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H. 3013 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Lloyd and Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSES AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE CERTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT A PERSON WHO HAS HELD A LICENSE FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS AND IS SIXTY YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FROM TAKING THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES.

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Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
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Concurrence & Enrolled

H. 3033 -- Reps. Govan, Inabinett, J. Hines, Lloyd and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT, TO ESTABLISH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC AND CONTINUING EDUCATION AND REFERRAL AND EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES, TO REQUIRE THE PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DATA OVERSIGHT COUNCIL TO COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELEASE AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF SUCH DATA; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-61-10 THROUGH 44-61-150 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 61, TITLE 44 ENTITLED "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES".

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Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
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Ratified

H. 3054 -- Reps. Scott, Bailey, J. Hines and Lloyd: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A MASS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE.

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Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3069 -- Reps. Limehouse, Seithel, Bailey and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3510 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A NONREFUNDABLE CREDIT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THIRTY-THREE PERCENT, BUT NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, OF A TAXPAYER'S INVESTMENT IN A QUALIFIED MOTION PICTURE PROJECT, PROVIDE FOR A NONREFUNDABLE CREDIT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THIRTY-THREE PERCENT OF THE VALUE OF A TAXPAYER'S INVESTMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OR EQUIPPING, OR ANY COMBINATION OF THESE ACTIVITIES, OF A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION FACILITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN WHICH THE TAXPAYER PURCHASES AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST WITH THE TAXPAYER'S INVESTMENT, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL MATTERS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS OF ALL CREDITS EARNED UNDER SECTION 12-6-3510, AND REQUIRE THE BOARD TO CONDUCT A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF THESE CREDITS AFTER THE FIRST AND THIRD YEARS THE CREDITS ARE ALLOWED AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF SECTION 12-6-3510 EFFECTIVE FOR TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING AFTER JUNE 30, 2004.

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Ratified

H. 3150 -- Reps. Haskins, Robinson, Knotts, Scott, Baxley, Leach and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-616 AND 56-5-617 SO AS TO DEFINE THE HIGHWAYS ENCOMPASSING THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND THE STATE HIGHWAY PRIMARY SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE SPEED LIMITS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1535, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPEEDING IN WORK ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE THE LANGUAGE ON SIGNS POSTED IN A WORK ZONE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTY CONTAINED ON SIGNS POSTED IN A WORK ZONE ARE IN ADDITION TO OTHER PENALTIES FOR SPEEDING; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1540, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION OF SPEED LIMITS BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT IN AN URBAN DISTRICT; TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-1510, RELATING TO THE STATE'S FIFTY-FIVE MILE AN HOUR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PERMIT THE STATE TO SET SPEED LIMITS GREATER THAN FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR.

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Amended
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Point of Order

H. 3184 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL DESTRUCTION OR DESECRATION OF HUMAN REMAINS OR REPOSITORIES AND THE PENALTIES THEREFOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO REQUIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A CREMATORY OPERATOR IS NEITHER CIVILLY NOR CRIMINALLY LIABLE FOR CREMATING A BODY WHICH HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED OR THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR HAS OBTAINED INVALID AUTHORIZATION TO CREMATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS IMMUNITY DOES NOT APPLY TO A CREMATORY OPERATOR WHO KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE BODY WAS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED.

Point of Order
Debate Adjourned
Parliamentary Inquiry
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3215 -- Reps. Simrill and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A TOWN OR CITY POLICE OFFICER'S JURISDICTION WHEN HE IS IN PURSUIT OF AN OFFENDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICER MAY ARREST AN OFFENDER WITHIN THE TOWN OR CITY'S CORPORATE LIMITS, WITHIN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE TOWN OR CITY IS LOCATED, OR AT A PLACE WITHIN THREE MILES OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN COUNTY POLICE AUTHORITIES ARE IN PURSUIT OF AN OFFENDER FOR VIOLATING A COUNTY ORDINANCE OR STATE STATUTE COMMITTED WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY, THE AUTHORITIES MAY ARREST THE OFFENDER WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OR AT A PLACE WITHIN AN ADJACENT COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S JURISDICTION IS EXPANDED, CERTAIN AUTHORITY, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND IMMUNITIES THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO AN OFFICER EMPLOYED WITHIN HIS JURISDICTION ARE EXTENDED TO HIS EXPANDED JURISDICTION.

Senate Amendments Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3248 -- Reps. F. Smith, McMahand, Whipper, Miller, Lee, Hamilton, M. Hines, Leach, Cato, Wilkins, Mack and Howard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-375 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, OR OTHER LICENSED FACILITY TO INCLUDE AND MAINTAIN INCIDENCE AND OCCURRENCE REPORTS PERTAINING TO PATIENTS IN THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD.

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Debate Adjourned
Objection
Request for Debate

H. 3256 -- Reps. Scott, Kennedy, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Whatley, Bailey, Parks, Cave, Lloyd, Breeland, Inabinett, Mack, Clyburn, Whipper, Limehouse, Rhoad, Knotts, Jennings, Spearman, Young-Brickell, Lee, Dantzler, Wilkes, Keegan and Hinson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES.

Recorded vote

H. 3277 -- Reps. Stuart, Felder and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 526 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND THE CONDUCTING OF ANY REFERENDUM NECESSARY TO ISSUE BONDS BY ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY BEFORE JULY 1, 1997.

Debate Adjourned
Tabled

H. 3300 -- Reps. Breeland, Cave, Inabinett, Mack, J. Hines, Govan, M. Hines, J. Brown, Lloyd, Pinckney and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 258 OF 1998, RELATING GENERALLY TO THE ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, AND RENEWAL OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE EFFECT OF CERTAIN CONVICTIONS ON A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD, ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES FOR COMPLETING A DRIVER TRAINING COURSE, EXCEPTIONS FROM THE DRIVER'S LICENSING REQUIREMENT, THE TESTING OF THE BAC DATAMASTER, THE ISSUANCE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATES, AND THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS A HOLDER OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY OBTAIN A REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE BEFORE THE AGE OF SEVENTEEN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-1-141, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A QUALIFIED SCHOOL DRIVER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM AS EQUIVALENT TO MEETING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S STANDARDS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT OR DRIVER'S LICENSE.

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Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Message to Senate
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Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3316 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION PERIOD FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN THE SUSPENSION PERIOD BEGINS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY APPEAL THE SUSPENSION AND RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR SIXTY DAYS AFTER THE SUSPENSION PERIOD BEGINS; TO AMEND 56-5-2910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECKLESS HOMICIDE, PENALTIES, AND REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE THAT ALLOWS A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED TO HAVE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATED, OBTAIN A ROUTE RESTRICTED PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, OR A DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON IT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-365, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SURRENDER OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE BY A PERSON AFTER BEING ADJUDICATED FOR AN OFFENSE WHICH REQUIRES HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE TO BE REVOKED OR SUSPENDED, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.

Senate Amendments Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3330 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF GEOLOGISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40; AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO SPECIFY MINIMUM GEOLOGY OR GEOPHYSIC COURSE HOURS TO SATISFY THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR REGISTRATION; TO REPLACE CERTIFICATES WITH REGISTRATION CARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR BOARD ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A BOARD SEAL.

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Ratified

H. 3336 -- Reps. Lanford, Hawkins, Davenport, Littlejohn, Allison and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM MILE POINT 68.8 TO MILE POINT 77.4 THE "JOE GRIFFIN EXPRESSWAY".

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3337 -- Reps. D. Smith, Cato, Rice, Robinson, Govan, Beck, Tripp and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBPOENAS IN CONTESTED CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION SHALL, ON APPLICATION OF A PARTY, ENFORCE, QUASH, OR MODIFY A SUBPOENA; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-570, RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BUDGETARY MATTERS, ASSIGNMENT OF CASES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPPORT STAFF; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-580, RELATING TO SUPPORT STAFF, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-650, RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF RULES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROMULGATION AND REVIEW OF RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-310, RELATING TO SOLICITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS OF SOLICITORS.

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Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3344 -- Reps. Walker, Martin, Townsend, Allison, Littlejohn, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Felder, Gourdine, Govan, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Kelley, Kennedy, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Lloyd, Mack, Maddox, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Tripp, Trotter, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1515, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EARLY RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOW PERSONS WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE FIFTY AND HAVE AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE TO RETIRE WITHOUT PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO RAISE THE CONTRIBUTION BY 1.38 PERCENT; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-760 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE-PAID PREMIUMS UNDER THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE AND DENTAL PLANS IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO OFFSET THE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE COSTS RESULTING FROM EARLY RETIREMENTS.

Co-Sponsor Removed
Co-Sponsor Removed

H. 3351 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-704, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS IN CERTAIN GAME ZONES TO OBSERVE OR HARASS WILDLIFE, SO AS TO INCLUDE GAME ZONE 3 AS A GAME ZONE TO WHICH THESE PROVISIONS APPLY.

Ratified

H. 3382 -- Reps. Robinson, Cromer, Barrett, Neal, Kirsh, Sandifer, Harrison, Limbaugh, D. Smith, Meacham and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF GAMING OR SLOT MACHINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINES MADE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1965, WHICH ARE KEPT BY THE OWNER THEREOF IN HIS PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND NOT USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR GAMING PURPOSES.

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3d Reading

H. 3400 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1997, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX ON FIRE INSURERS TO COVER THE EXPENSES OF INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR THE USE OF FIFTY PERCENT OF THE ONE PERCENT TAX LEVIED IN THIS SECTION AND FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO AMEND TITLE 59, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD THROUGH WHICH TUITION ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION MAY BE PAID IN ADVANCE AND FIXED AT A GUARANTEED LEVEL FOR THE DURATION OF UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1120, RELATING TO THE COMPUTATION OF GROSS INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROSS INCOME DOES NOT INCLUDE AMOUNTS EXCLUDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND THE NUMBER OF UNITS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A DIPLOMA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING WITH THE NINTH GRADE CLASS OF SCHOOL YEAR 1997-98 AND THEREAFTER, THE NUMBER OF UNITS REQUIRED FOR A DIPLOMA IS TWENTY-FOUR, RATHER THAN TWENTY, TO SPECIFY WHAT THESE FOUR ADDITIONAL UNITS MUST CONSIST OF, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH OTHER UNITS MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD THESE REQUIREMENTS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-4-380 RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REVENUE IMPACT OF ACTIONS RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL POLICY DOCUMENTS AND THE REDUCTION OF TAX LIABILITIES ORDERED BY THE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-140, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR A FISCAL YEAR AND THE USE OF SURPLUS REVENUES, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON ANNUAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND USES OF SURPLUS REVENUES TO REFLECT IN THE SECTION THE GOVERNOR'S DUTY ANNUALLY TO PREPARE A BUDGET WITH RESPECT TO CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING METHODS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE GOVERNOR'S ANNUAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FROM PROPOSING THE APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS SUCH BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS SUCH BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS; TO ADD SECTION 11-11-150 SO AS TO DELETE FROM CALCULATIONS OF STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUES AMOUNTS NECESSARY IN A FISCAL YEAR TO FUND THE TRUST FUND FOR STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION TRUST FUND, THE BUSINESS INVENTORY EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENT TRUST FUND, AND THE DEPRECIATION PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT TRUST FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER TO THESE FUNDS THE REQUIRED AMOUNTS; TO PROVIDE THAT UNEXPENDED BALANCES IN THESE FUNDS LAPSE TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, TO MAKE THESE FUNDS UNAVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS TO ACCOUNT FOR THESE TRUST FUNDS SEPARATELY IN REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AFFECTING FUNDING LEVELS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-11-330, 12-37-251, AND 12-37-450, ALL AS AMENDED, 12-37-935, 12-37-270, AND 12-37-280, RELATING TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND, THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, THE BUSINESS INVENTORY TAX EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENT, THE DEPRECIATION PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT FUND, AND THE RESIDENTIAL AND HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 11-11-150, RECONSTITUTE THESE FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS AS TRUST FUNDS, EXTEND THE PHASE IN OF ADDITIONAL DEPRECIATION FROM THREE TO SIX YEARS, DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND REVISE THE SCHEDULE OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; AND TO REDESIGNATE AND AMEND SECTION 6-27-45, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REIMBURSEMENTS AS SECTION 6-1-45, AND CONFORM IT TO THE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 11-11-150; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-845, RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL POSTPONEMENT OF JURY SERVICE FOR STUDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS MAY ALSO POSTPONE THEIR JURY SERVICE DURING THE SCHOOL TERM, TO DEFINE A TEACHER AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS TO PAY A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER DURING THE REGULAR TEACHER'S ABSENCE FOR JURY SERVICE; TO ADD SECTION 59-39-101 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC AND NONPUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OF THIS STATE WHO MEET CERTAIN SPECIFIED CRITERIA SHALL RECEIVE A SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, AND ALSO SHALL RECEIVE A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND ANY STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-5010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "PUBLIC EDUCATION: A GREAT INVESTMENT" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSE PLATE PURCHASER MAY DESIGNATE A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR A SCHOOL TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE LICENSE PLATE FEE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SCHOOL CHOSEN BY THE LICENSE PLATE PURCHASER TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE LICENSE PLATE FEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DISTRIBUTE A PORTION OF THE LICENSE PLATE FEE TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FURTHER DISTRIBUTION TO A SCHOOL CHOSEN BY THE LICENSE PLATE PURCHASER; TO ADD SECTION 59-19-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS OR MEMBERS OF COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION FIRST ELECTED OR APPOINTED AFTER JULY 1, 1997, SHALL COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY AN ORIENTATION PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS ORIENTATION PROGRAM SHALL BE CONDUCTED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION FOR THE COST OF THIS ORIENTATION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-142-10, RELATING TO THE NEED-BASED GRANTS PROGRAM UNDER WHICH STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE A NEED-BASED GRANT FROM THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PART-TIME AS WELL AS FULL-TIME STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH GRANTS; TO AMEND TITLE 59, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 118 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT OF 1997 WHICH PERMITS CERTAIN STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO RECEIVE STATE MATCHING FUNDS FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION MATCHING GIFT FUND HEREIN ESTABLISHED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH STATE MATCHING FUNDS SHALL BE PROVIDED; TO AMEND SECTION 48-48-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL TAX, SO AS TO IMPOSE A CONTINGENT LICENSE TAX ON OPERATORS OF LICENSED LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL SITES, TO PROVIDE THE MEASURE OF THE TAX AS AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO POSSIBLE SHORTFALLS IN THE SCHOLARSHIPS PORTION OF THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND, THE TIME OF PAYMENT, METHOD OF COLLECTION, AND DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUE; TO REPEAL SECTION 44-1-120 RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO ADD SECTION 13-1-1770 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE A DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVITALIZING AND ENHANCING THE VIABILITY OF DOWNTOWN AREAS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, COUNTY GOVERNMENT, AND PRIVATE INVESTORS AND TO PROVIDE MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR AWARDING THIS GRANT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES AND COSTS COLLECTED BY COUNTY OFFICIALS, SO AS TO ADD A SURCHARGE OF FIFTEEN DOLLARS TO THE FEE FOR FILING A COMPLAINT OR PETITION IN CIRCUIT OR FAMILY COURT TO BE ALLOCATED TOWARD CIVIL REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENTS; TO ADD SECTION 1-11-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MAY ADOPT RULES AND PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN THE OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-140, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 24, SHALL CARRY OUT CERTAIN DIRECTIVES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN CONTRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIRCUIT COURTS AND CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL JUDGE FOR THE FIRST, FIFTH, AND THIRTEENTH CIRCUITS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FAMILY COURTS AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL JUDGE FOR THE FIRST, NINTH, AND THIRTEENTH CIRCUITS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATE THESE JUDGES TAKE OFFICE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN OF THESE FAMILY COURT JUDGES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETURN OF BENEFICIARIES TO STATE SERVICE AND THE PRACTICE OF LAW FOR MEMBERS OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A RETIRED JUDGE OR JUSTICE MUST MAKE AN ELECTION TO PRACTICE LAW OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO SERVE IN THE COURTS OF THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTION TO PRACTICE LAW IS IRREVOCABLE; TO ADD SECTION 38-7-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE REVENUE COLLECTED ANNUALLY PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-7-30, REGARDING THE TAX ON FIRE INSURERS TO COVER EXPENSES OF INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS, MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN ANNUAL REPORT; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 51, TITLE 2 RELATING TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEE ON SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES FOR THE AGING.

Continued

H. 3421 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-567 SO AS TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR FOR KNOWINGLY MAKING A FALSE REPORT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3453 -- Reps. McMahand, F. Smith, Meacham, Knotts, Neal, Mack, Maddox, Stille, Haskins, Young-Brickell, Parks, Gourdine, Moody-Lawrence and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-243 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS AND TO REQUIRE A CHILD EXPELLED FOR MORE THAN ONE WEEK TO BE PLACED IN A PRIVATE OR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL.

Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Removed
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Committed
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 3470 -- Reps. Kirsh, Edge, Barfield, Meacham and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "COMMISSIONER" TO "DIRECTOR", TO CONFORM THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO THE GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT APPLY TO AIR-SUPPORTED STRUCTURES.

Ratified

H. 3533 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTS, RESOLUTIONS, OR LAWS OF THIS STATE ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE AFFORDED A PRESUMPTION OF LEGALITY AND CONSTITUTIONALITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BURDEN OF PROOF A PLAINTIFF MUST MEET IN SEEKING TO OVERTURN A BILL, RESOLUTION, OR LAW OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCH AN ACTION, PROMPTLY SHALL NOTIFY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IF A COURT DECLARES A BILL, RESOLUTION, OR LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL, INVALID, OR WITHOUT FORCE AND EFFECT.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3563 -- Reps. Sandifer, Parks, Canty and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 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 EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

Report of Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3569 -- Reps. Jordan, Altman, Barrett, Simrill, F. Smith, Littlejohn, R. Smith, Meacham, Rodgers, Townsend, Sandifer, Riser, Bailey, Cooper, Maddox, Martin, Hamilton, Neilson, Wilder, Stille, Koon, Easterday, Young, Govan, Davenport, Young-Brickell, Inabinett, Mason and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE, SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS, INCLUDING PENALTIES AGAINST A BUSINESS THAT KNOWINGLY PERMITS A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION WITHIN ITS PREMISES, WHICH PENALTIES MAY INCLUDE A LOSS OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSES, TO DEFINE AND PROHIBIT NUDITY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Removed
Co-Sponsor Removed
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Recalled
Request for Debate

H. 3590 -- Reps. Gourdine, Altman, Breeland, Harrell, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey, Inabinett, H. Brown, Hinson, Law, Govan, Chellis, Mack, Stuart, Lloyd, Dantzler, Seithel, Limehouse, Felder, Whatley, Battle, Young-Brickell and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-708 SO AS TO PROHIBIT IN GAME ZONE 6 THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS FROM ANY VEHICLE OR WATER AND CONVEYANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBSERVING OR HARASSING WILDLIFE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION AND PENALTIES.

Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3601 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND THE PRIVATE JOB TRAINING REVIEW COMMITTEE WHICH PROVIDES ADVICE ON THE UTILIZATION OF SHORT-TERM ADULT FUNDING, SO AS TO DELETE SUCH COMMITTEE AND CORRESPONDING REFERENCES THERETO.
H. 3601.

Ratified

H. 3603 -- Reps. Allison, Rice, Barrett, Seithel, Leach, Chellis, Simrill, Hinson, Spearman, Phillips, Bailey, Cato, McCraw, Sandifer, Walker, Limbaugh, Riser, Kinon, Young, R. Smith, Easterday, Rhoad, Mason, Gamble, Harvin, Bauer, Moody-Lawrence, Miller, Stuart, Limehouse, McMaster and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARD A CHILD BY PERSONS HAVING CHARGE OR CUSTODY OF THE CHILD, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE A PERSON RESIDING IN THE HOUSE OF A CHILD, OR HAVING RECURRING ACCESS TO A CHILD, OR WHO HAS BEEN GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY TO CARE FOR A CHILD IN PLACE OF A PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF A CHILD, AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WHO HAS CHARGE OR CUSTODY OF A CHILD TO PLACE THE CHILD IN A SITUATION THAT WOULD LIKELY LEAD TO ABANDONMENT.

Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Conference Committee
Free Conference CommitteeRejected
Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3605 -- Reps. Sharpe and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEEDS EXEMPT FROM THE RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO EXEMPT DEEDS IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE AND DEEDS EXECUTED PURSUANT TO FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS.

Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Message from Senate
Other proceedings
Free Conference CommitteeRejected
Free Conference CommitteeRejected
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3617 -- Reps. Mason, Felder, Knotts, Easterday, R. Smith, Bailey, Sandifer, Seithel, Stoddard, Vaughn, Haskins, McMahand, F. Smith, Cato, Walker, Kelley, Phillips, Littlejohn, Beck, Hawkins, Sharpe, Young-Brickell, Hamilton, Koon, Lanford, Lloyd, Cave, Barfield, Young, Miller, Kirsh, Martin, Riser, McLeod, McCraw and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-745 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON THROUGH 'CLONING' TO GROW OR CREATE A HUMAN BEING OR TO CONSPIRE TO DO SO, TO DEFINE CLONING FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 3619 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 50-11-28 AND 50-11-29 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HUNT MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON LAKES GREENWOOD AND WATEREE RESPECTIVELY WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER AND OCCUPANT, TO DEFINE LAKES GREENWOOD AND WATEREE FOR THE ABOVE PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3652 -- Reps. Beck, J. Hines, Seithel, Neilson, Cato, Mason, Allison, Clyburn, Whatley, R. Smith, Lee, Davenport, McCraw, Keegan, Spearman, Breeland, Kelley, Edge, Miller, Witherspoon, Boan, Harrell, Mack, Hawkins, Battle and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SCHOOL BUSES OWNED AND OPERATED BY A PRIVATE SCHOOL OR UNDER CONTRACT FOR A PRIVATE SCHOOL, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PAINTING, LETTERING, AND USE OF STOP ARMS AND WARNING LIGHTS ON THESE VEHICLES OWNED AND OPERATED OR UNDER CONTRACT.

Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Removed
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Objection
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 3679 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, RELATING TO BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2105, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Continued

H. 3685 -- Reps. Cato and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-15-15 SO AS TO MAKE UNLAWFUL CERTAIN TRADE AND COMMERCIAL PRACTICES WITH REGARD TO THE LABELING OF A PRODUCT AS "PEAT" AND PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND SECTION 39-5-37 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICE UNDER SECTION 39-5-20 TO USE AN ASSUMED OR FICTITIOUS NAME IN THE CONDUCT OF A BUSINESS SO AS TO MISREPRESENT INTENTIONALLY THE GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN, OWNERSHIP OF MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, OR LOCATION OF SUCH BUSINESS.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3714 -- Reps. Wilkins and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NAME CHANGE OF A WOMAN UPON DIVORCE, AND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO GRANT ANY PARTY A NAME CHANGE AND TO ALSO GRANT SUCH A NAME CHANGE IN AN ACTION FOR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3730 -- Reps. Mullen, Rodgers, Limehouse, Pinckney and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-136 SO AS TO ESTABLISH "NO WAKE ZONES" ON CERTAIN CREEKS AND COVES ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.

Tabled

H. 3734 -- Reps. Campsen, Altman, Barrett, Mason, Seithel, Easterday, Davenport, Battle, Cooper, Walker, Loftis, Young, Woodrum, Simrill, Hamilton, Klauber, Delleney, Miller, Sandifer, R. Smith, Robinson, Townsend, Haskins, Allison, Riser, Leach, Beck, Koon, Cato, Littlejohn, Fleming, Edge, Tripp, Jordan, Limbaugh, Harrell, Whatley, Trotter, Law, Bauer, Kelley, Keegan and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, ANOTHER STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT, OR A PERSON ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF, SHALL NOT DISTRIBUTE CONDOMS OR OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACEPTIVES TO A PERSON UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF A PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR ONE ACTING IN LOCO PARENTIS.

Co-Sponsor Added

H. 3758 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "VETERAN", REQUIRE THE APPOINTMENT OF A VETERAN TO THE POST OF COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER, PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, CHANGE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE TERM OF OFFICE, AND PROVIDE FOR A TRAINING COURSE, ACCREDITATION, AND REFRESHER TRAINING.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 3760 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, F. Smith, Mason, Cromer, Lee, J. Hines, Neilson, Littlejohn, Seithel, Maddox, J. Smith, Cave, Govan, Lloyd, Gourdine, Clyburn, Harvin, McMahand, Hinson, Kinon, Kennedy, M. Hines, McCraw, Parks, Howard, T. Brown, Stille, Allison, Limbaugh, Byrd, Hodges, Inabinett, Davenport, Kirsh, Neal, Bowers, Rodgers, Carnell, Riser, Baxley, Mack, Witherspoon, Canty, Phillips, Wilder, Breeland, Limehouse, Simrill, Jennings, Whipper and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-345, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FEMALE WHO IS PREGNANT, UNMARRIED, AND UNDER EIGHTEEN TO COMPLETE A PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION COURSE CONDUCTED BY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COURSE CONTENT; AND TO REQUIRE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO REFER THESE WOMEN TO THE APPROPRIATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS A COMPONENT OF THEIR HEALTH CARE.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Continued

H. 3764 -- Reps. Cato, Harrison, Cromer, Altman, Hawkins, J. Hines, Bauer, Lee, Limehouse, Wilder, Campsen, Fleming, Haskins, Kelley, Mason, Walker, Mullen, Barrett, Neilson, Hinson, Seithel, Inabinett, Cobb-Hunter, Scott, Chellis, McKay, Webb, Sandifer, Young, Woodrum, Young-Brickell, Bailey, Simrill, Sharpe, Stuart, Spearman, Koon, McCraw, Kirsh, Trotter, H. Brown, Boan, Limbaugh, Knotts, Gourdine, Kinon, Dantzler, Law, Meacham, Robinson, Riser, D. Smith, Bowers, Baxley, Quinn, Edge, Maddox, Whatley, Vaughn, McMahand, F. Smith, Battle, Miller, Davenport, Harrell, Hodges, Harvin, Pinckney, Littlejohn, Gamble, Wilkins and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-2-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) TO ENTER A SEPARATE WRITTEN CONTRACT WITH A CLIENT IN ORDER TO CHARGE A CONTINGENCY FEE OR COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-30, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR USING THE TITLE AND DESIGNATION OF "CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT" AND FOR REPRESENTING AN ENTITY AS A CPA PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO REVISE THE PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-190, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT MUST INCLUDE CERTAIN AUDITING EXPERIENCE AND TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM REQUIRING A MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS IN AUDITING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-380, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM PRESCRIBING A MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS IN ACCOUNTING OR AUDITING FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS CONFORMING TO AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOARDS OF ACCOUNTANCY STANDARDS FOR FORMS OF PRACTICE, CONTINGENT FEES, AND COMMISSIONS.

