMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO COMMISSION AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT, WITH REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 44-6-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HEALTH DATA OVERSIGHT COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION; SECTION 44-6-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE, LEASE, OR MORTGAGE OF A NURSING HOME IN RECEIVERSHIP, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 44-6-540, RELATING TO THE REGULATION-MAKING AUTHORITY UNDER THE "INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS FOR MEDICAID CERTIFIED NURSING HOME ACT", SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO COMMISSION (MEANING THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION) AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTIONS 44-6-720 AND 44-6-730, RELATING TO MEDICAID QUALIFYING TRUSTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION; SECTION 44-7-90, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING MEDICAID NURSING HOME PERMITS AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION; SECTION 44-7-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE RESIDENTIAL CARE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR; SECTION 44-23-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO MENTALLY ILL AND MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF DIRECTOR; SECTION 44-38-380, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEAD AND SPINAL CORD SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL AND THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-40-60, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA AGENT ORANGE ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; SECTION 44-53-480, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION ENFORCEMENT OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE LAWS, SO AS CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-53-490, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DRUG INSPECTORS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-53-500, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND EXECUTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION WARRANTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL WITH RESPECT TO THE REGULATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-53-720, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF METHADONE, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-55-120, RELATING TO THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-56-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-67-90, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S FUNDS FOR LITTER CONTROL RESEARCH, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT; SECTION 44-96-440, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS UNDER SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 46-13-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 48-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE ADVISORY COUNCIL; SECTION 48-9-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE WITH THE ELECTED COMMISSIONERS OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO MAKE THE APPOINTMENT; SECTION 48-9-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT BY THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL INSTEAD OF BY THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT; SECTION 48-9-1230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TERMS, VACANCIES, AND REMOVAL OF THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE AND REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES AND FOR REMOVAL; SECTION 48-9-1820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY AND COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL INSTEAD OF THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT TO BE INELIGIBLE TO SERVE AND TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT; SECTION 48-9-1840, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HARDSHIP PETITIONS FILED WITH BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE BOARDS, AND SECTION 48-9-1850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND ACTION BY THE BOARDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE BOARDS; SECTION 48-39-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPEALS PROCESS FOR THE DENIAL OF COASTAL ZONE PERMITS; SECTION 48-39-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRITICAL AREA DELINEATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COASTAL COUNCIL; SECTION 48-39-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT PERMITS AND SETBACK LINES; SECTION 48-39-290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REBUILDING STRUCTURES OTHER THAN EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES SEAWARD OF THE BASELINE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPEALS PROCESS AS ESTABLISHED BY THE RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993; SECTION 48-49-70, RELATING TO THE MOUNTAIN RIDGE PROTECTION ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE JURISDICTION AND MANAGEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; SECTION 49-1-15, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS INVOLVING IMPOUNDMENT OR DIVERSION OF WATERS OF NAVIGABLE STREAMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, DREDGING, FILLING, OR OTHER ACTIVITY IN ANY WATERS OF NAVIGABLE STREAMS; SECTION 49-4-15, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER USE REPORTING AND COORDINATION ACT, SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PROGRAM UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES RATHER THAN TRANSFERRING IT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AS PROVIDED BY THE RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993; SECTION 49-7-70, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE BUSHY PARK AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 50-3-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONDUCTING GAME AND FISH CULTURAL OPERATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM BOARD TO DEPARTMENT; SECTION 50-3-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIRING AND FIRING THE OFFICERS; SECTION 50-3-315, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO REVISE THEIR AUTHORITY; SECTION 50-3-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CUTTING OF TIMBER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISH DIVISION TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISION; SECTION 50-5-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE MARINE RESOURCES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT HAS CONTINUING JURISDICTION OVER STRIPED BASS; SECTION 50-5-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO DIVISION TO DEPARTMENT TO CONFORM TO OTHER CHANGES IN THE SECTION; SECTION 50-7-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ATLANTIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO APPOINT A DESIGNEE TO SERVE IN HIS PLACE ON THE COMMISSION; SECTION 50-9-70, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HUNTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; SECTION 50-9-470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY NONRESIDENT FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISH DIVISION TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISION; SECTION 50-17-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF SHELLFISH GROUNDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES RATHER THAN THE BOARD TO REMOVE CLOSED AREAS FROM A PERMIT ACREAGE AGREEMENT; SECTION 50-17-365, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLOSED SEASON FOR SHELLFISH, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES RATHER THAN THE BOARD TO OPEN OR CLOSE AREAS; SECTION 50-17-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR PEELER AND SOFT SHELL CRABS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MARINE RESOURCES DIVISION TO CONFORM TO OTHER CHANGES IN THE SECTION; SECTION 51-3-60, RELATING TO FREE USE OF STATE PARK FACILITIES BY DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM; SECTION 51-13-860, RELATING TO A SPECIAL LOAN TO THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; SECTION 53-3-100, RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE WHICH HONORS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY OF THE YEAR", SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS ON THE COMMITTEE; SECTION 55-1-1, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 55-1-5, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITION FOR UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICAL REGULATORY LAW, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 55-5-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AERONAUTICS, SO AS TO REINSERT THE REQUIREMENT THAT HE BE A COMMERCIAL PILOT WITH INSTRUMENT RATING; SECTION 55-5-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COOPERATION BETWEEN PUBLIC DEPARTMENTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 55-8-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 55-11-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PARTICULAR AIRPORTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 55-15-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO THE STATE AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; SECTION 56-1-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; SECTION 56-1-135, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DESIGNATED DRIVERS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; SECTION 56-1-221, RELATING TO THE MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE BOARD MUST ADVISE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; SECTION 56-1-225, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REEXAMINATION OF DRIVERS INVOLVED IN FOUR ACCIDENTS WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; SECTION 56-1-1320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES IN THE SECTION; SECTION 56-1-1330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM THE SOUTH COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; SECTION 56-1-2100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1010, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF CORPORATE OWNED FLEET MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT OF FINES; SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE, SO AS TO DELETE A SENTENCE WHICH HAS BEEN DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL; SECTION 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; SECTION 56-5-4160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FINES FOR WEIGHT VIOLATIONS OF VEHICLES AND LOADS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FINES BE DEPOSITED INTO THE SIZE AND WEIGHT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FUND FOR PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS RATHER THAN INTO THE GENERAL FUND; SECTION 56-5-5810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED OR DERELICT MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; SECTION 56-10-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF INSURANCE CANCELLATION, SO AS TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AND THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; SECTION 57-3-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NAMING A ROAD, BRIDGE, OR HIGHWAY IN HONOR OF A PERSON, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND SUBSTITUTE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE FOR LIMITATION OF ACTUAL EXPENSES FOR DEDICATIONS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY; SECTION 57-5-1340, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING TURNPIKES, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; SECTION 57-25-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMIT FEES FOR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; SECTIONS 57-25-470 AND 57-25-680, RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR REMOVAL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; SECTION 57-27-70, RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR JUNKYARDS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 58, RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO DEVOLVE ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, STATE POLICE DIVISION; SECTION 59-36-20, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE; SECTION 59-53-20, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO CONFORM THE NAME OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; SECTION 59-63-31, RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES TO ACT 181 OF 1993; SECTION 59-65-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO MANDATORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOLS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES; SECTION 59-67-535, RELATING TO THE USE OF BOATS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO TRANSPORT DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING; SECTION 59-111-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; SECTIONS 61-1-120 AND 61-1-125, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION AND COMMISSION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTIONS 61-5-320 AND 61-5-360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS TO COUNTIES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES RELATING TO USE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND THE REHABILITATION OF ALCOHOLICS, DRUG ABUSERS, AND DRUG ADDICTS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON ALCOHOLISM AND THE COMMISSIONER OF NARCOTICS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; SECTION 61-9-35, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE AND THE RESTRICTIONS ON BEER OR BEER AND WINE PERMITTEE IN PAYING WHOLESALERS AND THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION AND COMMISSION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 61-13-590, RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SEIZED IN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 1613 OF ACT 181 OF 1993, RELATING TO TRANSITION PROVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE'S PERSONNEL RECORDS ARE TRANSFERRED AND BELONG TO THE AGENCY TO WHICH THE EMPLOYEE IS TRANSFERRED; SECTION 1618 OF ACT 181 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS IN REGARD TO CERTAIN EFFECTIVE DATES AND EFFECTIVE DATE REFERENCES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 40-73-17, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION SHALL PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ALL ITS DIVISIONS; SECTIONS 48-9-215 AND 48-9-225, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR THE STATE LAND RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 49 BY ADDING SECTION 49-3-60, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE WITHDRAWAL, TRANSFER, OR DIVERSION OF WATER CONNECTED TO WATERS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 27 TO TITLE 50, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PLACEMENT OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM FROM TITLE 51 TO TITLE 50; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1720 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATED BY LINE LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE CERTAIN REFERENCES TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 41-15-310, 43-21-120, 43-21-140, 48-9-230, 49-5-130, 49-21-80, CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 12, CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE 40, AND CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 51.

