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S. 3 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1355 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ON THE NEXT REGULAR WORKING DAY OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AFTER A POLL IS INITIATED BY A PERSON, CANDIDATE, OR COMMITTEE, THE TEXT OF QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED ALONG WITH THE NAME OF THE POLL'S SPONSOR MUST BE ON FILE WITH THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION AND THE COVERED PERIOD AND APPLICABILITY TO PRIMARIES AND RUN-OFF ELECTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 6 -- 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.

Introduced & Committed

S. 9 -- Senators Lander and Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE TIME PERIOD THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY PROVIDE FOR A BREAK IN THE SEASON ON PRIVATE LANDS IN GAME ZONE 2.

Introduced & Committed

S. 12 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Ravenel, Passailaigue, Mescher, Washington and Ford: A BILL TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF NOMINATION OF A CANDIDATE ELECTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF A PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FROM A PETITION TO A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY.

Introduced & Committed

S. 14 -- Senator Short: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF OCTOBER 16, 1996, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF MCCROREY-LISTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DUE TO THE LACK OF WATER IN THE SCHOOL, IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN.

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S. 16 -- Senators Short, Saleeby, Leatherman, McConnell, Setzler, Courson, Matthews, Courtney, Thomas, Patterson, Passailaigue, Rose, Reese, Hayes, Elliott, Russell, Jackson, Martin and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-125, SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURANCE POLICIES AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO PAY FOR HOSPITALIZATION FOR AT LEAST FORTY-EIGHT HOURS FOLLOWING A MASTECTOMY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 23 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM SIXTY TO TEN DAYS THE TIME IN WHICH THE OWNER OF AN ANIMAL MUST SATISFY A LIEN PLACED UPON THE ANIMAL FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BOARDING OF THE ANIMAL FOR UPKEEP, REST, AND TRAINING; TO REDUCE FROM FIFTEEN TO SEVEN DAYS THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH THE OWNER OF THE BOARDING FACILITY MUST ADVERTISE THE SALE OF AN ANIMAL WHEN ITS OWNER FAILS TO SATISFY A LIEN FOR BOARDING AFTER NOTICE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ANIMAL NOT PURCHASED AT THE ADVERTISED SALE BECOMES THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE BOARDING FACILITY OWNER WITH ALL RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND OBLIGATIONS OF OWNERSHIP INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN A BREEDING REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE.

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S. 24 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF WILD CARNIVORES AS PETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO FERRETS AND EXEMPT THEM FROM THE PROHIBITION.

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S. 25 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 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 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TATTOOING, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE PROHIBITING ALL TATTOOING TO ALLOW TATTOOING OF THOSE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OVER.

Introduced & Committed

S. 27 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 504 OF 1996, PROVIDING FOR THE NONPARTISAN ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES IN CHESTER COUNTY.

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S. 29 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF TAKING A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY AND REVISE THE VIOLATIONS TO WHICH THIS PROVISION APPLIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE IS A VIOLENT CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-90 RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE IS RECLASSIFIED AS A CLASS "A" FELONY; TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR A PERSON CONVICTED THREE TIMES FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TAKING OF A HOSTAGE BY AN INMATE IS A "MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE"; BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-630 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF ASSAULT UPON CERTAIN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-470 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ATTEMPTING TO THROW OR THROWING CERTAIN BODILY FLUIDS ON CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IS A FELONY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ESCAPING OR ATTEMPTING TO ESCAPE FROM PRISON, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-440, RELATING TO CARRYING OR CONCEALING A WEAPON, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-1150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ILLEGAL SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH CERTAIN PATIENTS OR TRAINEES OF A STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO EMPLOYEES AND INMATES OF CERTAIN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

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S. 30 -- Senators Hayes and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-77-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ABSENCE OF A DECLARATION OF A DESIRE FOR A NATURAL DEATH NOT CREATING A PRESUMPTION AS TO INTENT TO CONSENT TO OR REFUSE "DEATH-PROLONGING" PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THIS TERM TO "LIFE-SUSTAINING" PROCEDURES.

Introduced & Committed

S. 33 -- Senators Cork, Rankin, McConnell and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 8 TO ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HOSPITALITY CABINETS.

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S. 38 -- Senators Land and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION, AND STATE POLICE DIVISION AND THEIR DISTINCTIVE UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION TO TRANSFER THE SERVICE SIDEARM OF AN ACTIVE DUTY TROOPER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY TO THE TROOPER'S SURVIVING SPOUSE AT NO CHARGE UPON REQUEST ONCE THE REVOLVER HAS BEEN RENDERED INOPERABLE.

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S. 40 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Wilson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-5655 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS OF CLIENTS AND POTENTIAL CLIENTS OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND PENALTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 20-7-5630 RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE CONTINUUM OF CARE DIVISION.

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S. 41 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2947, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE A VIOLATION OF SECTION 56-5-750, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILING TO STOP FOR A BLUE LIGHT.

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S. 45 -- Senators Leventis, Waldrep, Rose, Ford and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-510 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ENTICING AN ENROLLED CHILD FROM ATTENDANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FIRST OFFENSE MUST BE TRIED EXCLUSIVELY IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND THAT SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES MUST BE TRIED IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 47 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO ENACT THE DRUG-INDUCED CRIME PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1997 BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCHEDULE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO RESCHEDULE FLUNITRAZEPAM, ALSO KNOWN AS ROHYPNOL OR "THE DATE RAPE DRUG", AS A SCHEDULE III CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-370, AS RELATING TO DRUG OFFENSES, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DISTRIBUTING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITH THE INTENT TO COMMIT A CRIME AGAINST THAT INDIVIDUAL AND ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE PENALTIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-1-90, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMES, SO AS TO CLASSIFY THIS OFFENSE AS A FELONY.

Introduced & Committed

S. 48 -- Senators Rose, McConnell and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURY AREAS FOR MAGISTRATE COURTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE JURY AREAS IN THE COUNTY AND PROVIDE THAT CRIMINAL CASES AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES MUST BE TRIED IN THE JURY AREA WHERE THE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED.

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S. 49 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE FOR MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE INITIAL TERM OF A NEWLY APPOINTED MAGISTRATE SHALL BE FOR TWO YEARS RATHER THAN FOUR YEARS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 52 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 11 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-145 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 ADVERTISING REVENUE, TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS WHICH ADVERTISING AND THE SALE OF ADVERTISING MUST MEET, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR WRITTEN OBJECTION TO ADVERTISING PLACED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced & Committed

S. 53 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SIBLING VISITATION BE ORDERED WHEN IT IS DETERMINED TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILDREN.

Introduced & Committed

S. 56 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT, WHENEVER "REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES" APPEARS IN THE ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, THE TERM MEANS "REGISTER OF DEEDS"; TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE REFERENCES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUANCE OF THE TITLE "REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES" FOR CERTAIN PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

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S. 57 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH UNPAID GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE FEES OR CHARGES MAY BECOME LIENS ON THE REAL PROPERTY SERVICED.

Introduced & Committed

S. 60 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED FOR A FIFTH OFFENSE; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-385, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSTATEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AFTER A FIFTH OFFENSE.

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S. 61 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO DISSOLVE THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO STUDY MANDATORY MINIMUM AND ALTERNATIVE SENTENCES CREATED BY THE CRIME BILL OF 1995.

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S. 64 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT 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 OR A VIOLATION OF CERTAIN ELECTION LAWS, INCLUDING A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO THESE OFFENSES, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS PROHIBITION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN PARDONED UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW OR TO A PERSON WHO FILES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE FIFTEEN YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE COMPLETION DATE OF SERVICE OF THE SENTENCE, INCLUDING PROBATION AND PAROLE TIME, NOR SHALL ANY PERSON SERVING IN OFFICE PRIOR TO THE RATIFICATION OF THESE AMENDMENTS BE REQUIRED TO VACATE THE OFFICE TO WHICH HE IS ELECTED.

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S. 70 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY OF RETIRED JUSTICES OR JUDGES TO BE APPOINTED TO SERVE IN COURTS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE JUSTICES OR JUDGES MUST BE FOUND QUALIFIED TO SERVE BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION WITHIN FOUR YEARS RATHER THAN TWO YEARS OF THEIR DATE OF APPOINTMENT TO SERVE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-110, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF PERSONS TO BE APPOINTED AS MASTER-IN-EQUITY AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-120 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION TO SELECT CITIZENS COMMITTEES ON JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICTS SET BY THE COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE CITIZENS COMMITTEES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT A RETIRED JUSTICE OR JUDGE MAKE AN IRREVOCABLE ELECTION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT HE WISHES TO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO SERVE AS A JUSTICE OR JUDGE IN THE COURTS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS ELECTION SHALL BE MADE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-11-20, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MASTERS-IN-EQUITY BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO MAKE THIS APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-19-110 REFERENCED ABOVE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY DUTY RELATED TO THEIR SERVICE BY MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION AND THE CITIZENS COMMITTEES ON JUDICIAL SELECTION.

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S. 72 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-220, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY WHICH EMPLOYS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TRAINING REQUIRED BY SECTION 23-6-430 WHILE EMPLOYED BY ANOTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY MUST REIMBURSE THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY THAT EMPLOYED THE OFFICER DURING THE TRAINING PERIOD.

Introduced & Committed

S. 75 -- Senators Drummond and Holland: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE "VICTIM'S BILL OF RIGHTS" BY ADDING SECTION 24; AND ALSO TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF BAIL, CRUEL OR UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT, AND DETENTION OF WITNESSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BAIL MAY BE DENIED TO PERSONS CHARGED WITH VIOLENT OFFENSES.

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S. 76 -- Senator Holland: A BILL RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THIS STATE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE ONLY IN THE PRECINCT OF HIS RESIDENCE AND THAT ANY REGISTERED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE DURING THE THIRTY DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF AN ELECTION IS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN HIS PREVIOUS PRECINCT OF RESIDENCE.

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S. 77 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S CONCURRENT CIVIL JURISDICTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MAGISTRATE SHALL HAVE SUCH JURISDICTION IN ALL ACTIONS PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, WHEN A FILED COUNTERCLAIM INVOLVES A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO REFLECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-30, RELATING TO TRANSFERRING A CLAIM AND COUNTERCLAIM FROM MAGISTRATE'S COURT TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS IF A SUCCESSFUL COUNTERCLAIM WOULD EXCEED TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A COUNTERCLAIM IS FILED WHICH IF SUCCESSFUL WOULD EXCEED THE MAGISTRATE'S CIVIL JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNT AS PROVIDED BY LAW, IT MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

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S. 78 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-4-101, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORPORATE NAMES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN ASSUMED OR FICTITIOUS NAME WHICH INTENTIONALLY MISREPRESENTS THE GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN OR LOCATION OF THE DOMESTIC CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-15-106, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CORPORATE NAMES OF FOREIGN CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN ASSUMED OR FICTITIOUS NAME WHICH INTENTIONALLY MISREPRESENTS THE GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN OR LOCATION OF THE FOREIGN CORPORATION; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-41-315, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN ASSUMED OR FICTITIOUS NAME WHICH INTENTIONALLY MISREPRESENTS THE GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN OR LOCATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-37, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE USE OF AN ASSUMED OR FICTITIOUS NAME TO INTENTIONALLY MISREPRESENT THE GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN OR LOCATION OF ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY AS AN UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 83 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CASES BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1530, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO GIVE WEIGHT TO EVIDENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN DETERMINING THE CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN; TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CASES BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL VISITATION PROVISIONS WHICH A COURT MAY ORDER WHEN AWARDING VISITATION IN CASES INVOLVING DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE; AND TO REQUIRE THE PERPETRATOR OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO PAY FOR TREATMENT OF A CHILD PHYSICALLY OR PSYCHOLOGICALLY INJURED BY THE VIOLENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WARRANTLESS ARRESTS AND SEARCHES IN CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES, SO AS TO REVISE INFORMATION AN OFFICER MUST CONSIDER IN DETERMINING WHETHER A PERSON IS THE PRIMARY AGGRESSOR, TO REQUIRE A STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICER WHERE THE OFFICER IS NOT ABLE TO MAKE THAT DETERMINATION, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO DISMISS CHARGES AGAINST A PARTY WHEN THE OTHER PARTY IS FOUND TO BE THE PRIMARY AGGRESSOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAROLE ORDERS ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PRISONER DENIED PAROLE, WHO AT TRIAL PRESENTED EVIDENCE OF BEING THE VICTIM OF SPOUSAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, REVIEWED EVERY TWELVE MONTHS RATHER THAN EVERY TWO YEARS.

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S. 85 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM PENALTIES THAT MUNICIPAL COURTS MAY IMPOSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPAL JUDGE MAY ORDER RESTITUTION HE CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE IN ADDITION TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES WHENEVER A PARTY IS FOUND GUILTY OF VIOLATING A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE OR A STATE LAW WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 87 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE LICENSE IS CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED, SO AS TO EXPAND THE POSSIBLE PENALTY FOR A THIRD AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE TO INCLUDE A SENTENCE OF NINETY DAYS TO SIX MONTHS HOUSE ARREST, WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS NOT PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-2990, RELATING TO SUSPENSIONS FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 88 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HARASSMENT AND STALKING, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF HARASSMENT TO INCLUDE ELECTRONIC CONTACT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 89 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORDER OF PROTECTION BE ISSUED FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 106 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR TAKING MARINE LIFE FOR EXPERIMENTAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PERMITS FOR HOLDING AND PROPAGATION FACILITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-165, RELATING TO THE TAKING OR POSSESSING OF HORSESHOE CRABS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THIS SECTION TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR HOLDING FACILITIES AND TO ALLOW HORSESHOE CRABS TO BE HELD IN FACILITIES APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT.

Introduced & Committed
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S. 124 -- Senators McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-215 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH BENEFIT POLICY FROM REQUIRING AS A CONDITION FOR THE COVERAGE OF DERMATOLOGICAL SERVICES THAT THE INSURED FIRST OBTAIN A REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.

Introduced & Committed

S. 133 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-450, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF A PERSON TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLICITOR OR AN ASSISTANT SOLICITOR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION MAY INITIATE A PROCEEDING FOR INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF A PERSON IN PROBATE OR FAMILY COURT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO A HEARING ON FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE IN THE SECTION PERTAINING TO JUDICIAL ADMISSION PROCEEDINGS.

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S. 135 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 43, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNIFORM ASSESSMENT RATIOS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-221 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY IN WHICH THE OCCUPANT HAS AN INTEREST PURSUANT TO AN INSTALLMENT CONTRACT FOR SALE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, OR ITS ASSIGNEE, IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE ASSESSMENT RATIO PROVIDED IN SECTION 12-43-220(c) AND THE EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 12-37-220, 12-37-250, AND 12-37-290, AS LONG AS THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THOSE SECTIONS, OTHER THAN THE OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT, ARE ALSO MET AND TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION.

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S. 156 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 62, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE "PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION WORK ACT"; TO PERMIT TAXPAYERS TO REDUCE THEIR PROPERTY TAX DEBT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES BY BECOMING "RESIDENT ASSOCIATES" WORKING PART-TIME FOR THE COUNTY IN LIMITED POSITIONS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 157 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, 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.

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S. 165 -- Senators Wilson, Alexander, Anderson, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE THIRD SUNDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS "VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND URGING APPROPRIATE OBSERVANCE OF THE DAY BY ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS SO THAT THEY MIGHT HONOR THE GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY RESULTING FROM THE SERVICE OF, AND SACRIFICES MADE BY, VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.

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S. 166 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Rose, Washington, Ford, Mescher, Ravenel and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF DR. CHARLES C. WANNAMAKER OF NORTH CHARLESTON, A FAMILY PHYSICIAN AND ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, UPON HIS DEATH.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 169 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND TO CELEBRATE THE FOUNDING OF THE JOHN DE LA HOWE SCHOOL TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO AND TO DECLARE JANUARY 29, 1997, AS JOHN DE LA HOWE SCHOOL DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 171 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION IN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN LICENSED SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE SERVICES OF A LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER, LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER, LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, OR PSYCHIATRIC CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST.

Introduced & Committed

S. 174 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-286 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 TWO 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.

Introduced & Committed

S. 178 -- Senator Courtney: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF TWO SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORIES, ONE TO THE TOWN OF PACOLET MILLS AND ONE TO THE TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD AND THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD.