Amended
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3784 -- Reps. Haskins, Jordan, Neal, H. Brown, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Bowers, G. Brown, Byrd, Cato, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Davenport, Edge, Fleming, Hamilton, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hodges, Howard, Jennings, Kelley, Knotts, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, McCraw, McKay, Meacham, Miller, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Scott, Sharpe, Simrill, F. Smith, R. Smith, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Woodrum, Young, Govan, Campsen and Harrell: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS FROM FIVE TO NINE, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DELETING THE REQUIREMENT FOR TREATMENT BY PRESCRIPTION OF A PHYSICIAN OR DENTIST, PROVIDING SANCTIONS FOR TREATING PATIENTS BEYOND THIRTY DAYS WITHOUT A REFERRAL FROM A DOCTOR OR DENTIST

Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Objection
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Reconsidered
Ratified

H. 3789 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Hawkins, Chellis, J. Brown, Easterday, Cato, Edge, Maddox, Beck, Webb, Tripp, Byrd, Whatley, Littlejohn, Riser, Inabinett and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON TAKING SPOTTED SEA TROUT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT TAKING SPOTTED SEA TROUT OF LESS THAN THIRTEEN INCHES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIMITS ON THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DAILY TAKE OF CERTAIN FISH, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SPOTTED SEA TROUT A PERSON MAY TAKE OR HAVE IN POSSESSION IN ONE DAY FROM FIFTEEN TO TEN.

Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3792 -- Reps. Cato and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CASUALTY AND SURETY INSURANCE RATES AND ASSIGNED RISK, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT INSURERS PARTICIPATING IN THE VOLUNTARY MARKET SHALL PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN MECHANISMS AND SHALL PAY THEIR ASSESSMENTS AND THAT THE ASSIGNED RISK PLAN ADMINISTRATOR SHALL MAINTAIN NECESSARY RATE-MAKING DATA IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE ACTUARIAL DETERMINATION OF RATES AND RATING PLANS APPROPRIATE FOR THE BUSINESS INSURED THROUGH THE PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY, CASUALTY, INLAND MARINE, AND SURETY INSURANCE RATES, RATING ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PROVISION THAT MEMBERS OF A RATING ORGANIZATION ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE INDIVIDUALLY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A RATING ORGANIZATION TO COLLECT, COMPILE, AND DISSEMINATE TO INSURERS COMPILATIONS OF PAST AND CURRENT PREMIUMS OF INSURERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS ACT APPLIES TO SELF-INSURERS.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3820 -- Reps. Beck, Edge, Mason, Carnell, Trotter, Sharpe, Cato, R. Smith, Clyburn, Limehouse, H. Brown, Harrison, Bailey and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-55-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PRACTICING PSYCHOLOGY WITHOUT A LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-50, RELATING TO ACTS CONSTITUTING PRACTICING AS A PSYCHOLOGIST SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY WHAT ACTS CONSTITUTE SUCH PRACTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY LICENSE AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISIONS THAT A PERSON MAY HAVE A DOCTOR'S DEGREE IN AN ALLIED FIELD RATHER THAN IN PSYCHOLOGY AND THAT A LICENSE MAY BE AWARDED WITHOUT EXAMINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-90, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY AND CLARIFY THESE EXEMPTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE ACT SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO PRACTICE OR OFFER TO PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 55, TITLE 40, TO INCREASE PENALTIES, AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO REFER POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS TO THE SOLICITOR.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
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H. 3826 -- Reps. J. Smith, Pinckney, Cromer and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROPRIATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS TO INCLUDE AN APPROPRIATION IN A LIKE AMOUNT AND UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC., AND TO REQUIRE THIS APPROPRIATION TO BE IN ADDITION TO FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS.

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H. 3830 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF "PRIZE PROMOTION", TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TELEPHONE SOLICITOR WHO MAKES AN UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALL MUST DISCLOSE PROMPTLY TO THE PERSON RECEIVING THE CALL THE IDENTITY OF THE SELLER, THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CALL IS TO SELL GOODS OR SERVICES, THE NATURE OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES, THAT NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO WIN OR PARTICIPATE IN A PRIZE PROMOTION IF A PRIZE PROMOTION IS OFFERED, AND THAT, WHEN REQUESTED, THE TELEMARKETER MUST DISCLOSE THE NO PURCHASE/NO PAYMENT ENTRY METHOD FOR THE PRIZE PROMOTION.

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H. 3833 -- Reps. Hawkins, Altman, F. Smith, J. Smith, Maddox, Campsen, Whipper, Baxley, Bauer, Delleney, D. Smith, Beck, H. Brown, McCraw, Haskins, Fleming, Young, Felder and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-7-435 AND BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF A SUPERIORITY OF RIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE, RATHER THAN AUTHORIZE, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IN ENFORCING ITS ASSIGNMENT OR SUBROGATION RIGHTS, TO REDUCE ANY AMOUNT DUE THE DEPARTMENT BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT IF THE RECIPIENT OF SERVICES HAS RETAINED AN ATTORNEY TO PURSUE THE RECIPIENT'S CLAIM AGAINST A THIRD PARTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING ASSIGNMENT AND SUBROGATION OF CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE DEFINITION OF "COMMISSION" TO GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING.

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H. 3842 -- Reps. Wilkins, J. Smith, McMaster, Beck, Hawkins, Delleney, Cromer, Davenport, Young-Brickell, Keegan, Allison, Fleming, Barfield, Jennings, Kelley, Loftis, Hamilton, Sharpe, Limbaugh, Mason, Sandifer, Meacham, McCraw, Hinson, Harrison, Knotts, Harrell, Simrill, Haskins, Cooper, Cato, Walker, Woodrum, Rodgers, Easterday, Klauber, Chellis, Mullen, Littlejohn, Stuart, Whatley, Trotter, Barrett, Hodges, Riser, Leach, Rice, Robinson, McLeod and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMES AND OFFENSES BY ADDING CHAPTER 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADVISORY SENTENCING GUIDELINES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CATEGORIZATION OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPT CATEGORY OF CRIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF CRIMES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SET OF CRIMES THE MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT APPLIES TO; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OFFENSES ARE AUTOMATICALLY CLASSIFIED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-654, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTY PROVISIONS AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1075, RELATING TO FELONY CARJACKING, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ARSON, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, AND WORK RELEASE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-125, RELATING TO CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR WORK RELEASE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSES" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-150, RELATING TO CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR AND FORFEITURE OF GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME ANY PRISONER CAN EARN OFF HIS SENTENCE FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR TO THREE DAYS A MONTH, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR EDUCATION CREDITS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME ANY PRISONER CAN EARN OFF HIS SENTENCE FOR PARTICIPATING IN AN EDUCATION PROGRAM TO SIX DAYS A MONTH, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-430, RELATING TO RIOTING OR INCITING TO RIOT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RELEASE OF AN OFFENDER INTO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED THE CRIME, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-13-710 AND 24-13-720, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAROLE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAROLE FOR ANY CRIME AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN OFFENDERS MUST COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-560, RELATING TO PRISONERS WHO MUST COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES BEFORE THEIR RELEASE FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SENTENCED TO A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF TWENTY YEARS OR MORE MUST COMPLETE NOT MORE THAN TWO YEARS OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AS A PART OF HIS SENTENCE, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE PROVISIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2945, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 2-13-66, 16-1-90, 16-1-100, AND 16-1-110, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS; TO REPEAL SECTION 24-13-100, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND THAT ALL PROCEEDINGS PENDING AT THE TIME THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ARE SAVED AND THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLY PROSPECTIVELY.

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H. 3860 -- Rep. Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR DRIVERS' LICENSES AND PERMITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPLICATION TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO DISCLOSE A PERMANENT MEDICAL CONDITION WHICH MUST BE INDICATED BY A SYMBOL ON THE LICENSE AND CONTAINED IN THE DRIVER'S RECORD.

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H. 3888 -- Reps. J. Smith, J. Hines, Hodges, Martin, Maddox, Miller, Byrd, Bauer, Parks and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SUPPLYING OF MINORS WITH CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, OR CIGARETTE PAPER, SO AS TO ALSO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SUPPLY ROLLING PAPER AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN TO POSSESS SAME.

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Request for Debate
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H. 3889 -- Reps. Kelley, Whatley, Knotts, Neilson, Simrill, Keegan, Edge, Clyburn, Robinson, Rodgers, J. Hines, Barrett, Witherspoon, Miller, Maddox, Byrd, Battle and McKay: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CHAPTER 71, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO ENACT THE "ACCESS TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIOR TO REQUIRING AUTHORIZATION FROM A MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT AT AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, THE PATIENT MUST BE SCREENED AND ANY EMERGENCY CONDITION STABILIZED; AND TO REQUIRE A MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION TO INFORM ITS ENROLLEES AND AFFILIATED PROVIDERS OF ITS EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE SERVICES AND POLICIES, TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES THAT IT INCLUDES IN ITS POLICIES, NOT TO RETROSPECTIVELY DENY OR REDUCE PAYMENTS IF THE EMERGENCY CONDITION WAS LATER DETERMINED NOT TO BE AN EMERGENCY AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND NOT TO PROHIBIT OR DISCOURAGE THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THE 911 TELEPHONE NUMBER.

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Ratified

H. 3893 -- Reps. Harrison, Bailey, Kirsh, Simrill and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANNING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO REQUIRE A DEVELOPER TO PAY A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE COST OF NEW PUBLIC FACILITIES NEEDED TO SERVE NEW GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, FOR COMPUTING THE PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF COSTS, AND FOR PASSING AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES.

Co-Sponsor Removed

H. 3896 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAPITAL, SURPLUS, RESERVES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS REGARDING INSURANCE COMPANIES, REINSURANCE CREDITS, AND LIABILITY REDUCTIONS, SO AS TO REVAMP THE SECTION BY DELETING CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE AND BY ADDING PROVISIONS THAT PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE ASSUMING INSURER SHALL SUBMIT TO EXAMINATION OF ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND BEAR THE EXPENSE OF EXAMINATION, THAT CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE SHALL NOT BE GRANTED UNLESS THE FORM OF THE TRUST AND ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUST HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE WHERE THE TRUST IS DOMICILED OR THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF ANOTHER STATE WHO, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT, HAS ACCEPTED PRINCIPAL REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF THE TRUST, THAT THE FORM OF THE TRUST AND ANY TRUST AMENDMENTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF EVERY STATE IN WHICH CEDING INSURER BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST ARE DOMICILED, THAT THE TRUST FUND FOR A SINGLE ASSUMING INSURER SHALL CONSIST OF FUNDS IN TRUST IN AN AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN THE ASSUMING INSURER'S LIABILITIES ATTRIBUTABLE TO REINSURANCE CEDED BY UNITED STATES CEDING INSURERS, AND THAT THE ASSUMING INSURER SHALL MAINTAIN A TRUSTEED SURPLUS OF NOT LESS THAN TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS.

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H. 3897 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-27-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION OF INSURERS, FORMAL PROCEEDINGS, AND LIABILITY OF THE REINSURER, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE ORIGINAL INSURED OR POLICYHOLDER SHALL NOT HAVE ANY RIGHTS AGAINST THE REINSURER WHICH ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THE REINSURANCE CONTRACT OR OTHER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REINSURER AND THE ORIGINAL INSURED OR POLICYHOLDER.

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H. 3901 -- Reps. Sharpe and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT ACT OF 1997, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY EXECUTE AN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT WITH THE DESIGNATED COMPACT STATES SO AS TO ADOPT THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT, TO PROVIDE WHEN THE COMPACT BECOMES OPERATIVE AND EFFECTIVE, AND THAT WHEN THE COMPACT BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IT IS THE POLICY OF THIS STATE TO PERFORM AND CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE IS THE COMPACT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE'S DELEGATION TO THE SOUTHERN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT COMMISSION, AND FOR MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENTS, TERMS, AND FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE DELEGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR PER DIEM AND REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR MEMBERS OF THE DELEGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING, FACILITIES, ASSISTANCE, AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND DATA FROM OTHER STATE OFFICERS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYEES, AND FROM PRIVATE PERSONS BY LAWFUL MEANS, TO ASSIST THE DELEGATION IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMPACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS AS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMPACT AND THIS CHAPTER, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR THE REVOCATION OR FORFEITURE OF LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPACT, RELATED RULES AND REGULATIONS, OR THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

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H. 3908 -- Reps. Seithel, Breeland, Dantzler, Altman, Campsen, Harrell, Chellis, Inabinett, Limehouse, Whatley, Young-Brickell, Lloyd, Robinson and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXECUTION, LEVY, NOTICE, AND SEIZURE AND SALE IN INSTANCES OF DELINQUENT COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "BEST ADDRESS", TO SPECIFY "RESTRICTED DELIVERY" OF CERTIFIED MAILED NOTICES, AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO THE CURRENT OWNER OF RECORD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT BY SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AND DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO THE CURRENT OWNER OF RECORD OF THE PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-100, RELATING TO REDEMPTION AND REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO SECTION 12-51-90; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4020, RELATING TO CLASSES OF BINGO, SO AS TO ADD CLASS F REFERRING TO A LICENSEE WHOSE GAME IS STRICTLY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND RUN BY VOLUNTEERS AND MEETS CERTAIN OTHER REQUIREMENTS AS TO GROSS PROCEEDS, PRIZES, AND NUMBER OF GAMES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4030, RELATING TO ENTRANCE FEES TO BINGO SESSIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW CLASS F LICENSEES TO CHARGE A THREE DOLLAR FEE AND TO EXEMPT ENTRANCE FEES FROM CONSIDERATION AS INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF TAXES OR PRIZE LIMITATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4190, RELATING TO BINGO CARD CHARGES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO COLLECT FIVE CENTS FOR EACH DOLLAR OF FACE VALUE FOR A CARD SOLD FOR A CLASS F LICENSEE, TO EXEMPT CLASS C LICENSES FROM THIS CHARGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REVENUE FROM BINGO CARD CHARGES ON CLASS F LICENSEES BE DISTRIBUTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-21-4200; AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS EFFECTIVE DATES.

Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3916 -- Reps. Seithel, Knotts, Whatley, Sharpe, Fleming, Riser and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-185 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE, BARTER, OR TRADE OF MARINE PRODUCTS HANDLED OR TAKEN UNLAWFULLY AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Ratified

H. 3917 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-6-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT OF 1988" AND SHARE OPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN THE CASE OF A PUBLIC CORPORATION, THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RIGHTS, OPTIONS, OR WARRANTS MAY INCLUDE RESTRICTIONS OR CONDITIONS THAT PRECLUDE OR LIMIT THE EXERCISE, TRANSFER, OR RECEIPT OF THE RIGHTS, OPTIONS, OR WARRANTS BY THE HOLDER OR HOLDERS OR BENEFICIAL OWNER OR OWNERS OF A SPECIFIED NUMBER OR PERCENTAGE OF THE OUTSTANDING VOTING SHARES OF THE PUBLIC CORPORATION OR BY ANY TRANSFEREE OR ANY SUCH HOLDER OR OWNER, OR THAT INVALIDATE OR VOID THE RIGHTS, OPTIONS, OR WARRANTS HELD BY THE HOLDER OR OWNER OR BY THE TRANSFEREE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-7-102, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT OF 1988", SHAREHOLDERS, AND SPECIAL MEETINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CASE OF A CORPORATION WHICH IS NOT A PUBLIC CORPORATION OR OF A PUBLIC CORPORATION MAKING ELECTION IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-7-200, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT OF 1988", VOTING, AND SHAREHOLDERS' LIST FOR MEETING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS' LIST MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY ANY SHAREHOLDER, BEGINNING IN THE CASE OF CORPORATIONS WHICH ARE NOT PUBLIC CORPORATIONS, ON THE DATE ON WHICH NOTICE OF THE MEETING IS GIVEN FOR WHICH THE LIST WAS PREPARED AND, IN THE CASE OF PUBLIC CORPORATIONS, NOT LATER THAN THE FIFTH BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING SUCH DATE, IN EITHER CASE, CONTINUING THROUGH THE MEETING; TO AMEND SECTION 33-8-103, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT OF 1988" AND THE NUMBER AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, SO AS TO APPLY CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO A CORPORATION WHICH IS NOT A PUBLIC CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-10-103, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT OF 1988" AND AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SHAREHOLDERS, SO AS TO APPLY CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO A CORPORATION WHICH IS NOT A PUBLIC CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-11-104, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT OF 1988" AND THE MERGER OF A SUBSIDIARY, SO AS TO APPLY CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO A CORPORATION WHICH IS NOT A PUBLIC CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-12-101, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT OF 1988", THE SALE OF ASSETS IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF BUSINESS, AND THE MORTGAGE OF ASSETS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC CORPORATION, ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND FOR THE CONSIDERATION DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MAY TRANSFER ANY OR ALL OF ITS PROPERTY TO A CORPORATION, ALL THE SHARES OF WHICH ARE OWNED BY THE PUBLIC CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-13-102, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT OF 1988", DISSENTERS' RIGHTS, AND THE RIGHT TO DISSENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SHAREHOLDER IS ENTITLED TO DISSENT FROM, AND OBTAIN PAYMENT OF THE FAIR VALUE OF, HIS SHARES, UPON THE APPROVAL OF A CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITION, IN THE CASE OF A CORPORATION WHICH IS NOT A PUBLIC CORPORATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO DISSENTERS' RIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SHARES OF ANY CLASS OR SERIES OF SHARES WHICH, AT THE RECORD DATE FIXED TO DETERMINE SHAREHOLDERS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE NOTICE OF A VOTE AT THE MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO ACT UPON THE AGREEMENT OF MERGER OR EXCHANGE, WERE EITHER LISTED ON A NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE OR DESIGNATED AS A NATIONAL MARKET SYSTEM SECURITY ON AN INTERDEALER QUOTATION SYSTEM BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC.; AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-1-400, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT OF 1988", SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "PUBLIC CORPORATION" AND DEFINE IT TO MEAN A CORPORATION, A CLASS OF WHOSE EQUITY SECURITIES ARE REGISTERED WITH A FEDERAL AGENCY UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR A SUCCESSOR ACT.

Ratified

H. 3932 -- Reps. Wilkins, H. Brown, Easterday, Klauber, Haskins, Young-Brickell, Cato, Cooper, Sharpe, Sandifer, Bailey, Robinson, Harrell, Boan, Knotts, Whatley, Young and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-160 SO AS TO ADD APPROPRIATE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-60, AS AMENDED, 12-36-70, AS AMENDED, 12-36-110, AS AMENDED, 12-36-120, AS AMENDED, 12-36-910, AS AMENDED, AND 12-36-1310, RELATING TO TAXING PROCEEDS OF RETAIL AND WHOLESALE SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO IMPOSE A FIVE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX ON LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, CABLE TELEVISION SUBSCRIBER SERVICES, AND PAGING SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR TOLL CHARGES FOR VOICE OR MESSAGE TRANSMISSION, CHARGES FOR TELEGRAPH MESSAGES AND CARRIER AND CUSTOMER ACCESS LINE CHARGES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-36-2645 RELATING TO TAXES ON THE PROCEEDS OF 900/976 TELEPHONE SERVICES.

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H. 3968 -- Reps. Simrill, Kirsh, Meacham and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO ALLOW THE YORK COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION THE AUTHORITY TO OVERRIDE A DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES.

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Objection

H. 3974 -- Reps. Campsen, Seithel, Woodrum, Altman and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1635 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PLACING A MINOR IN A FOSTER HOME IF THE MINOR HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED OR CONVICTED OF OR PLED GUILTY TO A SEX OFFENSE, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PLACEMENT IN A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOME IF NO OTHER MINORS ARE IN THE HOME, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PLACING AGENCY TO PETITION FOR AN EXCEPTION FOR GOOD CAUSE.

Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3985 -- Reps. Seithel, Allison, Spearman, Meacham, Altman, Mason, Fleming, Campsen, Lee, Rodgers, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, Byrd, Cato, Hinson, Simrill, Loftis, Mullen, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Limehouse, Gamble and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS HEALTH BENEFITS AND EDUCATION ACT OF 1998 BY ADDING SECTION 38-33-325 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO ALLOW FEMALE PARTICIPANTS DIRECT ACCESS, WITH LIMITATIONS BUT WITHOUT REFERRAL, TO OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES WITHIN THE PLAN BENEFITS AND TO REQUIRE THE PLAN TO INFORM FEMALE PARTICIPANTS IN WRITING OF THIS REQUIREMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-125 SO AS TO REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING HOSPITALIZATION FOR MASTECTOMIES TO PROVIDE HOSPITALIZATION FOR AT LEAST FORTY-EIGHT HOURS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-130 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS COVERING MASTECTOMY SURGERY TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC DEVICES AND RECONSTRUCTIVE BREAST SURGERY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-145 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAMS AND PAP SMEARS AND PROSTATE CANCER EXAMINATIONS, SCREENINGS, AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY WORK.

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H. 3999 -- Reps. Wilkins and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OR COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND THE AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING RECORDS AVAILABLE AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PUBLIC RECORDS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECORDS CONCERNING EVALUATIONS, DISCIPLINARY MATTERS, AND THOSE USED RELATING TO INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS AND UTILIZED IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM DISTRIBUTION ON THE BASIS IT WOULD CONSTITUTE AN UNREASONABLE INVASION OF PERSONAL PRIVACY, AND TO SPECIFY THAT DOCUMENTS CONCERNING CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS OF SALES OR PROPOSED SALES OR PURCHASES OF PROPERTY MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE WHEN THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH THE DOCUMENTS RELATE IS ENTERED INTO OR THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR PURCHASED; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INFORMATION DECLARED PUBLIC INFORMATION UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO DELETE "INCIDENT" AS THE ONLY TYPE OF REPORTS DISCLOSING CERTAIN INFORMATION INVOLVING A CRIME OR ALLEGED CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-70, RELATING TO MEETINGS THAT MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR RECEIPT OF LEGAL ADVICE IS PERMITTED ONLY WHEN THE LEGAL ADVICE RELATES TO A PENDING, THREATENED, OR POTENTIAL CLAIM, TO DEFINE THE TERM "SPECIFIC PURPOSE", TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS HELD PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-4-70(a)(1), THE IDENTITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL BEING DISCUSSED DOES NOT HAVE TO BE DISCLOSED TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS STATED, TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "FORMAL ACTION", AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF PUBLIC BODIES MAY NOT COMMIT THE BODY TO A COURSE OF ACTION BY A VOTE OR BY POLLING OF MEMBERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

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H. 4039 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCENIC RIVERS TRUST FUND, SO AS TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZED USE OF THESE TRUST FUNDS TO EDUCATIONAL OR PLANNING PROJECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE SCENIC RIVERS PROGRAM.

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H. 4063 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-9-90 AND 44-9-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE COMMISSION TO COLLECT STATISTICS ON AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL DEFICIENCIES OR EPILEPSY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-15-50 RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GRANTS THAT MAY BE AWARDED TO LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, SO AS TO DELETE LIMITS TIED TO 1974-75 EXPENDITURES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-15-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO FURTHER AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR THOSE UNABLE TO PAY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH ADMISSIONS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THESE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-540, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 44-17-580, RELATING TO JUDICIAL HEARINGS CONCERNING COMMITMENT SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN A PETITION SEEKING COMMITMENT MUST BE DISMISSED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESTRAINING MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM 'RESTRAINT'; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-1100 RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF PROBATE RECORDS ON MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS, SO AS TO CHANGE WHAT STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES APPLY.

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H. 4107 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN BAMBERG COUNTY, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE VOTING PLACE OF THE EDISTO PRECINCT AS THE EDISTO RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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H. 4113 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-24-45, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL NOT RECEIVE OR BE OFFERED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OR CONTINUATION OF HIS DUTIES A SUPPLEMENT, OTHER COMPENSATION, OR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION FROM ANY NONGOVERNMENTAL SOURCE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL TAKE EFFECT MAY 1, 1997.

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H. 4115 -- Reps. Harrison, Wilkins, D. Smith, Knotts and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-13-5 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM USING RACE, SEX, COLOR, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN AS A CRITERION FOR EITHER DISCRIMINATING AGAINST OR GRANTING PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP IN THE OPERATION OF THE STATE'S SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION, OR PUBLIC CONTRACTING.

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H. 4119 -- Reps. Miller, Edge, G. Brown, Whipper, Seithel, Mullen, Hawkins, Delleney, Meacham, M. Hines, Kelley, Cotty, Inabinett, Walker, McMahand, Sheheen, McCraw, Battle, Phillips, T. Brown, Kennedy, Neal, Keegan, Rhoad, Govan, Witherspoon, Whatley, Fleming, Carnell, Knotts, Webb, Cromer, Lee, F. Smith, Allison, McLeod, J. Brown, Byrd, Boan, Hodges, Stille, Maddox, Townsend, Sandifer, Cave, Barrett, Riser, Moody-Lawrence, Robinson, D. Smith, Gourdine, Harvin, Bauer and Martin: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 14, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE-PRODUCING PROJECTS AND FROM SPECIAL SOURCES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE INCURRANCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COUNTIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEBT SERVICE OF SUCH INDEBTEDNESS TO BE PROVIDED FROM THE ADDED INCREMENT OF TAX REVENUES TO RESULT FROM THE PROJECT.

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H. 4120 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO TITLE 31 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COUNTIES IN CONNECTION WITH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND THE PAYMENT OF SUCH INDEBTEDNESS FROM ADDED INCREMENTS OF TAX REVENUES.

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H. 4131 -- Rep. Sheheen: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REMOVE FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM THAT PORTION OF SECONDARY ROAD S28-52, ACADEMY DRIVE, IN KERSHAW COUNTY, BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY 1 NORTH AND THE CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY PROPERTY LINE.

Ratified

H. 4165 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO HIGHWAY PATROL, WRECKER SERVICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2184, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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H. 4189 -- Reps. T. Brown and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE PRECINCTS.

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H. 4278 -- Reps. Limbaugh, McKay, Askins and McGee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A BINDING REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE FAVOR GRANTING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT THE AUTHORITY BEGINNING IN 1999 TO RAISE THE MILLAGE FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS BY NOT MORE THAN FIVE MILLS OVER THAT LEVIED FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT OF A REFERENDUM, AND TO GRANT SUCH LIMITED FISCAL AUTONOMY TO THE BOARD BEGINNING IN 1999 IF THE RESULTS OF THE BINDING REFERENDUM ARE IN FAVOR THEREOF.