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

S. 265 -- Senators Stilwell, Courtney and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GRAND JURIES, BY ADDING SECTION 14-7-1595, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EMPOWERING A COUNTY GRAND JURY TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN OFFENSES AND GIVING THE SOLICITOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL POWERS AND AUTHORITIES BEFORE A COUNTY GRAND JURY EMPOWERED TO INVESTIGATE THOSE OFFENSES.

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

S. 266 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-852, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ANY PROCEEDING FOR THE AWARD OF CHILD SUPPORT THERE IS A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES IS THE CORRECT AMOUNT TO BE AWARDED AND THAT FINDINGS WHICH REBUT THE GUIDELINES MUST STATE THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD REQUIRED BY THE GUIDELINES AND A JUSTIFICATION OF WHY THE ORDER VARIES FROM THE GUIDELINES; TO PROVIDE THAT APPLICATION OF THE GUIDELINES TO AN EXISTING ORDER IS CONSIDERED A CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES ONLY IN TITLE IV-D CASES; AND TO PROVIDE FACTORS THAT THE COURT SHALL CONSIDER AS POSSIBLE REASONS FOR DEVIATION FROM THE GUIDELINES OR FOR FINDING A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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

S. 267 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 29, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE, BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-800, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS FOR ATTORNEY FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF A SPECIFIED PERCENTAGE OF THE BALANCE DUE UPON DEFAULT OF A MORTGAGE OR NOTE ARE UNCONSCIONABLE, THAT IN FORECLOSURE ACTIONS THE COURT MUST MAKE A FINDING AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF ATTORNEY FEES NOTWITHSTANDING ANY CONTRACTUAL PROVISION THAT WOULD AWARD ATTORNEY FEES AS A SPECIFIED PERCENTAGE OF THE BALANCE DUE UPON DEFAULT, AND THAT PARTIES TO A FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY AGREE TO THE AMOUNT OF ATTORNEY FEES DUE, AND IN THE EVENT THE PARTIES REACH SUCH AN AGREEMENT, THE COURT IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE A FINDING AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF THE ATTORNEY FEES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 268 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY PROPOSING CERTAIN ORDINANCES BY PETITION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR THE PETITION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT TO PROPOSE ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS LIMITING THE TOTAL REVENUE WHICH THE COUNTY MAY EXPEND DURING A FISCAL YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-90 SO AS TO PERMIT PERSONS TO SOLICIT SIGNATURES OF ELECTORS ON PETITIONS WHILE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING THE VALIDITY OF THE SIGNATURES ON PETITIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE BY WHICH SIGNATURES OR ENTRIES MAY BE CHALLENGED; AND BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-100 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FROM BELONGING TO OR DONATING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, AND TO AN ORGANIZATION WHICH SUPPORTS OR OPPOSES A BALLOT ISSUE, AND PROHIBIT PUBLIC FUNDS, PROPERTY, OR TIME FROM BEING USED BY A PERSON HOLDING ELECTIVE OFFICE OR EMPLOYED BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO CREATE OR DISTRIBUTE MATERIAL INVOLVING A BALLOT ISSUE.

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

S. 269 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-180 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A STATE EMPLOYEE WHO IS A CERTIFIED DISASTER SERVICE VOLUNTEER FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN DAYS PAID LEAVE IN A YEAR TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIALIZED DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND TO MAKE SUCH LEAVE AVAILABLE ONLY WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYER.

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

S. 270 -- Senators Courson, Leventis, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240(B), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON APPOINTED TO A MULTI-COUNTY BOARD BY A GOVERNOR IS CONSIDERED TO BE A PERSON APPOINTED TO A STATE OFFICE.

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

S. 271 -- Senators Wilson, Leventis, Rankin, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE MAY NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, GIVE, OFFER, OR PROMISE ANYTHING OF VALUE TO AN ELECTION OFFICIAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTION OFFICIAL MAY NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ASK, DEMAND, EXACT, SOLICIT, SEEK, ACCEPT, RECEIVE OR AGREE TO RECEIVE ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM A CANDIDATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "ELECTION OFFICIAL" AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "TRANSFER" TO INCLUDE TRANSFERS BETWEEN A CANDIDATE AND AN ELECTION OFFICIAL.

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

S. 272 -- Senators Alexander, Leventis, O'Dell, Hayes, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SPECIAL ELECTIONS SHALL NOT BE HELD PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ELECTION IF THE DATE FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY FORMULA IS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.

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

S. 273 -- Senators Richter, Courtney, Rose, O'Dell, Elliott, Hayes and Giese: A BILL 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.