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Ratified

S. 182 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MR. ERNEST EUGENE McALHANEY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 188 -- Senators Drummond, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC ENTITIES ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PARTICIPATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE WITHHOLDING OF STATE FUNDS OTHERWISE DUE THESE ENTITIES SUFFICIENT TO COVER DELINQUENT PAYMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF THE WITHHOLDING AND REMITTING OF THESE SUMS TO THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEFINITION OF "LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS" TO CERTAIN BLOOD CENTERS.

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S. 195 -- Senators Holland and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1400, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTE RECORDERS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH REQUIRES A POLL MANAGER TO FURNISH FOR EACH VOTE RECORDER A SEAL FOR SEALING THE VOTE RECORDER AFTER THE POLLS ARE CLOSED.

Introduced & Committed

S. 199 -- Senators Holland, Courson and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND UNTIL MAY 1, 1997, THE TIME IN WHICH THE STUDY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED TO FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE MAGISTERIAL SYSTEM IN SOUTH CAROLINA HAS TO PRESENT ITS REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THIS COMMITTEE.

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S. 200 -- Senators Courtney, Holland, Land, Peeler, Rankin, Alexander, Martin, McGill, Waldrep, Lander, O'Dell, Reese, Rose, Glover, Ford, Thomas, Fair, Anderson, Washington and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-440 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EYE CARE SERVICES ACT AND TO PROHIBIT HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS (HMO) AND HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS OFFERING MEDICAL EYE CARE OR VISION CARE BENEFITS FROM UNNECESSARILY RESTRICTING THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRISTS PARTICIPATING IN THE HMO OR PLAN; TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST OPTOMETRISTS OR OPTHALMOLOGISTS IN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE OR WITH REGARD TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HMO OR PLAN; TO REQUIRE AN HMO OR PLAN TO CONTRACT WITH OPTHALMOLOGISTS FOR EYE SURGERY ONLY SERVICES; AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR GRIEVANCES RESULTING FROM VIOLATIONS.

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S. 203 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-114 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PASSENGER VANS OWNED OR OPERATED BY LOCAL CHAPTERS OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SOUTH CAROLINA MUST BE INSURED FOR CERTAIN MINIMUM AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES, AND REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO ENFORCE THESE PROVISIONS BY APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS, RULINGS, OR ORDERS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 204 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLACING INSURANCE WITH A SURPLUS LINES INSURER, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM TWENTY TO THIRTY THE NUMBER OF DAYS WITHIN WHICH A BROKER MUST FILE A WRITTEN REQUEST WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE FOR APPROVAL OF THE PLACEMENT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 207 -- Senators Hayes, Short, Gregory, Thomas, Martin, Russell, Fair, Holland, Lander, Drummond, J. Verne Smith, Wilson, Ryberg and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NONAPPLICATION OF THE GAMBLING OFFENSES TO COIN-OPERATED NONPAYOUT MACHINES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT PROHIBIT REGULATION OF THESE MACHINES, INCLUDING THEIR PROHIBITION, PURSUANT TO THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT AND ITS COUNTY OPTION PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2738, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR LICENSING VIOLATIONS OF COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE NO SUSPENSION REQUIREMENT FOR PENALTIES IMPOSED ON LICENSE VIOLATIONS FOR DEVICES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2791, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON PAYOUTS ON MACHINES AS DEFINED UNDER THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO GAMBLING PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2804, RELATING TO REGULATION OF VIDEO MACHINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR MACHINES LOCATED IN COUNTIES WHERE PAYOUTS ARE PROHIBITED, INCLUDING MONETARY PENALTIES, LICENSE REVOCATION, AND SEIZURE OF MACHINES, PROVIDE FOR THESE PENALTIES TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY AND PROVIDE THE SOLE REMEDY FOR THESE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2808, RELATING TO REFERENDUMS ALLOWED IN COUNTIES ON CONTINUING OR PROHIBITING CASH PAYOUTS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO GAMBLING PROVISIONS, DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL REVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2809, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITIONS ON LICENSING AND LOCATING MACHINES IN NONPAYOUT COUNTIES, SO AS TO DELETE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND SUBJECT VIOLATORS TO THE CIVIL PENALTIES PROVIDED BY THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTY EXTENDS TO OWNING OR POSSESSING THESE MACHINES; TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES IN WHICH A MAJORITY "NO" VOTE WAS CERTIFIED IN THE REFERENDUM PROVIDED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-21-2806 ARE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE THAT CHOICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-21-2808, AS AMENDED BY THIS ACT, WITH AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ISSUE PRORATED REFUNDS FOR MACHINES LICENSED IN SUCH COUNTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-2806, RELATING TO THE INITIAL REFERENDUM ON CONTINUING CASH PAYOUTS.

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S. 220 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-43-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE USE OF BUILDINGS OR PLACES FOR GAMBLING, ILLEGAL POSSESSION OR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, AND CONTINUOUS BREACH OF THE PEACE AS A NUISANCE SUBJECT TO ABATEMENT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 224 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HEARING OF APPEALS BY THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL MEET NOT LATER THAN NOON ON MONDAY TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING THE FILING OF ANY NOTICE PERFECTED UNDER SECTION 7-17-60 FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING APPEALS.

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S. 226 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM ONE TO THREE YEARS AFTER WHICH A DEFENDANT MAY HAVE HIS RECORD EXPUNGED, CHANGE FROM MANDATORY TO OPTIONAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CIRCUIT COURT ISSUE AN ORDER EXPUNGING THE RECORD AND PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY HAVE HIS RECORD EXPUNGED EVEN THOUGH THE CONVICTION OCCURRED PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 1992.

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Ratified

S. 233 -- Senators Hayes and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-37-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MAY BE IMPOSED FOR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE PROJECTS; TO CLARIFY THE TYPES OF PROJECTS FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX ARE TO BE USED; TO REQUIRE THAT THE REFERENDUM HELD BEFORE A TAX MAY BE IMPOSED NOT BE HELD MORE OFTEN THAN ONCE IN TWELVE MONTHS AND MUST BE HELD ON THE TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER; AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4-37-20, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS AND POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY CREATED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN, FROM THE POWERS OF THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY RECOMMEND TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY THAT PROPERTY BE ACQUIRED THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN, AND IF THE PROPERTY IS TO BE ACQUIRED THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN, THE GOVERNING BODY WILL COMMENCE THE PROCEEDINGS.

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S. 236 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS OF ADOPTION, THE APPLICATION, SCOPE, AND EXCEPTIONS, AND FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THESE CODES; TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF BUILDING PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE FOR ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS BY STATE AGENCIES, AND THE APPLICATION OF LOCAL ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS TO CERTAIN STATE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, AND TO FARM STRUCTURES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND FOR THE DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND STATE ENGINEER IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN PROJECTS; 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; BY ADDING SECTION 38-7-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF REVENUE COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-7-30 MUST BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 75 OF TITLE 38 BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE DIRECTOR AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND LOSS MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 6 IS NOT APPLICABLE IN COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES THAT FULLY HAVE IMPLEMENTED BUILDING CODES REQUIRED BY SECTION 6-9-10; AND TO DECLARE THE PUBLIC POLICY OF SOUTH CAROLINA PERTAINING TO MAINTAINING REASONABLE STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION IN THIS STATE.

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Ratified

S. 244 -- Senator McGill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICES AND THE CAPE ROMAIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE KEEP THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FISH, GAME, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE AND THE AGRICULTURE AND NATIONAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ABREAST OF ALL ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE PROPOSED CREATION OF A NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE IN GEORGETOWN, HORRY, AND MARION COUNTIES, NORTH OF WINYAH BAY.

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S. 245 -- Senators Holland and McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. ELISE J. BOURNE OF GEORGETOWN UPON HER DEATH.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 249 -- Senators Ford, Glover, Matthews, Hutto, Washington, Anderson, Land, Williams and Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, 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; TO DELETE REFERENCES TO ROBERT E. LEE'S BIRTHDAY AND JEFFERSON DAVIS' BIRTHDAY AS HOLIDAYS; AND TO MAKE GENERAL ELECTION DAY AN OPTIONAL, RATHER THAN REGULAR, HOLIDAY.