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H. 4286 -- Reps. Sheheen, Carnell and Delleney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 1997-98 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE YEAR IN EFFECT.

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H. 4291 -- Reps. Rice and Robinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 124 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 123 TO THE GREENVILLE COUNTY LINE IN HONOR OF JOE ANDERS.

Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4295 -- Reps. Neilson, Stuart and Rhoad: 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.

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H. 4303 -- Reps. Inabinett, Govan, Jordan, Maddox, Cromer, Kennedy, Whipper, Campsen, Tripp, Jennings, J. Hines, Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Robinson, Pinckney, Neal, Miller, Cotty, Baxley and Parks: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 33 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MARRIAGES OF WHITES AND NEGROES AND THE AGE OF CONSENT FOR AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION MAKING A MARRIAGE BETWEEN A WHITE AND NEGRO OR MULATTO UNLAWFUL.

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H. 4315 -- Reps. Beck, Mason, R. Smith, Sharpe, Spearman and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 503 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY WITH REGARD TO ADMINISTRATIVE AREA OFFICES AND AREA ADVISORY COUNCILS.

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H. 4321 -- Reps. Bowers, Rodgers, Hawkins, Mullen and Campsen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO APPOINT AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DEPARTMENT'S EVALUATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY DISPOSAL SYSTEMS' MEDICAL WASTE INCINERATOR COMPLEX IN HAMPTON COUNTY IN RESPONSE TO A RECENT FIRE SUSTAINED BY THE COMPANY AND TO PROVIDE THAT A REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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H. 4344 -- Reps. Walker, Hawkins, Mason, Stille, Vaughn and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2746, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO LEVY BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES ON COIN-OPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION OF THE LOCAL LEVY TO A PERCENTAGE OF A FORMER STATE LEVY ON SUCH MACHINES.

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H. 4345 -- Reps. Walker, Haskins, Kirsh, Leach, Beck, Robinson, Hamilton, Easterday, McMahand, Tripp, Loftis, Littlejohn, Hawkins, Stille, Cooper, Davenport, Mason, Meacham, Sandifer, Simrill and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSES REQUIRED FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES OR MACHINES, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO A CODE SECTION REPEALED BY THIS ACT; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, THE VIDEO GAME MACHINES ACT; TO REPEAL SECTION 16-19-60 RELATING TO THE NONAPPLICATION OF THE GAMBLING OFFENSES TO COIN-OPERATED NONPAYOUT MACHINES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, AND TO AUTHORIZE PRO RATA REFUNDS FOR LICENSE FEES PAID ON COIN-OPERATED MACHINES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE LICENSED ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.

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H. 4346 -- Reps. Stuart, Stoddard, Leach, Rodgers, Loftis, Martin, Neal, Mason, Stille, Walker and Woodrum: 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 CERTAIN PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO REQUEST A CHANGE IN A LICENSE PLATE EMBLEM, SEAL, OR SYMBOL.

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H. 4347 -- Reps. Lloyd and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-433, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST MINORS OR INCAPACITATED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT "COURT" MEANS THE CIRCUIT COURT OR THE PROBATE COURT, AS THE CASE MAY BE, OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON RESIDES OR IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE MATTER IS PENDING.

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H. 4348 -- Rep. Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON APPLYING FOR A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD.

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H. 4349 -- Reps. Haskins, Sharpe, Wilkins, Beck, Felder, Leach, Klauber, Barfield, A. Harris, Gamble, Harrison, Knotts, Law, Mason, Meacham, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, Stuart, Tripp, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young-Brickell, Riser, Easterday, Cato, Allison, Barrett, H. Brown, Campsen, Chellis, Davenport, Hamilton, Harrell, Hawkins, Hinson, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, McMaster, Rice, Townsend and Whatley: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN OR MORE MEMBERS INSTEAD OF ALL TWELVE MEMBERS OF A JURY MUST VOTE IN FAVOR OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY WHERE A DEFENDANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN ORDER FOR THE DEATH PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED.

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H. 4350 -- Reps. Davenport. Haskins, Gamble, Knotts, Mason, Meacham, Sandifer, Simrill, Stille and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-29 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDERING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THE LINE OF DUTY MUST RECEIVE A MANDATORY SENTENCE OF DEATH, TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND TO PROVIDE A SAVINGS CLAUSE.

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H. 4351 -- Reps. Klauber, Haskins, Gamble, Kirsh, Knotts, Leach, Meacham, Sandifer, Seithel, Simrill, Vaughn and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-335 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ROBBERY OF A RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT OR ANOTHER BUSINESS WHILE ARMED WITH A DEADLY WEAPON IS A FELONY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ROBBERY WHILE ARMED WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY.

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H. 4352 -- Reps. Hawkins, Kirsh, Mason, Meacham, Sandifer, Simrill and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-170 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO PUBLISH OR TRANSMIT ADVERTISING IN THIS STATE PROMOTING GAMBLING OR LOTTERIES PROHIBITED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OR LAWS OF THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

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H. 4353 -- Reps. Klauber and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAWS GOVERNING APPLICATION OF THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN OPT-OUT PROVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHILANTHROPY PROTECTION ACT OF 1995, PUBLIC LAW 104-62, AND MAKING IT EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1998.

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H. 4354 -- Reps. Cato, Kirsh, Mason, Sandifer and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-1-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO REALLOCATE BETWEEN THE SOUTH CAROLINA BANKERS ASSOCIATION AND THE STATE COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LEAGUE THE TWO MEMBERS FORMERLY REPRESENTING THE STATE SAVINGS AND LOAN LEAGUE.

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H. 4355 -- Reps. Fleming, Haskins, Leach, Meacham, Sandifer and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROXIMITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS AND PLACES OF BUSINESS WITH LIQUOR LICENSES, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE REQUIREMENTS TO CHILD DAYCARE FACILITIES AND TO DEFINE "CHILD DAYCARE FACILITIES".

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H. 4356 -- Rep. McAbee: A BILL TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REMOVE FROM MCCORMICK COUNTY AND TRANSFER TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM THAT PORTION OF SECONDARY HIGHWAY S-33-329 FROM U.S. HIGHWAY 378 TO HUGUENOT PARKWAY; TO REMOVE FROM MCCORMICK COUNTY AND TRANSFER TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM THAT PORTION OF HUGUENOT PARKWAY FROM U.S. HIGHWAY 378 TO ROAD S-7 IN MCCORMICK COUNTY; AND TO REPEAL ACT 219 OF 1993 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REMOVING FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND TRANSFERRING TO MCCORMICK COUNTY A PORTION OF SECONDARY HIGHWAY S-33-329.

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H. 4357 -- Reps. Kirsh and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-1-330 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CAUSE OF ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST AN IMMUNE CONTRACTOR OR AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OR ANY OF ITS AGENCIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS ON THE BASIS THAT A COMPUTER OR OTHER INFORMATION SYSTEM OWNED OR OPERATED BY ANY OF THOSE PERSONS OR ENTITIES PRODUCED, CALCULATED, OR GENERATED AN ERRONEOUS DATE, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF THE ERROR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS, INCLUDING THE PROVISIONS OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4358 -- Reps. Loftis, J. Brown, Leach, Robinson, Stille, Vaughn and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-33-770 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NURSING SERVICES IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT THE ON-SITE SUPERVISION OF A NURSE, DOCTOR, OR DENTIST IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED.

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H. 4359 -- Reps. Law and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 39 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES ACT, PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PERSONS OFFERING DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES.

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H. 4360 -- Reps. Limehouse, Wilkins, Altman, Barrett, Bauer, Barfield, H. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Felder, Fleming, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kinon, Klauber, Law, Littlejohn, Lloyd, McMaster, Maddox, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Smith, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Whatley, Witherspoon, Young, Bailey, Cotty, Hinson, Gamble, Knotts, Leach, Meacham, Rodgers, Seithel, Stille, Easterday, Mason, Young-Brickell and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 48 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING IF A PERSON IS A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF SUCH PERSONS IN THIS PROCESS, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMITMENT OF SUCH PERSON TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH UPON ANTICIPATION OF RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION UNTIL THE PERSON IS SAFE TO BE AT LARGE AND IF RELEASED NOT LIKELY TO COMMIT ACTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, TO PROVIDE FOR RELEASE PROCEDURES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN RECORDS AND REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO COMPENSATION OF VICTIMS OF CRIME AND TOLLING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME WHO HAVE A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST AN INCARCERATED OFFENDER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TOLLING OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME IN REGARD TO PERSONS RELEASED FROM COMMITMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 48 OF TITLE 44; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1560, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION TO VICTIMS OF POST-CONVICTION PROCEEDINGS AFFECTING PROBATION, PAROLE, OR RELEASE OF THE OFFENDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 24, RELATING TO THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-85 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE PRISON SYSTEM TO ADMIT AND DETAIN PERSONS TRANSFERRED PURSUANT TO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 48 OF TITLE 44; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THE DEFINITION OF "PATIENT" A PERSON COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 48 OF TITLE 44.

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H. 4361 -- Reps. Cromer, Canty, Cotty, Clyburn, Littlejohn, Meacham, Stille, Walker and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2793, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROXIMITY RESTRICTIONS ON THE LOCATIONS IN WHICH ARE LOCATED COIN-OPERATED MACHINES WITH A FREE-PLAY FEATURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A STANDARD MINIMUM ONE THOUSAND FOOT LIMITATION, IN BOTH A MUNICIPALITY OR A COUNTY, BETWEEN PREMISES CONTAINING SUCH MACHINES AND SCHOOLS, PARKS, AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND TO GRANDFATHER EXISTING LOCATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4362 -- Reps. Hawkins, Bailey, Gamble, Knotts, Leach, Mason, Sandifer, Vaughn, Young and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1050 SO AS TO DEFINE "SERIOUS CHILD SEX OFFENSE", TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A SERIOUS CHILD SEX OFFENSE WHO SUBSEQUENTLY ENGAGES IN AN OCCUPATION OR PARTICIPATES IN A VOLUNTEER POSITION THAT REQUIRES HIM TO WORK OR INTERACT WITH CERTAIN CHILDREN IS GUILTY OF A FELONY, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE THAT A PERSON IS ENGAGED IN AN OCCUPATION OR PARTICIPATES IN A VOLUNTEER POSITION THAT REQUIRES HIM TO WORK OR INTERACT WITH CHILDREN UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4363 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Bailey, J. Brown, Canty, Clyburn, Stille and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE INSURANCE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN TEMPORARY STATE AGENCY EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE GROUP PLAN, TO PROVIDE THOSE TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR COVERAGE, AND TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING ON THE BASIS OF THIS ELIGIBILITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4364 -- Reps. Cato, Knotts, Littlejohn, Mason, Stille, Vaughn and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE KIDNEY DISEASE TREATMENT CENTERS AND HEMODIALYSIS CENTERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTH CARE FACILITY", AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS, SO AS TO EXEMPT KIDNEY DISEASE TREATMENT CENTERS.

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H. 4365 -- Reps. Sheheen, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Miller and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 24, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BINGO TAX ACT OF 1996 WHICH REGULATES BINGO GAMES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE GAME OF BINGO IS CONDUCTED, LICENSED, AND REGULATED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4366 -- Reps. Knotts, Cotty, Littlejohn, Stille and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSE TAX ON COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE MAXIMUM TEN PERCENT "ADD-ON" COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL LICENSE FEE ON COIN-OPERATED DEVICES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE TO THE ENTIRE FOUR THOUSAND DOLLAR BIENNIAL STATE LICENSE TAX RATHER THAN A MAXIMUM TEN PERCENT OF THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4367 -- Reps. Sheheen, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Miller and Stille: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST LOTTERIES AND PROVIDING THAT THE GAME OF BINGO WHEN CONDUCTED BY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, OR FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS OR WHEN CONDUCTED AT RECOGNIZED ANNUAL STATE AND COUNTY FAIRS IS NOT A PROHIBITED LOTTERY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GAME OF BINGO MAY BE CONDUCTED ONLY BY A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4368 -- Reps. Sheheen, Canty, Cotty, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Mason, Meacham, Seithel, Stille, Vaughn and Walker: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 34, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS OF ENACTMENT OF LOCAL OR SPECIAL LAWS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY BY MAJORITY VOTE IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED ELECTION, TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OR POSSESSION OF ANY TYPE OF COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT OR GAMING MACHINE OR DEVICE IN THAT COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4369 -- Reps. Sheheen, Baxley, Cotty, Cromer, Kirsh, Meacham, Miller and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-48-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMPACT NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE AND THE PROHIBITION AGAINST LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE GENERATED WITHIN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BEING DISPOSED OF AT A FACILITY LOCATED IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE COMMITTEE, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN REGARD TO CUSTODY AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BARNWELL FACILITY AFTER CLOSURE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE GENERATED OUTSIDE THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA MAY BE DISPOSED OF AT A FACILITY LOCATED IN THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4370 -- Reps. Boan, Wilkins, Riser, Neilson, H. Brown, Allison, Bailey, Barrett, Bauer, Baxley, J. Brown, T. Brown, Chellis, Cotty, Clyburn, Delleney, Hinson, Felder, Gamble, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Kelley, Kinon, Kirsh, Knotts, Law, Maddox, McAbee, Mason, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, Walker, Wilder, Witherspoon, Young-Brickell, Young, Barfield, Moody-Lawrence, Cato, Meacham, Townsend and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 149 SO AS TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER WHICH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL PROVIDE MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO COVER THE COST OF ATTENDANCE UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITS TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENT STUDENTS ATTENDING ACCREDITED PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES.

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H. 4371 -- Reps. Seithel, Quinn, Altman, T. Brown, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Kirsh, Mason, McMahand, Neal, Stille, Miller and Tripp: A BILL TO REPEAL ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (MUSC) SELLING AND LEASING CERTAIN ASSETS AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 2 THROUGH 11 OF ACT 390 OF 1996 RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SALE AND LEASE OF THESE MUSC ASSETS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4372 -- Reps. Cromer, Knotts and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 IN CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 12, SO AS TO INCREASE THE RATE OF THE STATE SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX FROM FIVE TO SIX PERCENT ON ITEMS NOT SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM TAX AND PROVIDE FOR THE CREDITING OF THE REVENUE OF THIS ADDITIONAL TAX TO A SEPARATE FUND STYLED THE "MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND" AND TO CREDIT THE EXCESS REVENUE TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM TAX A PERCENTAGE OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ALL PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTOR CYCLES, AND TRUCKS WITH AN EMPTY WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS FROM TAXES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CALCULATION OF THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT AND FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FOR REVENUES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THIS EXEMPTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4373 -- Reps. Trotter, Barrett, Cromer, McLeod, Robinson, Sandifer, Simrill, Spearman, Wilder, Riser and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOCASSEE GORGES ENDOWMENT FUND.

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H. 4374 -- Reps. Cromer and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO HAVE CANDIDATES FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE FILE THEIR STATEMENTS OF INTENTION OF CANDIDACY WITH THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION INSTEAD OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4375 -- Reps. Haskins, Spearman, Kirsh, Wilkins, Bauer, Cato, Gamble, Jennings, Knotts, Leach, Sandifer, Young-Brickell, Riser and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGISTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF SPECIALISTS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-20, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY, SO AS TO ADD A SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY TO THE BOARD, TO REQUIRE PERSONS QUALIFIED TO PRACTICE AS A SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY ON JULY 1, 1998, TO APPLY FOR LICENSURE BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 1998; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 40-55-20 THROUGH 40-55-170 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 55, TITLE 40, ENTITLED "PSYCHOLOGISTS".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4376 -- Reps. Cromer, Cotty, Jennings, McLeod, Whipper and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR EARLY VOTING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO ADD PERSONS WHO DESIRE TO VOTE EARLY BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE IN STATEWIDE ELECTIONS AND THEIR NOMINATING PRIMARIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4377 -- Reps. Haskins, Spearman, Kirsh, Wilkins, Bauer, Cato, Gamble, Leach, Sandifer, Young-Brickell, Riser, Moody-Lawrence and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 75, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF SPECIALISTS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-75-20, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR THE LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, ASSOCIATE COUNSELORS, AND MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, SO AS TO ADD A SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY TO THE BOARD; TO REQUIRE PERSONS QUALIFIED TO PRACTICE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT TO APPLY FOR LICENSURE BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 1998; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 40-75-10 THROUGH 40-75-190 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 75, TITLE 40, ENTITLED "PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, ASSOCIATE COUNSELORS, AND MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPISTS" AND TO RENAME CHAPTER 75, TITLE 40 "PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, ASSOCIATE COUNSELORS, MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND SPECIALISTS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY".

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H. 4378 -- Reps. Wilkins, Cotty, Whipper, Harrison, T. Brown, Knotts, Mason, Sandifer, Simrill, Stille, Stuart, Riser, Moody-Lawrence, Walker and Meacham: A BILL TO ENACT THE "MAGISTRATES COURT REFORM ACT OF 1998" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ADD SECTION 9-11-27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MAGISTRATES MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COURT ADMINISTRATION AFTER CONSULTING WITH EACH COUNTY GOVERNING BODY SHALL INFORM THE SENATORS REPRESENTING THE COUNTY OF THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY, THE NUMBER OF WORK HOURS REQUIRED BY EACH POSITION, THE COMPENSATION FOR EACH POSITION, AND THE AREA OF THE COUNTY TO WHICH EACH POSITION IS ASSIGNED; TO REQUIRE THAT ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 2002, A MAGISTRATE AT THE TIME OF HIS APPOINTMENT MUST HAVE RECEIVED A TWO-YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE; AND THAT ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 2006, A MAGISTRATE AT THE TIME OF HIS APPOINTMENT MUST HAVE RECEIVED A FOUR-YEAR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE; TO ADD SECTION 22-1-12 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A MAGISTRATE COMPLETE CERTAIN TRIAL OBSERVATIONS PRIOR TO TRYING CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-15, RELATING TO THE PERSONS PRESENTLY SERVING AS MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A MAGISTRATE CONTINUING TO SERVE ON MAY 1, 2002, MUST HAVE RECEIVED A TWO-YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND THAT A MAGISTRATE CONTINUING TO SERVE ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 2006, MUST HAVE RECEIVED A FOUR-YEAR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE AND TO PROVIDE THAT MAGISTRATES SERVING ON JULY 1, 1998, SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO MEET THE HIGHER EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 22-1-10 (B) AND (C) DURING THEIR TENURE IN OFFICE; TO ADD SECTION 22-1-17 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO MAGISTRATES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION; TO ADD SECTION 22-1-19 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SUPREME COURT REGARDING THE ELIGIBILITY EXAMINATION, CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAGISTRATES; TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MAGISTRATE'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RETIREMENT, TRAINING, OR EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS MAY SUBJECT THE MAGISTRATE TO SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT; SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY EXAMINATION THE RESULTS OF WHICH MUST BE USED BY THE SENATORIAL DELEGATION IN MAKING NOMINATION FOR MAGISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS; TO ADD SECTION 22-2-5 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY EXAMINATION THE RESULTS OF WHICH MUST BE USED BY THE SENATORIAL DELEGATION IN MAKING NOMINATION FOR MAGISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-200, RELATING TO ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUE AS AFFECTING NUMBER OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROVISION WITH APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MAGISTRATES DEPENDENT UPON ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES; TO AMEND SECTION 22-8-40, RELATING TO FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME MAGISTRATES AND SALARIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW SALARY SCHEDULE AND FOR ADDITIONAL MAGISTRATES TO BE APPOINTED DEPENDENT UPON ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES AND TO REQUEST THE SUPREME COURT TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE CHAIRMEN OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' JUDICIARY COMMITTEES RECOMMENDING ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN THE MAGISTRATES' COURTS SYSTEM.

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H. 4379 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Jennings, Knotts, McLeod, Robinson, Sandifer, Stille, Stuart, Riser and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 1-19-60, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE OF THE GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEES MAY BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OR HIS DESIGNEE RATHER THAN A MEMBER OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD; SECTION 1-30-35, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO CORRECT CERTAIN CITATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 1976 CODE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST HAVE FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE WHICH PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO THE FORMER "CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER"; SECTION 2-13-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANNUAL ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CORRECT THE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO WHOM THESE ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ARE PROVIDED AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEIR DISTRIBUTION; SECTION 12-13-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO CORRECT THE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO WHOM THESE CODES ARE PROVIDED AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEIR DISTRIBUTION; SECTION 4-10-65, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNIDENTIFIED LOCAL SALES AND TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO TAX COMMISSION TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 4-29-69, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES ALLOWED CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 6-19-30, RELATING TO AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR STATE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY GRANTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; SECTION 9-1-1535, RELATING TO RETIREMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF THE OFFICERS, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SECTION, AND THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; SECTION 10-1-100, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS IN STATE CONTRACTS FOR APPLICABLE POLLUTION PREVENTION AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 11-9-825, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE REFERENCE TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-4-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CONTRACT WITH A COLLECTION AGENCY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTIONS 12-21-2772, 12-21-2778, 12-21-2780, 12-21-2784, 12-21-2786, 12-21-2788, 12-21-2793, 12-21-2802, AND 12-21-2804, RELATING TO THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-5020, 12-21-5030, 12-21-5040, 12-21-6010, 12-21-6040, AND 12-21-6050, RELATING TO THE MARIJUANA AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TAX ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO CONFORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; SECTION 12-27-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION TO COUNTIES OF A PORTION OF GASOLINE TAXES THROUGH THE WATER RECREATIONAL RESOURCES FUND, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF "C" FUNDS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; SECTION 12-27-1270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PORTION OF THE SHIMS GASOLINE TAX REVENUES SET ASIDE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT, SO AS TO CONFORM THE REFERENCE TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE PROVISION; SECTION 12-36-2570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TIME OF PAYMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; SECTION 12-36-2610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR TIMELY PAYMENT OF THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VALUATION OF PROPERTY AND THE DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE FOR MANUFACTURING MACHINERY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; SECTION 13-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 15-9-285, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS BY THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ON UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE COMMISSIONER TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 17-17-100, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS PETITIONS TO THE COURT IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE PRISONER IS LOCATED, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; SECTION 17-22-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL INTERVENTION AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO BY A DEFENDANT AND THE SOLICITOR IN A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 17-25-80, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REGARDING HARD LABOR, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSIONER TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 17-25-145, RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY PENALTIES PROGRAM, SO AS TO CONFORM THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 17-25-370, RELATING TO EXECUTION OF DEATH SENTENCE, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT AND TO CORRECT AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE; SECTION 17-25-400, RELATING TO SERVICE OF NOTICE ON PRISONER, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 20-7-2020, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS UNDER THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 20-7-2340, RELATING TO ADOPTION FEES ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH THESE FEES; SECTION 20-7-2640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR ADOPTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IDENTIFICATION, BENEFITS, AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A REFERENCE TO "THE DEPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; SECTION 20-7-5910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES AND THE TITLES OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS OF STATE AGENCIES TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 23-4-20, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEES AND PROGRAMS OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS TO CONFORM TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 23-4-110, RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CRIME AND DELINQUENCY, SO AS TO CONFORM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 23-4-520, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE FORMER DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES; SECTION 24-1-10 RELATING TO THE MEANING OF REFERENCES TO THE STATE PENITENTIARY AND TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 24-13-730, RELATING TO PROGRAM CHANGES SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO REVISE CODE SECTIONS; SECTION 24-22-30, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-22-150, RELATING TO FUNDING REQUIRED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF COMMISSIONER TO DIRECTOR; SECTION 24-23-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLAN, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE OF BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES; SECTION 24-26-10, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO CERTAIN NONVOTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION; SECTION 25-19-20, RELATING TO THE PRISONER OF WAR COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS; SECTION 31-13-30, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 31-17-330, RELATING TO MOBILE HOME LICENSES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; SECTION 33-14-210, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION OF A CORPORATION BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; SECTION 33-39-250, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COUNTY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD; SECTION 37-4-107, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE AND THE MAXIMUM CHARGE BY A CREDITOR FOR INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 37-4-108, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, INSURANCE, AND A REQUIRED REFUND OR CREDIT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 37-4-111, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, INSURANCE, AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THESE PROVISIONS OF LAW AND THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND REPLACE THEM WITH APPROPRIATE REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 37-4-112, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, INSURANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION OF THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO INSURANCE COMMISSION TO DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 37-4-203, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE, AND THE FILING AND APPROVAL OF RATES AND FORMS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND REPLACE THEM WITH APPROPRIATE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 38-73-1380, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, APPROVAL OF FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGE, AND APPROVAL OF EXPENSE COMPONENT, SO AS TO DELETE AN INCORRECT REFERENCE TO "THE DIVISION" AND SUBSTITUTE A REFERENCE TO "THE DEPARTMENT", MEANING THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 38-81-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEGAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION AND THE GATHERING OF DATA, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND SUBSTITUTE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 38-87-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE, OUT-OF-STATE CHARTERED RISK RETENTION GROUPS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN REFERENCES; CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 39, RELATING TO ADULTERATED, MISBRANDED, OR NEW DRUGS AND DEVICES, SO AS TO UPDATE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND OTHER REFERENCES IN THE CHAPTER; SECTION 40-15-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE OR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE TO PRACTICE DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, OR PERFORM DENTAL TECHNOLOGICAL WORK HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR REVOKED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 1 (ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION), SO AS TO REENACT THE CRIMINAL PENALTY PROVISIONS WHICH WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED BY ACT 181 OF 1993 (RESTRUCTURING); SECTION 40-25-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE COMMISSION OF HEARING AID SPECIALISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING; SECTION 40-47-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS TO BE OBTAINED ON EXAMINATION REQUIRED BY THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE STATE MENTAL RETARDATION DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; SECTIONS 41-10-80, AS AMENDED, 41-13-25, AS AMENDED, 41-13-60, 41-15-100, AS AMENDED, 41-15-220, AS AMENDED, 41-15-230, 41-15-240, AS AMENDED, 41-15-250, 41-15-260, AS AMENDED, 41-15-270, AS AMENDED, 41-15-280, 41-15-290, AS AMENDED, 41-15-300, 41-15-310, AS AMENDED, 41-15-320, AS AMENDED, 41-15-520, AS AMENDED, 41-16-20, AS AMENDED, 41-16-40, AS AMENDED, 41-16-50, 41-16-60, 41-16-70, 41-16-80, 41-16-90, 41-16-100, AS AMENDED, 41-16-110, AS AMENDED, 41-16-120, 41-16-130, 41-16-140, AS AMENDED, 41-16-150, 41-16-160, 41-16-180, AS AMENDED, 41-17-10, AS AMENDED, 41-17-20, 41-18-40, AS AMENDED, 41-18-50, 41-18-60, AS AMENDED, 41-18-70, 41-18-80, 41-18-100, 41-18-110, 41-18-120, ALL AS AMENDED, 41-18-130, 41-18-150, AS AMENDED, 41-21-20, AS AMENDED, 41-21-70, 41-21-80, SECTION 41-43-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 41-43-190, RELATING TO THE EXPORT PROGRAMS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 41-44-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INCOME AND PREMIUM TAX CREDIT ALLOWED A TAXPAYER WITH A QUALIFIED INVESTMENT IN A BUSINESS RECEIVING FINANCING FROM THE PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL FUND, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO "COMMISSION" TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 42-5-60, RELATING TO INSURANCE DEEMED SUBJECT TO TITLE 42 (WORKERS' COMPENSATION) AND APPROVAL OF FORMS, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND SUBSTITUTE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE; SECTION 42-5-130, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED UPON THE WITHDRAWAL OF A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CARRIER FROM THE STATE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND SUBSTITUTE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE; SECTION 42-5-230, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH NOTICE TO THE INSURANCE CARRIER MUST BE GIVEN, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AND REPLACE IT WITH A REFERENCE TO DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE; SECTION 43-1-115, RELATING TO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BIENNIAL PERFORMANCE AUDITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT; SECTIONS 43-7-410, AS AMENDED, 43-7-420, 43-7-430, AND 43-7-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENT AND SUBROGATION OF CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION AND SUBSTITUTE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-310, RELATING TO THE ADULT PROTECTION COORDINATING COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE MEMBER AGENCIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE TITLES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HEARING APPEALS FROM THE DECISIONS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, SO AS TO CORRECT CERTAIN CITATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 1976 CODE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; SECTION 44-2-75, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT OF 1988 AND INSURANCE POOLS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION WITH RESPECT TO A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; SECTION 44-6-5, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO COMMISSION AND SUBSTITUTE FOR IT DEPARTMENT UNDER THE DEFINITION OF MARKET BASKET INDEX; SECTION 44-6-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEDICAID HOSPITAL PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM AND COST CONTAINMENT MEASURES, SO AS TO DELETE COMMISSION IN TWO INSTANCES AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT, WITH REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 44-6-146, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COUNTY ASSESSMENTS FOR INDIGENT MEDICAL CARE AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY ASSESSMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO COMMISSION AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT, WITH REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 44-6-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HEALTH DATA OVERSIGHT COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 44-6-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE, LEASE, OR MORTGAGE OF A NURSING HOME IN RECEIVERSHIP, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTION 44-6-540, RELATING TO THE REGULATION-MAKING AUTHORITY UNDER THE "INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS FOR MEDICAID CERTIFIED NURSING HOME ACT", SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO COMMISSION (MEANING THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION) AND SUBSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; SECTIONS 44-6-720 AND 44-6-730, RELATING TO MEDICAID QUALIFYING TRUSTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION; SECTION 44-7-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING MEDICAID NURSING HOME PERMITS AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION; SECTION 44-7-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE RESIDENTIAL CARE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR; SECTION 44-23-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO MENTALLY ILL AND MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF DIRECTOR; SECTION 44-38-380, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEAD AND SPINAL CORD SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL AND THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-40-60, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA AGENT ORANGE ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; SECTION 44-53-480, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION ENFORCEMENT OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE LAWS, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-53-490, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DRUG INSPECTORS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-53-500, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND EXECUTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION WARRANTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL WITH RESPECT TO THE REGULATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-53-720, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF METHADONE, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 44-55-120, RELATING TO THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-56-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 44-67-90, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S FUNDS FOR LITTER CONTROL RESEARCH, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT; SECTION 44-96-440, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS UNDER SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE TITLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; SECTION 48-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE ADVISORY COUNCIL; BY ADDING SECTIONS 48-9-215 AND 48-9-225 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR THE STATE LAND RESOURCES COUNCIL AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ADVISORY COUNCIL; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 48-9-230, RELATING TO THE ADVISORS TO THE STATE LAND RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION; SECTION 48-9-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT BY THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL INSTEAD OF BY THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT; SECTION 48-9-1230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TERMS, VACANCIES, AND REMOVAL OF THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE AND REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES AND FOR REMOVAL; SECTION 48-9-1820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY AND COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL INSTEAD OF THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT TO BE INELIGIBLE TO SERVE AND TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT; SECTION 48-9-1840, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HARDSHIP PETITIONS FILED WITH BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE BOARDS; SECTION 48-9-1850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND ACTION BY THE BOARDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO THE BOARDS; SECTION 48-39-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRITICAL AREA DELINEATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COASTAL COUNCIL; SECTION 49-7-70, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE BUSHY PARK AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 50-3-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CUTTING OF TIMBER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISH DIVISION TO WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISION; SECTION 50-5-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO DIVISION TO DEPARTMENT TO CONFORM TO OTHER CHANGES IN THE SECTION; SECTION 50-17-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR PEELER AND SOFT SHELL CRABS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MARINE RESOURCES DIVISION TO CONFORM TO OTHER CHANGES IN THE SECTION; SECTION 51-3-60, RELATING TO FREE USE OF STATE PARK FACILITIES BY DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM; SECTION 51-13-860, RELATING TO A SPECIAL LOAN TO THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 53-3-100, RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE WHICH HONORS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY OF THE YEAR", SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS ON THE COMMITTEE; SECTION 56-1-221, RELATING TO A MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION, SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES TO ACT 181 OF 1993, RESTRUCTURING OF STATE GOVERNMENT; SECTION 57-5-1340, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING TURNPIKES, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; SECTIONS 57-25-470 AND 57-25-680, RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR REMOVAL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; SECTION 57-27-70, RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR JUNKYARDS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 58, RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO DEVOLVE ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, STATE POLICE DIVISION; SECTION 59-23-20, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; SECTION 59-36-20, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE; SECTION 59-63-31, RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES TO ACT 181 OF 1993; SECTION 59-65-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO MANDATORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOLS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES; SECTION 59-67-535, RELATING TO THE USE OF BOATS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO TRANSPORT DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING; SECTION 59-111-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4380 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Canty, Jennings, Moody-Lawrence and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 93 SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD FOR REGULATING THE HOME-SERVICE SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION OF INSURANCE POLICIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING PROVISIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR DEFINING DECEPTIVE ACTS AND FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4381 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Canty, Moody-Lawrence and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY RECEIVING FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERPETRATORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO COMPLY WITH PROGRAM STANDARDS CONTAINED IN THE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL BATTERED SPOUSE STATE PLAN.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
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3d Reading
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Point of Order