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

S. 274 -- Senators Short and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1315, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS SO AS TO DIRECT THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP AN EMPLOYER NEW HIRE REPORTING PROGRAM.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 275 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-860 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF AIRBOATS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AIRBOATS ON THE WACCAMAW, THE GREAT PEE DEE, THE LITTLE PEE DEE, THE BLACK, AND THE SAMPIT RIVERS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 276 -- Senators Greg Smith, Rankin and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 28, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 1 RELATING TO THE SERVICE AND REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY TO PROVIDE A CUSTOMER WITH A WRITTEN ESTIMATE, TO REQUIRE ORAL OR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE CUSTOMER BEFORE SERVICE OR REPAIR CAN BEGIN, TO PREVENT A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY FROM EXCEEDING ITS APPROVED ESTIMATE, TO REQUIRE DISPLAY OF THESE REGULATIONS IN THE FACILITY, AND TO GIVE CUSTOMERS THE RIGHT TO INSPECT AND/OR RETAIN REPLACED PARTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 277 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 56 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CREATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD, TO REGULATE MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTORCYCLE DEALERS AND SALES PERSONS ENGAGED IN BUSINESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING PROVISIONS RELATING TO ADVERTISING AND SALES PRACTICES; TO DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATOR RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTORCYCLE DEALERS AND WHOLESALERS UPON THE BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-240, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ADVERTISING AND SALES PRACTICES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 278 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1093 OF 1966, AS LAST AMENDED BY ACT 437 OF 1973, RELATING TO THE GOOSE CREEK PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION TO THE GOOSE CREEK RECREATION COMMISSION.

Read the first time and referred to the Berkeley Delegation.

S. 279 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN" WHICH ESTABLISHES A MECHANISM TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO THOSE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE WHO ARE NOT OTHERWISE ABLE TO OBTAIN SUCH COVERAGE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 280 -- Senators Greg Smith, Hayes and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-39-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORDER FOR DISCOVERY OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO ALLOW A MAGISTRATE TO HOLD SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS FOR THE COLLECTION OF JUDGMENTS WHERE THE JUDGMENT WAS OBTAINED IN THE SUMMARY COURT AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL AND GRAMMATICAL CHANGES.

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

S. 281 -- Senators Martin, McConnell, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-770, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION AND COLLECTION OF FEES AND COSTS IN PROBATE COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION IN SUCH FEES AND COSTS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RETROACTIVE REBATE TO TAX PAYERS OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CURRENT FEES PAID THROUGH AUGUST 15, 1994, AND THE REDUCED FEES.

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

S. 282 -- Senators Lander and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-3-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO BE COMMISSIONED OR ENLISTED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN AND RESIDENCY IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS NOT REQUIRED.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 283 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 120 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT ACT".

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 284 -- Senators Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO ENACT THE "CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFINEMENT AND PLANNING ACT OF 1995"; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 27 TO TITLE 24 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INCENTIVE, INCLUDING PROVIDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON AND PAROLE JOINTLY SHALL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT CRITERIA TO ASSIST THE COURTS IN IDENTIFYING OFFENDERS WHO WOULD BE SUITABLE CANDIDATES FOR COMMITMENT AND REFERRAL TO A COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FACILITY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODIES OF COUNTIES AND/OR MUNICIPALITIES MAY JOIN IN ESTABLISHING LOCAL MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL CORRECTIONAL OR DETENTION FACILITIES FOR THE CONFINEMENT OF PERSONS AWAITING TRIAL OR SENTENCE ON CRIMINAL CHARGES, CONVICTED AND SENTENCED ON CRIMINAL CHARGES, OR NOT OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR CONFINEMENT IN STATE OR OTHER FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-9-20, RELATING TO INSPECTION OF STATE AND LOCAL FACILITIES HOUSING PRISONERS OR PRETRIAL DETAINEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS OF SUCH FACILITIES MUST BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; TO AMEND SECTION 24-9-30, RELATING TO THE JAIL AND PRISON INSPECTION PROGRAM AND ENFORCEMENT OF MINIMUM STANDARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT IF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DETERMINES THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST IS SERVED BY PERMITTING A CONFINEMENT FACILITY TO REMAIN OPEN, WHEN THE FACILITY, UNDER OTHER CRITERIA, SHOULD BE CLOSED, HE MAY STIPULATE ACTIONS TO AVOID OR DELAY CLOSING THE FACILITY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 24, RELATING TO PRISONERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CENTER FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 22-5-580 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PRETRIAL CLASSIFICATION PROGRAM TO BRING ABOUT AN IMPROVEMENT OF MAGISTRATES' COLLECTIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING RELEASE OF PERSONS PLACED IN JAIL PENDING DISPOSITION OF CRIMINAL CHARGES, AND PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PARDON AND PAROLE SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO BE USED BY MAGISTRATES IN IMPROVING THE COLLECTIONS AND THE CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION ON PERSONS REQUESTING RELEASE ON APPEARANCE RECOGNIZANCE OR APPEARANCE BONDS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 29 TO TITLE 24 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING AND CORRECTIONS POLICY COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVISIONS THAT CONVICTED PERSONS SHALL BE IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL DESIGNATE THE PLACE OF CONFINEMENT, PRISONER PAID EMPLOYMENT, AND LITTER REMOVAL, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION PREVENTS A COURT FROM ORDERING A SENTENCE TO RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH A SENTENCE BEING SERVED IN ANOTHER STATE OR AN ACTIVE FEDERAL SENTENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-30, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF PLACES OF PRISONER CONFINEMENT, EXCEPTIONS, AND NOTIFICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF THE CLOSING OF COUNTY PRISON FACILITIES, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, THROUGH MUTUAL AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT, MAY ARRANGE WITH ANOTHER COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY OR A LOCAL MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FOR THE DETENTION OF ITS PRISONERS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-330, RELATING TO PURCHASE BY THE STATE AND THE STATE'S POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY CONVICT LABOR, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT THE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES SHALL MONITOR THE COOPERATION OF STATE OFFICES, DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND AGENCIES IN THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES FROM THE DIVISION OF PRISON INDUSTRIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-360, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL PREPARATION OF CATALOGUES DESCRIBING ARTICLES PRODUCED BY CONVICT LABOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 24 PROHIBITS A STATE OFFICE, DEPARTMENT, INSTITUTION, OR AGENCY OR THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE FROM CONTACTING AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO MANUFACTURE OR PRODUCE ARTICLES OR PRODUCTS SIMILAR, BUT NOT IDENTICAL, TO ARTICLES OR PRODUCTS LISTED IN THE CATALOGUE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE SALE OF PRISON-MADE PRODUCTS ON THE OPEN MARKET AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO ARTICLES OR PRODUCTS PRODUCED AS THE RESULT OF A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-3-430; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-430 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY ESTABLISH A PROGRAM INVOLVING THE USE OF INMATE LABOR IN PRIVATE INDUSTRY FOR THE MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING OF GOODS, WARES, OR MERCHANDISE OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES OR ANOTHER BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE CONSIDERED BY THE DIRECTOR TO ENHANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE STATE, AND, PROVIDE FURTHER, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE DIRECTOR MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-710, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION, AND EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES BY STATE OFFICES, DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS OR THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE FROM THE DIVISION OF PRISON INDUSTRIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO REQUIRE A REPORT ON CERTAIN MATTERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE FIRST DAY OF THE 1996 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 285 -- Senators Passailaigue, Rose and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-20, AS AMENDED, OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.