Introduced & Committed

S. 251 -- Senators Lander, Short, Courson, McConnell, Leatherman, Moore, Rankin, Wilson, Bryan and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTESTS AND CONTESTS, SO AS TO DELETE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE LIST OF OFFICERS WHO MUST FILE PROTESTS WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNTY PARTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-530, RELATING TO HEARINGS BY A COUNTY PARTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL PAY FOR THE COSTS OF THE COURT REPORTER AND TRANSCRIPTS OF THE HEARING AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-550, RELATING TO THE HEARING OF APPEALS BY THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL PAY FOR THE COSTS OF THE COURT REPORTER AND THE TRANSCRIPT OF THE HEARING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-560, RELATING TO THE HEARING OF CERTAIN PROTESTS AND CONTESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HEAR AND DECIDE PROTESTS AND CONTESTS FOR THE OFFICES OF STATE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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S. 254 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "UNINSURED MOTORIST FUND"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UNINSURED MOTORIST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PREMIUM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE DOLLAR OF THIS YEARLY PREMIUM MUST BE PLACED ON DEPOSIT WITH THE STATE TREASURER IN THE "UNINSURED ENFORCEMENT FUND", PROVIDE FOR THE INTEREST EARNED THEREON, AND PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR AN INSURER OR AN AGENT TO OFFER UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE AT LIMITS LESS THAN THE STATUTORILY REQUIRED BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE LIMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE, RATES, RATE MAKING, AND RATE FILING, AND NOTICE OF A HEARING BEFORE GRANTING A RATE INCREASE, SO AS TO DELETE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FROM THE LIST OF THE TYPES OF INSURANCE TO WHICH THIS SECTION APPLIES, AND ADD PROVISIONS WHICH PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT, WITH CERTAIN STATED EXCEPTIONS, OVERALL AVERAGE RATE LEVEL INCREASES OR DECREASES, FOR ALL COVERAGES COMBINED, OF SEVEN PERCENT ABOVE OR BELOW THE INSURER'S RATES IN EFFECT MAY TAKE EFFECT WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL ON A FILE AND USE BASIS, WITH RESPECT TO RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-736 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHEDULE OF RATES, RATE CLASSIFICATIONS, OR RATE PLANS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-77-30 FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST PROVIDE FOR AN APPROPRIATE REDUCTION IN PREMIUMS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER AND WHO QUALIFY UNDER SECTION 38-73-737; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAWS AND DECLARATION OF PURPOSE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PURPOSE OF CHAPTER 77 OF TITLE 38 IS TO PROVIDE FOR A RESIDUAL MARKET MECHANISM KNOWN AS THE ASSOCIATED AUTOMOBILE INSURERS PLAN FOR EVERY PERSON WHO IS LEGALLY ENTITLED TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO OBTAIN A LIABILITY POLICY TO BE ABLE TO APPLY TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO HAVE SUCH PERSON'S RISK ASSIGNED TO AN INSURANCE CARRIER LICENSED TO WRITE AND WRITING MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHO SHALL ISSUE A LIABILITY POLICY MEETING AT LEAST THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR CANCELLATION OR "TO CANCEL", "FACILITY PHYSICAL DAMAGE RATE", "INSTITUTIONAL SOURCE", AND "INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION", CHANGE CERTAIN EXISTING DEFINITIONS, AND DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-596 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY ANNUALLY SHALL DEVELOP AND FILE PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE LOSS COMPONENTS AND EXPENSE COMPONENTS WHICH INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR PROFITS AND CONTINGENCIES WHICH WOULD COMBINE FOR THE FINAL RATE FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES BASED ON THE TOTAL EXPERIENCE OF ALL RISKS CEDED TO THE FACILITY WHICH ARE ACTUARIALLY SOUND AND SUPPORTED BY STATISTICAL EVIDENCE, THAT THE FACILITIES' BOARD SHALL CONTRACT WITH INDEPENDENT ACTUARIAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP THE LOSS COMPONENT, THAT DUE CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO ACTUAL LOSS EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE FACILITY FOR THE MOST RECENT THREE-YEAR PERIOD FOR WHICH SUCH INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, AND THAT FACILITY RATE INCREASES ON OR AFTER MARCH 1, 1999, MUST BE CAPPED AT AN OVERALL TEN PERCENT INCREASE EACH YEAR, BUT THAT THIS CAP DOES NOT APPLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL INSURED BASIS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-112, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPLICANT OR POLICYHOLDER MUST HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO AUTOMOBILE INSURER IS REQUIRED TO WRITE COVERAGE FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FOR ANY APPLICANT OR EXISTING POLICYHOLDER, AND REQUIRE AN INSURER OR AGENT TO RETAIN FOR THREE YEARS THE DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBERS FOR ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE BUT WHO WERE REFUSED COVERAGE AND TO FURNISH THIS INFORMATION UPON THE REQUEST OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF, OR REFUSAL TO RENEW, A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THIS NOTICE MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 38-77-390(b) AND MUST INFORM THE INSURED THAT HE CAN REQUEST IN WRITING WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF THE RECEIPT OF NOTICE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE REVIEW THE ACTION OF THE INSURER; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-77-121, 38-77-122, 38-77-123, 38-77-124, 38-77-126, 38-77-141, 38-77-142, 38-77-143, 38-77-151, 38-77-154, AND 38-77-155 SO AS, WITH RESPECT TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE INSURER MAY CANCEL AT ANY TIME IN THE FIRST NINETY DAYS DURING WHICH THE POLICY IS IN EFFECT SUBJECT TO SECTION 38-77-122, THAT NO INSURER OR AGENT SHALL REFUSE TO ISSUE A POLICY BECAUSE OF AGE, SEX, LOCATION OF RESIDENCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MARITAL STATUS, OR INCOME LEVEL, THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING SECTIONS 38-77-122 AND 38-77-123, AN INSURER MAY REFUSE TO ISSUE OR RENEW A POLICY ON THE BASIS OF LOCATION OF RESIDENCE WHERE THE INSURER HAS FILED WITH THE DIRECTOR A TERRITORIAL PLAN SETTING FORTH THE PRECISE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF THE STATE IN WHICH IT WILL ISSUE OR RENEW POLICIES, THAT INSURERS MUST DISCLOSE TO THE INSURED WHETHER THE RATE LEVEL IS HIGHER THAN THE LOWEST RATE LEVEL TIER FOR THAT INSURER OR THE GROUP TO WHICH THE INSURER IS A MEMBER, AND THAT ALL FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UNDER CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 56 MUST BE PLACED ON DEPOSIT WITH THE STATE TREASURER AND HELD IN A SPECIAL FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE "UNINSURED MOTORISTS FUND" TO BE DISBURSED AS PROVIDED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-140, RELATING TO BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIMITS OF COVERAGE FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SO AS TO RAISE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF COVERAGE FOR INJURY TO OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OF OTHERS IN ANY ONE ACCIDENT FROM FIVE THOUSAND TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION, AND DEFENSE OF AN ACTION BY THE INSURER, SO AS TO RAISE THE MINIMUM COVERAGE AMOUNT FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM FIVE THOUSAND TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS PAID PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION ARE SUBJECT TO SUBROGATION AND ASSIGNMENT IF AN UNINSURED MOTORIST HAS SELECTED THE OPTION TO BE UNINSURED BY PAYING THE FEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-10-510; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND COLLISION AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGES, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION THAT NO POLICY OF INSURANCE WHICH PROVIDES AUTOMOBILE PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE ONLY MAY BE CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORM TO BE USED WHEN OPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES ARE OFFERED, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION THAT A POLICY OF INSURANCE OFFERED OR ISSUED BY A NEW SERVICING CARRIER FOR THE REINSURANCE FACILITY TO REPLACE A POLICY PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY A FORMER SERVICING CARRIER AND CONTAINING THE SAME COVERAGE LIMITS AS THE FORMER POLICY CONSTITUTES A VALID REPLACEMENT POLICY THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE THE NEW SERVICING CARRIER OR AGENT TO MAKE A NEW OFFER OF COVERAGE OR TO OBTAIN A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE INSURED; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-370 SO AS, WITH RESPECT TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT IF AN INDIVIDUAL, AFTER PROPER IDENTIFICATION, SUBMITS A WRITTEN REQUEST TO AN INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR ACCESS TO RECORDED PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL THAT IS REASONABLY DESCRIBED BY THE INDIVIDUAL AND REASONABLY ABLE TO BE LOCATED AND RETRIEVED BY THE INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, THEN THE INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, WITHIN THIRTY BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE THE REQUEST IS RECEIVED, UNDERTAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL, INCLUDING THOSE THAT INVOLVE POLICIES REFERRED TO IN SECTION 38-77-120, THE INSURER OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL SHALL GIVE CERTAIN WRITTEN NOTICE IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PLAN OF OPERATION OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PLAN OF OPERATION MUST COMMENCE RECOUPMENT OF FACILITY ASSESSMENTS BY WAY OF A SURCHARGE ON LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE ON PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS ISSUED BY A MEMBER OR THROUGH THE FACILITY, THAT THE SURCHARGE MUST BE A PERCENTAGE OF THE PREMIUM ADOPTED BY THE FACILITY BOARD BUT THAT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1999, AND ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2002, THE AMOUNT OF THE PERCENTAGE OF PREMIUM SURCHARGE FOR THE RECOUPMENT OF FACILITY ASSESSMENTS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD CANNOT EXCEED TEN PERCENT OF THE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE PREMIUM PER INSURED MOTOR VEHICLE OR RISK ANNUALLY FOR ALL INSUREDS OR POLICYHOLDERS, THAT SERVICING CARRIER CONTRACTS FOR BUSINESS WRITTEN BY DESIGNATED PRODUCERS MAY, AT THE CARRIER'S OPTION, BE EXTENDED TO MARCH 1, 2002, UPON THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THEIR CURRENT CONTRACTS, AND THAT THE FACILITY SHALL CONVERT TO THE PERCENTAGE-OF-PREMIUM BASIS OF RECOUPMENT BY MARCH 1, 1999; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT A PRODUCER DESIGNATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT WRITE NEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUSINESS TO BE PLACED IN THE FACILITY AFTER MARCH 1, 1999, AND THAT A POLICY WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER MARCH 1, 2002, SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-595, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND THE CONDITIONS FOR DESIGNATION AS A FACILITY PRODUCER FOR AN OTHERWISE INELIGIBLE APPLICANT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRODUCER DESIGNATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT WRITE NEW PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUSINESS TO BE PLACED IN THE FACILITY AFTER MARCH 1, 1999, AND THAT A POLICY WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER MARCH 1, 2002, SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACILITY; TO AMEND TITLE 38, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESIDUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE MARKET MECHANISM FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL CONVERT FROM A JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION TO AN ASSIGNED RISK PLAN, PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSITION, AND PROVIDE THAT THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION SHALL NOT ACCEPT ANY INSURANCE BUSINESS AFTER FEBRUARY 28, 2003, AND THAT THE ASSIGNED RISK PLAN MUST ACCEPT BUSINESS BEGINNING ON MARCH 1, 2003, AND CONTINUING THEREAFTER; TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING ON MARCH 1, 2003, AND CONTINUING THEREAFTER, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MAY PROMULGATE REASONABLE STANDARDS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF RISKS TO INSURANCE CARRIERS AND SERVICING CARRIERS, PROVIDE THAT AN ASSIGNED RISK PLAN, KNOWN AS THE ASSOCIATED AUTOMOBILE INSURERS PLAN, MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY MARCH 1, 2003, PROVIDE THAT MORE THAN ONE ASSIGNED RISK PLAN MAY BE ESTABLISHED, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS, INCLUDING AN ASSIGNED RISK POOL; TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY, BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE HAS BEEN APPROVED MUST MAINTAIN IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES PROOF THAT THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS AN INSURED VEHICLE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE LAWS OF THIS STATE, PROVIDE THAT THE VEHICLE OWNER MUST MAINTAIN PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES AND THAT IT MUST BE DISPLAYED UPON DEMAND OF A POLICE OFFICER OR ANY OTHER PERSON DULY AUTHORIZED BY LAW, PROVIDE FOR A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE AND A PENALTY, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-395 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO LIABILITY ON THE PART OF, AND NO CAUSE OF ACTION MAY ARISE AGAINST, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEES, ANY INSURER, OR THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES OF EITHER OR ANY FIRM, PERSON, OR CORPORATION FURNISHING TO THE INSURER INFORMATION AS TO REASONS FOR CANCELLATION OR REFUSAL TO WRITE OR RENEW ANY POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, FOR ANY STATEMENT MADE BY ANY OF THEM IN COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, OR FOR THE PROVIDING OF ANY OF THIS OR RELATED, INFORMATION, UNLESS THE PERSON ASSERTING THE CAUSE OF ACTION ESTABLISHES THAT THE PERSON AGAINST WHOM THE CAUSE OF ACTION IS ASSERTED WAS MOTIVATED BY EXPRESS MALICE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-5-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER, ITS AGENT, OR AN INSURANCE BROKER DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE MAY NOT REQUIRE A PERSON TO USE A PARTICULAR INSURANCE PREMIUM FINANCE COMPANY OR OTHER INSTALLMENT PLAN FOR WHICH A FINANCE CHARGE OR OTHER FEE HAS BEEN OR WILL BE IMPOSED AND MAY NOT REFUSE TO ISSUE A POLICY OF INSURANCE SOLELY BECAUSE THE PREMIUMS FOR THE POLICY HAVE BEEN ADVANCED BY A PREMIUM FINANCE COMPANY LICENSED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER OR ITS AGENT DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE SHALL NOT REDUCE A COMMISSION OR INTIMIDATE OR RETALIATE AGAINST A PRODUCER, AGENT, BROKER, OR INSURED WHO USES PREMIUM FINANCING BY DENYING THE PRODUCER, AGENT, BROKER, OR INSURED THE SAME RIGHTS ACCORDED PRODUCERS, AGENTS, BROKERS, OR INSUREDS WHO PAY PREMIUMS IN A DIFFERENT MANNER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE AGENTS AND AGENCIES AND SPLITTING COMMISSIONS WITH UNLICENSED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION MAY BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT ANY LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT FROM REBATING ANY PORTION OF HIS COMMISSION COLLECTED ON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUMS TO THE INSURED UPON THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONDUCT OF INSURANCE BUSINESS AND THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE REBATING OF ANY COMMISSION TO THE INSURED ON AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY COLLECTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT; TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING ON MARCH 1, 2000, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SHALL REVIEW ANNUALLY THE IMPACT OF THE REPEAL OF THE ANTI-REBATE STATUTES CONCERNING THE SALE OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND MAKE ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDE FOR A FINAL REPORT WITH EXCEPTIONS THERETO, PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PROVISION OF THIS ACT OR ITS APPLICATION TO A PERSON OR CIRCUMSTANCE IS HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR OTHERWISE INVALID, THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT AND THE APPLICATION OF THAT PROVISION TO OTHER PERSONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT AFFECTED, AND PROVIDE THAT IT MUST BE CONCLUSIVELY PRESUMED THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE ENACTED THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT WITHOUT THE INVALID OR UNCONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION; TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1999, INSURERS MAY NONRENEW A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE THAT THEY HAVE CURRENTLY CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, PROVIDE THAT THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO BUSINESS WRITTEN THROUGH THE DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, PROVIDE THAT INSURERS MAY NO LONGER CEDE TO THE FACILITY AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1999, PROVIDE THAT INSURERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CEDE TO THE FACILITY AFTER MARCH 1, 1999, AND THAT BUSINESS CEDED AFTER MARCH 1, 1999, MUST BE RENEWAL BUSINESS TO THE FACILITY, PROVIDE THAT ALL RENEWAL BUSINESS CEDED AFTER MARCH 1, 1999, MUST BE CEDED AT THE RATE LEVEL APPROVED FOR THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AFTER COMBINING ITS EXPENSE COMPONENT WITH THE LOSS COMPONENT REFERRED TO IN SECTION 38-77-596; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006; TO REPEAL, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1999, SECTIONS 38-73-450, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF FAIRNESS IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES ON PREMIUM CHARGES, BURDEN ON INSURER TO PROVE FAIRNESS, AND FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, 38-73-455, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, 38-73-457, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE FILING OF INFORMATION ON BASE RATES, AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH RATES, 38-73-460, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE EFFECT OF GAINS AND LOSSES INCURRED BY MEMBERS ON RATES, 38-73-465, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, UNFAIRLY DISCRIMINATORY, EXCESSIVE, OR UNREASONABLE PROFITS AND RATES, REVIEW OF RATES, AND RATE EXPERIENCE, 38-73-720, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RISK AND TERRITORIAL CLASSIFICATIONS, 38-73-730, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CLASSIFICATION PLANS, DISTINCTIONS IN VIOLATION OF PLANS, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PLANS, 38-73-731, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT WHEN A PERSON IN YOUTHFUL DRIVER CLASSIFICATION REACHES AGE TWENTY-FIVE DURING AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY PERIOD HE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THAT CLASSIFICATION, BE RECLASSIFIED, AND BE REFUNDED ANY EXCESS PREMIUM HE PAID, 38-73-735, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND PLAN FOR CREDITS AND DISCOUNTS, 38-73-750, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, PLANS WHICH MUST BE FILED BY INSURERS, THE PROVISION THAT CERTAIN PLANS MAY NOT BE FILED OR APPROVED, AND DISAPPROVAL OF PLANS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE, 38-73-760, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND UNIFORM STATISTICAL PLANS, 38-73-770, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT EVERY CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST BE STRUCTURAL SO AS TO PRODUCE RATES OR PREMIUM CHARGES WHICH ARE ADEQUATE, NOT EXCESSIVE, AND NOT UNFAIRLY DISCRIMINATORY, 38-73-775, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL FILING OF THE PHYSICAL DAMAGE LOSS COMPONENT BY THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, 38-77-110, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE "MANDATE TO WRITE", THE REQUIREMENT UPON INSURERS TO INSURE, AND EXCEPTIONS, 38-77-111, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES WHICH MAY BE CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, 38-77-115, RELATING TO THE SIGNS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED IN AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AGENT'S PLACE OF BUSINESS, 38-77-145, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE PROVISION THAT PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION COVERAGE IS NOT MANDATED AND THE DELETION OF REFERENCES TO PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION COVERAGE, 38-77-285, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL AUTOMOBILE COVERAGES MUST BE IN ONE POLICY, 38-77-360, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST INCREASES IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOLLOWING CERTAIN FIRST OFFENSE VIOLATIONS, 38-77-600, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE, 38-77-605, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT EVERY PREMIUM NOTICE OR BILL FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE MUST DISPLAY PROMINENTLY THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE BY COVERAGE AND THE TOTAL FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE FOR THAT POLICY OR BINDER, 38-77-610, RELATING TO THE FILING OF RECOUPMENT CHARGES, 38-77-620, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGES APPROVED OR ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-77-610 MUST BE ADDED TO THE APPROVED BASE RATE AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDS RATE IN EFFECT FOR EACH AUTOMOBILE INSURER, AND 38-77-625, RELATING TO THE PROVISION IF AN INSURED IS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHERE HE IS NOT THE AT-FAULT DRIVER, HIS REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE MAY NOT BE INCREASED BY HIS INSURER BECAUSE OF THIS OCCURRENCE, AND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND UNLAWFUL ACTS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT NONRENEWAL NOTICES MAY BE SENT PRIOR TO MARCH 1, 1999, FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES RENEWING ON OR AFTER MARCH 1, 1999.

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S. 262 -- Senators Peeler and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL SHRINER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS ONLY ONE PLATE TO BE ISSUED TO A SHRINER.

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S. 264 -- Senators Lander, Bryan and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, BY PROVIDING THAT NINETY PERCENT OF THE REIMBURSEMENT MUST BE PAID WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE REQUEST FOR FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER .

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S. 267 -- Senators Giese and Lander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1390, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR NONATTENDANCE AS A JUROR IN ANY COURT OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY AND PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE A CIVIL PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-130, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE OF A DULY SUMMONED JUROR IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT TO APPEAR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION AND PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE A CIVIL PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-950, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S POWER TO PUNISH FOR CONTEMPT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR CONTEMPT.

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S. 269 -- Senators Setzler and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION AND LICENSURE OF BARBERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF BARBERS.

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S. 271 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRM LICENSURE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION; TO EXPAND GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AND REVISE EXAMINATION PROCEDURES.

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S. 274 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PRESENT A FEDERAL BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE THAT THE TOTAL OF ALL FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR ANY FISCAL YEAR MAY NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL OF ALL ESTIMATED FEDERAL REVENUES FOR THAT FISCAL YEAR.

Introduced & Committed

S. 275 -- Senators Leventis, Ryberg, McConnell, Land, McGill, Jackson, Russell, Courson, Glover, O'Dell, Ravenel, Moore, Gregory, Reese, Thomas, Waldrep, Rose, Hutto and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STERILIZATION OF DOGS AND CATS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 277 -- Senators Leventis, Gregory, McConnell, Land, McGill, Passailaigue, Glover, Ravenel, Moore, Russell, Courson, Reese, O'Dell, Jackson, Thomas, Rose, Waldrep and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE VARIOUS PENALTIES, INCLUDING MAKING CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES FELONIES AND ALLOW CERTAIN FIRST OFFENSE VIOLATIONS TO BE TRIED IN MUNICIPAL COURT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 278 -- Senators Leventis, Reese, Glover, Ravenel, O'Dell, Gregory, McConnell, Land, McGill, Russell, Jackson, Courson, Thomas, Waldrep, Rose, Passailaigue, Hutto and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE TERM ANIMAL AND DEFINE THE WORDS SUSTENANCE AND SHELTER; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF AN ANIMAL SO AS TO ALLOW FOR DISPOSITION OF A PERSON'S CASE, WHO HAS ALLEGEDLY DISOBEYED THIS SECTION, TO BE HEARD IN EITHER MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE MISUSE AND ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT A PERSON MAY NOT KNOWINGLY OR WILFULLY AUTHORIZE OR PERMIT AN ANIMAL TO BE SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSARY TORTURE, SUFFERING, OR CRUELTY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL AND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM NECESSITIES OF LIFE SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ANIMAL MUST BE GIVEN A SUPPLY OF CLEAN, FRESH, AND POTABLE WATER AT LEAST ONCE DAILY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-90, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF AN ANIMAL IN RAILROAD CARS SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY COMPANY CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING AN ANIMAL NOT TO OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE CARRYING THE ANIMAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ANIMAL MUST NOT BE CONFINED IN A VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN TWENTY-FOUR CONSECUTIVE HOURS UNLESS CIRCUMSTANCES STATED IN THIS SECTION ALLOW; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-100, RELATING TO THE CARE OF AN ANIMAL UNLOADED DURING TRANSIT SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-120, RELATING TO THE CUSTODY OF AN ANIMAL WHEN ITS KEEPER IS ARRESTED, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-140, RELATING TO THE CARE OF AN ANIMAL AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ANIMAL TAKEN AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST BE CARED AND PROVIDED PROPERLY FOR BY THE PERSON MAKING THE ARREST UNTIL THE OWNER TAKES CUSTODY OF THE ANIMAL AND TO ALLOW AN ANIMAL TO BE SEIZED PRECEDING AN ARREST PURSUANT TO SECTION 47-1-150; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-150, RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY LAWS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ANIMAL TO BE HELD BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OR OTHER SOCIETY INVOLVED IN THE SEIZURE OF AN ANIMAL AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST PENDING CRIMINAL DISPOSITION OF THE CASE AT A FACILITY MAINTAINED OR CONTRACTED BY THAT AGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-170, RELATING TO PENALTIES, FINES, AND LIENS ASSESSED UPON AN ANIMAL CRUELLY USED SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS AND REQUIRE THE CONVICTED OWNER OR PERSON HAVING CUSTODY OF A CRUELLY USED ANIMAL TO FORFEIT OWNERSHIP OF THE ANIMAL AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS INCURRED AS ORDERED BY THE SENTENCING COURT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 47-1-30, RELATING TO WILFUL ABUSE OF HORSES OR OTHER "BEASTS OF BURDEN".