H. 4382 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Canty and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 9-11-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE EMPLOYER SHARE OF THE COST OF ESTABLISHING MILITARY SERVICE BE ASSUMED BY THE STATE AND INSTEAD REQUIRE THE EMPLOYER PAYMENT TO BE MADE BY THE CURRENT EMPLOYER OF THE MEMBER ESTABLISHING THE SERVICE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4383 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Canty, McLeod and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 105 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING TO DEVELOP, PUBLISH, AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO PROMOTE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS OF CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading

H. 4384 -- Reps. D. Smith and Jennings: 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 A TECHNICAL REVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4385 -- Reps. Kirsh and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-141 SO AS TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT OF A SCHOOL, COLLEGE, OR UNIVERSITY WHICH HOLDS AN ATHLETIC EVENT FOR THE COST OF A COMMISSIONED TROOPER TO PERFORM TRAFFIC, CROWD, OR PEDESTRIAN CONTROL AT THE EVENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4386 -- Reps. J. Brown, T. Brown and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-146 SO AS TO REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND CONTRACTS ISSUED OR RENEWED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1998, TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR DIABETES OUTPATIENT SELF-MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND DIABETES EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4387 -- Reps. J. Brown, T. Brown, Canty, McLeod and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR THE TESTING OF NEWBORNS FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS OR THE PRESENCE OF ANTIBODIES TO SUCH VIRUS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROGRAM SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT UPON APPROPRIATION OF NECESSARY FUNDS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

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H. 4388 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Cromer, Knotts, Riser and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-375, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM RECEIVING A LOAN, GRANT, SCHOLARSHIP, OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUNDED BY STATE REVENUE, FEDERAL FUNDS, OR GIFTS AND GRANTS ACCEPTED BY THE STATE OR FROM RECEIVING A STUDENT LOAN GUARANTEED BY THE STATE UNLESS THE INDIVIDUAL FILES A STATEMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S SELECTIVE SERVICE STATUS.

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H. 4389 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Harrison, Cato, Townsend, Sharpe and D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE STAFF OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION BY SPECIAL LEAVE OF THE HOUSE MAY BE ADMITTED IN THE OUTER DOORS OF THE CHAMBER AND ARE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE FLOOR DURING THE 1998 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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H. 4390 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, H. Brown, Cato, Sharpe, Townsend, J. Brown and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, DAVID M. BEASLEY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1998, AT THE KOGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS.

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H. 4391 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, H. Brown, Cato, Sharpe, Townsend, J. Brown and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE HONORABLE NEWT GINGRICH, CONGRESSMAN FROM GEORGIA AND SPEAKER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 11:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1998.

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H. 4392 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY, MANY FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES OF STATE TROOPER FIRST SERGEANT FRANKIE LEE LINGARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL, WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON DECEMBER 31, 1997, ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR ORANGEBURG.

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H. 4393 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-215 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE AWARDING OF DAMAGES IN FAVOR OF A PERSON WHO WAS OPERATING HIS MOTOR VEHICLE AT THE TIME ANY INJURY OCCURRED TO HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WHO DID NOT HAVE IN EFFECT FOR THAT VEHICLE THE FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THIS STATE AT THE TIME THE INJURY OCCURRED.

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H. 4394 -- Rep. Kirsh: 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 PHASE IN OVER TEN YEARS AN EXEMPTION FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, AND TRUCKS WITH AN EMPTY WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS, TO EXCLUDE FROM THE EXEMPTION VEHICLES USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS, TO PROVIDE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THIS EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPT PROPERTY IS NEVERTHELESS CONSIDERED TAXABLE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND CALCULATING THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY.

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H. 4395 -- Reps. Harrison and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-117-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONCURRENT JURISDICTION IS GRANTED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OVER THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND COMPRISED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE NATIONAL ADVOCACY CENTER, A FACILITY LEASED TO THE UNITED STATES SITUATE ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA RESERVES CONCURRENT JURISDICTION TO ENFORCE THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS OF THIS STATE WITHIN THE NATIONAL ADVOCACY CENTER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE JURISDICTION SO CEDED SHALL CONTINUE AS LONG AS THE UNITED STATES LEASES THE NATIONAL ADVOCACY CENTER.

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H. 4396 -- Reps. Hawkins, Allison, Davenport, Lanford, Lee, Littlejohn, D. Smith, Vaughn, Walker and Wilder: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO A DELEGATION OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND OFFICIALS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND INTRODUCED AND RENDERING A PERFORMANCE BY THE STUDENTS ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

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H. 4397 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Felder, Sharpe and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO STERLING J. DOWLING OF ORANGEBURG-WILKINSON HIGH SCHOOL UPON BEING CHOSEN AS THE GOVERNOR OF THE 1997 AMERICAN LEGION PALMETTO BOYS' STATE AND TO FURTHER HONOR THIS OUTSTANDING YOUNG MAN ON ATTAINING THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF BEING ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE 1997 AMERICAN LEGION BOYS' NATION IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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H. 4398 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME AND DESIGNATE THE OVERPASS AT U.S. HIGHWAY 301 AND INTERSTATE 95 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF FIRST SERGEANT FRANKIE LEE LINGARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON DECEMBER 31, 1997.

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H. 4399 -- Reps. Wilkins, Townsend, Harrell, Haskins, Allison, J. Hines, Hinson, D. Smith, R. Smith, Stuart, Walker, Limehouse, Maddox, Spearman, Vaughn, G. Brown, Battle, Whatley, Barfield, Barrett, Young-Brickell, Bailey, Meacham, Neilson, Rice, Bauer, McCraw, Martin, Chellis, Rodgers, Delleney, Littlejohn, Stille, Stoddard, Cato, J. Brown, Law, Cotty, Witherspoon, Kinon, Knotts, Rhoad, Riser, Mason, Dantzler, Edge, McKay, Sandifer, Davenport, McGee, Gamble, McMaster, Felder, Byrd, Lanford, Miller, Phillips, Koon, McMahand, Kirsh, Quinn, Wilkes, Cromer, Cooper, Wilder, Harvin, Harrison, H. Brown, Sharpe, Woodrum, Beck and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS FOR SCHOOLS (PASS) ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH A PASS COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES, TO REQUIRE THE ADOPTION OF CERTAIN STATE EDUCATION STANDARDS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND CREATE AN ASSESSMENT SYSTEM TO MONITOR THE ATTAINMENT OF THESE STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL REPORT CARDS, PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND AWARDS FOR SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR POORLY PERFORMING SCHOOLS, AND TO PROVIDE A STATE-FUNDED PROGRAM OF INCENTIVES FOR PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS AND FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 59 RELATING TO MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

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H. 4400 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 321 OF 1969, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DRAYTON FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL MAY BORROW FROM TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

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H. 4401 -- Reps. D. Smith, Harrison, Young, Baxley, McMaster, Wilkins and Delleney: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 24, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR CRIME VICTIMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REQUIREMENTS THAT VICTIMS OF CRIMES BE NOTIFIED AND INFORMED OF THEIR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES CONFERRED UPON THEM UNDER THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO CRIMES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW EXCLUDES FROM THESE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PERMIT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW TO FURTHER DEFINE THE TERM "VICTIM" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION TO STIPULATE THE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS TO WHOM THIS SECTION APPLIES.

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H. 4402 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-870, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BIRD SANCTUARIES, SO AS TO ADD TO THE AREA IN YORK COUNTY.

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H. 4403 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4.16, RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE HOUSE LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH PAPERS, DOCUMENTS, AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND MUST BE HANDLED; TO AMEND RULE 5.2, RELATING TO THE PRESENTATION OF BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO REMOVE OR ADD THEIR NAMES AS A CO-SPONSOR OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO ITS SECOND READING; TO AMEND RULE 5.12, RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF STATEWIDE BILLS OR JOINT RESOLUTIONS BY SPECIFIED DATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APRIL FIFTEENTH DEADLINE FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF STATEWIDE BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE DOES NOT APPLY TO THE FIRST YEAR OF A TWO-YEAR SESSION; TO AMEND RULE 5.13, RELATING TO FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BILLS, SO AS TO REQUIRE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS THAT SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGE A BILL AFFECTING THE EXPENDITURE OF STATE MONEY TO HAVE A FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND TO CLARIFY THAT FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED PRIOR TO SECOND READING; TO AMEND RULE 5.19, RELATING TO PROCEDURAL MATTERS AND MOTIONS BEFORE THE HOUSE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A MEMBER'S TIME FOR SPEAKING ON A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHEREBY AN AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED AFTER CLOTURE HAS BEEN INVOKED IS LIMITED TO THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME ALLOWED FOR DEBATE OF THE AMENDMENT AND TO EXPRESSLY STATE THAT THE GRANTING OF FREE CONFERENCE POWERS REQUIRES A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP; TO AMEND RULE 6.3, RELATING TO THE DAILY ORDER OF BUSINESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CONSIDERATION OF VETOES AND THE CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED WITHIN THE DAILY ORDER OF BUSINESS; TO AMEND RULE 7.3, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL AND THE ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS, SO AS TO ALLOW ONE MINUTE FOR ROLL CALL VOTES INSTEAD OF TWO MINUTES; TO AMEND RULE 8.10, RELATING TO DIVIDING THE QUESTION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE SPEAKER SHALL DETERMINE IF A QUESTION SHOULD BE DIVIDED; TO AMEND RULE 8.11, RELATING TO NONDEBATABLE MOTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE GRANTING OF FREE CONFERENCE POWERS IN THE LIST OF NONDEBATABLE MOTIONS; TO AMEND RULE 8.14, RELATING TO DEBATE AND MOTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; TO AMEND RULE 8.15, RELATING TO A MOTION TO CONTINUE A MATTER, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A MOTION TO CONTINUE IS ONLY TO THE NEXT SESSION AND CANNOT BE TO A SPECIFIC DATE; TO AMEND RULE 9.2, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS OF BILLS ON THIRD READING, SO AS TO PERMIT COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN TO OFFER TECHNICAL "AMENDMENTS" RATHER THAN A TECHNICAL "AMENDMENT" ON THIRD READING AFTER NOTICE; TO AMEND RULE 10.3, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT A VETO BY THE GOVERNOR MAY BE OVERRIDDEN BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING; AND TO AMEND RULE 10.7, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SMOKING IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED AND PERMITTED.

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H. 4404 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 1.9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES BY THE SPEAKER, SO AS TO GIVE THE SPEAKER THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT THE COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN INSTEAD OF BEING ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF EACH STANDING COMMITTEE, AND PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE ON OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUST ELECT THEIR CHAIRMEN.

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H. 4405 -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith, Canty, Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Harrison, Sharpe, Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4406 -- Rep. Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEP SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF NELL DAVIS CLARK OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY WHO DIED SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1998.

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H. 4407 -- Reps. Stille, Campsen, Altman, Barfield, Rodgers, Canty, Cooper, Townsend, Cotty, Robinson, Cobb-Hunter, Simrill, Woodrum, Meacham, Maddox, Carnell, Miller, Allison, Gourdine, Hinson, Littlejohn, Bauer, Limehouse, Kelley, Barrett, Dantzler, T. Brown, Keegan, Young, Davenport, Mason, Moody-Lawrence, Edge and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO AMEND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT SO AS TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF WAIVERS TO THE SEVERAL STATES PERMITTING THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE RETIREMENT OPTIONS.

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H. 4408 -- Reps. Meacham, Neilson, Sandifer, Bailey, Govan, Woodrum, McKay, Kirsh, Martin, Maddox, Canty, Mullen, Young-Brickell, Byrd, Inabinett, Neal, McGee, D. Smith, Lanford and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-25 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACT OR PRACTICE IN THE CONDUCT OF TRADE OR COMMERCE FOR A PERSON WHO MAILS CERTAIN MERCHANDISE CATALOGUES OR CERTAIN BROCHURES, LEAFLETS, FLYERS, OR OTHER ITEMS OF MAIL TO A RECIPIENT TO FAIL TO HONOR THE RECIPIENT'S REQUEST THAT THE MAILER CEASE SENDING SUCH CATALOGUES, BROCHURES, LEAFLETS, FLYERS, OR OTHER ITEMS OF MAIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

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H. 4409 -- Reps. Littlejohn, F. Smith, Seithel, Hawkins, Davenport, Allison, D. Smith, Lee, Hamilton, Vaughn, Walker, Fleming, McCraw, Phillips, Wilder and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-3360 AND 12-10-40, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE RANKING AND DESIGNATION OF A COUNTY ACCORDING TO THE EXTENT OF ITS DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO RANK AND DESIGNATE THOSE PORTIONS OF CHEROKEE AND SPARTANBURG COUNTIES WHICH ARE LOCATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 33 AS "LEAST DEVELOPED" COUNTIES FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES LOCATING THERE.

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H. 4410 -- Reps. Young, Rice, McMahand, Campsen, Seithel, Allison, Woodrum, Simrill, McMaster, Canty, Gourdine, Kelley, Meacham, Davenport, Loftis, F. Smith, Inabinett, Knotts, Harrison, Harvin, Law, Stille, Barrett, Leach, Kirsh, Lloyd, Cato, Witherspoon, Sharpe, Vaughn, Tripp, Riser, Whatley and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-110 SO AS TO ABOLISH COMMON LAW MARRIAGE.

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H. 4411 -- Reps. Meacham, Campsen, Vaughn, Battle, Neilson, Cotty, Bailey, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Leach, Stoddard, H. Brown, Martin, Stille, Jordan, Mason, Canty, Mullen, Rice, Rodgers, Trotter, Keegan, Kennedy, Davenport, Riser, Hinson, Walker and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT" AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING IF A PERSON IS A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF SUCH PERSONS IN THIS PROCESS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMITMENT OF SUCH PERSONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH UPON ANTICIPATION OF RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION AND UNTIL THE PERSON IS SAFE TO BE AT LARGE.

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H. 4412 -- Reps. Kelley, Sandifer, Woodrum, Barfield, Robinson, Edge, Keegan, Cotty, Witherspoon, Riser, Barrett and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RELEASE ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CHARGED WITH A MAGISTRATE'S COURT OR MUNICIPAL COURT OFFENSE MAY WAIVE HIS APPEARANCE BEFORE THE COURT AND POST A BOND IN AN AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE COURT.

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H. 4413 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING ARRESTS BY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, FOR CERTAIN WILDLIFE AND OTHER VIOLATIONS INCLUDING USE OF AN OFFICIAL SUMMONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO USE THE OFFICIAL SUMMONS, TO REVISE REFERENCES TO THE CRIMINAL OFFENSES TO WHICH THE SECTION APPLIES, TO ADD ADDITIONAL OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED ON FINES IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT FOR CHARGES BROUGHT BY OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL BE TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TIME LIMITS FOR THE PAYMENT OF FINES AND RESTITUTIONS FOR NATURAL RESOURCE AND WATERCRAFT VIOLATIONS, AND FOR THE SUSPENSION OF LICENSES, PERMITS, STAMPS, TAGS, AND REGISTRATIONS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF SUCH FINES AND RESTITUTIONS ARE NOT TIMELY PAID.

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H. 4414 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MISS NATALIE KEITH OF MANNING AND THE MEMBERS OF HER FAMILY, ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING MISS KEITH ON WINNING THE TITLE OF "PRE-TEEN SOUTH CAROLINA" IN THE 1997 PRE-TEEN SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIP AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM.

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H. 4415 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LAURENCE MANNING ACADEMY SWAMPCATS FOOTBALL TEAM OF CLARENDON COUNTY, THE COACHES, AND OTHERS CONNECTED WITH THE SCHOOL ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION III STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1997.

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H. 4416 -- Reps. Harvin and Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE LAURENCE MANNING ACADEMY SWAMPCATS OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (SCISAA) DIVISION III STATE FOOTBALL CROWN FOR 1997.

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H. 4417 -- Reps. Harvin and Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MISS NATALIE KEITH OF MANNING ON WINNING THE TITLE OF "PRE-TEEN SOUTH CAROLINA" IN THE 1997 PRE-TEEN SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIP AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM.

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H. 4418 -- Reps. Harvin and Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING HARRY S. BELL FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

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H. 4419 -- Reps. Haskins, Campsen, Altman, Barrett, Sharpe, Seithel, Simrill, F. Smith, Davenport, Edge, Allison, Tripp, Walker, Koon, Rice, Robinson, Loftis, Leach, Sandifer, Littlejohn, Keegan, Young, Vaughn, Jordan, Harvin, Wilkins, Easterday and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1090 SO AS TO CREATE THE FELONY CRIME OF ASSISTING SUICIDE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, TO PROVIDE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION, TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE.