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

S. 286 -- Senators Lander, Leventis, Elliott, Hayes, Martin, Waldrep, Wilson, Rankin and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET SYSTEM, SO AS TO ENACT THE FEDERAL MANDATES ACT WHICH REQUIRES STATE AGENCIES TO DETERMINE WHETHER STATE PROGRAMS MANDATED BY FEDERAL LAW ARE CONSTITUTIONAL UNDER THE TENTH AMENDMENT AND WHICH PROHIBITS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM PROVIDING STATE FUNDS FOR ANY PROGRAM NOT CONSTITUTIONAL.

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

S. 287 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES THREE MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROGRAM SERVICING PREGNANT WOMEN AND CERTAIN PERINATAL EFFECTS.

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

S. 288 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2155 SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY AND GEORGETOWN COUNTY PILOTAGE COMMISSIONS.

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

S. 289 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALTERNATE PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON REDEMPTION OF PROPERTY BY A DELINQUENT TAXPAYER, INTEREST SHALL BE PAID BY THE TAXPAYER AT A RATE EQUIVALENT TO THE AVERAGE RATE OF INTEREST ON 91-DAY TREASURY BILLS FOR THE PERIOD FROM THE DATE OF THE DELINQUENT TAX SALE TO THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH PRECEDING THE MONTH ON WHICH THE REDEMPTION IS MADE, RATHER THAN INTEREST PAID AT EIGHT PERCENT.

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

S. 290 -- Senators Rose and Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADDRESS A JOINT SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING UNFUNDED FEDERAL MANDATES.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 291 -- Senators Lander, Leventis, Elliott, Hayes, Martin, Waldrep, Wilson, Rankin and O'Dell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADDRESS A JOINT SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING UNFUNDED FEDERAL MANDATES.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 292 -- Senators Leventis, Rose, Short, Giese, Elliott and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 62 SO AS TO ENACT THE MEDICAL RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT; TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS BOARD OF EXAMINERS; TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO ESTABLISH LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, PENALTIES, AND FEES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-30-65 AND 40-73-15, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND BOTH RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS BOARD OF EXAMINERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-5-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FUNDING AND REVENUE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS BOARD OF EXAMINERS.

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

S. 293 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-11-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GOVERNING BODIES OF WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTORS OF A GOVERNING BODY TO BE LANDOWNERS IN THE DISTRICT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 294 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-11-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR BACK SWAMP WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT IN LEE COUNTY WHICH NEVER HAS IMPLEMENTED A PROJECT OR WORK OF IMPROVEMENT; TO DISSOLVE THE DISTRICT; AND TO REPEAL ACT 602 OF 1961 RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE THE DISTRICT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 295 -- Senator Richter: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 43, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-43-140 SO AS TO DEFINE AGENT AND INSURER AND TO PROVIDE A METHOD OF REVIEW FOR INSURANCE AGENTS INVOLUNTARILY TERMINATED BY INSURERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 296 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEMAND, SAVINGS, OR TIME DEPOSITS WITH BANKING OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BEING DEEMED ABANDONED UNDER THE UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE OWNER OF THE DEPOSIT REPORTED THE INTEREST THEREON AS INCOME ON HIS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX RETURN FOR ANY YEAR OF THE APPLICABLE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD IS TOLLED AS OF DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST OF THAT YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE BANKING OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO CONFIRM WHETHER OR NOT THE INTEREST INCOME HAS BEEN REPORTED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 297 -- Senator Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-47-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND, SO AS TO ADD A MEMBER WHO REPRESENTS THE INTEREST OF PERSONS WITH MULTIPLE HANDICAPS.

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

S. 298 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF THE PRACTICE TEACHING REQUIREMENT NECESSARY FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION, A TEACHER WITH AT LEAST FIVE YEARS TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN A CRITICAL NEEDS CURRICULA IN AN ACCREDITED PRIVATE OR PAROCHIAL SCHOOL IN THIS STATE IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A WAIVER FROM THE PRACTICE TEACHING REQUIREMENT IN THE SAME MANNER A TEACHER IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE IN THE CRITICAL NEEDS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM MAY RECEIVE SUCH A WAIVER.

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

S. 299 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION LIMITING THE IMPOSITION OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND SCHOOLS TO THOSE TAXES THAT PRODUCE NO MORE REVENUE THAN BASE YEAR PROPERTY TAX REVENUES, TO DEFINE BASE YEAR PROPERTY TAX REVENUES AS PROPERTY TAX REVENUE FOR THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED PROPERTY TAX YEAR PLUS REVENUES ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEW AND PREVIOUSLY UNTAXED PROPERTY, REVENUES DERIVED BY APPLYING AN INFLATION FACTOR EQUAL TO THE RISE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX IN THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED PROPERTY TAX YEAR, REVENUES DERIVED BY APPLYING A FACTOR EQUAL TO THE AVERAGE PERCENTAGE INCREASES IN THE MEDIAN AGE OF THE TAXING JURISDICTION'S POPULATION, REVENUES ATTRIBUTABLE TO MILLAGE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO REFERENDUM TO RETIRE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS, AND REVENUES EQUAL TO AN AMOUNT APPROVED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE JURISDICTION AT A REFERENDUM HELD AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR THE GOVERNING BODY AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO IMPOSE SCHOOL TAXES MAY IMPOSE PROPERTY TAXES IN EXCESS OF BASE YEAR PROPERTY TAX REVENUES WITH AT LEAST A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BODY, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REVENUES RESULTING FROM THE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE ARE NOT ADDED TO BASE YEAR PROPERTY TAX REVENUES, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE LIMITATIONS ARE CUMULATIVE TO OTHER LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW ON THE TAXING POWER, TO PROVIDE THAT CALCULATIONS OF THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND INCREASE IN MEDIAN POPULATION AGE MUST USE DATA PROVIDED BY THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND BUREAU OF THE CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, OR SUCCESSOR AGENCIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMITATION IMPOSED BY THIS SECTION FIRST APPLY FOR THE PROPERTY TAX YEARS SUCCEEDING THE YEAR OF RATIFICATION.