Introduced & Committed

S. 281 -- Senators Ford, Glover, Short, McConnell, Courtney, Waldrep, Rose, Wilson, Matthews, Patterson, Washington, Anderson, Mescher, Williams, Moore, Setzler, Cork, Elliott, Land, Hutto, Russell, Ravenel, Gregory, Leventis, Alexander, Saleeby, Drummond, McGill, Hayes, Holland, Leatherman, Thomas, J. Verne Smith, Courson, Reese, Rankin, Martin, Giese, Bryan, Lander and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL OR RENAMING OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS LOCATED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHOUT A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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S. 282 -- Senators Anderson, Patterson, Washington, Matthews, Williams, Glover and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTIONS FROM LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES UNDER THE GOVERNMENTAL TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT COUNTY SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENTS AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS FROM LIABILITY WHEN ESCORTING FUNERAL PROCESSIONS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 283 -- Senators Hutto and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-310 , CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOLICITORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SOLICITORS TO BE LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR AT THE TIME OF HIS ELECTION AND THROUGHOUT HIS TERM AND TO DELETE OUT-DATED REFERENCES.

Introduced & Committed

S. 284 -- Senators Leventis, Courson, Waldrep, Wilson, Giese, Anderson, Elliott, Land, Short, Reese, Cork, Rose, Holland, Moore and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-5-40 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MONITOR ALL ELECTED OR APPOINTED STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IN ORDER TO ASCERTAIN WHEN VACANCIES OCCUR AND PUBLICIZE THESE VACANCIES AND POSITIONS ON THESE BODIES WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 285 -- Senators Alexander and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT", SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE THE NAME AND SCOPE OF THE CHAPTER TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TRADE SECRETS ACT", CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF VARIOUS TERMS, ADD NEW DEFINITIONS, AND ADD CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW.

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S. 287 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-74-90; TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR POOL COVERAGE; AND SECTION 38-74-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAJOR MEDICAL EXPENSE COVERAGE, ALL SO AS TO MAKE THE POOL AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE MECHANISM UNDER THE FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 AND TO INCREASE THE AGGREGATE BENEFIT LIMIT, DELETE THE EXCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED AS BEING INFECTED WITH AIDS, REDUCE THE PREMIUM CAP ON CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS, ALLOW FEDERALLY DEFINED ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE POOL WITHOUT SATISFYING CURRENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, REDUCE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT, REQUIRE FEDERALLY DEFINED ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS TO BE RESIDENTS, ENSURE THAT THE PREEXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSION IS NOT APPLIED TO FEDERALLY DEFINED ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS, REMOVE THE PROVISIONS ALLOWING EXTRA CHARGES WHERE A PREEXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSION IS WAIVED, AND ENSURE THAT FEDERALLY DEFINED ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED A CHOICE OF COVERAGE.

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S. 288 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-41-45; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 7; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, RELATING TO GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 2; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-135, RELATING TO MINIMUM POSTPARTUM HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES FOR MOTHERS AND NEWBORNS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-335, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CANCELLATION AND RENEWAL POLICIES FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH POLICIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-737, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS OF COVERAGE FOR PSYCHIATRIC CONDITIONS IN GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-960, RELATING TO REQUIRED DISCLOSURE IN SOLICITATION AND SALES MATERIAL FOR SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1330, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1360, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT INSURERS MARKET TWO PLANS FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1370, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN CODE SECTIONS TO INSURANCE PLANS REQUIRED TO BE OFFERED BY SMALL EMPLOYER INSURERS AND PREEXISTING CONDITION COVERAGE FOR LATE ENROLLEES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1410 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SMALL EMPLOYER INSURER REINSURANCE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1440, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL EMPLOYER INSURERS, ALL SO AS TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996, INCLUDING GUARANTEED AVAILABILITY IN THE SMALL GROUP MARKET, GUARANTEED RENEWABILITY IN THE LARGE GROUP MARKET, THE SMALL GROUP MARKET, THE INDIVIDUAL MARKET, AND FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS, REVISIONS TO REQUIRED HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES FOR MOTHERS AND NEWBORNS, EQUALITY IN THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN LIMITS TO MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS, ANTIDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS IN THE LARGE AND SMALL GROUP MARKETS, AND LIMITATIONS ON PREEXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSIONS IN THE LARGE AND SMALL GROUP MARKETS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-71-950, RELATING TO RENEWABILITY AND NOTICE OF NONRENEWAL OF SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE.

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S. 289 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-440 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM INVOLVING THE USE OF INMATE LABOR BY A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO EARN CREDITS TOWARD A REDUCTION IN SENTENCE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 292 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-216 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL COLLECT AND MAINTAIN CONCEALABLE WEAPON APPLICATION, RENEWAL, AND REPLACEMENT FEES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE "LAW ABIDING CITIZENS SELF-DEFENSE ACT OF 1996"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERMIT MUST BE NO LARGER THAN THREE AND ONE-HALF INCHES BY THREE INCHES IN SIZE.

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S. 294 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-28 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HUNT MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LAKE GREENWOOD WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER AND OCCUPANT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 303 -- Senators Courtney and Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-415, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION THAT A CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR HAS REPRESENTED HIMSELF TO A HIGHER TIER SUBCONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR, OR PROJECT OWNER AS HAVING WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AT THE TIME THE CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR WAS ENGAGED TO PERFORM WORK AND TO REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE UNINSURED EMPLOYERS' FUND, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ONLY THE CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR WHO REPRESENTED HIMSELF AS HAVING WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE MAY BE CONSIDERED A STATUTORY EMPLOYER FOR CLAIMS FILED BY HIS EMPLOYEES UNDER TITLE 42, PROVIDE INSTEAD THAT THE HIGHER TIER SUBCONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR, OR PROJECT OWNER MUST BE RELIEVED OF LIABILITY UNDER TITLE 42 EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, DELETE CERTAIN OTHER LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT THE UNINSURED EMPLOYERS' FUND SHALL ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS, RATHER THAN NINETY DAYS, OF A DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY MADE BY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR THE "KNOWING AND WILFUL" FALSIFYING OF CERTAIN INFORMATION, THE "KNOWING AND WILFUL" FAILURE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTIFICATION, AND CERTAIN "KNOWING AND WILFUL" FALSE DOCUMENTATION, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PENALTIES.

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S. 308 -- Senators McGill, Lander, Alexander, Anderson, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Rose, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-2-2740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REFUSAL TO RENEW A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FOR NONPAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL ISSUE BIENNIAL LICENSE PLATES AND REVALIDATION DECALS.

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S. 310 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 33, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENTS' INSURANCE AND BENEFITS PROTECTION ACT WHICH DEFINES CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PLANS AND OTHER TERMS; SPECIFIES CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OPTIONS WHEN THE INSUREE IS EMPLOYED BY AN EMPLOYER THAT HAS MORE THAN FIFTY EMPLOYEES; AND PROVIDES CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS FROM THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 311 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Courtney, Patterson, Jackson, Matthews, Hayes, Reese and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION TO THE SENATE BANKING AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE, THE HOUSE LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE, AND THE PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL OF CERTAIN LOSSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY.

Introduced & Committed

S. 313 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MR. HOLLAND CARTER BRELAND OF WEST COLUMBIA UPON HIS DEATH.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 314 -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING BERNICE G. SCOTT OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY AND FOR HER UNTIRING EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH GOOD GOVERNMENT AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 315 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WITNESSES ATTENDING AN EXECUTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER AND STATUS OF PERSONS WHO MAY WITNESS AN EXECUTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A WITNESS MAY NOT POSSESS TELEPHONING EQUIPMENT IN THE CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FACILITY DURING AN EXECUTION.

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S. 320 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERSONS PROHIBITED FROM SERVING AS A POLL MANAGER OR CLERK, SO AS TO INCLUDE FATHER-IN-LAW, MOTHER-IN-LAW, BROTHERS-IN-LAW, AND SISTERS-IN-LAW WITHIN THE GROUP THAT IS PROHIBITED FROM SERVICE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 324 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2116, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 327 -- Senators Rose, Mescher and McConnell: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY, ABOLISH THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF DORCHESTER COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE CREATED COMMISSION.

Introduced & Committed

S. 329 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-27-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENTS SUBJECT TO CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATION REVENUE DERIVED BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FROM ACTIVITY OTHER THAN THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF AD VALOREM TAXATION.

Introduced & Committed

S. 330 -- Senators Peeler, Gregory, Hayes and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND USES OF "C" FUND GASOLINE TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION BY RESOLUTION TO ABOLISH THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND DEVOLVE ITS FUNCTIONS ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS DEVOLUTION MAY BE REVERSED AND THE COMMITTEE REESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO A SUBSEQUENT DELEGATION RESOLUTION.

Introduced & Committed

S. 331 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF RECOGNIZANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MAGISTRATE MAY CONFIRM JUDGMENTS OF RECOGNIZANCE FORFEITURE OF NOT MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM FINE ALLOWABLE UNDER HIS JURISDICTION IN ADDITION TO ASSESSMENTS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 336 -- Senators Courson, J. Verne Smith, McConnell, Wilson and Ravenel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROPOSE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DESIGNATE MARCH 8, 1997, AS PALMETTO BALL DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CONFEDERACY.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 338 -- Senator Setzler: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 SIX MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FROM CERTAIN 1996-97 SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES TO FUND THE BASE STUDENT COST FIGURE IN THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT FORMULA ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 340 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TAXES BY THE STATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR FILING A FALSE RETURN FOR DELAY PURPOSES, TO REQUIRE AWARD OF DAMAGES BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE RATHER THAN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FRIVOLOUS OR DILATORY PROCEEDINGS, AND TO REDUCE JAIL SENTENCE FROM ONE YEAR TO THIRTY DAYS FOR WILFULLY SUPPLYING FALSE WITHHOLDING INFORMATION TO EMPLOYER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-46, RELATING TO FILING OF FALSE EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMIT ON THE TOTAL PENALTY AMOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1030, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF PROPER WITHHOLDING EXEMPTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR APPEALING THE DETERMINATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-54-45 RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR SUPPLYING EMPLOYER WITH FALSE INFORMATION.

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S. 343 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE SITE FOR THE SALE AND TO SPECIFY FORMS OF PAYMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-250, RELATING TO DUTY OF COUNTY AUDITOR TO CORRECT VALUATION OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE REASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY DAMAGED BY FIRE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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S. 347 -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON AUGUST 15 AND 16, 1996, BY THE STUDENTS OF CERTAIN SCHOOLS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY DUE TO INCOMPLETE SCHOOL RENOVATIONS, AND THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON AUGUST 15, 1996, BY THE STUDENTS OF CERTAIN OTHER SCHOOLS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97 DUE TO A TRAIN DERAILMENT WHICH REQUIRED THE EVACUATION OF THESE SCHOOLS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

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S. 348 -- Senator O'Dell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 8 AT THE SALUDA RIVER IN ANDERSON COUNTY IN HONOR OF THE LATE JOHN ALFRED PHIBBS AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

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S. 349 -- Senators Wilson, Alexander, Anderson, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND RECOGNIZING MRS. PATRICIA MOORER KIRKLAND OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, UPON HER RETIREMENT AS LEGISLATIVE NURSE FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR HER YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO HER STATE, AND TO HER COMMUNITY.

Introduced & Adpoted

S. 357 -- Senators Saleeby and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATEMENTS OF INTENTION OF CANDIDACY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A FILING DATE FALLS ON A SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OR LEGAL HOLIDAY, THESE DATES SHALL BEGIN OR END, AS APPROPRIATE, ON THE NEXT DAY WHICH IS NOT A SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OR LEGAL HOLIDAY, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE FILING REPOSITORY FOR THESE STATEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210, RELATING TO NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND PLEDGE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FILING REPOSITORIES FOR THESE ITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT PARTIES NOMINATING CANDIDATES BY PARTY PRIMARY MUST VERIFY QUALIFICATIONS OF THOSE CANDIDATES PRIOR TO CERTIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-45, RELATING TO FILING AS A CANDIDATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHERE PERSONS MAY FILE AS CANDIDATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, RELATING TO CERTIFIED CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, PRIMARY, OR CONVENTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL PARTIES NOMINATING CANDIDATES BY PRIMARY OR CONVENTION MUST VERIFY THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THOSE CANDIDATES PRIOR TO CERTIFICATION TO THE AUTHORITY CHARGED BY LAW WITH PREPARING THE BALLOT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 358 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS INCLUDING CLARIFYING THAT THERAPEUTICALLY-CERTIFIED, OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION COURSES MAY BE TAKEN WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL RATHER THAN AFTER GRADUATION.

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S. 359 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 35, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING AND REGULATION OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS INCLUDING TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR NURSING HOME REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD AND TO REVISE TIME FRAMES FOR REINSTATING LAPSED LICENSES.

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S. 360 -- Senators Drummond, Bryan, Giese and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-5-55 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH IT MUST BE ADMINISTERED; TO AMEND ACT 513 OF 1992, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY ACT, SO AS TO BRING THIS STATE'S LAWS INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE 1996 AMENDMENTS TO THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, TITLE XIV OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, SECTION 1452, TITLE 42, UNITED STATES CODE, AND BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATE LEGISLATIVE FINDING; TO AMEND SECTION 48-5-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "FUND" TO "CLEAN WATER FUND", ADD A DEFINITION FOR "DRINKING WATER FUND" AND "SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT", AND CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "PROJECT"; TO AMEND SECTION 48-5-40, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL POWERS INCLUDING THE AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH ACCOUNTS FOR THE DEPOSIT OF PORTIONS OF GRANTS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-5-50, RELATING TO THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE FUND PREVIOUSLY CREATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 48, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE NAME OF THE FUND AS BEING THE CLEAN WATER FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 48-5-60, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT, SO AS TO ADD REFERENCE TO THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AND AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ACCOUNTS AND THE DEPOSITING IN THEM PORTIONS OF FEDERAL GRANTS AUTHORIZED BY THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-5-160, RELATING TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORITY TO THE GOVERNOR, GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, SO AS TO ADD THE REQUIREMENT THAT A BIENNIAL REPORT BE MADE TO THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ON THE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND.

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S. 361 -- Senator Mescher: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY GRANT A WAIVER FROM THESE REQUIREMENTS IF THE APPROPRIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR CERTIFY THAT A STUDENT'S INELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IS DUE TO MISINFORMATION CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED BY DISTRICT PERSONNEL.

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S. 362 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1993, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 363 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STATE AID (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1992, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 364 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR TRAINABLE AND MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 365 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO AUDITS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1996, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 366 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ANNUAL BUDGET DEADLINES AND SCHEDULES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1991, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 367 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PERSONNEL RECORDS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2004, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 368 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING INVENTORIES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1995, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 369 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2000, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 370 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FINANCIAL REPORTS AND STATEMENTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1994, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 371 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1979, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 373 -- Senator O'Dell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME SOUTH HAMILTON STREET IN WILLIAMSTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS "ED POORE ROAD" IN HONOR OF C. EDWARD POORE AND TO ERECT THE APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS.

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S. 377 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-11-510 AND 16-11-520, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MALICIOUS INJURY TO PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING EITHER CRIME APPLY WHEN INJURY TO THE PROPERTY OR PROPERTY LOSS OCCURS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 378 -- Senators Wilson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2379, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION SHALL SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING FOSTER CARE POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND DEFICIENCIES OF AGENCIES TO THE GOVERNOR RATHER THAN TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced & Committed

S. 379 -- Senators Leventis, Wilson, Hayes, Lander, McConnell, Ford, Mescher, Passailaigue, Ravenel, Rose, Washington and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO AMEND THE LAWS, PARTICULARLY SECTION 107 OF TITLE 32 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, TO BROADEN THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE SECRETARIES OF THE ACTIVE COMPONENTS, THROUGH THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU, ARE AUTHORIZED TO CONTRIBUTE FEDERAL FUNDS TO A STATE OR TERRITORY, PUERTO RICO, OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE AFFAIRS OF THE ACTIVE COMPONENTS IF THE SECRETARY CONCERNED AND THE CHIEF OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU AGREE TO DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXECUTING THOSE FUNCTIONS TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.

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S. 380 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-25-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS TO PREVENT THE UNAUTHORIZED TRANSACTION OF INSURANCE BUSINESS WITHIN THIS STATE AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-2-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT COLLECTED AS PENALTIES MUST BE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND CONSIDERED "OTHER FUNDS", REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, AND ALLOW THESE COLLECTED FUNDS TO BE CARRIED FORWARD INTO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-25-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING CHAPTER 25, TITLE 38 ON THE UNAUTHORIZED TRANSACTION OF INSURANCE BUSINESS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A WILFULL VIOLATION BEFORE A CONVICTION MAY BE HAD OR A PENALTY IMPOSED, AND CHANGE THE OFFENSE FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY.