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H. 4420 -- Reps. Haskins, Campsen, Altman, Meacham, Sharpe, Sandifer, Seithel, Simrill, McGee, Tripp, Davenport, Littlejohn, Barrett, Rice, Koon, Loftis, Stuart, Leach, Vaughn, Allison, Robinson, Walker, Young, Jordan, Easterday and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-90 SO AS TO PROHIBIT STATE FUNDING TO INSTITUTIONS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

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Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4421 -- Reps. Haskins, Campsen, Altman, Jordan, Sharpe, Sandifer, Simrill, Knotts, Meacham, Davenport, Littlejohn, Robinson, Tripp, Young, Barrett, Rice, Koon, Loftis, Leach, Vaughn, McGee, Walker, Easterday and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREREQUISITES FOR PERFORMANCE OF ABORTION AND SECTION 44-41-340, RELATING TO PUBLICATION OF MATERIALS REGARDING AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A STATEMENT BE PUBLISHED IN MATERIALS REQUIRED TO BE AVAILABLE TO A WOMAN BEFORE AN ABORTION PROVIDING THAT RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE CORRELATION BETWEEN A FIRST PREGNANCY ABORTION AND AN INCREASED INCIDENCE OF BREAST CANCER WITH A RECOMMENDATION TO CONSULT HER PERSONAL PHYSICIAN FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4422 -- Reps. Davenport, Campsen, Altman, Barrett, Knotts, Seithel, Loftis, Simrill, Koon, Littlejohn, Leach, Meacham, Riser, Rice, Stuart, Sharpe, Sandifer, Vaughn, Allison, Robinson, Young, Tripp, Walker, Jordan, Hawkins, Easterday and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-90 SO AS TO PROHIBIT STATE FUNDING TO INSTITUTIONS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4423 -- Reps. Harrell, Wilkins, Haskins, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, Boan, Bowers, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Hamilton, A. Harris, Harrison, Hawkins, Hinson, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McGee, Quinn, McKay, McMaster, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Young, Young-Brickell, Kinon and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE IS SHORTENED BY ONE STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY BEFORE MARCH THIRTY-FIRST THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT IS GIVEN THIRD READING BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order

H. 4424 -- Reps. Haskins, Loftis, Leach, T. Brown, Stille and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY GAS, FOOD, OR LODGING VENDOR WHICH IS OPEN AT LEAST SIXTEEN HOURS A DAY SIX DAYS A WEEK MAY ADVERTISE ON INFORMATIONAL SIGNS ON INTERSTATE AND OTHER HIGHWAYS ERECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INDICATING AVAILABLE GAS, FOOD, LODGING, OR OTHER SERVICES AT UPCOMING EXITS, TO PROVIDE THAT IF SUCH VENDORS ARE CLOSED ON ONE PARTICULAR DAY, THE DAY OF CLOSING MUST BE REFLECTED ON THE PORTION OF THE INFORMATIONAL SIGN PERTAINING TO THAT VENDOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEES CHARGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE VENDORS REFERENCED ABOVE MUST BE UNIFORM THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4425 -- Reps. Haskins, Bailey, Sharpe, Inabinett, Loftis, Simrill, Hamilton, Byrd, Lee, Stille, Altman, Neal, Robinson and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2915 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ISSUE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR A RELIGIOUS DAY CARE CENTER WHEN REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND TO REQUIRE THE CENTER OPERATOR TO DISPLAY THE REGISTRATION AND USE ITS REGISTRATION NUMBER IN ADVERTISEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER DAY CARE LICENSING, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES", "GROUP DAY CARE HOME", AND "FAMILY DAY CARE HOME", AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2780, RELATING TO LICENSES OF CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAY CARE HOMES, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATING THE LICENSE NUMBER IN ADVERTISEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2860, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAMILY DAY CARE HOME REGISTRATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER IN ADVERTISEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2900, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS DAY CARE CENTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THEM TO COMPLY WITH INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOOR SPACE, CHILD-STAFF RATIOS, AND STAFF TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2910, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND INSPECTIONS OF CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS DAY CARE CENTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE INSPECTIONS TO BE CONDUCTED BEFORE RENEWAL RATHER THAN ANNUALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INJUNCTIONS AGAINST CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAY CARE HOMES, SO AS TO REVISE CONDITIONS FOR SEEKING AN INJUNCTION AGAINST AN OPERATOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3030, RELATING TO DECLARATORY ORDERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATIONS OF A FACILITY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING AN APPEAL OF THESE ORDERS AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE CONSULTATION TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4426 -- Reps. Haskins, Campsen, Altman, Simrill, R. Smith, Loftis, Barfield, Hamilton, Sharpe, Davenport, Stille, Meacham, Sandifer, Young, A. Harris and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-12-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE CABLE TELEVISION COMPANIES TO BLACKEN THE SCREEN AND ELIMINATE ALL SOUND WITH RESPECT TO EACH CHANNEL SUCH A COMPANY BROADCASTS WHICH IS SEXUALLY ORIENTED AND CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND CONTENT IN THE CASE OF ALL NONSUBSCRIBERS OF THESE CHANNELS AND TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE OF THE FRANCHISE LICENSE FOR A COMPANY WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4427 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Felder, Sharpe and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DR. WALTER L. TOBIN, SUPERINTENDENT OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE, FOR HIS THIRTY YEARS OF CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FOR HIS SELECTION AS SOUTH CAROLINA SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR BY THE STATE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4428 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, H. Brown, Cato, Sharpe, Townsend, J. Brown and D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE HONORABLE NEWT GINGRICH, CONGRESSMAN FROM GEORGIA AND SPEAKER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO ADDRESS THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 11:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Recorded vote
Continued

H. 4429 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 BYPASS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 707 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 BUSINESS SOUTH OF THE VILLAGE OF MURRELLS INLET IN HONOR OF REVEREND LUTHER ALSTON.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4430 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. AUDREY F. MCKINNEY OF COLUMBIA, MOTHER OF CHARLES T. "CHUCK" MCKINNEY, DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, UPON HER DEATH.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4431 -- Reps. Kennedy, Harvin, T. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND SORROW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LASHAY TANE WILLIAMS OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY WHO DIED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1997, AT THE AGE OF SEVENTEEN.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4432 -- Rep. Haskins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. WILLIAM KING "B. K." BRYAN OF GREENVILLE, A DISTINGUISHED SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADER, FOR HIS WORK IN BUILDING GENERAL WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS OF GREENVILLE INTO ONE OF THIS STATE'S FINEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4433 -- Rep. Simrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JAYCEES MODEL LEGISLATURE TO UTILIZE THE BLATT BUILDING ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1998, AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1998, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING POLICY OF THE RESPECTIVE BODY TO CONDUCT A GOVERNMENT PROGRAM.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4434 -- Reps. Fleming, Seithel, Beck, Whatley, Sandifer, Tripp, Leach, Law, Easterday, Hawkins, Edge, Jordan, Riser, Inabinett, Barrett, Loftis, Stille, Knotts, Cooper and McMaster: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN OFFENSES BY INSURANCE AGENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DIFFERENT MISDEMEANOR VIOLATION AND PROVIDE A DIFFERENT PENALTY, AND ESTABLISH FELONY VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-245, RELATING TO INSURANCE AGENTS AND FRAUDULENT INSURANCE APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE THE FELONY FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITY TO A "FELONY FOR A FIRST OFFENSE" AND CHANGE THE PENALTY, AND ESTABLISH A "FELONY FOR A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE" FOR THE SAME ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONDUCT OF INSURANCE BUSINESS AND PRESENTING FALSE CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE THE NATURE OF EXISTING FELONY OFFENSES AND CHANGE THE PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE THAT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF "CLAIM OR CLAIMS" UNDER THIS SECTION, IF A PERSON HAS MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION AGAINST THE SAME VICTIM, THOSE VIOLATIONS MAY BE TREATED AS AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OR AS INDIVIDUAL OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-540, RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY, CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENT OR MISREPRESENTATION OR ASSISTING, ABETTING, SOLICITING, OR CONSPIRING TO DO SO, AND RESTITUTION TO VICTIMS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE CERTAIN PENALTIES, CHANGE AN EXISTING MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY AND CHANGE THE PENALTIES, CHANGE THE NATURE OF AN EXISTING FELONY AND THE PENALTY, AND PROVIDE THAT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE OR BENEFIT UNDER THIS SECTION, IF A PERSON HAS MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION AGAINST THE SAME VICTIM, THOSE VIOLATIONS MAY BE TREATED AS AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OR AS INDIVIDUAL OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-550, RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY AND CIVIL PENALTIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THESE PENALTIES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-55-555 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONVICTION FOR VIOLATING ANY SECTION OF TITLE 38 MAY BE USED TO ENHANCE ANY SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION FOR VIOLATING TITLE 38 AS A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY, NOTIFICATION OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF KNOWLEDGE OR BELIEF OF FALSE STATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS, AND INFORMATION WHICH MUST BE RELEASED BY AN INSURER, AUTHORIZED AGENCY, OR OTHERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON, INSURER, OR AUTHORIZED AGENCY WHO VIOLATES THE RELEASE-OF-INFORMATION PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, AND PROVIDE FOR A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4435 -- Reps. Campsen, F. Smith, Bailey, Quinn, Meacham, Cromer, Beck, Wilkes, Clyburn, Woodrum, Young, Barrett, T. Brown, Hamilton, Limehouse, Robinson, Easterday, Vaughn, Walker, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Davenport, Haskins, Tripp, Leach, Bowers, Bauer, Lanford and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FEDERAL INCOME CONFORMITY, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE AND ALLOW A TAXPAYER TO ELECT A 1985 REFERENCE DATE WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN CORPORATE LIQUIDATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order

H. 4436 -- Reps. Davenport, Sandifer, Knotts, Koon, Meacham, Littlejohn, Moody-Lawrence, Gourdine, Kirsh, Clyburn, Tripp, Simrill, Limehouse and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PROTECTIVE SERVICES EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL RECEIVE THE SAME TRAINING RELATING TO ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES AS A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, EXCLUDING WEAPONS AND VEHICLE TRAINING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4437 -- Reps. Davenport, Bailey, Littlejohn, Clyburn, Simrill, Knotts, Neilson, Koon and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 3, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGAL STATUS OF CHILDREN, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 2 TO ENACT THE PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT OF 1998, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS IN DIRECTING THE UPBRINGING OF THEIR CHILDREN, TO PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM INTERFERING IN THIS RIGHT, TO ALLOW A PARENT TO RAISE A VIOLATION OF THIS SUBARTICLE AS A CLAIM OR DEFENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES WHEN A PARENT PREVAILS, AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN ACTIONS BETWEEN PARENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4438 -- Reps. Davenport, Knotts and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUILDING CODES, AND MANDATORY ADOPTION OF CERTAIN NATIONALLY KNOWN CODES AND STANDARDS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "ENERGY CODE" FOR "MODEL ENERGY CODE", AND PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IS CONSIDERED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ENERGY CODE IF IT IS BUILT IN COMPLIANCE WITH PRESCRIPTIVE STANDARDS ISSUED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE, BASED ON COMPUTER MODELS OF THE ENERGY CODE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, OPTIONS DEVELOPED BY PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL LABORATORIES, OR OTHER NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LABORATORIES WHICH USE THE STANDARDS DEVELOPED BY PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL LABORATORIES, FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S CLIMATIC ZONES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUILDING CODES, ADOPTION AND MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN NATIONALLY KNOWN CODES AND STANDARDS, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO ADD THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, BOTH AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE CONGRESS, TO THE LIST OF CODES WHICH MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES MAY ADOPT FOR REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION, IN THEIR JURISDICTIONS, AUTHORIZE THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL TO REVIEW, APPROVE, AND ADOPT ANY NEW ADDITIONS OR AMENDMENTS OF REFERENCED CODES FOR USE, REJECT THE CODES IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR APPROVE CONTINUED USE OF SECTIONS OF EARLIER VERSIONS OF THE CODES WHICH HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AND ADOPTED, AND PROVIDE THAT LOCAL JURISDICTIONS MAY ONLY ADOPT THE VERSION OF THE CODE APPROVED BY THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4439 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-14-410 SO AS TO REGULATE WHEN A CLAIMANT MAY COMMENCE A SUIT OR OTHER PROCEEDING AGAINST A FORMER SHAREHOLDER OF A DISSOLVED CORPORATION FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS AND TO REGULATE WHEN A CLAIMANT MAY SATISFY A JUDGMENT RENDERED AGAINST A DISSOLVED CORPORATION BY PROCEEDING AGAINST OR JOINING AN INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY TO CORPORATIONS DISSOLVED BEFORE, ON, OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4440 -- Reps. Sharpe, Campsen, Altman, Felder, Loftis, Neilson, Hamilton, Leach and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1090 SO AS TO CREATE THE FELONY CRIME OF ASSISTING SUICIDE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, TO PROVIDE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION, TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4441 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. LOVATOR MCCOLLOM YOUNG OF RICHLAND COUNTY UPON HER DEATH.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4442 -- Reps. Phillips, McCraw and Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING JAMES C. (BUD) PARRIS OF CHEROKEE COUNTY FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4443 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H. 4399, RELATING TO SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS, FOR SECOND READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1998, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H.4399 UNTIL THIRD READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION.

Introduced and Adopted
Recorded vote

H. 4444 -- Reps. Scott, Byrd, J. Brown, Cotty, Cromer, Harrison, Howard, McMaster, Neal, Quinn, J. Smith, McLeod, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE WALTER JONES OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AND WISHING HIM MUCH HAPPINESS UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS CHIEF MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4445 -- Reps. Harrison and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-767, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DUTIES CONCERNING CONDUCTING VISITS TO FOSTER HOMES AND CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS OF FOSTER FAMILIES; TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING STATE EMPLOYEES TO REPORT VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO REQUIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION AND TO STATE THE DUTIES OF FOSTER PARENTS TO COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Message from Senate

H. 4446 -- Reps. Gamble and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-3-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COPIES AND REPRODUCTIONS OF BANKING OR EDUCATIONAL LOAN RECORDS AND THEIR ADMISSIBILITY INTO EVIDENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMISSIBILITY OF A REPRODUCTION IF THE ORIGINAL WOULD HAVE BEEN A BUSINESS RECORD FOR PURPOSES OF ADMISSIBILITY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4447 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-2-80, ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FROM IMPOSING A TAX OR FEE ON THE INTERNET OR INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4448 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Meacham and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-210 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1998 AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND STATE AGENCIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4449 -- Reps. Cooper, Townsend, Martin, Jordan, Maddox and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THESE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4450 -- Reps. Keegan, Kelley, Lanford, Barfield and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-165, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ONETIME TRANSFER OF PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISPENSING ONE REFILL, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING SUCH TRANSFERS TO PHARMACIES IN THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4451 -- Reps. Keegan, Kelley, Sandifer, Barfield and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-6-35 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR THE OWNER OF A NEW BUSINESS OR OF AN EXISTING BUSINESS TO OPEN, REOPEN, OR REMAIN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNTIL EVERY CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR HAS BEEN PAID FOR ALL SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE OWNER'S PROPERTY AND PROVIDE FOR A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4452 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Seithel, M. Hines, Walker, Stoddard, Mason, Leach, McMahand, Rhoad, Hamilton, J. Hines, Mack, Vaughn and Breeland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-707 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT A VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS OF LAW MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO USE ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS TO OBSERVE OR HARASS WILDLIFE TO DIRECT THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS OF ANY PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE FROM A PAVED PUBLIC ROAD TOWARD ANY WILDLIFE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4453 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Seithel, J. Smith, Hinson, Meacham, Gourdine, Byrd, Moody-Lawrence, Walker, Kirsh, Mason, Allison and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO BAIT, ASSIST IN BAITING, OR CAUSE TO BE BAITED AN AREA OVER WHICH MIGRATORY BIRDS ARE BEING HUNTED, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4454 -- Reps. Riser, Law, Harrison, Witherspoon, Sharpe, Trotter and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-35 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SURVEYOR OF PROPERTY LINES TO NOTIFY AFFECTED LANDOWNERS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DATE, TIME, AND MANNER OF THE SURVEY BEFORE SURVEYING AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATING THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled

H. 4455 -- Reps. R. Smith, Robinson, Tripp, Beck, Hamilton, McLeod, Leach, Sharpe, Easterday, Vaughn, Davenport, Mason, Haskins, Felder, Wilder, Cato, Riser, Stoddard, Quinn, Bauer, Littlejohn, Lanford, Kelley, Clyburn and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTIONS FOR COMPENSATION PAID TO A PERSON BY PUBLIC BODIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS WHICH ARE DECLARED PUBLIC INFORMATION, SO AS TO ADD ALL COMPENSATION PAID TO A PERSON BY A PUBLIC BODY.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4456 -- Reps. Campsen, Meacham, Whatley, Limehouse, Inabinett, J. Smith, Woodrum, Hinson, Sandifer, Barrett, Seithel, Altman, Knotts, Harrell, Law, Simrill, Gourdine, Mack, Hamilton, Lloyd, Easterday, Leach, Dantzler, Clyburn, D. Smith, Bowers, Haskins, Baxley and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE AS A GRAND JUROR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON COMPLETING HIS SERVICE AS A GRAND JUROR, INCLUDING ANY SERVICE AS A HOLDOVER GRAND JUROR, IS EXEMPT FROM ANY FURTHER JURY SERVICE IN ANY COURT IN THIS STATE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 14, RELATING TO JURIES AND JURORS IN CIRCUIT COURT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR SELECTING AND IMPANELING GRAND JURIES IN WHICH GRAND JURORS SHALL SERVE TERMS OF SIX MONTHS RATHER THAN ONE YEAR AND MAY HOLD OVER FOR ONE ADDITIONAL SIX-MONTH TERM, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING AND IMPANELING SUCH JURORS UNDER THIS ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON COMPLETING HIS SERVICE AS A GRAND JUROR UNDER THIS ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ANY SERVICE AS A HOLDOVER GRAND JUROR, IS EXEMPT FROM ANY FURTHER JURY SERVICE IN ANY COURT OF THIS STATE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4457 -- Reps. Rodgers, Tripp, Altman, Littlejohn, Simrill, Meacham, Hinson, Allison, Bowers, Stuart, H. Brown, Loftis, Harrell, Witherspoon, Kennedy, Young-Brickell, Spearman, Barfield, McCraw, Kirsh, Davenport, Phillips, Kelley, Walker, Boan, Beck, Cato, Mason, Leach, Hamilton and Limehouse: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND SUBMIT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION AN AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE ALL FEDERAL COURT JUDGES TO BE RECONFIRMED BY THE UNITED STATES SENATE EVERY TEN YEARS, AND TO ENACT LEGISLATION ACCORDINGLY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4458 -- Rep. Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A SCHOOL AGED CHILD MAY NOT BE DENIED BENEFITS FOR SEEKING OR ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT ONLY DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4459 -- Reps. Koon, Knotts, Rice and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-45-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING DESIGN AND INSTALLATION, PROVIDE THAT LAYOUT AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS MUST BE ACCORDING TO THE 1998 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL FIRE CODES AND THE 1994 STANDARD BUILDING CODE, AND PROVIDE THAT THESE CODES AND STANDARDS SHALL APPLY UNLESS THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION HAS ADOPTED MORE RECENT VERSIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-45-147, RELATING TO THE FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ACT, SHOP DRAWINGS OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, CONTENTS, SUBMISSION, AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT SHOP DRAWINGS MUST CONTAIN SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO SHOW COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION STANDARDS TO THE DEGREE REQUIRED BY THE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, PROVIDE THAT SHOP DRAWINGS MUST BEAR THE LICENSE NUMBER OF THE FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR LICENSED IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHO PREPARED THEM, PROVIDE THAT SHOP DRAWINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE LOCAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE, OR THE ENGINEERING/REVIEW DEPARTMENT OF THE OWNER'S INSURANCE UNDERWRITER OR ITS DESIGNEE, AND PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFYING THAT THE FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SHOP DRAWINGS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE OWNER OF THE BUILDING AND THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION BEFORE A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY MAY BE ISSUED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 23-45-145, RELATING TO THE "FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SPECIFICATION SHEET".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading

H. 4460 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 54, SO AS TO ENACT THE "ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY ACT" WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES SHALL BE MARKETED, REPAIRED, MAINTAINED, AND REPLACED IF REQUIRED, AND WHICH GRANTS TO CONSUMERS CERTAIN CAUSES OF ACTION TO RECOVER DAMAGES CAUSED BY A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4461 -- Reps. Fleming, Koon and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ROUTINE EXPENDITURES ON A STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLE, INCLUDING GASOLINE AND OIL, MUST BE PURCHASED FROM STATE-OWNED FACILITIES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE, PROVIDE THAT GASOLINE AND OIL MAY BE PURCHASED AT ANY FUEL OUTLET WHERE GASOLINE AND OIL ARE SOLD REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE OUTLET ACCEPTS A CREDIT OR CHARGE CARD, PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE STATE CREDIT CARD AT ALL SUCH OUTLETS, AND EXTEND THE APPLICABILITY OF THESE PROVISIONS TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FUELS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4462 -- Reps. Limehouse, Klauber, Campsen, Vaughn, McMaster, Cromer, Tripp, Whatley, Harrell, Leach, Witherspoon, Altman, Hamilton, Cato, Stoddard and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST A PERSON, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS JUSTIFIED WHEN A PERSON BELIEVES UNLAWFUL FORCE IS BEING USED AGAINST HIM TO COMMIT OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT THE BURGLARY OR ROBBERY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A DEATH RESULTS FROM INJURIES RECEIVED FROM THE DRIVING OF MOTOR VEHICLES STOLEN PURSUANT TO UNLAWFUL FORCE, THEN THE PERSON USING UNLAWFUL FORCE IS GUILTY OF MURDER, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4463 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO FALSELY REPORTS THE EXISTENCE OF A CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT OR DEBT TO A CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended

H. 4464 -- Reps. Limehouse, Seithel, F. Smith, Altman, Cotty, Campsen, Whatley, Harrell, Cato, Witherspoon, Vaughn, Stoddard, Scott, Tripp, McMaster and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-500 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY BY WAY OF CD-ROM OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEDIUM AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE UNLAWFUL USE OF INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4465 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF A DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN MUTUAL INSURER AS A DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEM.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4466 -- Reps. Sheheen and H. Brown: 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.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4467 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1590, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO CREATE CERTAIN FELONY OFFENSES AND PENALTIES AND REVISE THE PENALTY FOR THE EXISTING MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4468 -- Reps. Harrison and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 19-1-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMISSIBILITY OF OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENTS BY CERTAIN CHILDREN, SO AS TO EXPAND THE ADMISSIBILITY OF THESE STATEMENTS TO INCLUDE CHILDREN WHO FUNCTION COGNITIVELY, ADAPTIVELY, OR DEVELOPMENTALLY UNDER AGE TWELVE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ACTIONS CONCERNING CONTROL OF A MINOR, INCLUDING GUARDIANSHIP OF A MINOR; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY THESE DEFINITIONS TO OTHER ARTICLES IN THE CHILDREN'S CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE DUTY TO REPORT EXISTS REGARDLESS OF WHO THE REPORTER BELIEVES TO BE THE PERPETRATOR OF THE ABUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR REPORTING CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO EXPAND THE IMMUNITY TO PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATE IN AN INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-545, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMMUNITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES PERSONNEL FROM LIABILITY FOR PERFORMING CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES OR CHILD WELFARE FUNCTIONS, SO AS TO ALSO INCLUDE CONTRACT EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY PROCEDURES, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-618 RELATING TO DETAINMENT OF ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT SUCH DETAINMENT IS NOT KEEPING A CHILD IN EMERGENCY PHYSICAL CUSTODY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO BEGIN AN INVESTIGATION OF A CHILD WHO DIED OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS UNLESS OTHER CHILDREN ARE IN THE HOME OR IF THE ALLEGED PERPETRATOR IS THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND TO REVISE CERTAIN PROCEDURES WHEN A CHILD IS IN PLACEMENT WITH A RELATIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTS AND RECORDS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN PERSONS, AGENCIES, OR ENTITIES WHICH MAY HAVE ACCESS TO THESE REPORTS AND RECORDS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO DISCLOSE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO PARTICIPANTS IN A FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-765 RELATING TO FOSTER CARE TREATMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "TREATMENT PLAN" TO "PLACEMENT PLAN"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-766, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARING FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO MAKE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS AND INITIATION PROCEDURES FOR A JUDICIAL STATUS REVIEW INTERNALLY CONSISTENT WITHIN THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO ADD AS A GROUND FOR TERMINATION, CONVICTION FOR CERTAIN CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON, INCLUDING CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2376, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARDS TO SUBMIT TO THE COURT WRITTEN REPORTS, DISTINCTIVE FROM OTHER DOCUMENTS IN THE FILE, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO REQUEST AN EMERGENCY HEARING IF THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT THE SAFETY OF A CHILD IS IN IMMINENT DANGER; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-31 RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR ATTENDING A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN A DISTRICT WITHOUT CHARGE IF THE CHILD IS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THESE GROUNDS; TO AMEND JOINT RESOLUTION 157 OF 1997 RELATING TO THE PILOT CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SYSTEM, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE EVALUATION REQUIRED TO BE CONDUCTED IS THE ONLY EVALUATION THAT MUST BE PERFORMED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN COUNTIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PILOT AND TO EXPAND FROM THIRTY TO FORTY-FIVE DAYS THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A DETERMINATION MUST BE MADE FOR A CASE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PILOT SYSTEM.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4469 -- Reps. Limehouse, Cato, Campsen and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-15-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF PORT PILOTS SO AS TO DIRECT THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN SHORT BRANCH LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 54-15-120 RELATING TO PREREQUISITES TO LICENSING IN THE PORT OF CHARLESTON, SO AS TO REVISE THE LEVELS WHICH AN APPRENTICE MUST OBTAIN BEFORE LICENSURE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4470 -- Reps. Knotts, Seithel, Stuart, Gamble, Koon, Riser, Bauer, Limehouse, Whatley, Altman, Spearman and Fleming: A HOUSE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY TO ISSUE TIMELY ORDERS IN DEATH PENALTY CASES SO AS TO ENSURE IN THE FUTURE THAT THE DELAYS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HANDLING OF THE GILBERT AND GLEATON DEATH PENALTY CASES DO NOT REOCCUR.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4471 -- Reps. Bauer, Knotts, Koon and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL IS REQUESTED TO IMMEDIATELY UNDERTAKE SUCH ACTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR REQUIRED UNDER THE FEDERAL LAW TO HAVE LAKE MURRAY DECLARED A NO DISCHARGE LAKE WITH REGARD TO MARINE TOILETS ON BOATS, AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT PURSUE SUCH ACTION UNTIL LAKE MURRAY IS DECLARED A NO DISCHARGE LAKE WITH REGARD TO MARINE TOILETS ON BOATS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4472 -- Reps. Sharpe, J. Smith, Lloyd, Battle, Webb, Riser, Rhoad, Davenport, Inabinett, Witherspoon, T. Brown, Miller, Edge and Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA'S FFA MEMBERS, THEIR FFA ADVISORS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, PARENTS, AND ALL WHO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF NATURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION ON THE OCCASION OF THE OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK, FEBRUARY 21 - 28, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4473 -- Reps. Govan, Breeland, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, J. Hines, M. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, McMahand, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Pinckney, Scott, F. Smith and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS AND TO DECLARE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1998, AS "BUFFALO SOLDIER DAY" IN HONOR OF THE SIGNIFICANCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THESE BRAVE HEROES TO THEIR COUNTRY AND TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4474 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF JACK REMBERT KELLEY OF LEE COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4475 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF HENRY E. WELCH, JR., OF LEE COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4476 -- Rep. Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-23-285 AND 16-23-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO BUY, SELL, TRANSPORT, PAWN, RECEIVE, OR POSSESS CERTAIN WEAPONS AND PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4477 -- Reps. Bauer, Knotts, Cotty, Harvin, Koon, Simrill and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE ITEMS SUBJECT TO THE THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR MAXIMUM SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE MAXIMUM TAX LIMIT TO SELF-PROPELLED GRASS-CUTTING EQUIPMENT AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4478 -- Reps. Fleming and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-41-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS OF PROPERTY FROM BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNTS ON RESIDENCES TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR AN UNMARRIED DEBTOR AND TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A MARRIED DEBTOR AND ON MOTOR VEHICLES TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4479 -- Reps. Bauer, Knotts, Young-Brickell, Moody-Lawrence, Limehouse, Kennedy, Simrill, Whatley, Clyburn, Chellis, Meacham, Keegan, Lloyd, Inabinett, Tripp, Gourdine, Scott, Bailey, Law, Loftis, Leach, Byrd, Barfield, Stille, J. Hines, Stoddard, Phillips, Kirsh, Davenport, McCraw, Cato, Riser, McMaster and Jordan: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1(8), ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX CUT FOR PERSONAL VEHICLES, LOWERING THE TAXES BY TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR TAX YEAR 1999, INCREASING THE TAX CUT TO SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR TAX YEAR 2000, AND LOWERING THE TAX AN ADDITIONAL FIFTY DOLLARS IN EACH LATER TAX YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE REPLACE AFFECTED LOCAL REVENUE, TO ALLOW THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DELAY FOR ONE YEAR ALL OR PART OF THE NEXT YEAR'S INCREASE IN THE TAX CUT AMOUNT IF A FURTHER TAX CUT WOULD RESULT IN TOTAL REMAINING REVENUES FROM ALL SOURCES GROWING LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE FOR LOCAL VOTER APPROVAL FOR A NEW TAX OR AN INCREASED TAX OR MILL LEVY, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE TAX CUTS BE REFLECTED IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTATION OF PROPERTY TAXATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4480 -- Reps. McMaster, Campsen, J. Smith, Lloyd, Seithel, Quinn, Cotty, Rodgers, Battle, Young, G. Brown, Bauer, Martin, Stuart, Barfield, R. Smith, McKay, Vaughn, Knotts, Littlejohn, Leach, Stille, Riser, Harrison, Hawkins, Stoddard, Jordan, A. Harris, Byrd and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER BEFORE HIRING CERTAIN NEW EMPLOYEES TO WORK UNDER SPECIFIED JOB CONDITIONS, MAY FIRST REQUIRE THE PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE TO FURNISH THE EMPLOYER WITH A COPY OF HIS SLED OR FBI CRIMINAL RECORDS HISTORY AT THE EMPLOYEE'S EXPENSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4481 -- Reps. J. Brown, F. Smith, Neilson, Clyburn, Moody-Lawrence, Byrd and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-262 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NURSING HOME, AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE, TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM PATIENT-STAFF RATIOS FOR STAFF PROVIDING NURSING CARE, EXCLUDING REGISTERED NURSES AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4482 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-171 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN SYMBOLS ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL COMPLEX AND WITHIN THE STATE HOUSE, TO DESCRIBE THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG AND THE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG OF THE CONFEDERACY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR SUITABLE LOCATION OR RELOCATION ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL COMPLEX; AND BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-172 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MONUMENT, MARKER, FLAG, OR MEMORIAL LOCATED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY OF THIS STATE OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OR LOCATED ON ANY PUBLIC STREET, HIGHWAY, OR PARK HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE CONFEDERACY, INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVED IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMED FORCES, OR THE WOMEN OF THE CONFEDERACY, OR HONORING THE CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLE OR INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS STRUGGLE, MAY BE REMOVED OR RENAMED WITHOUT A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR WITHOUT A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE LOCAL ENTITY OR BODY HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE MONUMENT, MARKER, FLAG, OR MEMORIAL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4483 -- Reps. Knotts, Koon, Quinn, R. Smith, G. Brown, Vaughn, Littlejohn and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND 9-11-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SPECIAL PENSION PAID TO THE SPOUSE OR CERTAIN OTHER SURVIVORS OF A MEMBER OF THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO DIES IN SERVICE FROM VIOLENCE OR HAZARD PECULIAR TO THE MEMBER'S EMPLOYMENT WHILE IN THE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WILFUL NEGLIGENCE WHICH RESULTS IN THE DENIAL OF THE BENEFIT EXTENDS TO THOSE INSTANCES IN WHICH THE MEMBER FAILED TO WEAR A PROTECTIVE VEST ISSUED BY HIS EMPLOYER IN CONTRAVENTION OF THE EMPLOYER'S POLICY ON WEARING SUCH VESTS, AND THIS FAILURE CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEATH OF THE MEMBER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4484 -- Reps. Meacham, G. Brown, J. Hines, Seithel, M. Hines, Neilson, Quinn, Haskins, Knotts, H. Brown, Allison, Cave, R. Smith, Lloyd, Woodrum, Simrill, Howard, Hinson, Maddox, Law, Young-Brickell, Lee, Trotter, Cotty, Rice, Loftis, Cooper, Robinson, McLeod, Jordan, Riser, Harrison, McMaster, Gamble, Phillips, Young, Sheheen, Koon, Battle, Kirsh, McCraw, Rhoad, Hamilton, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, J. Smith, A. Harris, Barfield, Leach, Vaughn, Martin, Govan and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE MARCHING BAND MAY BE DEEMED EQUIVALENT TO THE REQUIRED PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Removed