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

S. 300 -- Senator Greg Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE BOATING ACCESS IMPROVEMENT FUND, TO PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUNDING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND; AND TO INCREASE THE BOAT REGISTRATION FEE REQUIRED BY SECTION 50-21-340 OF THE 1976 CODE FROM TEN TO THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1995, TO JUNE 30, 2001, ONLY, WITH THE ADDITIONAL FEE REVENUES TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE BOATING ACCESS IMPROVEMENT FUND.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 301 -- Senators Richter, Mescher, Rose, Leventis, O'Dell, Cork, McGill, Elliott and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FIREARMS AS CONTRABAND, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LICENSED RETAIL FIREARMS DEALER FROM SELLING OR OTHERWISE POSSESSING "ARMOR-PIERCING AMMUNITION" AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH AMMUNITION IS DECLARED TO BE CONTRABAND; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-500, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF CONFISCATED WEAPONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF CONFISCATED "ARMOR-PIERCING AMMUNITION"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-520, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE, MANUFACTURE, POSSESSION, PURCHASE, OR SALE OF TEFLON-COATED AMMUNITION, SO AS TO ALSO INCLUDE ARMOR-PIERCING AMMUNITION WITHIN THIS PROHIBITION.   Senator RYBERG spoke on the Bill.

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

S. 302 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES ALLOWED CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM EIGHTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT IS REDUCED TO TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS FOR A PROJECT LOCATED IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN A COUNTY WITHIN FIVE YEARS AFTER A MILITARY INSTALLATION IN THE COUNTY IS CLOSED OR REALIGNED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT ACT OF 1990 AND IN A COUNTY ADJACENT TO A COUNTY IN WHICH SUCH A CLOSING OR REALIGNMENT OCCURRED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT THRESHOLD IS REDUCED TO TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS IF A MINIMUM OF FOUR HUNDRED NEW FULL-TIME JOBS ARE CREATED.

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

S. 303 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE RETROACTIVE ASSESSMENT OF A STATE TAX WHERE THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THE TAXPAYER ACTED IN GOOD FAITH AND THUS THESE WERE REASONABLE GROUNDS FOR THE TAXPAYER'S INTERPRETATION OF THE APPLICABLE LAW AND TO CONFORM THE SECTION TO THE RESTRUCTURING OF STATE GOVERNMENT.

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

S. 304 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT GROSS PROCEEDS OF FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF A MAJOR TOURISM OR RESIDENTIAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTED ON A FORMER MILITARY BASE FROM THE START OF CONSTRUCTION THROUGH COMPLETION OR FOR FIVE YEARS WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.

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

S. 305 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-17-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY UNDER THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM, SO AS TO LIMIT THE TOTAL PROPERTY WHICH MAY BE ACQUIRED IN ANY ONE COUNTY.

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.

S. 308 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-90 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY OR INSTITUTION FROM USING APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO A PRIVATE ENTITY EXCEPT TO PROCURE GOODS OR SERVICES.

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.

S. 312 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-15-1105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "TRADEMARK" THE SYMBOL OF THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, THE EMBLEM OF THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, AND RELATED ITEMS AND MATTERS.

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 PROHIBITION TO CONTRACTS MADE BY A MUNICIPALITY WITH CUSTOMERS LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE MUNICIPALITY.

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, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SHALL BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ELECTED TO OFFICE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF "DIRECTOR" OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S DIRECTOR, PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ELECTED RATHER THAN APPOINTED, AND MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF THE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER CHANGES, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT, IF THE DIRECTOR BECOMES A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR BECOMES A MEMBER OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE DURING TENURE, HIS OFFICE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY VACATED; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-102 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST BE ELECTED TO OFFICE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECTOR'S TERM OF OFFICE, QUALIFICATIONS, VACANCIES, AND RELATED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BEGINS WITH THE 1998 STATEWIDE ELECTION PROCESS AND THAT THE DIRECTOR SERVING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIES FOR OFFICE.

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 PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE FEE MAY BE IMPOSED.

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 ECONOMIC INTERESTS, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1127 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST TO INCLUDE WITH THE STATEMENT AN ADDENDUM STATING THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PAID, AND FEE RECEIVED BASED ON SERVICE RENDERED AS A CONSULTANT, DIRECTOR, OR TRUSTEE, AND TO REQUIRE THIS PERSON TO REPORT OTHER FEES EARNED BY HIM WHILE BEING PAID FOR WORKING FOR THE STATE, OR ANY AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF IT, OR WHILE UTILIZING THE PROPERTY OF THE STATE OR AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF IT.

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 MAGISTRATE'S COURT, SO AS TO DELETE THE FEE FOR SUMMONING JURORS IN A CIVIL ACTION.

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 A TAX EXEMPTION ON INTEREST EARNED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS.

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.

S. 335 -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DR. T.C. MCCAIN FOR TEN YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE AS EDGEFIELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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 RECEIVED A READING ON THE LEGISLATIVE DAY THE MOTION IS ADOPTED.

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That Rules 10, 14, 16, 19(11), 32 and 34 of the Rules of the Senate shall be amended to read as follows:

Reports must be separately made on each Bill or Resolution and shall be signed by the Chairman or such Senator as the Chairman may designate.

No Bill or Joint Resolution may be polled out of a Standing Committee unless at least two-thirds (2/3) of the committee members are polled and a majority of the entire membership of the committee votes in favor of polling the legislation out. The poll results must be certified by the Chairman and a copy of the results must be given to the Clerk to be published in the Journal.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 33 and unless otherwise ordered by the Senate, when the annual General Appropriation Bill or any reapportionment bill is received by the Senate to be placed on the calendar, it shall be placed in a position under the masthead of the calendar as the first order of business to be taken up each day immediately following the conclusion of the call of the Uncontested Local or Statewide Calendar.

When a question is under debate, no motion shall be entertained but

1.   To adjourn

2.   To adjourn to a date and time certain

3.   To recede for a fixed period of time or to a time certain

4.   To take up order of the day

5.   To continue

6.   To lay on the table

7.   To adjourn debate to a certain day or to adjourn debate

8.   To carry over

9.   To strike out the enacting clause

10.   To commit

11.   To amend

which several motions may only be made by the Senator having the floor and shall have precedence in the order in which they are above arranged, and the first eight (8) of which shall be determined without debate. A motion to lay an amendment on the table being agreed to shall not have the effect of disposing of the main question.

Provided, however, when a Bill is under debate, a motion to carry over may be made by the Senator having the floor, with such Senator retaining the floor on that Bill upon an affirmative vote of twenty-six (26) members of the Senate. Provided, that when a Bill is under debate and a motion to carry over is authorized and made by the Chairmen's Committee, the Senator having the floor may retain the floor on that Bill upon a majority vote of those members present and voting. No motion to carry over, either by an individual Senator or by the Chairmen's Committee, shall be in order for any Bill in the status of Interrupted Debate. The failure of a motion to carry over by an individual Senator or by the Chairmen's Committee shall not cause the member who has the floor to lose the floor.   When a motion to adjourn debate is passed, the Bill to which it applies is subject to consideration on the next legislative day that the Senate reaches that order of business. When a motion to adjourn debate to a date certain is passed, the Bill to which it applies is not subject to consideration until the date so specified, if the Senate reaches that order of business. If the Senate does not reach that order of business, the Bill remains in adjourned debate status.