Introduced & Committed

S. 381 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATEMENTS OF INTENTION OF CANDIDACY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A FILING DATE FALLS ON A SUNDAY OR LEGAL HOLIDAY, THESE DATES SHALL BEGIN OR END, AS APPROPRIATE, ON THE NEXT DAY WHICH IS NOT A SUNDAY OR LEGAL HOLIDAY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210, RELATING TO THE DEADLINE FOR FILING A NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND PLEDGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF MARCH THIRTIETH FALLS ON A SUNDAY OR LEGAL HOLIDAY, THE NOTICE AND PLEDGE MUST BE FILED ON THE NEXT DAY WHICH IS NOT A SUNDAY OR LEGAL HOLIDAY.

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S. 382 -- Senators Lander and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1997, AS "DISABILITIES DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1997.

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S. 384 -- Senators Rose, McConnell, Matthews, Mescher, Williams, Ravenel and Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DORCHESTER COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 392 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-55, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CASES WHERE A PERSON RECEIVES SUFFICIENT WRITE-IN VOTES TO WIN AN ELECTION IN CONTRAVENTION OF THE CODE, THE CANDIDATE RECEIVING THE NEXT HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES MUST BE DECLARED THE WINNER; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210, RELATING TO NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND PLEDGE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CANDIDATE TO AFFIRM THAT, AS PART OF THE PLEDGE, IF THE CANDIDATE IS DEFEATED IN A PRIMARY OR ENSUING RUN-OFF, THAT CANDIDATE IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IN THAT OFFICE AS THE RESULT OF WRITE-IN VOTES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-360, RELATING TO THE PLACE ON A BALLOT FOR WRITE-IN NAMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON DEFEATED IN A PRIMARY OR RUN-OFF IS ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IN THAT OFFICE AS A RESULT OF WRITE-IN VOTES, AND TO FURTHER REQUIRE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION PRINT AND DISTRIBUTE NOTICES CONTAINING THIS INFORMATION TO BE DISPLAYED IN EACH POLLING PRECINCT ON ELECTION DAY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1380, RELATING TO WRITE-IN VOTES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON DEFEATED IN A PRIMARY OR RUN-OFF IS ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IN THAT OFFICE AS A RESULT OF WRITE-IN VOTES, AND TO FURTHER REQUIRE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION PRINT AND DISTRIBUTE NOTICES CONTAINING THIS INFORMATION TO BE DISPLAYED IN EACH POLLING PRECINCT ON ELECTION DAY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1850, RELATING TO WRITE-IN BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON DEFEATED IN A PRIMARY OR RUN-OFF IS ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IN THAT OFFICE AS A RESULT OF WRITE-IN VOTES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-200, RELATING TO THE FURNISHING OF ELECTION MATERIALS TO PERSONS REQUESTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS MUST INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT NO PERSON DEFEATED IN A PRIMARY OR ENSUING RUN-OFF IS ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IN THAT OFFICE AS A RESULT OF WRITE-IN VOTES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-400, RELATING TO SPECIAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE BALLOTS BE ACCOMPANIED BY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH STATE THAT NO PERSON DEFEATED IN A PRIMARY OR RUN-OFF IS ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IN THAT OFFICE AS A RESULT OF WRITE-IN VOTES.

Introduced & Committed

S. 393 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MARY ETHEL "GRANDMA" HAIGLER OF CHARLOTTE AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 397 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Fair, Thomas and Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-1-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MULTI-COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS PARKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PRIOR CONSENT OF A MUNICIPALITY ALL OR A PORTION OF WHICH IS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PARK.

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S. 402 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES OFFERING FOR ELECTION IS EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF EXISTING VACANCIES, THEN THE CANDIDATES MUST BE DEEMED ELECTED WITHOUT AN ELECTION BEING HELD.

Introduced & Committed

S. 403 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING FEBRUARY 25, 1997, "YORK COUNTY DAY".

Introduced & Adopted

S. 407 -- Senators Drummond, Courson, Giese, Moore, Hutto, Alexander, Anderson, Bryan, Cork, Courtney, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE STROM THURMOND MONUMENT COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS.

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S. 409 -- Senators Drummond, Bryan, Ford, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McGill, O'Dell, Patterson, Rankin, Reese, Short, Waldrep, Williams, Peeler, Moore and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENACTMENT OF GENERAL LAWS AFFECTING COUNTIES' EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE RAISING, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT A PROVISION OF, OR AMENDMENT TO, AN APPROPRIATION BILL THAT CONTAINS A PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY PROVISION OF LAW MUST BE ADOPTED BY A SEPARATE VOTE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BUT THAT ONCE A PROVISION OR AMENDMENT TO AN APPROPRIATION BILL IS ADOPTED, THE VOTE TO ADOPT OR REJECT AN APPROPRIATION BILL ON SECOND READING, THIRD READING, OR ADOPTION OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE OR FREE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THESE PROVISIONS; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 4-10-10 THROUGH 4-10-100 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4 AND TO ENTITLE THE ARTICLE "LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4, RELATING TO LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX ACT"; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 6-1-10 THROUGH 6-1-110 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 6 AND TO ENTITLE THE ARTICLE "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-70, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AND REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT MAY NOT IMPOSE ANY FEE OR TAX OF ANY NATURE OR DESCRIPTION ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNLESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY GENERAL LAW THE IMPOSITION OF THE FEE OR TAX, AND PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY THAT ORIGINALLY ENACTED A REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEE PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1991, MAY IMPOSE AND COLLECT A REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEE BY ORDINANCE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IMPOSITION OF THE FEE WAS DISCONTINUED FOR A PERIOD AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991; TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES THAT ENACTED AND COLLECTED FEES ON TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE ARE ALLOWED TO USE THOSE FUNDS FOR THEIR ORIGINALLY INTENDED SPECIFIC LOCAL PURPOSES AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REMIT ANY OF THESE REVENUES TO THE STATE, AND REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO RETURN ANY REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEES WHICH HAVE BEEN REMITTED TO THE TREASURER'S OFFICE TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY WHICH REMITTED THOSE FUNDS SO THAT THE FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR THEIR ORIGINALLY INTENDED SPECIFIC LOCAL PURPOSES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, DIVISION OF BUDGET AND ANALYSES, SHALL MONITOR AND REVIEW THE TAX BURDEN BORNE BY THE CLASSES OF PROPERTY LISTED IN ARTICLE X, SECTION 1 OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION AND SHALL DEVELOP A METHODOLOGY TO DETERMINE AND ESTIMATE TAX INCIDENCE, AND PROVIDE THAT A TAX INCIDENCE STATEMENT, PREPARED BY THE DIVISION OF BUDGET ANALYSES, MUST BE ATTACHED TO ANY LEGISLATIVE BILL OR RESOLUTION THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A SHIFT IN TAX INCIDENCE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PROVISIONS OF LAW APPLICABLE TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT TO THE AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ASSESS TAXES AND FEES, INCLUDING THE PROVISION, AMONG OTHERS, THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL BODY MAY NOT IMPOSE A NEW TAX AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1996, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PROVISIONS OF LAW APPLICABLE TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE "LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX ACT"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 1, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PROVISIONS OF LAW APPLICABLE TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO ENACT THE "LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX ACT"; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ORDINANCE ENACTED BY A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY BEFORE MARCH 15, 1997, IMPOSING AN ACCOMMODATIONS FEE WHICH DOES NOT EXCEED THE THREE PERCENT MAXIMUM CUMULATIVE RATE PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 6-1-540, IS CALCULATED UPON A BASE CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 6-1-510(1), AND THE REVENUE FROM WHICH IS USED FOR THE PURPOSES ENUMERATED IN SECTION 6-1-530, REMAINS AUTHORIZED AND EFFECTIVE AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT AND THE ENACTING COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE BONDS UTILIZING THE PROCEDURES OF SECTION 4-29-68 FOR THE PURPOSES ENUMERATED IN SECTION 6-1-530 AND TO RETIRE THAT DEBT USING THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH AN ACCOMMODATIONS FEE ORDINANCE AND THE PLEDGE OF OTHER NONTAX REVENUES AS MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE PURPOSES.

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S. 410 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-15-65, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR COUNTY OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CORONERS AMONG THOSE OFFICERS RECEIVING THE SUPPLEMENT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 411 -- Corrections and Penology Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO DELETE AN EXISTING BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR A FACILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN THE SAME AMOUNT.

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S. 412 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BANK, FINANCIAL ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER ENTITY ISSUING A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD MAY NOT HOLD OR BLOCK FROM THE UNDERLYING ACCOUNT OR LINE OF CREDIT MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT OR VALUE OF A PURCHASE OR TRANSACTION ENTERED INTO BY THE HOLDER OR ANOTHER AUTHORIZED USER OF THE CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD.

Introduced & Committed

S. 415 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PHILOSOPHY OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2020, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 416 -- Education Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EVALUATION OF AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS ARE EVALUATED AND PROVIDED DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING.

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S. 417 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL COMPENSATION GUIDE AND CONTRACTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1939, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 418 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO POLICY DEVELOPMENT (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1981, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 419 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PRINCIPAL EVALUATION PROGRAM (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1984, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 420 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT SAFETY (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2029, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 421 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FIRST AID, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2030, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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S. 422 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO INOCULATIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2031, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 423 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO COMPULSORY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2026, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 424 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENT IN INSTRUCTIONAL TIME FOR BASIC SKILLS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1957, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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S. 425 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FEDERALLY-FUNDED COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2024, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 426 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO VOCATIONAL GRANTS FOR THE UPDATING OF EXISTING VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2010, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 427 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO COMPETITIVE SCHOOL INNOVATION GRANTS PROGRAM (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1988, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 428 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PARAPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL POSITIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1952, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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S. 429 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL COMPENSATION GUIDES AND CONTRACTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1943, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 430 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PARAPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1953, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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S. 431 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TRANSFERS AND WITHDRAWALS (AMEND), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2027, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 432 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CLEARLY DEFINED VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2009, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 433 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ATTENDANCE (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2097, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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S. 434 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUMMER SESSIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1934, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 435 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EMERGENCY DRILLS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1999, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 436 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STAFF PROTECTION (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2003, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 437 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1985, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 438 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REMEDIAL PROGRAMS IN GRADES 1-8 (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2006, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 439 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT AND SCHOOL SAFETY (AMEND), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 442 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT OF COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND IMPOSITION OF A VOLUNTARY AND NONREFUNDABLE SURCHARGE BY THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY.

Introduced & Committed

S. 446 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-25-30, AS AMENDED, 58-25-35, 58-25-40, AS AMENDED, AND 58-25-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE EACH REFERENCE OF "CITY" TO "MUNICIPALITY".

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S. 448 -- Senators Ravenel, McGill and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 733 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MUST RESIDE IN SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS AND BE ELECTED AT-LARGE FROM THE DISTRICT IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIME OF THE ELECTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ELECTION MUST BE CONDUCTED.

Introduced & Committed

S. 449 -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MRS. SYBIL BOLAND FOR TWENTY-THREE YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 451 -- Senators McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 2, ACT 394 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE THREE-YEAR PROSPECTIVE REPEAL WHICH PROHIBITS A HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY OR A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION PLAN FROM RESTRICTING SELECTION OF A PHARMACIST OF CHOICE OR FROM RESTRICTING A PHARMACIST THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AS A PROVIDER IF TERMS OF THE POLICY OR PLAN ARE MET.

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S. 452 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-11-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, INVESTMENTS, AND THE DEFINITION OF "POLICYHOLDER OBLIGATIONS", SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "MANDATORY SECURITIES VALUATION RESERVE" AND SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR "ASSET VALUATION RESERVE"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS, REPORTS OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE BY INSURERS, AND CERTAIN REGULATIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT UPON THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO PROMULGATE THESE REGULATIONS, AUTHORIZE, RATHER THAN REQUIRE, THE DIRECTOR TO HAVE CERTAIN INSURERS RECORD AND REPORT LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE AND CERTAIN OTHER DATA, AND ALLOW THE DIRECTOR TO HAVE CERTAIN INSURERS SUBMIT A REPORT SHOWING DIRECT WRITINGS AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION, RATHER THAN REQUIRING THE INSURERS TO DO THIS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-310, RELATING TO INSURANCE, EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS, REPORTS OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE BY INSURERS, AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT REQUIRED BY SECTION 38-13-300, SO AS TO PERMIT, RATHER THAN REQUIRE, THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT INCLUDE CERTAIN SPECIFIED TYPES OF INSURANCE WRITTEN BY THE INSURER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS, REPORTS OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE BY INSURERS, AND THE DATA IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PERMIT, RATHER THAN REQUIRE, THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT INCLUDE CERTAIN SPECIFIED DATA BOTH AS TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR ENDING ON DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS, REPORTS OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE BY INSURERS, AND REVIEW OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL COMPILATION AND REVIEW OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY INSURERS BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OR PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-19-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURERS, MEMBERS AND MEETINGS, AND USE OF PROXIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROXY MAY BE USED BY A DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURER UNLESS THE LANGUAGE AND FORM OF THE PROXY HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND DELETE THE FIVE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED FOR THE USE OF THE PROXY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INSURANCE LAWS, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, THE NECESSITY OF A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY, AND FOREIGN CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT EACH APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY BE FILED "IN TRIPLICATE"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1060, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INSURANCE LAWS, RATES, RATE-MAKING, AND RATE-FILING, AND STATUTORY PERMISSION TO USE RATES IN EXCESS OF THOSE WHICH ARE FILED, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "RATE IN EXCESS OF THAT PROVIDED BY A FILING OTHERWISE APPLICABLE" AND SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR "RATE DIFFERENT FROM THAT PROVIDED BY A FILING OTHERWISE APPLICABLE", AND ADD PROVISIONS WHICH PROVIDE THAT, UPON THE WRITTEN APPLICATION OF AN INSURED HAVING AGGREGATE INSURANCE PREMIUMS, OTHER THAN LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH, IN EXCESS OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, A POLICY FORM DIFFERENT FROM THAT PROVIDED BY A FILING OTHERWISE APPLICABLE MAY BE USED ON ANY SPECIFIC RISK, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 38-13-330 AND 38-13-370 RELATING TO INSURANCE, EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS, REPORTS OF LOSS AND EXPENSE EXPERIENCE BY INSURERS, THE REQUIREMENT THAT, FOR THE FIRST YEAR ONLY IN WHICH THE INSURER IS REQUIRED TO FILE THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT, THE DATA REQUIRED BY CERTAIN ITEMS OF SECTION 38-13-320 SHALL INCLUDE THE PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR AND EACH OF THE PRECEDING TWO CALENDAR YEARS, AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT FIRST REPORTS REQUIRED UNDER SECTIONS 38-13-300 THROUGH 38-13-360 MUST BE FILED ON JULY 1, 1988, AND ON JULY FIRST OF EACH FOLLOWING YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-19-30, RELATING TO DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURERS AND THE GENERAL RIGHTS OF MEMBERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION AND TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW, EVERY DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURER MUST BE ORGANIZED, GOVERNED, AND OPERATED AS A DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION UNDER, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT OF 1988, AND PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-27-490, RELATING TO THE "INSURERS' REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION ACT", FORMAL PROCEEDINGS, AND SETOFFS AND COUNTERCLAIMS, SO AS TO DELETE "COUNTERCLAIM" FROM THE PROHIBITION ON ALLOWING THE SAME OR ANY SETOFF IN FAVOR OF A PERSON UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIED CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, AND DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-57-160, RELATING TO INSURANCE TRADE PRACTICES AND THE ADVERTISING GIFTS, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION PRECLUDES ANY LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT FROM PROVIDING REFRESHMENTS DURING A SALES PRESENTATION WHICH DO NOT EXCEED TEN DOLLARS A PERSON IN COST.

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S. 456 -- Senators Wilson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1795 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF DOMESTICATING THE FOREIGN ADOPTION OF A FOREIGN CHILD, THE COURT SHALL TRANSMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION TO THE STATE REGISTRAR WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF A HEARING UNLESS THE COURT FINDS THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION UNSATISFACTORY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, TO REQUIRE COURT ADMINISTRATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PREPARE AND MAKE AVAILABLE PETITION FORMS AND GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING THE DOMESTICATION OF A FOREIGN ADOPTION, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE REGISTRAR TO ISSUE AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH PURSUANT TO THE ORDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTARY AND AMENDED BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FORM AND MANNER IN WHICH A CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN BIRTH MUST BE ISSUED FOLLOWING AN ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-7-1795.