H. 4485 -- Reps. Lanford, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Carnell, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young, Cooper, Campsen and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-885 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION ON BENCH WARRANTS ISSUED BY FAMILY COURT JUDGES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 20-7-870 AND 20-7-880 WHICH AFTER A PERIOD OF TEN DAYS HAVE NOT BEEN SERVED ON THE RESPONDENT BY THE SHERIFF OR OTHER PROCESS SERVER BECAUSE OF THAT PERSON'S RESIDENCE IN ANOTHER COUNTY MUST BE SENT BY THE SHERIFF OR PROCESS SERVER TO THE NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (NCIC) FOR PLACEMENT IN THE SYSTEM'S DATA BASE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4486 -- Reps. Jennings, Inabinett, Kirsh, Meacham, H. Brown, Spearman, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, J. Hines, Cobb-Hunter, Seithel, Bailey, Battle, D. Smith, Tripp, Harrison, Rodgers, Leach, Scott, Gamble, Govan, McCraw, Riser, Stille, Stuart, Young-Brickell, Vaughn, Keegan, Neal, Kelley, Loftis, Witherspoon, Cato, A. Harris, Wilder, Stoddard, McMaster, Jordan, Martin and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VALID PROTECTION ORDER RELATED TO DOMESTIC OR FAMILY VIOLENCE ISSUED IN ANOTHER STATE IS VALID IN THIS STATE AND MUST BE ENFORCED AS IF IT WERE ISSUED IN THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE THE PREREQUISITES TO AND PROCEDURES FOR ENFORCING SUCH ORDER; TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY THE PENALTIES TO VIOLATIONS OF ORDERS ISSUED IN ANOTHER STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER SIBLING VISITATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4487 -- Rep. Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO ADOPT HOUSE RESOLUTION 1711, THE SMALL BUSINESS REMEDIATION ACT SPONSORED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOE BARTON OF TEXAS, THAT SEEKS TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE CLEAN-UP STANDARDS FOR POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION ASSOCIATED WITH DRY-CLEANING SITES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4488 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND BRITTON CLARKE, AN ASSISTANT TO THE SPEAKER, FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS SHE LEAVES THIS POSITION ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4489 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-190 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HUNTING OF MOURNING DOVES IN THIS STATE ON SUNDAY, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROHIBITION OF HUNTING MOURNING DOVES ON SUNDAY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4490 -- Reps. T. Brown and Miller: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A NONBINDING REFERENDUM IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY HELD AT THE TIME OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE VIEWS OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY AS TO WHETHER THE STATE CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE AMENDED TO ALLOW A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT RUN LOTTERY, OR BOTH, WITH THE LOTTERY PROCEEDS USED TO SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4491 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-6-1170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION ELECTION AND THE TAXABLE INCOME EXCLUSION ALLOWED PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE ELECTION AND ALLOW AN ANNUAL DEDUCTION OF UP TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF RETIREMENT INCOME AND UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING IN THE TAXABLE YEAR THE TAXPAYER ATTAINS AGE SIXTY-FIVE, AND TO ALLOW AN ANNUAL DEDUCTION OF TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME BEGINNING IN THE TAXABLE YEAR THE TAXPAYER ATTAINS THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS REDUCED BY THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR CLAIMING THIS DEDUCTION ON JOINT RETURNS, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE MAXIMUM DEDUCTION UNDER THE PRIOR LAW.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4492 -- Reps. T. Brown, Kennedy and Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A NONBINDING REFERENDUM IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY HELD AT THE TIME OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE VIEWS OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY AS TO WHETHER THE STATE CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE AMENDED TO ALLOW A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT RUN LOTTERY, OR BOTH, WITH THE LOTTERY PROCEEDS USED TO SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4493 -- Reps. Bauer, Young and Knotts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DISTINGUISHED AND ABLE SERVICE OF MR. RICK DANIEL OF IRMO, AS PRESIDENT OF THE GUN OWNERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA (GO-SC), AS HE COMPLETES HIS SIXTH TERM.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4494 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MR. BUCK MICKEL OF GREENVILLE, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS, FOR HIS FIFTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE FLUOR CORPORATION AND ITS PREDECESSOR COMPANIES, INCLUDING DANIEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE FLUOR BOARD.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4495 -- Reps. Kelley, Keegan, Edge, Limehouse, Whatley, T. Brown, Mason, Barfield, Miller, Sheheen and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO IMPOSE A MORATORIUM THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 1999, ON ISSUING NEW LICENSES TO AN OUTPATIENT METHADONE TREATMENT FACILITY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4496 -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith and Canty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4497 -- Reps. Felder, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Klauber, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Lloyd, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McGee, McMahand, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, D. Smith, Stille, Trotter, Webb, Whatley, and Woodrum: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998, AS "HOSPITAL DAY".

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4498 -- Reps. Cromer and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4499 -- Reps. Boan, Jennings and Baxley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-75 SO AS TO ALLOW IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR PERSONS RESIDING IN NORTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA COUNTIES CONTIGUOUS TO THIS STATE WHO ENROLL IN TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC TWO-YEAR COLLEGES LOCATED IN COUNTIES IN THIS STATE CONTIGUOUS TO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE NEIGHBORING STATES IF PUBLIC COLLEGES IN THOSE GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES HAVE RECIPROCAL TUITION AGREEMENTS WITH THE AFFECTED SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF SOUTH CAROLINA DOMICILE FOR PURPOSES OF IN-STATE TUITION, SO AS TO ALLOW CONSIDERATION OF IN-STATE TUITION FOR INDEPENDENT NONRESIDENTS EMPLOYED FULL-TIME IN THIS STATE AND FOREIGN NATIONALS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHEN THE FOREIGN NATIONAL IS EMPLOYED BY A COMPANY WHICH HAS ASSIGNED THE FOREIGN NATIONAL TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT IN OPERATION MANAGED BY THE COMPANY IN THIS STATE WHILE THE FOREIGN NATIONAL REMAINS IN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO THE ORIGINAL ASSIGNMENT.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4500 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 18 SO AS TO CODIFY A PREVIOUSLY UNCODIFIED ACT ESTABLISHING THE WILLIAMSBURG TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION CENTER COMMISSION AND IN THE CODIFIED ACT RENAMING THE GOVERNING BOARD AS THE WILLIAMSBURG TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSION AND PROVIDING THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE FORMER COMMISSION BOARD ARE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN APPOINTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE NEWLY CONSTITUTED COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-53-210, 59-53-240, 59-53-410, 59-53-710, 59-53-910, AND 59-53-1410, ALL RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GOVERNING BODIES OF VARIOUS OF THE STATE'S TECHNICAL COLLEGES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAMES OF THE GOVERNING BODIES TO REFLECT THE REVISED NAMES OF THE INSTITUTIONS ADMINISTERED BY THESE BOARDS AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS AND MAKE GRAMMATICAL CHANGES, AND TO REPEAL ACT 58 OF 1969, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WILLIAMSBURG TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION CENTER COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended

H. 4501 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-17-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED FOUR-YEAR AND POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS PROGRAM TO FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4502 -- Reps. Kelley, Keegan, Wilkins, Knotts, Sandifer, Meacham, Jordan, Hinson, Robinson, Stuart, Rice, Haskins, Riser, Barrett, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Rodgers and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERSON OR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FOR WHICH A CERTIFICATE OF NEED IS REQUIRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH A CERTIFICATE FOR AN OUTPATIENT METHADONE TREATMENT FACILITY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order

H. 4503 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 54, SO AS TO ENACT THE "ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY ACT" TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND ENFORCEMENT OF A WARRANTY FOR THESE DEVICES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4504 -- Reps. Rice and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-29 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HUNT MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON SALUDA LAKE IN GREENVILLE AND PICKENS COUNTIES WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER AND OCCUPANT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4505 -- Reps. Gamble, Boan, Haskins, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Riser and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-115, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PERMITTED USE OF GOLF CARTS ON SECONDARY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH GOLF CARTS MAY BE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4070, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LENGTH OF VEHICLES AND LIMITATIONS ON VEHICLE COMBINATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR AUTHORIZED LENGTHS OF CERTAIN VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4090, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIMITATIONS ON LENGTHS AND LOADS OF CERTAIN POLE TRAILERS, LONGWOOD TRAILERS, AND SELF-PROPELLED POLE CARRIERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMITATIONS REGARDING LENGTH OF LOADS DO NOT APPLY TO LOADS OF IRON, STEEL, AND CONCRETE ARTICLES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4506 -- Rep. Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALER AND A MOTOR HOME DEALER MAY BE ISSUED ONE PLATE FOR THE FIRST FIVE VEHICLES SOLD DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4507 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF CONTRACTORS AS A PROFESSION, BY ADDING SECTION 40-11-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS OR HAS BEEN LICENSED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER WHO LEAVES THE STATE WITH UNPAID DEBTS AND SUBSEQUENTLY RETURNS AND SEEKS LICENSURE AGAIN, OR TO DO BUSINESS AGAIN UNDER A STILL-VALID, PREVIOUSLY ISSUED LICENSE, SHALL FILE A SIGNED, NOTARIZED STATEMENT LISTING CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4508 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR LICENSING UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO AFFORD THE LICENSEE A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW COMPLIANCE BEFORE INSTITUTION OF A PROCEEDING TO REVOKE, SUSPEND, ANNUL, OR WITHDRAW A LICENSE AND TO REQUIRE A GOOD FAITH FINDING OF EMERGENCY BEFORE SUMMARY SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 15-77-300, RELATING TO ATTORNEY'S FEES TAXED AGAINST A STATE AGENCY, SO AS TO ALLOW THE TAXING OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AGAINST A STATE LICENSING BOARD WHICH SUMMARILY SUSPENDS A LICENSE WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 1-23-370 PROVIDED ABOVE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EQUITABLE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO LICENSING BOARDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A GOOD FAITH BELIEF THAT A VIOLATION IS OCCURRING OR MAY OCCUR BEFORE A BOARD SEEKS AN EQUITABLE REMEDY AND TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM WRONGFUL EQUITABLE RELIEF.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4509 -- Reps. Davenport and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-165 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISBURSAL OF ANY STATE FUNDS, INCLUDING STATE MEDICAID FUNDS, TO A HOSPITAL OR HEALTH CARE FACILITY PROVIDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IF THE HOSPITAL OR HEALTH CARE FACILITY REFUSES TO PROVIDE TREATMENT TO A PERSON IN NEED OF MEDICAL CARE FOR AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4510 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-158 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT IF AN AUCTIONEER ADDS A BUYER'S PREMIUM TO THE COST OF AN ITEM AUCTIONED, NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4511 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-104-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CLASS STANDING OR RANK SHALL NOT BE A CRITERIA IN AWARDING PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4512 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY TO HIRE AND FIRE ATTORNEYS WORKING FOR THE DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING AT THE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT ALL DEPARTMENT ATTORNEYS ARE UNDER THE DIRECT CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4513 -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber, and McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-47-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS WITH RESPECT TO A CLAIM ARISING FROM TRANSACTIONS SUBJECT TO THE MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CIRCUIT COURTS AND MAGISTRATE COURTS OF THIS STATE SHALL EXERCISE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM A TRANSACTION TO WHICH THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY ACT APPLIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGNATION OF AGENTS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR OUT-OF-STATE LANDLORDS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4514 -- Judiciary Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ON THE ELECTION APPEAL IN HOUSE DISTRICT 5.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4515 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING SAND HILL BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON THE HAPPY OCCASION OF THE CHURCH'S ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4516 -- Reps. Hamilton, Leach, Easterday, Wilkins, Tripp, Rice, Vaughn, Haskins, Loftis, Cato, F. Smith and McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE REVEREND JIM H. CONLEY OF GREENVILLE AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, CONGREGATION, AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4517 -- Reps. Hawkins, Lanford, Littlejohn, Davenport, Allison, Walker, Lee and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JOHN C. WILLIAMS OF SPARTANBURG, FORMER MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4518 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, G. Brown, Barfield, Neal, Harvin and Canty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING RAYMOND C. BARWICK OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO OTHERS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4519 -- Rep. Boan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SALUTING EUGENE HEATH OF LANCASTER COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION AND FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4520 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson, Kelley, J. Hines, Lanford, Wilder, Law, Seithel, Keegan, Battle, M. Hines, Stoddard, McMaster, Miller, Quinn, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Breeland, Delleney, McMahand, F. Smith, Vaughn, Riser, Mack and Jennings: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE 105TH CONGRESS TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH AN INTEGRATED NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAM.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4521 -- Reps. G. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SINCERE BEST WISHES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MR. DRINK "BLUES DOCTOR" SMALL, A NATIVE OF BISHOPVILLE, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SIXTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4522 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 24, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF BINGO GAMES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-3953 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS LOCATED IN THIS STATE MAY APPLY FOR A PROMOTER'S LICENSE AND CONTRACT WITH LICENSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT AND BROADCAST BINGO GAMES BY RADIO AND TELEVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE, TO PROVIDE THAT RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS LOCATED IN THIS STATE THAT DO NOT OBTAIN A PROMOTER'S LICENSE MAY CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PROMOTERS TO CONDUCT AND BROADCAST BINGO GAMES BY RADIO AND TELEVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN CONTRACTING WITH A LICENSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OR A LICENSED PROMOTER TO CONDUCT AND BROADCAST A BINGO GAME IT IS NOT UNLAWFUL FOR A RADIO OR TELEVISION STATION TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR THE RADIO OR TELEVISION STATION BY PURCHASING BINGO CARDS AND SUPPLIES AND DISTRIBUTING THEM FREE, OR FOR A PRICE, TO RETAILERS OR OTHER BUSINESS ENTITIES WHO PURCHASE ADVERTISING TIME FROM THE STATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4523 -- Reps. Fleming, Phillips, Rodgers, Stuart, McCraw, Young-Brickell, Allison and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE KIDNEY DISEASE TREATMENT CENTERS AND HEMODIALYSIS CENTERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTH CARE FACILITY", AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS, SO AS TO EXEMPT DIALYSIS MACHINES AND KIDNEY DISEASE TREATMENT CENTERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4524 -- Reps. Fleming, Bauer, Chellis and Kinon: 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 28 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4525 -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-8927 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO PURCHASE OR KNOWINGLY POSSESS CIGARETTES AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-746, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POSSESSION, SALE, AND CONSUMPTION OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO PURCHASE OR POSSESS CIGARETTES SHALL HAVE THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSES SUSPENDED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4526 -- Reps. Kelley, Edge, Barfield and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE ADMISSIONS LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEASURE OF THIS TAX DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY TAX OR FEE IMPOSED BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE THAT CONSTITUTES A PART OF THE CHARGE FOR ADMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 27-16-110, RELATING TO BINGO AND VIDEO POKER FOR PURPOSES OF THE CATAWBA INDIAN CLAIM SETTLEMENT ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES AND CHANGE THE MEASURE OF THE SPECIAL BINGO TAX PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE ACT FROM TEN PERCENT OF GROSS PROCEEDS OF A SESSION TO TEN PERCENT FOR EACH DOLLAR OF FACE VALUE FOR EACH BINGO CARD SOLD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BINGO LICENSES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ALLOW CLASS C LICENSES TO USE HARD BINGO CARDS AND PROVIDE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE LICENSEE NECESSARY FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO ALLOW THE USE OF HARD CARDS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4527 -- Reps. Mack, Neilson, Woodrum, J. Hines, Breeland, Hinson, M. Hines, Govan, Moody-Lawrence, Cave, Bowers, Byrd, Clyburn, Baxley and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-71-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE REVENUE RAISED AS A RESULT OF THE PASSAGE OF A BOND REFERENDUM WHICH IDENTIFIES A PARTICULAR PROJECT OR PROJECTS MAY BE UTILIZED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE PROJECT OR PROJECTS IDENTIFIED AT THE TIME OF CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUE BY THE VOTERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN FINANCIAL FORFEITURES FOR VIOLATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4528 -- Reps. Kennedy, J. Hines, Neilson, M. Hines, Baxley, Gourdine, Hinson, Moody-Lawrence, Clyburn, Lloyd, Robinson, Koon, Canty, Stille, McCraw, Cato, Inabinett, McLeod, Breeland, Scott, Cobb-Hunter, Stoddard, Harvin, Mack, Gamble, A. Harris, Lanford and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-525 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL PERFORM TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE, AND TO DEFINE WHAT CONSTITUTES CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4529 -- Reps. Harvin, Baxley, J. Hines, J. Smith, Seithel, Jennings, F. Smith, M. Hines, Clyburn, Inabinett, Knotts, Neal, Moody-Lawrence, T. Brown, McMahand, Cobb-Hunter, Lloyd, Kennedy, McCraw, Bowers, Neilson and Breeland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-1-85 AND 56-3-627 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO WAITS IN LINE MORE THAN TEN MINUTES TO RECEIVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL RECEIVE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4530 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-57-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REVOCATION OF THE PRIVILEGE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORT IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO ADD VIOLATION OF A PERMIT PROVISION OR CONDITION TO PERMIT ISSUANCE AS GROUNDS FOR REVOKING THE PRIVILEGE; TO AMEND SECTION 48-57-60 RELATING TO REVOCATION OF THE PRIVILEGE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT REPORT IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW REVOCATION NOT ONLY FOR WILFUL NONCOMPLIANCE, BUT ALSO FOR RECKLESS OR GROSSLY NEGLIGENT DISREGARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND BY ADDING VIOLATION OF A PERMIT PROVISION OR CONDITION TO PERMIT ISSUANCE AS GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-57-100 TO REQUIRE RESOLUTION OF THE DISCLOSED VIOLATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND TO CHARACTERIZE A DISCLOSURE AS NOT VOLUNTARY IF THERE IS A GUILTY FINDING OF A PERMIT VIOLATION OR THERE HAS BEEN A SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE VIOLATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4531 -- Reps. Vaughn, Woodrum, Bauer, Bailey, Young, Govan, Mason, Koon, Barrett, Simrill, Sandifer, Cato, Clyburn, Tripp, Leach, Hamilton, Canty, McCraw, Stille, Rodgers, Davenport, McGee, Knotts, Bowers, Haskins, Cave and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENT BY THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AT A DELINQUENT TAX SALE, SO AS TO REQUIRE PAYMENT ONLY OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, PENALTIES, AND COSTS PENDING EXPIRATION OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY BY A DEFAULTING TAXPAYER, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER TO PAY INTEREST ONLY ON THE SUM ACTUALLY PAID BY THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-100, RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF THE SALE UPON REDEMPTION AND REFUND TO THE PURCHASER, SO AS TO REFLECT THE PAYMENT REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE TAX TITLE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER TO REMIT THE BALANCE OF THE DELINQUENT TAX BID BEFORE ISSUANCE OF THE TAX DEED.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Removed

H. 4532 -- Reps. Pinckney, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE RIGHT REVEREND JOHN HURST ADAMS, SENIOR BISHOP OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AND CELEBRATING HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF EPISCOPAL LEADERSHIP AND FIFTY YEARS OF MINISTRY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4533 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR THE OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY OR A TENANT FOR NEGLIGENCE RESULTING FROM AN INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OF A SKATEBOARD, IN-LINE SKATES, OR A BICYCLE, AS A RESULT OF THE OPERATION OF THESE DEVICES ON THE OWNER'S OR TENANT'S PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PROPERTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4534 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS AND VEHICLES EXEMPT FROM PROVIDING CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO NO LONGER EXEMPT TAXI DRIVERS FROM THIS PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4535 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 149 SO AS TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER WHICH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COVER THE COST OF ATTENDANCE UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITS TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENT STUDENTS ATTENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3385 SO AS TO ALLOW A REFUNDABLE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITS FOR A PORTION OF TUITION PAID AT A PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE AND TO DEFINE SUCH INSTITUTIONS, TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR THE CREDIT MUST MEET, TO DEFINE TUITION FOR PURPOSES OF THE CREDIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT APPLIES ONLY FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL DURING OR AFTER MAY, 1997.

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Ratified

H. 4536 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE ERNEST A. FINNEY, JR., TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4537 -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Felder, Sharpe and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY "BULL DOGS" FOOTBALL TEAM ON AN OUTSTANDING 1997 SEASON AND TO RECOGNIZE HEAD COACH WILLIE JEFFRIES, HIS ASSISTANT COACHES, AND STAFF MEMBERS FOR CONTINUING A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4538 -- Reps. Townsend, Littlejohn, Byrd, Stoddard, Barrett, J. Hines, Hinson, Leach, Loftis, Martin, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Rodgers, Stille, Stuart, Walker and Woodrum: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING RICHARD P. "RICK" FULMER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS STAFF COUNSEL TO THE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, FOR HIS DEDICATION, AND FOR HIS LOYALTY TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4539 -- Reps. Breeland, Bailey, Baxley, Boan, Byrd, Campsen, Cave, Clyburn, Gourdine, Govan, A. Harris, Harvin, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Kennedy, Lanford, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Mack, Martin, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, Rhoad, Rodgers, Sheheen, J. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Whatley, Wilder, Whipper, McLeod, Inabinett, Limehouse, Pinckney, Jordan, Harrell, F. Smith and McGee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (S.C. AHEC) ON ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND COMMENDING S.C. AHEC FOR EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH CARE THROUGH EDUCATION.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4540 -- Reps. Loftis and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1027 OF 1970, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DUNCAN CHAPEL FIRE DISTRICT IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT.