A motion to ratify acts may only be made by the Chairman or an authorized member of the Chairmen's Committee and may be made at any time.

Whenever a member who has been recognized and properly holds the floor makes a motion relating to any business, matter or other question before the Senate, such motion shall require a majority vote unless otherwise provided. If a request is made to repeat or restate any such motion, it shall only be repeated or restated by the member originally making the motion.

When there is a request for a roll call on any question, and it shall be required by five Senators, the question shall be decided by the ayes and noes, and on taking the same, no Senator who is absent when the affirmative and negative have both been put and the result announced by the President, shall be allowed to vote without leave of the Senate, and such vote, when allowed, shall not affect the result.

In taking the ayes and noes, and upon a call of the Senate, the names of the Senators shall be called alphabetically. Under the call of the ayes and noes every Senator present must give his vote one way or the other unless excused by the Senate.

Paired votes shall be recorded by the Clerk when authorized by the members to be so recorded. The member casting the paired vote must be present in the Chamber at the time of the vote in order for the paired vote to be recorded.

Unless a roll call of the Senate is ordered or a division is ordered, the decision of the Senate on any question other than unanimous consent shall be taken by all members voting "viva voce".

(11)   The membership on committees of conference and free conference between the two Houses shall be determined by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate in consultation with provided, however, the Chairman of the committee of jurisdiction on the Bill subject to conference must concur as to two of the appointees. Provided that the The conference committee on any Resolution affecting sine die adjournment shall be appointed by the Chairmen's Committee President Pro Tempore.

When considering confidential or executive business the Senate shall be cleared of all persons except the President, the Senators, the Clerk of the Senate, the Reading Clerk, and the Assistant Clerks designated by the Clerk of the Senate, the Sergeant-at-Arms and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate.

All appointments made by the Governor and delivered to the Senate shall be referred to such committee of the Senate as the President or the Senate may direct. Such appointment shall be considered at the next meeting of such committee or such other time as the committee may determine. No report may be made on an appointment unless and until the committee has held a screening hearing and given the appointee an opportunity to appear before the committee. A screening hearing or any portion of a screening hearing, may be held in Executive Session upon the vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the committee present and voting. Any information or material provided to or developed by the committee in an Executive Session and any communications between a Committee Chairman and the appointing authority must be held confidential and only reported to the full Senate in Executive Session. If a committee fails to make a report on an appointment to the full Senate within two (2) weeks after a screening hearing, then the Senate may recall the appointment in Executive Session. All committee reports on any appointments shall be made in Executive Session unless the Senate directs otherwise by a majority vote.

Before going into Executive Session, the Senate shall vote in open session on the question of whether to go into Executive Session. When a motion to go into Executive Session is agreed to, the President shall announce publicly the purpose or purposes of the Executive Session as specified by the member making the motion. No final action may be taken by the Senate in the Executive Session on appointments. For the purpose of this Rule, 'final action' means a decision by the Senate which constitutes a dispositive act regarding the consideration of an appointment. No vote may be taken on a final action in Executive Session, and the confirmation of appointments must be voted on in open session.

When the Senate rises from an Executive Session and the report of an Executive Session is received by the Senate, the final question on every appointment shall be: "Will the Senate advise and consent to this appointment?" Confirmation of statewide appointments shall be by roll call vote unless otherwise agreed to by unanimous consent.

Messages containing appointments may be published in the Journal when received as other messages, and the fact that an appointment has been made or that it has been confirmed or rejected shall not be regarded as a secret. When considering appointments in Executive Session, all information communicated, or remarks made by a Senator concerning the character or qualifications of the person appointed and any action or failure to act on any appointment(s) shall be kept secret.

Other messages from the Governor pertaining to confidential matters shall be subject to such secrecy or publication as the Senate, in each instance, may order.

Any Member or Officer of the Senate who violates the secrecy provisions of this rule shall be subject to the provisions of Rule 45 of the Senate and Article 5 of Chapter 13 of Title 8 of the Code of Laws.

During the motion period, any motion pertaining to the business of the Senate may be made. When a motion is made to set a Bill for Special Order, time shall be given to one proponent and one opponent to speak on the motion. Such remarks shall be limited in the discretion of the presiding officer provided, that no Bill may be taken up during the motion period for the purpose of debating the merits of the Bill or for the purpose of giving the Bill a reading. Procedural motions shall be decided without debate; provided, that procedural motions which present a main question, such as a motion to recall, are subject to limited debate within such time period as may be authorized in the discretion of the presiding officer.

During the motion period all motions to set a Bill or Resolution for Special Order on a subsequent Legislative day shall be in order irrespective of whether the bill or resolution was given a reading on the legislative day the motion is made. and said Said motions shall be considered in the priority established by the recognition of the Senators making said motions. Each such motion shall relate to a separate Bill which shall have been on the Calendar for a minimum of six statewide legislative days. Except for explanatory remarks authorized in subsection A, such motions shall be determined without debate and by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Senators present. Provided, that, when authorized by eight (8) members of the Chairmen's Committee, a motion to set a bill for Special Order, shall require a vote of a majority of the members present. At no time may the Special Order calendar have more than one Bill which is set for Special Order by a motion authorized by the Chairmen's Committee. During the motion period, no Bill or Resolution can be made a Special Order ahead of Bills or Resolutions which have already been placed in the status of Adjourned Debate.

If a Bill is set for Special Order on a date and/or time certain, such Bill is not subject to consideration at the specified date and/or time unless the Senate reaches that order of business or unless by unanimous consent the Senate has agreed that consideration of the Bill will be to the exclusion of all other matters pending before the Senate at such time.

The Senate Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 339 -- Senator Saleeby: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MR. DAVID R. MERCER, THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE YMCA OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIS DEDICATION AND EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE YMCA OVER THE LAST THIRTY-FIVE YEARS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 340 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THIS STATE TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, FOR RATIFICATION BY THE STATES, SPECIFYING THAT CONGRESS AND THE STATES SHALL HAVE THE POWER, CONSISTENT WITH THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, TO PROHIBIT WANTON DESTRUCTION OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Whereas, the flag of the United States of America is a most honorable and worthy banner of a nation which is thankful for its strengths and committed to curing its faults and remains the destination of millions of immigrants attracted by the universal power of the American ideal; and

Whereas, the right of free speech contained in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the basic rights which has contributed to the flourishing of democracy under the banner of the American flag; and

Whereas, the Supreme Court of the United States, in interpreting the First Amendment and promulgating our system of free expression, has recognized that certain forms of speech or expressive conduct are not entitled to the full protection of the First Amendment and that other forms of speech or expressive conduct, while afforded protection by the First Amendment, can nevertheless be regulated or prohibited because they are likely to provoke imminent unlawful confrontation and public disorder; and

Whereas, there are symbols of our national soul such as the Washington Monument, the United States Capitol Building, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Vietnam Memorial, and memorials to our greatest leaders which belong to every American and are therefore worthy of protection from desecration and dishonor; and