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S. 458 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-920, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SMALL EMPLOYER GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE CHANGES FOR THE DEFINITIONS OF "CASE CHARACTERISTICS", "CLASS OF BUSINESS", AND "ACTUARIAL CERTIFICATION", DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "ACTUARIAL BASE RATE", AND PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR "NEW BUSINESS PREMIUM RATE", "BASE PREMIUM RATE", "INDEX RATE", AND "RESTRICTED NETWORK PROVISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SMALL EMPLOYER GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM RATES FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, RATING FACTORS, INVOLUNTARY BUSINESS CLASS TRANSFER, AND WELLNESS INCENTIVES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE INDEX RATE FOR A RATING PERIOD FOR A CLASS OF BUSINESS MAY NOT EXCEED THE INDEX RATE FOR ANY OTHER CLASS OF BUSINESS BY MORE THAN TWENTY PERCENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-960, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SMALL EMPLOYER GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AND REQUIRED DISCLOSURE IN SOLICITATION AND SALES MATERIALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CONNECTION WITH OFFERING ANY HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS TO SMALL EMPLOYERS, EACH SMALL EMPLOYER INSURER SHALL MAKE REASONABLE DISCLOSURE IN SOLICITATION AND SALES MATERIALS PROVIDED TO SMALL EMPLOYERS OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH PREMIUM RATES FOR A SPECIFIC SMALL EMPLOYER ARE ESTABLISHED OR ADJUSTED DUE TO CASE CHARACTERISTICS, FAMILY COMPOSITION, CLASS OF BUSINESS, AND THE CLAIM EXPERIENCE, HEALTH STATUS, OR DURATION OF COVERAGE OF THE EMPLOYEES OR DEPENDENTS OF THE SMALL EMPLOYER; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PROVISION OF THIS ACT OR THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISION TO ANY PERSON OR CIRCUMSTANCE IS HELD TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL, THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT AND THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT TO ANY PERSON OR CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT AND DEDUCTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEDUCTION FOR THE PORTION OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS NOT DEDUCTIBLE PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 162(L) BECAUSE THE "APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE" AS DEFINED IN THAT SECTION IS LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT.

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S. 459 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, RELATING TO NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION PAMPHLET NO. 58, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2062, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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S. 460 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF PHARMACY, RELATING TO EXAMINATION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2037, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 461 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR BERKELEY COUNTY, ABOLISH THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF BERKELEY COUNTY, AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE CREATED COMMISSION.

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S. 464 -- Senators Ford and Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO APPOINT A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR TO INVESTIGATE THE FINDINGS MADE BY A UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE THAT PROSECUTORS EMPLOYED IN THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMITTED EGREGIOUS PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT IN THE COURSE OF PROSECUTING CASES UNDER THE STING OPERATION POPULARLY KNOWN AS "OPERATION LOST TRUST".

Introduced & Committed

S. 468 -- Senators Lander and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD FOR BARRIER FREE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS FOR ACCESS BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD MEMBERS FROM SIX TO NINE AND REVISE MEMBERSHIP, TO REVISE DEFINITIONS, TO CLARIFY DUTIES OF THE BOARD, TO ADOPT THE LATEST NATIONAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS, TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHAPTER, AND TO CLARIFY ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.

Introduced & Committed

S. 472 -- Senators Land and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FROM FIVE TO SEVEN; REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO AUTHORIZE SANCTIONS FOR PRACTICING WITHOUT A LICENSE; TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL PENALTY; TO INCREASE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD; AND TO PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL LICENSURE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 479 -- Senator Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; SECTION 50-17-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS OF CAPTAINS OR MASTERS OF TRAWLING VESSELS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE IS VALID ONLY FOR THE SALE OF SEAFOOD PRODUCTS CAUGHT BY LAWFUL TRAWLING; SECTION 50-17-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR SHRIMP OR CRAB BOAT LICENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO SUCH LICENSES, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; SECTION 50-17-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SEAFOOD DEALER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE NONRESIDENT FISHERMEN TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN LICENSES MAY BE USED, AND REQUIRE SALES AGENTS AT TEMPORARY LOCATIONS TO HAVE A COPY OF THE WHOLESALE DEALER'S LICENSE IN THEIR POSSESSION; SECTION 50-17-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR POWERBOATS AND BARGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY RESIDENT OR NONRESIDENT BEFORE USING CRAB POTS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES MUST ACQUIRE A LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT FOR SUCH POTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FEES AND CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THESE LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CRAB POTS FOR PERSONAL USE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE THE PERSON'S NAME ATTACHED TO THE FLOAT; SECTION 50-17-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TREATMENT OF NONRESIDENTS IN THE SAME MANNER SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS ARE TREATED IN THE NONRESIDENT'S STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSE FEES WHICH SUCH NONRESIDENTS MUST PAY; SECTION 50-17-716, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRAB POTS AND CRAB POT FLOATS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH CRAB POTS INCLUDING THOSE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES AND FLOATS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED AND IDENTIFIED; TO ADD SECTION 50-17-718, SO AS TO REQUIRE AUTHORIZATION TO USE ANOTHER PERSON'S CRAB POTS TO BE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE PERSON USING THEM IF NOT THE OWNER, TO PROVIDE THAT NONRESIDENTS MAY NOT USE CRAB POT LICENSES AT THE RESIDENT FEE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM SIZE OF BLUE CRABS WHICH MAY BE CAUGHT OR POSSESSED, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROVISION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN CLAM MARICULTURE A PERMIT FOR THE CAPTURE AND TEMPORARY POSSESSION AND TRANSPORT OF BLUE CRABS OR STONE CRABS; TO ADD SECTION 50-17-722 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND TIMES WHEN IT IS LAWFUL TO SET, FISH, AND LOCATE CRAB POTS AND POSSESS CRABS, AND TO TRANSPORT CRABS OR PARTS OR PRODUCTS THEREOF; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION NUMBERS ON LICENSED CRAB TRAWLERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE VESSELS USED IN FISHING FOR BLUE CRABS WITH TRAPS OR TRANSPORTING BLUE CRABS HARVESTED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES TO DISPLAY CERTAIN IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; SECTION 50-17-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED FOR VIOLATION OF THE COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO MAKE THE USING OF A FALSIFIED APPLICATION OR DOCUMENTATION IN CONNECTION WITH A RESIDENT LICENSE AN EIGHTEEN POINT VIOLATION; SECTION 50-20-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE RECREATIONAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; AND SECTION 50-20-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STAMP REQUIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RECREATIONAL FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

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S. 480 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-3-1110 AND 16-3-1210, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF VICTIMS OF CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF CRIME INCLUDES TERRORISM AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL LAW AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VICTIMS OF TERRORISM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES MAY FILE FOR BENEFITS WITH THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 482 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC DEFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS MAY RESIDE OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTY OR THE DEFENDER CORPORATION AREA IN WHICH THEY SERVE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 483 -- Senators Fair and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-635 SO AS TO DEFINE "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDER", "FIREFIGHTER", AND "HOME HEALTH CARE WORKER", TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO ASSAULTS THESE INDIVIDUALS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IS GUILTY OF EITHER A MISDEMEANOR OR A FELONY, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Amended
Recalled
Other Proceedings
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 484 -- Senators Leventis, Patterson, Peeler, J. Verne Smith and Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S HEALTH SERVICES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 489 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 38, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPTICIANS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTICIANS INCLUDING INCREASING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FROM THREE HOURS TO FOUR HOURS FOR A LICENSED OPTICIAN AND AN ADDITIONAL HOUR FOR AN OPTICIAN ALSO LICENSED TO DISPENSE CONTACT LENSES.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee Recommitted
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate

R. 198, S510 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2845 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A MOTOR CARRIER'S FAILURE TO FILE A PROPERTY TAX RETURN AND REMIT THE APPROPRIATE TAX, TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-2820, 12-37-2830, 12-37-2840, 12-37-2850, 12-37-2860, 12-37-2870, AND 12-37-2880, RELATING TO THE VALUATION AND PROPERTY TAXATION OF CERTAIN MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO TRANSFER THESE FUNCTIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, REVISE APPLICABLE DUE DATES AND PENALTIES, TO ALLOW ADJUSTMENT OF THE STATEWIDE AVERAGE MILLAGE, TO REPLACE THE PROPERTY TAX ON SEMITRAILERS AND TRAILERS WITH A ONE-TIME FEE, PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF PAYMENT AND FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUE OF THESE TAXES AND FEES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF TAXATION AND FEES ON CERTAIN MOTOR CARRIERS IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER AD VALOREM TAXES ON THIS PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-120 AND 56-3-700, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING EXEMPTIONS AND REGISTRATION FEES FOR TRAILERS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION AND LICENSING TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS PAYING THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES AND CONFORMING THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 56-3-700 TO THIS EXEMPTION; AND TO AMEND ACT 461 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO REVISE TRANSITION PROVISIONS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate with Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 512 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2138, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 513 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2133, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
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Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 514 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS SELECTION AND ADOPTION (WORKBOOKS) (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2019, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 515 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SCHEDULING FOR INSTRUCTION (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2132, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 516 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT RECORDS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2139, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 517 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SCHOOL LIBRARIES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2134, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 518 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CREATING MORE EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS AMONG THE SCHOOLS, PARENTS, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2032, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 519 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACCREDITATION STANDARDS FILED (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2117, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 520 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAMS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2125, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 521 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PILOT PROJECTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2122, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 522 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DRUG EDUCATION (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2129, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 523 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CLASS SIZE (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2131, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 524 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2135, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 525 - Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUMMER PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2130, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 526 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GUIDANCE PROGRAM (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2136, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 527 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2137, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 528 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CURRICULUM FOR GRADES 9-12 (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2127, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 529 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING JIM SANDERS OF CHEROKEE COUNTY AND PRESIDENT OF SANDERS BROS. UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS INDUCTION INTO THE CHEROKEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HALL OF FAME.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 530 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING ROBERT H. LAWSON OF LOCKHART FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE TOWN OF LOCKHART, AND CONGRATULATING HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE STATE TRANSPORT POLICE DIVISION.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 531 -- Senators Martin, Wilson, J. Verne Smith, Short, Moore, Washington, Ryberg and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ISSUING A NOTICE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PERSONS OWING CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYER TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYING PERSONS WHO RECEIVED AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC), SO AS TO CHANGE AFDC TO FAMILY INDEPENDENCE, TO REVISE HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE TAX CREDIT AND TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYERS OBTAINING INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-941, RELATING TO LICENSE REVOCATION FOR NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "LICENSE" WITH REGARD TO HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-944, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING ENTITIES WHICH MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE FORM IN WHICH THIS INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVING A NOTICE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON PERSONS OWING CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE NOTICE FOR A RESCHEDULED OR SUBSEQUENT HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR FAILING TO APPEAR FOR A NEGOTIATION CONFERENCE CONCERNING A CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CONFERENCE TO BE RESCHEDULED IF THE PERSON DID NOT RECEIVE PROPER NOTICE; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, RELATING TO PUBLIC AID AND ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONFORM PROVISIONS TO THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995, TO REVISE PROVISIONS TO ASSIST IMPLEMENTING THAT ACT AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS OF ABSENT PARENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF AN APPLICANT FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE BENEFITS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "AFDC" TO "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE"; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1120, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE APPLICANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REFERRING CERTAIN APPLICANTS TO A JOB CLUB IS OPTIONAL RATHER THAN MANDATORY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1135, RELATING TO STATE AGENCY GOALS TO EMPLOY WELFARE RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS AND TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL GOALS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1150, RELATING TO THE JOB TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIP ACT (JTPA) INCENTIVE FUNDS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A GOAL OF FORTY PERCENT OF FAMILY INDEPENDENCE RECIPIENTS PARTICIPATING IN JTPA PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1185, RELATING TO FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS, SO AS TO MAKE PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM BASED ON NEED RATHER THAN REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1190, RELATING TO AFDC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM TERM TO "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE" ELIGIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1200, RELATING TO VEHICLE AND OTHER ASSET LIMITS FOR AFDC ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS AND EXEMPT ONE VEHICLE FROM THE ASSET LIMIT; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-1-130, RELATING TO THE FEDERAL WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 43-5-510, 43-5-520, 43-5-530, 43-5-540, 43-5-550, 43-5-560, 43-5-570, AND 43-5-640, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYABLES PROGRAM ACT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 532 -- Senators Martin, Wilson, J. Verne Smith, Moore, Short, Washington and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-3-235, 20-7-853, AND 20-7-854 AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20-1-220, 20-1-350, 20-7-949, 20-7-957, 44-7-77, AS AMENDED, 44-63-60, AS AMENDED, 44-63-75, 44-63-80, AS AMENDED, 44-63-84, 44-63-86, AND 44-63-110, AS AMENDED, ALL RESPECTIVELY RELATING TO DIVORCE DECREES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL ORDERS, MARRIAGE LICENSES, OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, BUSINESS LICENSES, DRIVERS' LICENSES, HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING LICENSES, PATERNITY ORDERS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON OR IN THESE DOCUMENTS AND TO EXEMPT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FROM PAYING A FEE FOR OBTAINING COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS IF THE DOCUMENT IS NEEDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PATERNITY OR ESTABLISHING, MODIFYING, OR ENFORCING CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT BY ADDING PART IA, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR CREATING, PERFECTING, AND COLLECTING A LIEN FOR PAST-DUE CHILD SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-92 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO ORDER TEMPORARY PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT PENDING A JUDICIAL DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-855 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF BILLS FOR TESTING FOR PARENTAGE AND PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL HEALTH CARE ARE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE IN PATERNITY ACTIONS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-958 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VERIFIED VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY CREATES A LEGAL FINDING OF PATERNITY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-956, RELATING TO ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE IN PATERNITY ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VERIFIED VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY CREATES A CONCLUSIVE PRESUMPTION OF PATERNITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-163, RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES SUBSEQUENT TO A PATERNITY DETERMINATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHANGE ALSO MAY BE MADE UPON A DETERMINATION MADE BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY; TO ADD SECTIONS 20-7-1124, 20-7-1126, 20-7-1127, 20-7-1128, 20-7-1129, 20-7-1153, 20-7-1155; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-965, 20-7-1010, 20-7-1040, 20-7-1100, 20-7-1125, 20-7-1152, AND 20-7-1154, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS ACT TO THE ACT AS REVISED BY THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COMMISSIONERS ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1315, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS, TO REVISE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INCOME WITHHOLDING IS IN EFFECT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-9570; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-9505, AS AMENDED, AND 20-7-9510, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CHANGE A GOVERNMENTAL PAYEE WHEN THE CHILD SUPPORT CASE IS SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT OR REQUIRED TO BE PAID THROUGH A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY AND TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-856 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO REMIT TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ITS SHARE OF FINES COLLECTED FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH SUBPOENAS AND CERTAIN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-9575 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ENFORCE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 27-23-10, RELATING TO VOIDING CONVEYANCES MADE TO DEFRAUD CREDITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IS CREATED THAT A CHILD SUPPORT DEBTOR INTENDED TO TRANSFER INCOME OR PROPERTY TO AVOID PAYMENT TO A CHILD SUPPORT CREDITOR; TO ADD SECTIONS 43-5-595, 43-5-596, AND 43-5-597; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-170 AND SECTION 43-5-590, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S DUTIES RELATIVE TO THE STATE CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO CLARIFY EMPLOYERS WHO MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY OR THE ESTABLISHMENT, NOTIFICATION, OR ENFORCEMENT OF A SUPPORT OBLIGATION, TO REQUIRE UTILITY COMPANIES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ITS CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR DISCLOSURE OF SUCH INFORMATION AND TO SPECIFY INFORMATION THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION MUST PROVIDE; TO ADD SECTION 43-5-598 SO AS TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO REPORT INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT ON EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NEWLY HIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-610, RELATING TO THE CENTRAL REGISTRY OF RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE INFORMATION TO BE MAINTAINED AND TO WHOM INFORMATION MAY BE RELEASED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 43-5-222 RELATING TO THE PORTION OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO BE PAID TO WELFARE RECIPIENTS.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 535 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GENETIC INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE SHALL BE PRIVATE UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CIVIL REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 542 -- Senators Fair and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-45 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE SELECTION OF SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-40, RELATING TO ADOPTION OF NEW TEXTBOOKS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE TEXTBOOK CONTRACTS TO HAVE PROVISIONS MANDATING THAT TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS BE FREE OF CERTAIN ERRORS; TO ADD SECTION 59-31-70 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY PURCHASE SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS; TO ADD SECTION 59-31-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC SCHOOL MAY NOT BEGIN A COURSE IF STATE-APPROVED TEXTBOOKS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-510, RELATING TO CONTRACTS WITH PUBLISHERS FOR THE RENTAL OR PURCHASE OF TEXTBOOKS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE CONTRACTS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE TEXTBOOKS MAY BE PURCHASED, RENTED, AND USED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-600, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE STANDARDS AND THE PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTING TEXTBOOKS; AND TO ADD SECTION 59-31-610 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC REVIEWS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 546 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ELIMINATE THE FEDERAL GASOLINE TAX OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY OF HIGHWAY FUNDS AND TO ELIMINATE WASTE AND DUPLICATION SINCE THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM IS COMPLETE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE KNOWN AS THE RESOLUTION ON FEDERAL GASOLINE TAX.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

S. 547 -- Senators Matthews, Patterson and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMISSION, WHICH SHALL EXIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF CERTIFYING ENTITIES AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS AND THE OPERATION OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 10, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1255 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF A TAXPAYER'S INVESTMENT IN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF TEN MILLION DOLLARS FOR ALL TAXPAYERS FOR ALL TAXABLE YEARS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 552 -- Senators Land and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY LETTERED ITEM TO THE END OF SECTION 56-5-4140 RELATING TO COTTON MODULAR LOADS SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE HARVESTING AND TRANSPORTING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND BY AMENDING SECTION 57-3-160 RELATING TO PERMITS FOR COTTON MODULAR VEHICLES SO AS TO ALLOW THE WIDTH TO BE INCREASED FROM ONE HUNDRED SEVEN INCHES TO ONE HUNDRED TEN INCHES FOR PERMITTING PURPOSES.