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Veto Overridden

H. 4541 -- Reps. Walker, Tripp, Cooper, McKay, Sandifer, J. Brown, Simrill, McCraw, Townsend, Stuart, Lloyd, Wilder, Phillips, Stille, Byrd, Davenport, Littlejohn, Gamble, Loftis, Cave, Leach and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-43-410 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ORGAN DONATION TO BE DONATED TO THE ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION IF NO DONEE IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED BY THE DONOR; BY ADDING SECTION 44-43-420 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER STATES FOR THE SHARING OF ORGANS, TO REQUIRE DONATIONS TO REMAIN WITH SOUTH CAROLINA RECIPIENTS, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-320, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE THE ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4542 -- Reps. Walker, Tripp, Jennings, Cooper, Sandifer, Wilder, Whipper, Loftis, J. Brown, T. Brown, McLeod, McCraw, Simrill, Townsend, Lloyd, Phillips, Stuart, Stille, Littlejohn, Byrd, Davenport, McKay, Leach, Lanford, Gamble and Cave: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NOTATION OF ORGAN DONORS ON DRIVERS' LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE NOTATION MUST BE MADE AND TO DELETE CERTAIN NOTICE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BONE MARROW DONOR PROGRAMS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA IS IN THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION, REMOVAL, AND USE OF DONATED EYES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA LIONS EYE BANK, INC., MUST REQUEST REMOVAL OF THE EYES AND THAT THE EYES MUST BE REMOVED BY A PERSON TRAINED IN A COURSE CONDUCTED BY THE EYE BANK; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-160 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CHARGING THE DONEE FOR EYES TO BE USED FOR RESTORATION, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT THE CHARGING OF A FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR ORGAN DONATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF PERSONS WHO MAY CONSENT TO SUCH DONATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-350 RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH AN ANATOMICAL GIFT MAY BE MADE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT CONSENT OF A FAMILY MEMBER IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE DONOR EXECUTED A DONOR CARD OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION ATTESTING TO THE DESIRE TO MAKE SUCH A GIFT AND TO REQUIRE MEDICAL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONS TO MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO HAVE SUCH DOCUMENTATION ACCOMPANY A PERSON TO THE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-510 RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND DELIVERY OF DEAD HUMAN BODIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE; TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 RELATING TO HOSPITAL POLICY AND PROTOCOL FOR ORGAN DONATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY AND REVISE THESE POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS AND TO CREATE THE COMMISSION ON ORGAN, TISSUE, AND EYE DONATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW PERTAINING TO HOSPITAL NOTIFICATION OF ORGAN DONATION AGENCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-1320 RELATING TO THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND BOARD, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEMBER AGENCIES ON THE BOARD; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 44-43-120, 44-43-130, 44-43-150, AND 44-43-390, ALL RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR EYE DONATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4543 -- Rep. Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-13-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF BANK LOANS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE AMOUNTS TO FEDERAL LAW BY SETTING THE MAXIMUMS AS PERCENTAGES OF THE BANK'S UNIMPAIRED CAPITAL AND BY DEFINING "UNIMPAIRED CAPITAL".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4544 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-465 AND 56-1-810, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NOTICE REQUIRED TO BE SERVED UPON A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED, SO AS TO REVISE THE METHOD OF NOTICE REQUIRED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4545 -- Reps. Knotts, Tripp, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, J. Smith, J. Hines, Bauer, Breeland, Littlejohn, Lee, Mack, Bailey, Inabinett, Dantzler, Stuart, Kennedy, Davenport and Cave: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A NONBINDING REFERENDUM AT THE TIME OF THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AS TO WHETHER VIDEO POKER PAYOUTS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE SUBJECT TO STRICT REGULATIONS AND HEAVY TAXATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4546 -- Reps. Knotts, Sharpe and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 52, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION AND THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF COMBATIVE SPORTS SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO REESTABLISH THE COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSION BOARDS AS DISTRICT BOARDS COMMENSURATE WITH THE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS IN THE STATE AND TO HAVE THE APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE RESPECTIVE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS RATHER THAN THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4547 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-2-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS ENTITLED TO BE LICENSEES OR PERMITTEES FOR PURPOSES OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT AND THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SUCH LICENSES AND PERMITS TO BE ISSUED TO A QUALIFYING PERSON WHO IS THE TRUE OWNER OF THE BUSINESS SEEKING THE PERMIT OR LICENSE, TO REQUIRE BUSINESSES LICENSED OR PERMITTED TO DESIGNATE AN AGENT AND MAILING ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OF NOTICES AND PROVIDE FOR SERVICE AND PROHIBIT ANY ONE PERSON FROM ACTING AS AN AGENT FOR MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS ENTITY UNLESS THE PERSON HAS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE BUSINESS ENTITIES, TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUE OF A LICENSE OR PERMIT TO ANY PERSON UNLESS THE PERSON AND ALL PRINCIPALS ARE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND DEFINE "GOOD MORAL CHARACTER", TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUE OF A LICENSE OR PERMIT TO AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR A BUSINESS WITH AN INDIVIDUAL PRINCIPAL UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PROMPTLY TO INITIATE REVOCATION OF ANY PERMIT OR LICENSE ISSUED TO A PERSON NOT THE TRUE OWNER, OR WHEN THE LICENSED PERSON OR A PRINCIPAL HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR CERTAIN MISDEMEANORS, OR WHEN THE LICENSED INDIVIDUAL OR AN INDIVIDUAL PRINCIPAL IS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE, TO APPLY THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPLICANT BE CURRENT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL TAXES TO ALL PRINCIPALS, AND TO DEFINE "PERSON" AND "PRINCIPAL".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended

H. 4548 -- Reps. Haskins, Campsen, Simrill, Fleming, Bailey, Hinson, Barrett, Mason, Young-Brickell, Canty, Koon, Bowers, Kinon, Knotts, Neilson, Easterday, Chellis, Allison, McGee, Clyburn, Sandifer, Tripp, Robinson, Law, Quinn, Davenport, Stille, Rice, Leach, Rodgers, Hamilton, Keegan, Govan, McCraw, Walker, McLeod, Phillips, Hawkins, Riser, Gamble, Young, Kirsh, Harvin and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-31-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABLE CONTRIBUTION RATES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPUTATION OF THE STATEWIDE RESERVE RATIO FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND FOR EACH SUCH ANNUAL PERIOD THEREAFTER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4549 -- Reps. Allison, Hamilton, Altman, G. Brown, Inabinett, Rice, Mason, Stoddard, Beck, Sandifer, McKay, Battle, R. Smith, Walker, Canty, Keegan, Lloyd, Phillips, Rhoad, Riser, Breeland, McCraw, M. Hines, Neal, F. Smith, Mack, Wilkes, Byrd, Moody-Lawrence, Bauer, Barrett, Carnell, Jennings, D. Smith, Simrill, Vaughn, Young, Robinson, McGee, Rodgers, Littlejohn, Bowers, Jordan, Cave, Stille, Baxley, Gamble, Govan and McLeod: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO DEVELOP AND SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A NURSING HOME FACILITY FOR STATE VETERANS.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recalled
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4550 -- Reps. Wilder, Carnell and Stoddard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SALUTING BILL RHODES FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL GUARD AND TO CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL AS AN EDUCATOR AND ATHLETIC COACH, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT FROM TWO OF THOSE CAREERS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4551 -- Reps. R. Smith, Sharpe, Mason, Clyburn and Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MARCHING BAND OF SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL OF AIKEN COUNTY, BAND DIRECTOR, ASSISTANTS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 1997 CLASS 2A STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR THE BAND'S OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4552 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4553 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-9-30 AND 5-7-30, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY AND A MUNICIPALITY, RESPECTIVELY, TO LEVY A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON THE GROSS INCOME OF A BUSINESS OPERATING WITHIN THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO IMPOSE BY ORDINANCE A FEE IN LIEU OF A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4554 -- Reps. Meacham, Simrill, Vaughn, Leach, Hamilton, Davenport, R. Smith and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2805 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPALITY BY ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE LOCATION OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING OF COIN-OPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES, SO AS TO DELETE FROM THE PROHIBITION ON A MUNICIPALITY LIMITING THE NUMBER OF COIN-OPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES IN THE MUNICIPALITY VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4555 -- Reps. Klauber and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SALUTING PARK SEED COMPANY OF GREENWOOD FOR ITS "SEEDS IN SPACE II" PROGRAM AND COMMENDING THE COMPANY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE YEARS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4556 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE PEDEN B. MCLEOD OF COLLETON COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AS CODE COMMISSIONER AND DIRECTOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, EXPRESSING DEEPEST APPRECIATION TO HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT; AND DESIGNATING HIM "SOUTH CAROLINA CODE COMMISSIONER EMERITUS".

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4557 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH POISONS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO REMOVE COCAINE FROM THE PENALTY AND PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 44-53-370 AS THEY RELATE TO THE OFFENSES OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF COCAINE, AND POSSESSION OF COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION, AND MANUFACTURE OF ICE, CRANK, AND CRACK COCAINE, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF COCAINE AND CRACK COCAINE AND THE PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF COCAINE AND CRACK COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE BY INCLUDING COCAINE IN THE PENALTY AND PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 44-53-375.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4558 -- Reps. Haskins, Altman, Barfield, Campsen, Davenport, Delleney, Hamilton, Leach, Loftis, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Hinson, Jordan, Koon, Littlejohn, Cooper, Easterday and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, SO AS TO ENACT THE RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHICH ESTABLISHES THAT THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS VESTS AT FERTILIZATION.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4559 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO WELCOME TOM BERENGER, DISTINGUISHED STAGE, SCREEN, AND TELEVISION ACTOR, TO THE STATE CAPITOL, TO THANK HIM FOR HIS TRULY UNSELFISH GIFT OF A PRICELESS HISTORICAL CIVIL WAR FLAG TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO GRANT HIM THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE FLOOR ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4560 -- Reps. Wilkins, H. Brown, Koon, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY CHAIRMAN, WILLIAM L. BETHEA, JR., AND BERNARD S. GROSECLOSE, JR., PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND ANITA ZUCKER, PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE CHARLESTON METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS THAT THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY HAS MADE TO THE ECONOMY OF THIS STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4561 -- Reps. Young, G. Brown, Woodrum, Harvin, Neal and Canty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE BERNARD J. WARSHAUER, RETIRED FAMILY COURT JUDGE FROM SUMTER COUNTY, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4562 -- Rep. Sharpe: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY, 1998, AS "PREVENT A LITTER MONTH" AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1998, AS "SPAY DAY USA 1998" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4563 -- Reps. Sandifer and Barrett: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AT EXIT ONE AT ITS NORTHBOUND ENTRANCE ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 IN OCONEE COUNTY THAT INFORM MOTORISTS THAT THE CITY OF SENECA MAY BE ACCESSED FROM THIS EXIT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4564 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF GEORGE YOUNG, SR., OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, WHO IN HIS NINETY YEARS UNFAILINGLY HAS BEEN A HARD WORKER, A LOVING FAMILY MAN, A FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN, A GENEROUS NEIGHBOR, AND A STELLAR EXAMPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4565 -- Reps. Easterday, Campsen, Rice, Koon, Meacham, Sandifer, Hinson, Mason, Rodgers, Cooper, Stuart, Beck, Barrett, Fleming, Leach, Simrill, Haskins, Robinson, Hamilton, Woodrum, Vaughn, R. Smith, Trotter, Davenport, Quinn, Harrell, Stille, Young, Kirsh, Harrison, McMaster, Limehouse and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER AND THE SEPARATE SENTENCING PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER MUST BE SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT, A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR THIRTY YEARS, OR DEATH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SENTENCING JUDGE HAS DISCRETION TO IMPOSE EITHER OF THESE SENTENCES DESPITE THE SENTENCING JURY'S RECOMMENDATION EXCEPT WHEN THE SENTENCING JURY FINDS AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE AND RECOMMENDS DEATH.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4566 -- Reps. Klauber and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-3-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY UNDER THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW, SO AS TO ADD LANGUAGE PROVIDING THAT AN AUTHORITY'S REAL ESTATE SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED "SURPLUS TO ITS NEEDS" WHERE THE AUTHORITY'S COMMISSIONERS HAVE MADE CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE REAL ESTATE, EVEN THOUGH THE REAL ESTATE IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ITS ORIGINAL PURPOSE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4567 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNT, FISH, AND TRAP LICENSES, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-535 SO AS TO REQUIRE A MIGRATORY GAME BIRD PERMIT FOR HUNTING, TAKING, OR POSSESSING MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4568 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4569 -- Reps. Cato and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-58-67 SO AS TO REQUIRE ANNUAL CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR LICENSED MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-58-10, 40-58-20, 40-58-30, 40-58-50, 40-58-55, 40-58-60, 40-58-65, 40-58-80, AND 40-58-110, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGULATION OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE LICENSING RATHER THAN REGISTRATION OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "EXEMPT PERSON OR ORGANIZATION" THOSE WHO PLACE OR SELL ALL OF THEIR CONVENTIONAL REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE LOANS WITH FEDERALLY INSURED INSTITUTIONS, TO REQUIRE TWO YEARS' EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN ORIGINATOR BEFORE INITIAL LICENSING AND TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATIONAL EXCEPTIONS, TO DEFINE "ORIGINATOR"; TO ALLOW BROKERS PROPERLY REGISTERED BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 1998, TO CONTINUE TO ACT AS MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS WITHOUT REGARD TO EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ADDED BY THIS ACT, TO RAISE FROM FIVE TO TEN YEARS THE PERIOD AFTER WHICH CONVICTION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES A PERSON MAY NOT BE LICENSED AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE FOR VIOLATIONS, TO INCREASE THE INITIAL APPLICATION FEE AND ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE FROM FIVE TO FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS, AND TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY WHETHER OR NOT A LICENSING EXAMINATION SHOULD BE REQUIRED FOR MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, TO PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP AND REQUIRE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 1999.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4570 -- Reps. Easterday, Simrill, Leach, Inabinett, Mason, McKay, Rodgers, Hamilton, R. Smith, Lloyd, Vaughn, Stille, Young, McGee, Koon, Moody-Lawrence, McMaster, Rice, Fleming and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR CONSUMER AUTOMOBILE LEASES WHEN THE AUTOMOBILE IS PURCHASED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

H. 4571 -- Reps. Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, H. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Clyburn, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Haskins, Hinson, Kelley, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, Limehouse, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sheheen, D. Smith, R. Smith, Stoddard, Stuart, Tripp, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE REFERENDUMS ON THE QUESTION OF RAISING THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS LIMITS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BE HELD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION AND TO REQUIRE THE QUESTION TO BE CERTIFIED AT LEAST FORTY-FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4572 -- Reps. Jennings, Barfield, Cobb-Hunter, Baxley, M. Hines, Seithel, R. Smith, Mason, Littlejohn, Leach, Wilkins, Haskins, Cromer, Walker, Hamilton, Phillips, J. Hines, Stoddard, Gamble, Whatley, Wilder, Beck, Wilkes, Boan, Witherspoon, Tripp and Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5015, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUNSCREEN DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMBINED LIGHT TRANSMISSION OF THE SUNSCREENING DEVICE WITH THE FACTORY OR MANUFACTURER INSTALLED SUNSCREENING MATERIAL THAT MAY BE INSTALLED ON A MOTOR VEHICLE'S SIDE WINGS, OR SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR WINDOWS.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Removed

H. 4573 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESTORATION TO ACTIVE SERVICE OF RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROVISION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SYSTEM WHEN THE RESTORATION TO ACTIVE SERVICE IS BY VIRTUE OF ELECTION AS SHERIFF.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4574 -- Reps. Limehouse, Campsen, Mack, Breeland, Whatley and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1235 OF 1970, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY AIRPORT DISTRICT AND ITS GOVERNING BOARD, SO AS TO ADD THE MAYOR OF MOUNT PLEASANT, EX OFFICIO, TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DISTRICT.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4575 -- Reps. Harrison and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "APPRAISAL" IN INSTANCES OF CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY OF A REGULATED PRIVATELY OWNED WATER OR SEWER UTILITY TO PROVIDE THAT THE VALUATION FOR COMPENSATION PAYABLE FOR THE PROPERTY INCLUDE ALL APPROPRIATE VALUATIONS, INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT COST, INCOME, AND SALES COMPARISON METHODS OF VALUATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate

H. 4576 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND GRATITUDE FOR THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE ON FEBRUARY 8, 1968, BY THREE YOUNG STUDENTS, SAMUEL HAMMOND, JR., AN EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD SOUTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE FRESHMAN FROM FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, DELANO B. MIDDLETON, A SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD STUDENT AT WILKINSON HIGH SCHOOL IN ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND HENRY EZEKIAL SMITH, AN EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD SOPHOMORE AT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE FROM MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO RECOGNIZE THEIR COURAGEOUS EFFORTS BY DECLARING FEBRUARY 8 AS SMITH-HAMMOND-MIDDLETON MEMORIAL DAY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4577 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-2710, AS AMENDED, 12-21-2712, 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, AND 12-21-2726, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROHIBITION ON SLOT MACHINES AND OTHER MACHINES OR DEVICES PERTAINING TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE OR ANY OTHER COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED FOR GAMBLING, TO EXTEND THE SEIZURE AND DESTRUCTION PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO THESE EXPANDED PROHIBITIONS, TO CONFORM EXISTING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES TO THESE EXPANDED PROHIBITIONS AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PROVISIONS OF LAW REPEALED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CRIMES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE OFFENSE OF OPERATING AN UNMETERED VIDEO GAME WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-19-40 AND 16-19-50, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF GAMBLING, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE OFFENSES SPECIFICALLY TO PLAYING OR MAINTAINING ANY LICENSED COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED FOR GAMBLING PURPOSES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-21-2703, 16-19-60, AND ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE RETAIL LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR A LOCATION WITH VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, THE EXEMPTION OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE FROM THE GAMBLING OFFENSES, AND THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT.

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H. 4578 -- Rep. Canty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE BELOVED MR. MACK WILLIE RHODES OF SUMTER COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4579 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-51-90, AS AMENDED, 12-51-100, AND 12-51-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF PROPERTY SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR INTEREST TO BE PAID ON THE WHOLE AMOUNT OF THE TAX SALE BID BY THE REDEEMING TAXPAYER, GRANTEE, OR MORTGAGE OR JUDGMENT CREDITOR AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4580 -- Reps. J. Smith, Altman, Cobb-Hunter, Littlejohn, Clyburn, Govan, Limehouse, Cave, Vaughn, Jennings, Battle, Rice and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING WITH ITS 1999 SESSION, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ENACT A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4581 -- Reps. J. Smith, J. Hines, M. Hines, Cobb-Hunter, Clyburn, Simrill, Whipper, Littlejohn, Vaughn, Jennings, Rice, Limehouse, McLeod, Davenport and Battle: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMENCING ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY, PROVIDE FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOR THE SENATE AS WELL AS THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS, DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL SESSIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4582 -- Reps. J. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Whipper, Lloyd, Inabinett, McGee and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEES SHALL CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT REQUIRES ALL ETHICS COMMITTEE FORMAL HEARINGS TO BE CONDUCTED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION; AND TO ADD SECTION 8-13-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH FORMAL HEARINGS OF THESE RESPECTIVE ETHICS COMMITTEES MUST BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4583 -- Reps. J. Smith, Altman, Knotts, Bailey, Cromer, Rodgers, J. Hines, Clyburn, T. Brown, Pinckney, Neal, Harrell, Bowers, Moody-Lawrence, McGee, McKay, Bauer, Simrill and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE REFERENDUMS ON THE QUESTION OF RAISING THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS LIMITS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BE HELD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4584 -- Reps. J. Smith, M. Hines, Gourdine, Whipper, McLeod, Cobb-Hunter, Lloyd, Inabinett, Govan, Cave, J. Hines, T. Brown, Battle, Moody-Lawrence, Howard and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-65 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUPIL-TEACHER RATIOS IN GRADES K-6 OF 27:1 BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 1999 AND FULLY PHASED-IN AT 25:1 BY SCHOOL YEAR 2000, TO PROVIDE THAT LOWER PUPIL-TEACHER RATIOS NOW REQUIRED BY LAW IN READING AND MATHEMATICS IN GRADES 1-3 of 21:1 ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE ABOVE PROVISIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A WAIVER OF THESE RATIOS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION OF STATE AID FOR ANY DISTRICT WHICH DOES NOT MEET THESE REQUIRED RATIOS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4585 -- Reps. J. Smith, M. Hines, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, Limehouse, Cave, Whipper, Vaughn, Rice, Clyburn, Jennings, Davenport, Battle and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF MAY RATHER THAN THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE AND DELETE THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE SESSION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4586 -- Reps. Neilson, F. Smith, Littlejohn, M. Hines, G. Brown, J. Hines, Phillips and A. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS AND THE MINIMUM LOGGED SERVICE TIME REQUIRED OF THESE OFFICERS, SO AS TO REDUCE THIS SERVICE TIME FROM TWENTY TO TEN HOURS A MONTH AND SIXTY TO THIRTY HOURS A QUARTER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4587 -- Reps. Bauer, Knotts, Barfield, Witherspoon, Bowers, Altman, Seithel, Lanford, Easterday, Bailey, Leach, J. Smith, Meacham, Sandifer, Littlejohn, Simrill, Mullen, Fleming, Klauber, Walker, Kelley, Koon, Stoddard, Stille, Beck, R. Smith, Harrell, Chellis, Clyburn, Barrett, Rhoad, Young-Brickell, Allison, Hamilton, Campsen, Kinon, Whatley, D. Smith, Gamble, Rodgers, McLeod, Tripp, Davenport, Jordan, Vaughn, Keegan, J. Brown, Cato, Baxley, Maddox, Jennings, Neilson, Limehouse and A. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STUDY OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, AND THE FEDERALIST PAPERS AS A REQUISITE FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON VETERAN'S DAY OF EACH YEAR OR ON ANOTHER SPECIFIED DAY IF SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED ON VETERAN'S DAY, ALL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE SHALL DEVOTE AT LEAST ONE HOUR TO A STUDY OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOLS ON VETERAN'S DAY MAY PERMIT STUDENTS TO ATTEND ACTIVITIES TO HONOR VETERANS AT LOCATIONS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTIES WITH PRIOR PARENTAL CONSENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH ATTENDANCE SHALL COUNT AS PART OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY.

Introduced and Committed
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Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4588 -- Reps. Wilkins, H. Brown, Koon, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ECONOMY OF THIS STATE, FOR THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE IT HAS PLAYED IN ADVANCING SOUTH CAROLINA'S POSITION IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, AND FOR ITS LEADERSHIP AND VISION AS OUR STATE MOVES FORWARD INTO THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4589 -- Reps. Klauber, Hawkins, Cato and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-56-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEFINITION OF "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION" TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Debate Adjourned

H. 4590 -- Reps. Barfield, Spearman, Haskins, Bauer, Barrett, McLeod, G. Brown, Limehouse, Maddox, Hinson, J. Smith, Seithel, Meacham, Sharpe, Lloyd, Neilson, Inabinett, Knotts, Jordan, Mason, Simrill, Kennedy, Whipper, Walker, Law, Davenport, Stoddard, Cromer, Rice, McMahand, Keegan, Gourdine, Cato, McKay, Mullen, Beck, Witherspoon, Dantzler, Tripp, Clyburn, Allison, D. Smith, Rodgers, Byrd, T. Brown, Battle, Stille, Phillips, Leach, Young-Brickell, Rhoad, Fleming, McMaster, A. Harris, Carnell, McGee, Quinn, Trotter, Robinson, Hawkins, Harvin, Kirsh, Kinon, Baxley, Edge, Whatley, Gamble, Wilder, Martin, Young, Koon, Riser and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE PILOT SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS EXPELLED FROM THE SIXTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4591 -- Reps. Spearman, McAbee and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1139 OF 1968, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN SALUDA COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH REQUIRES THE SCHOOL BUDGET AND TAX LEVY TO BE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESIDING IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled 1278; Ratified

H. 4592 -- Reps. Wilder, Carnell and Stoddard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO DR. THEODORE R. "TED" BROWN, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT AT PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE IN CLINTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS OF ENERGY, VISION, AND SKILL TO THE COLLEGE AND THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PAST TWELVE YEARS, AND TO WISH HIM THE GREATEST SUCCESS IN HIS NEW POSITION AS PRESIDENT OF MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE IN PULASKI, TENNESSEE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4593 -- Reps. Whipper, Breeland, J. Hines, Bailey, Cromer, Whatley, M. Hines, Lloyd, Gourdine, Mack, Govan, Cave, Scott, Byrd, Maddox, J. Brown, Inabinett, Neal, Littlejohn and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 18 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A CRIME CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER WITH THE INTENT TO ASSAULT, INTIMIDATE, OR THREATEN A PERSON BECAUSE OF HIS RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-11-510 AND 16-11-520, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MALICIOUS INJURY TO PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR MALICIOUS INJURY TO REAL PROPERTY OFFENSES, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO MALICIOUSLY INJURE PERSONAL OR REAL PROPERTY WITH THE INTENT TO ASSAULT, INTIMIDATE, OR THREATEN THESE PERSONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4594 -- Reps. Rhoad, Bowers, R. Smith, Koon, Limehouse, Bauer, Bailey, Inabinett, Battle, J. Smith, Witherspoon, Sharpe, Davenport, T. Brown, Law, Webb, McAbee, Wilkes, Lloyd, Neal, Knotts, Edge, Miller, Hamilton, Loftis, Riser, Cave, Barfield, Littlejohn, Dantzler, Harvin, Phillips, Maddox, Hinson, Rodgers, Baxley, Leach, Cromer, Jennings and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1187, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BAIT AUTHORIZED TO BE USED WITH TROTLINES, SET HOOKS, AND JUGS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF LIVE NONGAME FISH AND BREAM ON SPECIFIED SET HOOKS ON THE EDISTO, BLACK, SAMPIT, BIG PEE DEE, LITTLE PEE DEE, LUMBER, AND WACCAMAW RIVERS, LIMIT THE NUMBER OF BREAM A PERSON MAY HAVE IN HIS POSSESSION WHILE FISHING WITH NONGAME TACKLE ON THESE RIVERS, PROHIBIT THE USE OF BREAM AS BAIT AFTER JUNE 30, 2001, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4595 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140 AND 9-11-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE PERFORMED AFTER 1975 UPON MAKING THE PAYMENT REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH FEDERAL CIVILIAN SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE THAT OTHER LIMITATIONS ON ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE CONTINUE TO APPLY AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4596 -- Reps. Harrison and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO MEET AT SUCH TIMES AS IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4597 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CONTESTED CASES UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT UPON EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH PROCEEDINGS FOR REVIEW OF FINAL DECISIONS FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION AND OTHER AGENCIES SHALL BE CONDUCTED INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT APPEALS FROM FINAL DECISIONS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE SHALL BE TO THE SUPREME COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE CASES WHICH SHALL BE HEARD BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE CASES SHALL BE HEARD, AND FOR THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THESE CASES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-610, RELATING TO QUASI JUDICIAL AND JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF JUDICIAL REVIEW OF FINAL DECISIONS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT AN APPEAL AFTER REQUIRED AGENCY OR BOARD REVIEWS, IF ANY, MUST BE TAKEN TO THE SUPREME COURT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4598 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-560, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES BEING BOUND BY THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO ETHICS AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT AND EXEMPT FROM ETHICS PROVISIONS OF LAW APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE SPECIFIC COURT RULES APPLICABLE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4599 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-160 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR HIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FROM FILING A CIVIL ACTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES OR WRONGFUL DEATH ARISING OUT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY COMMITTED BY THE PERSON.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4600 -- Rep. Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ANDREW RICHBOURG OF WEST COLUMBIA AND A STUDENT AT AIRPORT HIGH SCHOOL FOR HIS SELECTION AS A DISTINGUISHED FINALIST IN THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM IN RECOGNITION OF HIS OUTSTANDING RECORD OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE, PEER LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4601 -- Rep. Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND LAUREN LUCAS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY AND A STUDENT AT BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR HER SELECTION AS ONE OF TWO TOP YOUTH VOLUNTEERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR 1998 AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON HER RECEIPT OF THE SILVER MEDALLION FROM THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4602 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H. 4577, RELATING TO VIDEO GAME MACHINES, FOR SECOND READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1998, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF H.4577 UNTIL THIRD READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION.