Whereas, the American flag is likewise part of the pantheon of national treasures which are emblematic of the ideals and values of this most noble experiment of a nation-state; and

Whereas, the wanton destruction of the American flag is repugnant to most Americans, especially those who have fought and sacrificed on behalf of this great country, and is viewed by many as an assault on our nation and its ideals. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, urges the Congressional Delegation of this State to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, for ratification by the states, specifying that Congress and the states shall have the power, consistent with the American legal system of freedom of expression, to prohibit wanton destruction of the flag of the United States of America.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each member of this State's Congressional Delegation at Washington, D.C.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 341 -- Senators Passailaigue, Ford, McConnell, Richter, Rose, Greg Smith and Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF MR. MILTON ALFRED PEARLSTINE, PRESIDENT OF I.M. PEARLSTINE AND SONS, CHARLESTON'S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED FAMILY BUSINESS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 342 -- Senators Courson, Giese, Patterson and Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR CAPTAIN DAVID NEWTON DENTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 343 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS OF DR. MARION WOODARD WRIGHT MCLESTER OF REMBERT WHO DIED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1994.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 344 -- Senators Lander, Matthews, Setzler and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1995, AS "DISABILITIES DAY"; TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF LIFE ABILITIES - THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1995, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE LIFE ABILITIES REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Whereas, Life Abilities - The Easter Seal Society of South Carolina has again embarked upon its most worthwhile project to raise funds for citizens with disabilities, culminating in the forty-third annual "B.A.C.-Coffee Day for Children and Adults with Disabilities" in South Carolina on Good Friday, April 14, 1995; and

Whereas, under the statewide leadership of Lynn B. Bagnal, State Easter Seal Chairwoman, ably assisted by Rick Johnson, State President and John L. Caudle II, Executive Director of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association, Thomas L. Sponseller, Executive Director and Skip Condon, State President of the South Carolina Restaurant Association, this program is destined to raise thousands of dollars to aid our very deserving children and adults and assist them in overcoming their disabilities; and

Whereas, the "B.A.C." buttons go on sale Wednesday, March 22, 1995; and

Whereas, the "B.A.C." project and all other programs of Easter Seals deserve the support, merit, and praise of all citizens of the State. Now, therefore,

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

That Wednesday, March 22, 1995, is designated "Children and Adults with Disabilities Day" in South Carolina and that Robert Clay Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of Darlington County; Amy King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Javan King of Spartanburg County; Brittany Ann Carter, daughter of Regina Carter of Georgetown County; Angela and Amber Gail Lowe, mother and daughter, of Anderson County; Luther and Mary Ellen Gower, husband and wife, of Richland County; and Christopher Lawrence, son of Judy Lawrence of Pickens County, who have been chosen to serve as State Easter Seal Representatives, be presented to the General Assembly in a joint session in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 22, 1995.

Be it further resolved that the General Assembly extends to Easter Seals and its many dedicated supporters its sincere wishes for continued success in its many constructive and compassionate programs on behalf of persons with disabilities.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Joseph D. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of Easter Seals, for distribution to the state chairmen of the various phases of the Easter Seal campaign and the "B.A.C." project and to the state Easter Seal Representatives.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 345 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR EMPLOYERS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ADULT CARE.

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

S. 346 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose, Russell, and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN, SO AS TO REQUIRE IN THE PLAN THE IMPACT OF THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS.

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

S. 347 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 37-11-95 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OPERATOR OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO DISTRIBUTE A DIVIDEND OR SIMILAR DISTRIBUTION; BY ADDING SECTION 37-11-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OPERATOR OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO SUBMIT A FINANCIAL PLAN TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL IF THE DEPARTMENT HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THE OPERATOR IS OR MAY BECOME INSOLVENT; BY ADDING SECTION 37-11-135 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE PAYMENT OF AN ENTRANCE FEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 37-11-30, RELATING TO LICENSING OF CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, SO AS TO REVISE INFORMATION THAT MUST ACCOMPANY LICENSE APPLICATIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 37-11-40, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF AN APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REVISE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A BOND OR OTHER GUARANTEE IS REQUIRED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 348 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-47-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR EVICTION FROM A MANUFACTURED HOME PARK, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO DELETE AS A GROUND FOR EVICTION TAKING OF THE PARK BY EMINENT DOMAIN.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 349 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AS AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING TECHNOLOGY FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND MAKING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SUCH TECHNOLOGY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS OFFICE AND FOR RELATED MATTERS.

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

S. 350 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose, Russell, and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-10 AND 43-21-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION ON AGING IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND ITS ADVISORY COMMISSION SO AS TO CHANGE ITS NAME TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL AND REVISE ITS COMPOSITION AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOMINATIONS TO BE MADE FROM WHICH THE GOVERNOR SHALL MAKE THE APPOINTMENTS WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.

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

S. 351 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose, Russell and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELDERCARE TRUST FUND MONIES AND DISBURSEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE ALL ASSETS OF THE FUND AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENT AFTER ALLOWANCES FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RATHER THAN ONLY SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FUNDS UNTIL FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ACCRUE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ASSETS HELD IN THE FUND UNDER THE FORMER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 43-21-180 MUST BE RELEASED AND DISBURSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION.

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

S. 352 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Reese, Rose and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-257, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX THAT AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFYING FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION WHICH REPRESENTS INCREASES IN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY OCCURRING AFTER THE PROPERTY FIRST QUALIFIES FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO TAXING ENTITIES FOR TAXES NOT COLLECTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EXEMPTION.

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

S. 353 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT TO BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY TO OFFSET INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING THE ADJUSTMENT.

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

S. 354 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Lander, Reese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-35-13 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO VULNERABLE ADULT MAY BE CONSIDERED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED FOR THE SOLE REASON THAT THE VULNERABLE ADULT IS BEING FURNISHED NONMEDICAL REMEDIAL TREATMENT BY SPIRITUAL MEANS.

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

S. 355 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 33, TITLE 43, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROMOTE THE USE OF ASSISTANCE DOGS AND TO ASSURE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, PARTICIPATION, AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES USING GUIDE DOGS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL REMEDY AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

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

H. 3181 -- Rep. Easterday: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING OUR FORMER COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE HONORABLE M. O. ALEXANDER OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, FOR HIS TWELVE YEARS OF DEDICATED AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHILE A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3223 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE EARLE E. MORRIS, JR., FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS COMMANDER OF THE STATE GUARD.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3224 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy, T. Brown, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beatty, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Fair, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harwell, Haskins, Herdklotz, Hines, Hodges, Howard, Huff, Hutson, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Scott, 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, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE JOHN J. SNOW, JR., OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, DISTINGUISHED FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3226 -- Rep. T. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CHOPPEE INDIANS FOOTBALL TEAM OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1994 STATE CLASS A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Bankers Assn. to attend a reception at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Tuesday, January 10, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Patterson                 Stilwell                  Russell
O'Dell                    Passailaigue

Matthews                  Thomas

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Society of Professional Engineers/Consulting Engineers of S.C. to attend a reception at the Columbia Museum of Art on Wednesday, January 11, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Patterson                 Stilwell                  Russell
O'Dell                    Passailaigue

Matthews                  Thomas

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Soft Drink Assn. to attend a reception at the Sterling Garden Center on Tuesday, January 17, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Patterson                 Stilwell                  Russell
O'Dell                    Passailaigue

Matthews                  Thomas

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Podiatric Medical Assn. to attend a reception at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, January 18, 1995, from 6:00 until 6:30 P.M.