Introduced & Committed

S. 553 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2161, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
553

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Second Reading
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Point of Order
Ratified

S. 555 -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE HONORABLE MARGARET KENNEDY THOMPSON, PROBATE JUDGE OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 12, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 556 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Ravenel, Washington, Mescher, Ford, Williams and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. BARBARA LANGER PEARLSTINE OF CHARLESTON UPON HER DEATH.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 559 -- Senators Setzler and Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTENT AND GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATORS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH INTENT AND GUIDELINES; SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN REGARD TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, TEACHER EXAMINATIONS, AND TEACHER EVALUATION AND TRAINING PROCEDURES; SECTION 59-26-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN TEACHER EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS; SECTION 59-26-40, RELATING TO TEACHER CONTRACTS AND CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH TEACHERS ARE ASSISTED, CERTIFIED, EMPLOYED, AND EVALUATED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-26-80 RELATING TO THE EDUCATION ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Point of Order
Debate Adjourned
Other Proceedings
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 564 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR A DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE IS OWED BY THE GRANTEES IN THE CASE OF A DEED FROM A MASTER-IN-EQUITY, FROM A GOVERNMENT OR ITS SUBDIVISIONS, OR FROM AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TAX-EXEMPT RETIREMENT PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-30, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "VALUE" AS IT CONCERNS A DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "VALUE" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION TO USE THE PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 24; TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-40, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM A DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO DELETE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE RECORDING FEE ON DEEDS AND TO REDEFINE "FAMILY"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-70, RELATING TO AFFIDAVITS REQUIRED FOR RECORDING A DEED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONTENTS OF AFFIDAVITS FILED IN CONNECTION WITH EXEMPT DEEDS.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 567 -- Senators Wilson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF COSMETOLOGY AND COSMETOLOGISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO DISCONTINUE THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PERMITS AND TO TRANSFER STUDENT RECORDKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO BEAUTY SCHOOLS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 569 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE RAVENEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF SENECA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ITS PRINCIPAL, CATHY WATSON, AND ITS FACULTY, STAFF, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONGRATULATING THEM FOR THEIR SCHOOL'S SELECTION AS A CAROLINA FIRST PALMETTO'S FINEST SCHOOL FOR 1996-97.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 575 -- Senator Ryberg: 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 DELETE THE FIVE-YEAR LIMIT ON THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY NONPROFIT ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING OR RENOVATING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES FOR DISADVANTAGED PERSONS.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 577 -- Senators Fair, Holland, Bryan, Moore, McConnell, Glover and Courtney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A PILOT CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SYSTEM IN ONE REGION OF THE STATE WHICH ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT TO DIVERT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES TO AN ASSESSMENT TRACK RATHER THAN FOLLOWING NORMAL PROTOCOL WHEN CERTAIN MORE SERIOUS FORMS OF ALLEGED ABUSE OR NEGLECT ARE NOT PRESENT; TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL OPERATE THIS PILOT; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY FORMAL AND INFORMAL SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF ABUSED CHILDREN; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO GATHER INFORMATION CONCERNING REPORTS OF EXCESSIVE CORPORAL PUNISHMENT AND TO REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND HOUSE AND SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES WHETHER CHILD ABUSE DEFINITIONS AND HANDLING OF SUCH REPORTS SHOULD BE MODIFIED.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 583 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELEVANT TO RESPIRATORY CARE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF THE "PRACTICE OF RESPIRATORY CARE"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-530, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM RESPIRATORY CARE REGULATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS AN EXEMPTION EMPLOYEES OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANIES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-47-520, 40-47-590, 40-47-600, AS AMENDED, 40-47-610, 40-47-620, 40-47-625, 40-47-630, AS AMENDED, 40-47-640, 40-47-650, 40-47-655, AS AMENDED, AND 40-47-660, AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION AND REGULATION OF RESPIRATORY CARE THERAPISTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE LICENSURE RATHER THAN CERTIFICATION.

Introduced & Committed

S. 585 -- Senator Holland: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF FEBRUARY 7, 1997, MISSED BY STUDENTS OF EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SEVERE VANDALISM IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 586 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO MEDICAL REPORTS, PHYSICIAN'S FEES AND HOSPITAL CHARGES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2166, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Recalled; Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 591 -- Senator Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-20-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON SERVING IN AN OFFICE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OTHER THAN A JUDICIAL OFFICE, WHO IS NOT SEEKING REELECTION TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF SUCH TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE REVIEW OF CANDIDATES.

Introduced & Committed

S. 593 -- Senators Ravenel, Passailaigue, Rose, McConnell and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LODGING FACILITIES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BED AND BREAKFAST ACT", WHICH PROVIDES DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Committed

S. 594 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 27, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BICYCLISTS, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3515, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN AUTHORIZED POLICE PATROL BICYCLE USED AS A PART OF A POLICE BICYCLE PATROL TO EXERCISE THE PRIVILEGES OF AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE, TO AUTHORIZE THE BICYCLE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A SIREN OR THE OFFICER TO USE A WHISTLE, OR BOTH, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BICYCLE TO ACT AS AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE IF IT MAKES USE OF AN AUTHORIZED AUDIBLE SIGNAL OR AUTHORIZED VISUAL SIGNALS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3480, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF SIRENS AND WHISTLES ON BICYCLES, SO AS TO EXEMPT AUTHORIZED POLICE PATROL BICYCLES FROM THIS PROHIBITION.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Recorded Vote
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Ratified

S. 595 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1997, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 5, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 6, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 1, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 2, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 3, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 4, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 5, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 6, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 7, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 8, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 9, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 10, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997.

Introduced
Amended
Adopted
Message from Senate

S. 604 -- Senators Rose, Drummond, Courson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ELECTED SECRETARY OF STATE IN THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION OR THEREAFTER SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION AND EXERCISE NO FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES, AND THAT THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MUST BE DEVOLVED UPON THE GOVERNOR OR HIS DESIGNEE.

Introduced & Committed
Recorded Vote
Recorded Vote
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Continued

S. 609 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEFINED PROGRAM 9-12, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2124, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 610 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEFINED PROGRAM 6-8 (AMENDED TITLE), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2126, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 611 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEFINED PROGRAM K-5, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2123, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 612 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT ATTENDANCE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2028, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 613 -- Senators Holland and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURY AREAS FOR MAGISTRATES' COURTS ESTABLISHED IN LANCASTER COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COUNTYWIDE JURY AREA AND A CENTRALIZED MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND TO ADD A MAGISTRATE TO SERVE AS THE MAGISTRATE OF THE CENTRALIZED MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 616 -- Senators Holland, Lander, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1350 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICOLEGAL EXAMS RELATING TO CERTAIN ILLEGAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AWARDS FROM THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW A LICENSED HEALTH CARE OR MEDICAL FACILITY TO RECEIVE AWARDS FROM THE FUND; TO AMEND ARTICLE 15, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, RELATING TO THE VICTIM'S AND WITNESS'S BILL OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-206, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENTS AND THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE ASSESSMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-207, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN MAGISTRATE'S COURT ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENTS AND THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE ASSESSMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL COURT ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENTS AND THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE ASSESSMENTS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-211 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SURCHARGES TO BE IMPOSED FOR CONVICTIONS OBTAINED IN GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATE'S, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THESE SURCHARGES; AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 619 -- Senators Ryberg and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF RETAIL SALE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VETERINARIANS ARE DEEMED TO BE THE USERS OR CONSUMERS OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY SOLD TO THE VETERINARIAN WHETHER USED IN THE RENDERING OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OR SOLD BY THE PRACTICE NOT AS PART OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 620 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-56-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT DO NOT APPLY TO PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS AFFILIATED WITH ANY SCHOOL OR TO LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IF NONE OF THEIR FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES ARE CARRIED ON BY PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 622 -- Senator Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RETAIN AND EXPEND MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order

S. 624 -- Senators Setzler, Ryberg, Lander, Wilson and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-25-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEANING OF THE TERMS "REVENUE BONDS" AND "BONDS"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS OF JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ALLOW BONDS OR NOTES ISSUED TO A JOINT SYSTEM TO BE PAID FROM OTHER FUNDS AS MAY BE AVAILABLE, TO PROVIDE FOR A TWO-THIRDS VOTE REQUIREMENT OF THE COMMISSIONERS TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS OR NOTES FOR PAYMENT, AND TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF A JOINT SYSTEM TO PRESCRIBE, AS THEY CONSIDER NECESSARY, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS WHICH GOVERN THE ISSUANCE OF ANY NOTES OR BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-110, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF A JOINT SYSTEM TO INCUR DEBT AND ISSUE BONDS, SO AS TO ALLOW A JOINT SYSTEM TO USE OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS AVAILABLE TO IT TO PAY FOR ISSUED BONDS AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH JOINT SYSTEM PROJECTS ARE APPROVED; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-111, RELATING TO ISSUANCE, SALE, AND EXECUTION OF BONDS BY JOINT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL PROCESS REQUIRED FOR PROJECTS REQUIRED TO BE FINANCED BY SUCH BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-113, RELATING TO SOURCES FROM WHICH JOINT SYSTEM BONDS ARE PAYABLE, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE A PLEDGE OF ALL OR PART OF ANY REVENUES DERIVED AS PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES WITH RESPECT TO A PROJECT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-120, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF NOTES, OBLIGATIONS, OR BONDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ONLY REVENUES AND OTHER FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE JOINT SYSTEM TO BE USED TO PAY OR PLEDGED TO THE AMOUNT OF ANY NOTES, OBLIGATIONS, OR BONDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-128, RELATING TO CONTRACTS BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES AND JOINT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY UNDER CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAPACITY AND OUTPUT FROM A JOINT SYSTEM TO PAY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF THE WATER SYSTEM AND FROM OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS AS MAY BE AVAILABLE, INCLUDING ANY AMOUNTS RECEIVED AS PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Amended
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other Proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 625 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OCONEE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND THE OCONEE COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER, DEDICATE A PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 123 IN OCONEE COUNTY TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S VETERANS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

S. 627 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-143, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMISSIONED TROOPER OR OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT MAY WEAR HIS UNIFORM AND USE HIS WEAPON WHILE PERFORMING A PRIVATE JOB IN HIS OFF-DUTY HOURS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 632 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO OFFICES BY ADDING SECTION 7A SO AS TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ON JULY 1, 1999, AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES TO BE DEVOLVED UPON STATE AGENCIES IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW.

Introduced & Committed

S. 634 -- Senators Thomas and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-7-6890, 20-7-6895, 20-7-6900, AND 20-7-6905, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE YOUTH INDUSTRIES PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE INDUSTRIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATIVE TO PACKAGING, MANUFACTURING, AND PROCESSING GOODS AND TO ESTABLISH THE MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING OF GOODS FOR STATE ENTITIES AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL IN THIS STATE TO SELL GOODS MADE BY JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7815, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST COMMITTING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE A PERSON WHO IS SERIOUSLY HANDICAPPED BY MENTAL ILLNESS OR MENTAL RETARDATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE FROM "PERSON" TO "JUVENILE" AND TO REQUIRE THE CONSENT OF THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD WHEN AN AGENCY TO WHICH A JUVENILE HAS BEEN COMMITTED SEEKS TO RELEASE THE CHILD; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8305, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT A JUVENILE HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE BOARD EVERY THREE MONTHS AND INSTEAD AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO CONDUCT PAROLE HEARINGS BY TWO-WAY CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 637 -- Senators Peeler, Alexander and Lander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GAME ZONES OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF GAME ZONES 1 AND 2; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING DEER IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4 MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH THE METHODS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING OF DEER AND FOR OTHER RESTRICTIONS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING DEER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-390, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO DECLARE OPEN SEASONS AND SET BAG LIMITS AND METHODS OF HUNTING OF ANTLERLESS DEER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT IN THIS REGARD; TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-395 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANTLERLESS DEER PERMITS IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-615, RELATING TO AREAS WHERE IT IS LAWFUL TO TRAWL FOR SHRIMP OR PRAWN DURING CERTAIN PERIODS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH GENERAL AND RESTRICTED TRAWLING AREAS WHERE IT IS LAWFUL TO TRAWL FOR SHRIMP OR PRAWN DURING CERTAIN TIMES AND SEASONS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 50-17-610 RELATING TO LAWFUL WATERS IN WHICH TO TRAWL FOR SHRIMP OR PRAWN DURING CERTAIN TIMES AND SECTION 50-17-618 RELATING TO WATERS CLOSED TO TRAWLING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR TAKING MARINE LIFE FOR EXPERIMENTAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PERMITS, THE MARINE LIFE TO WHICH THE PERMITS APPLY, AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SUCH MARINE LIFE MAY BE TAKEN.