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Patterson                 Stilwell                  Russell
O'Dell                    Passailaigue

Matthews                  Thomas

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Assn. of Council on Aging Directors to attend a Breakfast Buffet at the Ramada Town House on Thursday, January 19, 1995, from 8:00 until 8:45 A.M.

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Patterson                 Stilwell                  Russell
O'Dell                    Passailaigue

Matthews                  Thomas

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Chamber of Commerce to attend a reception at the Capital City Club on Tuesday, January 24, 1995, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Patterson                 Stilwell                  Russell
O'Dell                    Passailaigue

Matthews                  Thomas

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Cable Television Assn. to attend a reception at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Wednesday, January 25, 1995, from 7:00 until 9:30 P.M.

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Patterson                 Stilwell                  Russell
O'Dell                    Passailaigue

Matthews                  Thomas

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Aquaculture Assn. to attend a breakfast buffet at the Capital City Club on Thursday, January 26, 1995, from 8:00 until 9:30 A.M.

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Patterson                 Stilwell                  Russell
O'Dell                    Passailaigue

Matthews                  Thomas

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. Business & Industry Political Education Committee to attend a luncheon at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Tuesday, January 31, 1995, immediately upon adjournment and lasting until 2:15 P.M.

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Patterson                 Stilwell                  Russell
O'Dell                    Passailaigue

Matthews                  Thomas

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from S.C. School Boards Assn., S.C. Chamber of Commerce, Office of the Governor to attend a Banquet/1995 Governor's Conference on Education at the Sheraton Conference Center on Tuesday, January 31, 1995, from 7:30 until 9:30 P.M.

Courson                   Peeler                    Wilson
Patterson                 Stilwell                  Russell
O'Dell

Matthews                  Thomas                    Passailaigue

TO:       FRANK CAGGIANO

CLERK OF THE SENATE
FROM:   HUGH K. LEATHERMAN, SR.

CHAIRMAN

SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE
DATE:   JANUARY 10, 1995
RE:       SENATE JOURNAL PRINTING OF ADVISORY OPINION 1994-3.

Dear Mr. Clerk,

The attached is a copy of the Senate Ethics Committee's Advisory Opinion 1994-3. Please cause this opinion to be printed in today's Journal of The Senate of South Carolina.

The computer path for this opinion is:

L:\S-ETHICS\CORRESP\COMM\OPINIONS\1994-3

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or my staff anytime.

Thank you.

DATE:   SEPTEMBER 29, 1994
TO:     MEMBERS, SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE
FROM:   HUGH K. LEATHERMAN, SR. CHAIRMAN

SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE
RE:       ADVISORY OPINION 1994-3
The Senate Ethics Committee has been asked the following question:
Can a Member accept an honorary membership to a country club granted to a Member by the Board of Directors of the club? The membership exempts the individual from the initiation fee of $2000.00 and monthly dues of $85.00. The club membership would be valid as long as the Member holds elective office. If a Member is allowed to accept the club membership, how would it be reported on his annual Statement of Economic Interest Form? If it is accepted but never used would the value be $0?

The Ethics, Government Accountability, and Campaign Reform Act of 1991, addresses gifts to Members and the reporting thereof. Section 8-13-100(1)(a) and (b) defines anything of value as follows:
(1)   (a) "Anything of value" or "thing of value" means:

(i) a pecuniary item, including money, a bank bill, or a bank note;

(ii) a promissory note, bill of exchange, an order, a draft, warrant, check, or bond given for the payment of money;

(iii) a contract, agreement, promise, or other obligation for an advance, a conveyance, forgiveness of indebtedness, deposit, distribution, loan, payment, gift, pledge, or transfer of money;

(iv) a stock, bond, note, or other investment interest in an entity;

(v) a receipt given for the payment of money or other property;

(vi) a chose-in-action;

(vii) a gift, tangible good, chattel, or an interest in a gift, tangible good, or chattel;

(viii) a loan or forgiveness of indebtedness;

(ix) a work of art, an antique, or a collectible;

(x) an automobile or other means of personal transportation;

(xi) real property or an interest in real property, including title to realty, a fee simple or partial interest in realty including present, future, contingent, or vested interests in realty, a leasehold interest, or other beneficial interest in realty;

(xii) an honorarium or compensation for services;

(xiii) a promise or offer of employment;

(xiv) any other item that is of pecuniary or compensatory worth to a person.

(b) "Anything of value" or "thing of value" does not mean:

(i) printed informational or promotional material, not to exceed ten dollars in monetary value;

(ii) items of nominal value, not to exceed ten dollars, containing or displaying promotional material;

(iii) a personalized plaque or trophy with a value that does not exceed one hundred fifty dollars;

(iv) educational material of a nominal value directly related to the public official's, public member's, or public employee's official responsibilities;

(v) an honorary degree bestowed upon a public official, public member, or public employee by a public or private university or college;

(vi) promotional or marketing items offered to the general public on the same terms and conditions without regard to status as a public official or public employee; or

(vii) a campaign contribution properly received and reported under the provisions of this chapter.

In this situation, the Committee has determined that the club membership is definitely a "thing of value", as defined in 8-13-100(1)(a)(xiv). An item, whether tangible or intangible, as in this case, does have worth to the recipient, unless the item is specifically exempted in 8-13-100(1)(b). A club membership, a
discount for goods and services, anything except those gifts exempted is determined to have value and worth to the Member.

The Committee must also determine if the club membership is being offered to the Member because he is a State Senator. In this case the country club has informed the Member that the club membership will be valid so long as the Member "holds elective office."

The Committee must seek guidance from Section 8-13-700(A), which states,
(A) No public official, public member, or public employee may knowingly use his official office, membership, or employment to obtain an economic interest for himself, a member of his immediate family, an individual with whom he is associated, or a business with which he is associated. This prohibition does not extend to the incidental use of public materials, personnel, or equipment, subject to or available for a public official's, public member's, or public employee's use which does not result in additional public expense.

The Committee has determined, that in this situation, the country club membership would constitute an economic interest for the Member. The Committee feels very strongly that the Member may not accept the club membership.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, ordered printed in the Journal.

Subsequent to adjournment, a review of the session records revealed errors in the recording of committee selections. In order to avoid the publication and dissemination of inaccurate information, I have withheld the printing of committee selections.

MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Melvin Montague Livingston of Charleston, S.C.

At 2:00 P.M., on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 10:30 A.M.

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