Introduced & Committed
Third Reading
Second Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 638 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM TO USE THE HOUSE AND SENATE CHAMBERS IN THE CAROLINA PLAZA AND AVAILABLE MEETING SPACE IN THE BLATT AND GRESSETTE OFFICE BUILDINGS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1997, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1997, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING POLICY OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES TO CONDUCT A YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ASSISTANCE BY APPROPRIATE HOUSE AND SENATE STAFF.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

S. 640 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-17-525 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A RALLY FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AT WHICH ARE DISPLAYED OR EXHIBITED SUCH VEHICLES MAY BE HELD INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT THAT A PERMIT BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AT A FEE OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS IN ORDER TO CONDUCT SUCH A RALLY, TO LIMIT SUCH RALLIES TO NO MORE THAN EIGHT A YEAR AT A CAMPGROUND, TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF VEHICLES AT A PERMITTED RALLY; AND TO DEFINE "CAMPGROUND" AND "RALLY" FOR THE ABOVE PURPOSES.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Recalled
Point of Order
Ratified
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Sustained

S. 641 -- Senators Holland and Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROBATE CODE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT SUBSTANTIVE RIGHTS IN AN ESTATE ARE DETERMINED BY THE LAW IN EFFECT AT THE DATE OF DEATH; TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-201, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "MINOR", SO AS TO EXCLUDE THOSE PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN WHO ARE EITHER MARRIED OR EMANCIPATED; TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-302, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE PROBATE COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROBATE COURT EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OVER ACCOUNTS AND DISPUTES ARISING UNDER THE UNIFORM GIFTS TO MINORS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALLOWING PARTIES NOT IN DEFAULT TO APPEAL DIRECTLY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-403, RELATING TO THE REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY OF PARENTS, SO AS TO ADD "UNBORN CHILD"; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-109, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEANING OF "CHILD", SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN AND HOW PATERNITY MAY BE ESTABLISHED; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-302, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRETERMITTED CHILDREN, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "SPOUSE" FOR "PARENT OF THE OMITTED CHILD"; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-501, RELATING TO WHO MAY MAKE A WILL, SO AS TO PROHIBIT MINORS, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 62-1-201 FROM MAKING A WILL; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-802, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "SURVIVING SPOUSE", SO AS TO NOT INCLUDE A COMMON LAW SPOUSE UNLESS HE OR SHE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AS SUCH BY AN ADJUDICATION COMMENCED WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-803, RELATING TO THE EFFECTS OF HOMICIDE ON INTESTATE SUCCESSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A KILLER WHO DIES WITHIN ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY HOURS OF THE DECEDENT IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE PREDECEASED THE DECEDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-203, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PRIORITY AMONG PERSONS SEEKING APPOINTMENT AS A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, SO AS TO REALIGN LANGUAGE CONVEYING THE PRIORITY OF A NOMINATOR TO THE NOMINEE WITH THE QUALIFICATION THAT PERSONS NOMINATED BY THE DECEDENT SHALL HAVE THE HIGHEST PRIORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-603, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BOND REQUIRED OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN BOND IS REQUIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR RESIGNATION OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-614, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT UPON THE APPLICATION OF A CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT'S ESTATE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-719, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT COMPENSATION IS BASED UPON THE VALUE OF THE PROBATE ESTATE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-914, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ASSETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TIME REQUIREMENT FOR FIRST NOTICE AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNCLAIMED DEVISES OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR LESS MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE TREASURER; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-1001, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PETITION FOR SETTLEMENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROPOSAL FOR DISTRIBUTION PERTAINS ONLY TO ASSETS NOT YET DISTRIBUTED; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-1101, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS INVOLVING TRUSTS, INALIENABLE INTERESTS, OR INTERESTS OF THIRD PERSONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT SETTLEMENTS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION NEED NOT COMPLY WITH SECTION 62-5-433; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-103, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT OR DELIVERY TO A MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON, SO AS TO CLARIFY FOR WHAT PURPOSES SUMS RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON MAY BE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-104, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DELEGATION OF A GUARDIAN'S POWERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS TO BE DELEGATED TO ANOTHER PERSON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY GUARDIANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEARING TO REVIEW THE APPOINTMENT OF A TEMPORARY GUARDIAN WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THAT APPOINTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-405, RELATING TO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ONLY THE PERSON TO BE PROTECTED BE SERVED PERSONALLY WITH NOTICE AT LEAST TWENTY DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-424, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE CONSERVATOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED POWERS OF THE CONSERVATOR TO THOSE SET FORTH IN THE SECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CONSERVATOR, WITH COURT APPROVAL, MAY ENCUMBER ASSETS FOR PERIODS WITHIN OR BEYOND HIS TERM OF CONSERVATORSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-425, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTIVE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CONSERVATOR, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ONLY MAJORITY OR EMANCIPATION RESULTING FROM A PROCEEDING BEGUN PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE CONSERVATORSHIP, AND NOT MARRIAGE, ENDS A CONSERVATORSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-428, RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST PROTECTED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CLAIM DENIED BY THE CONSERVATOR REMAINS BARRED UNLESS THE CLAIMANT FILES A PETITION WITH THE COURT WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF THE DISALLOWANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-501, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS OF ATTORNEY NOT AFFECTED BY DISABILITY, SO AS TO DELETE THE COURT'S REQUIREMENT OF AN INVENTORY AND A SURETY BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 62-7-705, RELATING TO THE RESIGNATION OF A TRUSTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESIGNATION ONLY UPON SPECIFIED CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-550, RELATING TO SERVICE UPON A NONRESIDENT OR ABSENT DEFENDANT IN AN ACTION TO ANNUL A MARRIAGE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DUTY OF THE PLAINTIFF TO FORWARD NOTICE TO THE PROBATE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-150, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE UNIFORM GIFTS TO MINORS ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITIONS OF "COURT" AND "MINOR"; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 14-23-650, RELATING TO THE DESCRIPTION OF DEVISED LANDS.

Introduced & Committed
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Proposed Amendment
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Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 645 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2162, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 651 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOMES; PRACTICES IN THE INDUSTRY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2176, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 652 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, RELATING TO PROXIMATE AUDIENCE PYROTECHNICS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2061, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 653 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND PROVISIONS FOR LICENSURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2110, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 654 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Rose, Washington, Ford, Mescher, Ravenel and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON COUGARS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORT IN THE 1997 NCAA TOURNAMENT.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 661 -- Senator Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME THE OVERPASS ON PINEWOOD ROAD IN SUMTER IN HONOR OF R.J. "CHIC" MATHIS AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

S. 663 -- Senators Drummond, Alexander, Anderson, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JAMES A. TIMMERMAN, JR., PH.D., UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, COMMENDING AND THANKING HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY, TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Introduced & Committed

S. 667 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 472 OF 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 OF MCCORMICK COUNTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FILE A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY WITH THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION NOT LATER THAN TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON ON SEPTEMBER 1ST OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THE GENERAL ELECTION IS HELD, AND TO FURTHER REFINE THE PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES IN THE EVENT THAT NO CANDIDATES OFFER IN THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR ANY FULL-TERM VACANCIES ON THE BOARD.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 668 -- Senator Ravenel: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO LIMIT THE SALE OF SHRIMP TRAWLING LICENSES FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD AND TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A LIMITED ENTRY FISHERY THEREAFTER.

Introduced & Committed

S. 670 -- Senators Drummond, Alexander, Anderson, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF APRIL 20-26, 1997, TO BE "SECRETARIES WEEK" AND APRIL 23, 1997, TO BE "SECRETARIES DAY".

Introduced & Adopted

S. 673 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AT SUCH LOCATIONS WHICH ARE VISIBLE TO THE MOTORING PUBLIC READING "SUN CITY THIS EXIT" AND THAT THESE SIGNS SHALL BE PLACED AT APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH HIGHWAY 278 IN JASPER COUNTY, AND IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON STATE ROADS 170 AND 278 IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.

Introduced & Committed

S. 684 -- Senators Drummond and Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1997, AS "TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAY" AND TO COMMEND EMPLOYERS AND THOSE PARTICIPATING FOR CREATING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG WOMEN TO BEGIN LOOKING TO THEIR FUTURES IN THE WORK FORCE WITH REALISM AND OPTIMISM.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 685 -- Senators McConnell and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MR. HUGH C. LANE AND MR. HUGH C. LANE, JR. FOR MANY DECADES OF STEADFAST DEDICATION AND LEADERSHIP IN HELPING TO ENSURE EXPANDED PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION FOR THE H.L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE AND ITS CREW THROUGHOUT THIS STATE AND NATION.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 687 -- Senators Jackson, Passailaigue and Holland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. LARRY DOBY, A NATIVE SOUTH CAROLINIAN, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS INTEGRATION OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL'S AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 688 -- Senators Holland, Courson and Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF THE 1998 LEGISLATIVE SESSION THE TIME BY WHICH THE STUDY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED TO FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE MAGISTERIAL SYSTEM IN SOUTH CAROLINA MUST PRESENT ITS REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER SUBMITTING ITS REPORT AND PROPOSED LEGISLATION THAT THE STUDY COMMITTEE BE DISSOLVED MAY 1, 1998.

Introduced & Committed
Recalled
Adopted

S. 690 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXTEND SINCERE GRATITUDE FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MR. CLIVE CUSSLER FOR HIS DISCOVERY OF THE H. L. HUNLEY AND FOR HIS CONTINUING DEVOTION TO THE HUNLEY AND ITS CREW.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 691 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXTEND SINCERE APPRECIATION FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE BROKERAGE FIRM OF STERNE, AGEE AND LEACH FOR TAKING THE LEAD TO INVOLVE CORPORATE AMERICA IN THE EFFORT TO PRESERVE, RAISE, AND DISPLAY THE HISTORIC H.L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 692 -- Senators Courtney, Elliott, Reese, and Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1997, AT 12:00 NOON, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEAT 1, SO AS TO FILL THE TERM WHICH EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 1997.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Amended
Non-Concurrence
Adopted
Message from Senate

S. 700 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE HONORABLE HARRY M. HALLMAN, JR. FOR HIS TIRELESS DEDICATION AND DEVOTION ON BEHALF OF THE HISTORIC H.L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 701 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE HONORABLE STROM THURMOND FOR HIS TIRELESS DEDICATION AND DEVOTION ON BEHALF OF THE HISTORIC H.L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 702 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE HONORABLE CHARLES M. CONDON FOR HIS TIRELESS DEDICATION AND DEVOTION ON BEHALF OF THE HISTORIC H.L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 703 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE HONORABLE FLOYD J. SPENCE FOR HIS TIRELESS DEDICATION AND DEVOTION ON BEHALF OF THE HISTORIC H.L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 704 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE HONORABLE ERNEST F. HOLLINGS FOR HIS TIRELESS DEDICATION AND DEVOTION ON BEHALF OF THE HISTORIC H.L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 705 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CAUSEWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE POCOTALIGO NATURAL PRESERVE IN CLARENDON COUNTY IN HONOR OF VIRGINIA RICHARDS SAULS.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

S. 706 -- Senators Courson and Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLUMBIA, INC., FOR ITS LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO HELPING MEET THE CHALLENGE OF SCHOOL READINESS IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WITH THE SUCCESSFUL PILOT YEAR OF "SMART MATTERS" AND FURTHER COMMENDING THE JUNIOR LEAGUE AND RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE FOR THEIR UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP IN THIS ENDEAVOR.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 707 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF FISH, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390, SO AS TO PROHIBIT FISHING FROM PUBLIC ROADS WHICH ABUT LANDS THAT ARE POSTED AGAINST TRESPASSING OR FISHING; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 708 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTIONTO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO EXCESS PROFITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2146, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 709 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO LIFE INSURANCE ILLUSTRATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2149, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 710 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO MINIMUM RESERVE STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2147, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 711 -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE WORKING MEN AND WOMEN OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO DIED ON THE JOB BY DECLARING APRIL 28, 1997, "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY".

Introduced & Adopted

S. 712 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1182 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUNKLIN FIRE DISTRICT IN GREENVILLE COUNTY SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT FROM THREE TO FIVE MEMBERS EFFECTIVE WITH THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION, TO REQUIRE THE MEMBERS TO BE PUBLICLY ELECTED AT LARGE FROM THE DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS FOR THE EXISTING AND NEW MEMBERS OF THE RECONSTITUTED BOARD.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Second Reading
Third Reading
Recorded Vote
Amended
Other Proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

S. 714 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING LAURA MULLER THOMAS FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE TOWN OF RIDGEWAY, AND CONGRATULATING HER UPON HER RETIREMENT AS THE MAYOR OF RIDGEWAY.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 719 -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF A MARKER ON THE GROUNDS OF THE FORT MOULTRIE NATIONAL MONUMENT THAT RECOGNIZES THE ROLE OF SULLIVAN'S ISLAND AS THE "ELLIS ISLAND" FOR THE ENTRY OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS INTO THIS COUNTRY.

Introduced & Committed

S. 720 -- Senators O'Dell, Land and Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A SECTION OF S. C. HWY. 72 IN ABBEVILLE COUNTY IN HONOR OF CHARLES L. POWELL AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS TO THAT EFFECT.

Introduced & Committed

S. 725 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Courson, Ravenel and Ford: 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 78 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE PLATES ON BEHALF OF THE H.L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 731 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR BISHOP WILLIAM EDWARD FULLER, SR., BY EXTENDING THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 81 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED IN HIS MEMORY.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

S. 732 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DR. C. C. STEWART, SR., FOR HIS DEDICATION AND DEVOTION TO NICHOLTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH, ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING ON MAY 25, 1997.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 737 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Gregory and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO COMBINE ROCK HILL NO. 1 AND NORTHSIDE PRECINCTS INTO THE NORTHSIDE PRECINCT AND REVISE THE MAP DOCUMENT NUMBER ON THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 738 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PRECINCTS AND THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 739 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 742 OF 1946, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LORIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT, ADD TWO MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT, PROVIDE FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, AND PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE TWO NEW MEMBERS.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Recorded Vote
Recalled
Other Proceedings
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

S. 740 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE ALL STUDENTS OF LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL AS THEY GATHER IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR THIRD HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, AND TO WISH ALL FORMER STUDENTS IN ANY CLASS FROM FIRST GRADE TO TWELFTH GRADE A SUCCESSFUL AND ENJOYABLE REUNION WEEKEND AND BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 742 -- General Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2177, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 744 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM, COACH AND STAFF FOR WINNING THE 1996-97 CLASS 'A' STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND CONTINUING A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 751 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES REQUIRED IN CHANNEL NETS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2165, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Objection
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 754 -- Senators Peeler, Short and Lander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE WALTER L. MARTIN, JR., FORMER MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOCKHART, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 761 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 19, TITLE 50, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES THE AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO MANAGE AND PROTECT FISHERIES IN LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN, LAKE BLALOCK, AND SPARTANBURG MUNICIPAL RESERVOIR #1 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 769 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME A SECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 7 IN MCCORMICK COUNTY AS THE "DON R. SAGGUS, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

Introduced & Committed

S. 771 -- Senators Bryan and J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND JOE B. MEDLOCK OF LAURENS COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS COURT BAILIFF AND AS A MEMBER OF THE LAURENS COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION AND WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 774 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AT LOCATIONS WHICH ARE VISIBLE TO THE MOTORING PUBLIC READING "SUN CITY THIS EXIT" AND THAT THESE SIGNS MUST BE PLACED AT APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH HIGHWAY 278 IN JASPER COUNTY.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report
Adopted

S. 775 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE HAZEL S. PARSON-STARKES FOR SEVENTEEN YEARS OF LOYAL PUBLIC SERVICE AS THE MAYOR OF RIDGEVILLE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 776 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY, CLASSMATES, AND FRIENDS OF KENDRIC S. CHILDS OF GREENWOOD WHO DIED ON MAY 18, 1997, AS A RESULT OF A TRAGIC AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 780 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO AREA VOCATIONAL CENTERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2128, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced & Committed

S. 784 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOMES, PRACTICES IN THE INDUSTRY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2176, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
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Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 791 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, E-911 OPERATORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2181, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 792 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2186, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 795 -- Senators Saleeby and Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE FEDERAL RESERVE TO MAINTAIN ITS PROCESSING CENTER IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO CONSOLIDATE SERVICES INTO THE COLUMBIA OFFICE BECAUSE OF ITS DEMONSTRATED EFFICIENT OPERATION AND ITS ESTABLISHED AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES RATHER THAN RELOCATING THE CENTER TO CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Committed
Committee Report

S. 799 -- Senator Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LEROY A. THOMPSON, JR., OF SUMTER ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE "OUTSTANDING STATE EMPLOYEE AWARD" FOR 1997 AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS DEDICATION AS A STATE WORKER AND FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ABILITIES.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 800 -- Senators Setzler, Lander, Ryberg and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. BETTY BAIRD OF BATESBURG FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS LEXINGTON COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT WITH CLEMSON EXTENSION SERVICE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 803 -- Senators Washington, Matthews, Rose and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3 OF ACT 117 OF 1961, AS LAST AMENDED BY ACT 587 OF 1984, PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER SHALL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL SALARY OF TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS.

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Second Reading
Third Reading & Enrolled
Other Proceedings
Other Proceedings
Ratified

S. 804 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DR. ARTHUR A. FLETCHER FOR A LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 811 -- Senator Holland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1997, EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT 11:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1997, AND TO CONTINUE, IF NECESSARY, UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1997, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1997, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.

Introduced
Amended
Adopted
Message from Senate

S. 812 -- Senators Peeler and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RUTH NAGY OF CAYCE, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COUNCIL 1997 SERVICE AWARD AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE TAX PROFESSION AND FOR HER SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COUNCIL.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 813 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM IN CONDUCTING ITS STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO EXAMINE THE PROBLEMS OF THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF NURSES AIDES IN SOUTH CAROLINA NURSING HOMES AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1998.

Introduced & Committed

S. 815 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MR. WILLIAM "BILLY" R. JUDD OF CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE CIVIL WAR EARTHWORKS ON JAMES ISLAND.

Introduced & Adopted

S. 829 -- Senator Holland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BATTERY B 713TH AAA GUN BATTALION OF SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, KERSHAW COUNTY, ON ITS FORTY-SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced & Adopted

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