Introduced and Adopted
Recorded vote

H. 4603 -- Reps. J. Hines, Neilson and Baxley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. MAMIE B. DUPREE OF SUMTER COUNTY, PRINCIPAL OF LAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ON HER SELECTION AS A WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR 1998 BY THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE COMMISSION ON WOMEN IN APPRECIATION FOR HER EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4604 -- Reps. J. Hines and M. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MS. HERMENA SWINTON OF FLORENCE COUNTY AND TO HONOR HER ON THE OCCASION OF BEING SELECTED AS THE "1997 OUTSTANDING OLDER SOUTH CAROLINIAN" BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE ON AGING.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4605 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-47 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON WHO INTENDS TO OFFER AS A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE FOR ANY OFFICE ELECTED POPULARLY TO REGISTER WITH THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTION TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE ELECTION OF HIS INTENTION TO SEEK THE OFFICE AS A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE, PAY ANY APPLICABLE FILING FEE, NOTIFY ANY OTHER CANDIDATES OF HIS INTENTION TO SEEK THE OFFICE AS A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE, AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4606 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1540 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ADVERTISEMENT MATERIAL OR PUBLICATION ON BEHALF OF A CANDIDATE BY AN ORGANIZATION NOT MEETING THE DEFINITION OF "COMMITTEE" UNDER SECTION 8-13-1300(6) IS SUBJECT TO THE SAME REQUIREMENTS AS THE COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE THAT ACTUAL MALICE IS NOT PROVED IN A DEFAMATION ACTION BY A CANDIDATE AGAINST THIS ORGANIZATION FOR FALSE, ERRONEOUS, UNFOUNDED INFORMATION, OR ACCUSATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4607 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-139-5, 59-139-10, AND 59-139-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMS IN REGARD TO CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE THREE SHALL BE "INDIVIDUALLY APPROPRIATE" RATHER THAN "DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4608 -- Reps. Kirsh, Gamble and Law: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-39-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "PLEDGED GOODS," A MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, OTHER THAN A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO A MOBILE HOME; TO AMEND SECTION 40-39-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VESTING OF TITLE TO PLEDGED PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A LOAN IN WHICH A MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IS THE PLEDGED GOODS REMAINS UNPAID AFTER A PERIOD OF SIXTY DAYS FROM THE DUE DATE OR ANY RENEWAL OR EXTENSION OF IT, THE PAWNBROKER AND THE PLEDGOR HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS ACCORDED UNDER PART 5, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 36 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-39-105, SO AS TO SET LIMITS ON THE INTEREST CHARGED ON A PAWN TRANSACTION WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IS THE PLEDGED GOODS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4609 -- Reps. Kirsh, Gamble and Law: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 41 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CHECK-CASHING SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4610 -- Reps. Kirsh, Gamble and Law: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-109, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CHANGE OF DOLLAR AMOUNTS USED IN THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AMOUNT AT WHICH SUPERVISED LENDERS MUST LEND AT RESTRICTED LENDER RATES AS AN AMOUNT THAT MUST BE ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-201, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOAN FINANCE CHARGES FOR SUPERVISED LENDERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT AT WHICH SUPERVISED LENDERS MUST LEND AT RESTRICTED LENDER RATES FROM SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS TO EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-305, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE FILED AND POSTED BY CREDITORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR WHICH SUPERVISED LENDERS MAY NOT POST A RATE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM CHARGES FOR RESTRICTED LENDERS FROM SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS TO EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4611 -- Rep. Beck: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-7-1000 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A MUNICIPALITY MAY POOL ITS PRECINCTS FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4612 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SALUTING HARRY T. HARVIN, D.D.S., OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER OF SERVICE AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4613 -- Reps. Cooper, Haskins and Lee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERM EXPIRED ON MAY 10, 1997.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4614 -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn, Allison, Davenport, Lee, Townsend, McCraw, D. Smith, Hawkins and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-27-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENTS BEING SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE FINANCING AGREEMENTS, LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, OR CONTRACTS WHICH A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY IS PERMITTED TO ENTER INTO WITHOUT THEIR BEING SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATIONS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL REFERENCE CHANGES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Committed
Recalled
Point of Order

H. 4615 -- Reps. G. Brown and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND THANK WADE S. KOLB, JR., OF SUMTER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS SOLICITOR OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4616 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTY YEARS OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4617 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS LIABLE FOR TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON REAL ESTATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON HAVING A LIFE ESTATE IN REAL ESTATE IS PRIMARILY LIABLE FOR TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ACCRUING DURING HIS LIFE TENANCY, AND THAT UNPAID TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS ACCRUING DURING A LIFE TENANCY CONSTITUTE A LIEN AGAINST THE REAL ESTATE THAT MAY BE ENFORCED AGAINST THE RIGHTS OF A REMAINDERMAN DURING OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE LIFE ESTATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4618 -- Reps. Sharpe and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT BY ADDING ARTICLE 7, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS PURPOSES AND THE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH IT IS TO OPERATE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading

H. 4619 -- Reps. Wilkins, D. Smith, Lanford, Haskins, Harrell, Campsen, Whipper, Kirsh, Mason, Meacham, Young-Brickell, Miller, Wilder, Koon, Littlejohn, Bauer, Easterday, Sandifer, Seithel, Hamilton, T. Brown, Hinson, Delleney, Dantzler, Woodrum, Jordan, Moody-Lawrence, McGee, McKay, Quinn, Simrill, Altman, Felder, Sharpe, Edge, Clyburn, Klauber, Inabinett, Battle, Hawkins, Lloyd, Harrison, Riser, Scott, Knotts, Robinson and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14, THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT SAFEGUARDS ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE INVESTMENT AND REINVESTMENT OF FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS IN EQUITY SECURITIES OF AMERICAN CORPORATIONS THAT ARE REGISTERED ON A NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE OR QUOTED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS AUTOMATIC QUOTATIONS SYSTEMS, TO LIMIT TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS TO NO MORE THAN FORTY PERCENT OF THE MARKET VALUE OF THE ASSETS OF A RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO ESTABLISH THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES, INCLUDING THE DELEGATION OF ITS FUNCTIONS OR THOSE OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLAN AND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN, TO PROVIDE REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIDUCIARIES WITH RESPECT TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, INCLUDING MATTERS RELATING TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, AND INSURANCE AND PROVIDE FOR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT DOES NOT APPLY WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS ON THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1310, RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AS TRUSTEE OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS, SO AS SPECIFICALLY TO AUTHORIZE THE FUNDS OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO BE INVESTED IN EQUITY SECURITIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF THIS ACT IF ANY PART IS HELD INVALID.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 4620 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MRS. LILLIE MCCOY HUCKS ON THE HAPPY OCCASION OF HER SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4621 -- Reps. Boan, Knotts and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT PENSION UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BENEFITS PAID UNDER THIS PROGRAM TO BE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT INCREASES IN THE COST OF LIVING IN THE MANNER BENEFIT PAYMENTS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM ARE SO ADJUSTED.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4622 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND THE APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ESTABLISH OWNERSHIP AS OF DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST PRECEDING THE TAX YEAR AS THE DATE BY WHICH RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MUST BE OWNED BY THE OWNER-OCCUPANT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.

Introduced and Committed
Recommitted
Recalled
Point of Order

H. 4623 -- Reps. Townsend, Stuart, Walker, Loftis and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-5316 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS TO GOVERN THE OPERATION OF AN INTERMODAL TRAILER, CHASSIS, OR CONTAINER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4624 -- Rep. Mason: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "LADY THOROUGHBREDS" GIRLS' TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND STAFF FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON BY WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4625 -- Rep. Mason: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "LADY THOROUGHBREDS" GIRLS' TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND STAFF ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4626 -- Reps. Cotty and McMaster: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. RONALD K. COWDEN OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE SOUTH CAROLINA 1998 PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AND TO HONOR AND PAY TRIBUTE TO DR. COWDEN, A TRULY OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR AND PRINCIPAL WHO CONTINUES TO PIONEER NEW FRONTIERS OF EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND WHO HAS BROUGHT GREAT PRIDE TO RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO AND THE STATE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4627 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SILVER SPIRIT MARCHING BAND OF SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN AIKEN COUNTY UPON WINNING THE CLASS 2A STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4628 -- Reps. Meacham, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, McCraw, Delleney and Kirsh: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING MARCH 10, 1998, "YORK COUNTY DAY".

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4629 -- Rep. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MR. AND MRS. TALLY ADAMS OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILY ON THIS DAY OF JOY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4630 -- Reps. Fleming and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 951 OF 1970, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH SIDE FIRE DISTRICT IN UNION COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE ITS BORROWING AUTHORITY FROM TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4631 -- Reps. Fleming, Seithel, Martin, Simrill, Davenport, Klauber, Hinson, Bauer, Sharpe, Sandifer, McMaster, Barfield, Barrett and R. Smith: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL SAFETY ACT OF 1998" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DESIGNATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNING BODIES OF CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO WORK WITHIN THE SCHOOL SYSTEMS OF MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES, AND TO DEFINE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-335 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF A PARTY'S ATTORNEY'S FEES UPON FAILURE OF A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR TO REPORT CERTAIN CRIMINAL CONDUCT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-360, RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MONITORING SCHOOL CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR HIS DESIGNEE MAY REPRESENT THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN A CRIMINAL CASE INVOLVING SCHOOL CRIME IS APPEALED TO AN APPELLATE COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-370, RELATING TO STUDENT CONVICTION OR DELINQUENCY ADJUDICATION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE WEAPONS OFFENSES FOR PURPOSES OF NOTIFICATION OF THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR AT THE STUDENT'S SCHOOL AND PLACEMENT OF INFORMATION IN PERMANENT SCHOOL RECORDS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-375 SO AS TO DEFINE A WEAPON FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 59-63-370.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 4632 -- Reps. Fleming, Klauber, R. Smith, Kirsh, Seithel, Simrill, Mason, Hawkins, Moody-Lawrence, Martin, Phillips, Vaughn, Littlejohn, Walker, Davenport, Maddox, Whatley, Gamble and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA GANG VIOLENCE ACT WHICH PROHIBITS CERTAIN CONDUCT IN REGARD TO GANG VIOLENCE AND ACTIVITY AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-9-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL INTIMIDATION OF COURT OFFICIALS, JURORS, AND WITNESSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE GANG MEMBERS WITHIN THE PROHIBITION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4633 -- Reps. Barrett, Meacham, Mason, Hawkins, Beck, Kirsh, Gourdine, Edge, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Sandifer, Martin, Robinson, Dantzler, Rodgers, Rice, Young-Brickell, Witherspoon, Byrd, Stille, Webb, Davenport, Maddox and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF LITTERING, SO AS TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF CONVICTIONS OF VIOLATIONS OCCURRING WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND REPORTING VIOLATIONS WHILE HUNTING OR FISHING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-9-1120 AND 56-1-720, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR DRIVER LICENSES AND HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO ASSIGN POINTS UNDER THESE POINT SYSTEMS FOR LITTERING VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Committed
Recalled

H. 4634 -- Reps. Sandifer, Quinn, R. Smith, Easterday, Cooper, Simrill, Townsend, Kennedy, Rice, Trotter, Woodrum, Barrett, Cotty, Webb, Martin, Law, Kelley, Koon, Dantzler, McMaster, Harrell, Sharpe, McKay, H. Brown, Robinson, Young, McGee, Cato, Harrison, Riser, Boan, Jennings, Vaughn, Young-Brickell, Keegan, Felder, Haskins, Kirsh, Leach, Meacham and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-735 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRORATION OF PROPERTY TAXES BETWEEN TRANSFEROR AND TRANSFEREE ON ITEMS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY REQUIRED TO BE TITLED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY, NOT INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES OR UNITS OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT OF THE PRORATED TAXES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4635 -- Reps. Edge, Whipper, Cobb-Hunter, Easterday, Mason, Rodgers, Barfield, Bowers, Cave, Kennedy, Hamilton, Battle, Inabinett, Gourdine, Woodrum, Hawkins, Hinson, Cato, Seithel, Haskins, McCraw, Clyburn, Harrison, Robinson, Lloyd, Witherspoon, Byrd, Rice, McKay, Bailey, McGee, H. Brown, Rhoad, Dantzler, Kelley, Simrill, Keegan, Moody-Lawrence, Meacham, J. Brown, Limehouse, Whatley, J. Hines, Neilson, Jordan, Wilkes, Young-Brickell and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 93 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORITY TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS TO OPERATE AS HEALTH PLAN PURCHASING COOPERATIVES IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4636 -- Reps. Harrell, Robinson, Campsen, Easterday, Sandifer, Whipper, Baxley, Seithel, Allison, Hinson, McKay, Littlejohn, Jennings, J. Hines, R. Smith, Clyburn, Bailey, Edge, Leach, Cobb-Hunter, Wilkins, Scott, McCraw, Neilson, T. Brown, Townsend, Chellis, Davenport, Stille, Young-Brickell, Walker, Woodrum, Rodgers, Webb, Gamble, A. Harris, Klauber, Kinon, Bauer, Dantzler, Phillips, Cato, Bowers, Barrett, Meacham and Mack: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 59-39-105 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STAR DIPLOMA, FOR THE 1997-98 AND 1998-99 SCHOOL YEARS ONLY, GRADUATING SENIORS FROM HIGH SCHOOL SHALL BE GRANTED A WAIVER AS AND IF NECESSARY OF THE ADDITIONAL COMPUTER SCIENCE UNIT OR THE ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS UNIT, OR BOTH, REQUIRED FOR A STAR DIPLOMA AND SCHOLARSHIP.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4637 -- Reps. Fleming and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 482 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JONESVILLE FIRE DISTRICT IN UNION COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE ITS BORROWING AUTHORITY FROM SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4638 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES IN THE STATE FLEET, SO AS TO REQUIRE FIRST PRIORITY FOR PURCHASE OF PASSENGER VEHICLES BEING DISPOSED OF TO HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC) OR TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE NONPROFIT AGENCIES WORKING WITH FAMILIES RECEIVING AFDC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THESE FAMILIES IN BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4639 -- Reps. Allison, Neilson, Baxley and Cromer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUR CURRENT "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA", JANET POWERS OF HARTSVILLE, AND TO ALL OF THE CONTESTANTS COMPETING IN THE 1998 MISS SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STATEWIDE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CONGRATULATED ON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA APPRECIATION DAY" ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4640 -- Reps. Rhoad, Sharpe, Barfield, T. Brown and Webb: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE A PERSON ENGAGED IN PESTICIDE OPERATIONS TO ENSURE THAT ALL COMPRESSED GAS TANKS OR CYLINDERS USED TO SUPPLY PROPELLANT FOR PESTICIDES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4641 -- Reps. McKay, Sheheen, H. Brown, Carnell, McAbee, Baxley, Harvin, Felder and Boan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE VERY BEST WISHES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO RUSSELL MUNN OF COLUMBIA AS HE RECOVERS FROM HEART SURGERY AND TO WISH HIM A VERY SPEEDY RECOVERY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4642 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 258 OF 1998, RELATING GENERALLY TO THE ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, AND RENEWAL OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE EFFECT OF CERTAIN CONVICTIONS ON A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD, ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES FOR COMPLETING A DRIVER TRAINING COURSE, EXCEPTIONS FROM THE DRIVER'S LICENSING REQUIREMENT, THE TESTING OF THE BAC DATAMASTER, THE ISSUANCE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATES, AND THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS A HOLDER OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY OBTAIN A REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE BEFORE THE AGE OF SEVENTEEN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 4643 -- Reps. Cromer and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE IT TO BE FILED ELECTRONICALLY WHEN POSSIBLE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4644 -- Reps. Quinn and Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO SET ASIDE $1,500,000 ANNUALLY TO PAY FEES AND EXPENSES OF PRIVATE COUNSEL APPOINTED IN NONCAPITAL CASES.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Point of Order
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Sustained

H. 4645 -- Reps. Klauber, Young, Jennings, Scott, Mullen, Beck, Maddox, Miller and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON RETAIL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE SIZE OF CONTAINERS CONTAINING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS WHICH A RETAIL DEALER IS PERMITTED TO OWN OR KEEP IN HIS POSSESSION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 4646 -- Reps. Harrison and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-455 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FEDERAL VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, A PILOT PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS TO TRANSMIT THEIR VOTES BY USE OF AN ELECTRONIC MEDIUM USING THE INTERNET, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PILOT PROJECT TERMINATES DECEMBER 31, 2000, TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO REPORT THE RESULTS OF THE PILOT PROJECT AND RECOMMEND TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY POSSIBLE FUTURE APPLICATIONS WHICH MAY BE UTILIZED FOR VOTING BY ELECTRONIC MEANS USING THE INTERNET, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-15-455, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2000.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
Recorded vote
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Tabled

H. 4647 -- Reps. Barfield, Cotty, Littlejohn and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTEMPT OF COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF CRIMINAL CONTEMPT PENALTIES, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT, UPON THE WILFUL VIOLATION OF AN INJUNCTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4648 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA CENTRAL CANCER REGISTRY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2262, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4649 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS, RELATING TO DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO SUBMISSION OF AMBULATORY ENCOUNTER DATA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2237, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4650 -- Reps. Edge, Barfield, Witherspoon and Kelley: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE HORRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTED IN THE YEAR 2000 ONLY AS PROVIDED BY LAW SHALL SERVE FOR TERMS OF TWO YEARS EACH RATHER THAN FOR TERMS OF FOUR YEARS EACH, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE 2002 GENERAL ELECTION, FOUR-YEAR TERMS MUST BE RESUMED, AND THE BOARD SHALL BE REDUCED TO SEVEN MEMBERS, WITH SIX MEMBERS ELECTED FROM DEFINED SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED AND DRAWN BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE YEAR 2000 CENSUS AND THE SEVENTH MEMBER WHO SHALL CONTINUE TO BE THE CHAIRMAN ELECTED FROM THE COUNTY AT LARGE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4651 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-29-732 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A LOT COMPRISING A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY SMALLER THAN TWO ACRES MUST BE ZONED SO THAT THE LOT IS INCLUDED TOTALLY WITHIN ONE ZONING DISTRICT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4652 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3400, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENT FOR TAX PAID TO ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO ALLOW A CREDIT FOR TAX PAID IN ANOTHER STATE ON FUNDS CONTRIBUTED TO A RETIREMENT ACCOUNT WHEN THIS STATE'S TAX BECOMES DUE UPON WITHDRAWAL OF THOSE FUNDS FROM THE RETIREMENT ACCOUNT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4653 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE IS CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CONVICTIONS, PLEAS, AND FORFEITURES OF BAIL CONSTITUTE A PRIOR OFFENSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSECUTION OF A SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4654 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUPERVISION OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION PERTAINING TO CONTRACTING WITH AND DISMISSAL OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY BE REMOVED BY THE DIRECTOR AT HIS DISCRETION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4655 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY AND GOALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATE GOALS CONCERNING SOLID WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, ANNUAL REPORT, AND ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN RECYCLING DATA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-150 RELATING TO PLASTIC PACKAGING FOR PRODUCTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT LABELING ON SUCH PACKAGING MUST BE INTERPRETED TO CONFORM WITH NATIONWIDE PLASTICS INDUSTRY STANDARDS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order

H. 4656 -- Reps. Breeland, Seithel, Chellis, Harrell, Campsen, Altman, Whipper, Limehouse, Dantzler, Inabinett, Whatley and Mack: 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 REDESIGNATE THESE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4657 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO OFFER FOR SALE "SCRATCH AND WIN" CARDS OR REQUIRE A PERSON TO PURCHASE AN ITEM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CARD AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4658 -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith, Canty, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4659 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MRS. GEORGIA WALKER-HALLUMS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN HER COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4660 -- Reps. Quinn, Haskins, H. Brown, Tripp, Knotts, Allison, Altman, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Campsen, Canty, Cato, Cooper, Cotty, Davenport, Edge, Harrell, Harrison, Howard, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Lanford, Loftis, Robinson, Sandifer, Seithel, Sheheen, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Trotter, Woodrum, Young, Easterday, Whatley, Mason, Townsend, Stille, Law, Clyburn, Stuart, Leach, Hamilton, McCraw and Phillips: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO FREEZE APPROPRIATIONS OF RECURRING GENERAL FUND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 AT THE LEVEL OF SUCH APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 AND TO EXEMPT FROM THE FREEZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR EDUCATION, EMPLOYEE PAY RAISES, AND DEBT SERVICE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4661 -- Reps. Quinn, Haskins, Wilkins, H. Brown, Tripp, Knotts, Allison, Altman, Barrett, Bauer, Campsen, Canty, Cato, Cooper, Cotty, Davenport, Edge, Harrell, Harrison, Howard, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Lanford, Limehouse, McMaster, Riser, Sandifer, Seithel, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Trotter, Whatley, Woodrum, Young, Young-Brickell, Mason, Chellis, Townsend, Stille, Bailey, Byrd, Stuart, J. Brown, Clyburn, McAbee, Law, Leach, Neilson, Phillips, Kirsh, Rodgers and McKay: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-460 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, PROVIDE FOR REVENUES TO BE CREDITED TO IT, TO USE THE REVENUES OF THE FUND TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENTS TO LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FOR A PHASED-IN EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAX OF PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS "ALL OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY", TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE EXEMPTION AND REIMBURSEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE EXEMPTION BECOMES TOTAL AND PERMANENT.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4662 -- Reps. Quinn, Haskins, Wilkins, H. Brown, Tripp, Knotts, Allison, Altman, Barrett, Bauer, Campsen, Canty, Cato, Cooper, Cotty, Davenport, Edge, Harrell, Harrison, Howard, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Lanford, Limehouse, Loftis, McMaster, Riser, Sandifer, Seithel, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Trotter, Whatley, Woodrum, Young, Townsend, Stille, Leach, Phillips, Law, McAbee, Rodgers and McKay: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION BY ADDING SECTION 1A AND AMENDING EXISTING SECTION 6 OF THE ARTICLE SO AS TO REQUIRE PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS "ALL OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY" TO BE THE SUBJECT OF A SEPARATE MILLAGE LEVY WHICH MAY NOT EXCEED THE 1998 PROPERTY TAX YEAR LEVY ON SUCH PROPERTY INCLUDING MILLAGE LEVIED FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND TO MAKE A CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4663 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, Rodgers, Clyburn, Byrd, McMahand, Jordan and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OWNER OF A PISTOL MUST MAINTAIN IT IN A LOCKED COMPARTMENT OR HAVE A TRIGGER LOCK PLACED ON IT WHEN THE PISTOL IS NOT BEING USED, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4664 -- Reps. Klauber, Webb, Sharpe, Leach, Trotter, Witherspoon, Baxley, Riser, McCraw, Cato, Phillips, Hamilton and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPRIETARY INFORMATION PRODUCED BY OR FOR FACULTY OR STAFF OF A STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING AS THE RESULT OF RESEARCH ON CERTAIN ISSUES WHERE THE INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN PUBLICLY RELEASED, PUBLISHED, COPYRIGHTED, OR PATENTED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4665 -- Reps. Hawkins, Mason, Breeland, J. Hines, M. Hines, Bailey, Sandifer, Inabinett, Neilson, Howard, Canty, Young-Brickell, Rice, Clyburn, Klauber, Cave, J. Brown, Neal, Simrill, Byrd, Loftis, Lloyd, Rodgers, Barrett, Allison, Moody-Lawrence, Felder, Walker, Mack, McMahand, Haskins, Davenport, Wilder and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO CHANGE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE METHOD OF ESTABLISHING DISABILITY AND THE CONDITIONS FOR INITIAL ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF THE DISABLED FREE LICENSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4666 -- Reps. Campsen, Cotty, Altman, Limehouse, J. Smith, Knotts, Hinson, Littlejohn, Barrett, Young, Keegan, Stille, McMaster, Woodrum, Easterday, R. Smith, Haskins, Riser, Leach, Hamilton, Harrison and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF JUVENILES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AGE AT WHICH A CONDITIONAL RELEASE MAY EXPIRE FROM AGE NINETEEN TO TWENTY-ONE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROGRAMS A JUVENILE MAY PARTICIPATE IN AS A CONDITION OF RELEASE MUST BE PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED OR APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE OR WITH WHICH THE DEPARTMENT HAS A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended

H. 4667 -- Reps. Rodgers, Barrett, Kennedy, Harrell, Limehouse, Clyburn, Phillips, Dantzler, Mullen, Harvin, McCraw, J. Brown, Bowers, Byrd, Woodrum and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-200, SO AS TO DEVOLVE ALL POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES GRANTED TO COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS WHICH AFFECT ONLY ONE COUNTY TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY WITH THE CONSENT OF THE RESPECTIVE DELEGATION, EXCEPT THOSE POWERS RELATING TO STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES THAT HAVE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE GOVERNING BOARD FROM MORE THAN ONE COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4668 -- Reps. Askins, Kennedy, Lanford, Young, Knotts, Cato, Quinn, Harrison, Haskins, Felder, Robinson, Harvin, Jennings, Harrell, A. Harris, Carnell and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM TAX IMPOSED ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPUTING THE MAXIMUM SALES TAX ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF FIRE TRUCKS, ANY EQUIPMENT PURCHASED FROM THE SAME VENDOR AND INSTALLED ON THAT FIRE TRUCK SHALL BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE PURCHASE OR LEASE PRICE OF THE FIRE TRUCK.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4669 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS WHERE A CREDITOR IS SUBJECT TO REGULATION BY THE FILER OR IS SEEKING OR HAS SOUGHT A BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE FILER'S AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4670 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, D. Smith, Cato, J. Brown, Townsend, Harrison, H. Brown and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING FOR OFFICE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND PLEDGE BY A CANDIDATE FOR SELECTION AS A NOMINEE OF A POLITICAL PARTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR FILING THE NOTICE OR PLEDGE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote

H. 4671 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-325, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECORDING SATISFACTION OR CANCELLATION OF A MORTGAGE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT UPON PAYMENT IN FULL OF A MORTGAGE DEBT, WRITTEN REQUEST FOR SATISFACTION OF THE MORTGAGE, AND PAYMENT OF ANY REQUIRED SATISFACTION FEE, THE MORTGAGEE OR ASSIGNEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECORDING THE SATISFACTION OR CANCELLATION OF THE MORTGAGE IT HOLDS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 29-3-320, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO ENTER SATISFACTION OF A MORTGAGE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended

H. 4672 -- Reps. Edge, Kelley, Keegan, Mullen and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SECTION 27-32-170, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM SALES TAX OF SALE OF A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN, AND SECTION 27-32-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM SALES TAX OF SALE OF A VACATION MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP INTEREST, ALL SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX THE SALE OR RESALE OR THE EXCHANGE OF AN INTEREST IN A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN OR A VACATION MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP INTEREST; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSES OF BINGO LICENSES, SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN CLASS D LICENSEES TO USE HARD BINGO CARDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4090, RELATING TO BINGO CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, SO AS TO EXCEPT THE HOLDER OF A CLASS D FAIR BINGO LICENSEE FROM ITS PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4673 -- Rep. Cromer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO AMEND THE UNITED STATES CODE TO PERMIT FULL CONCURRENT RECEIPT OF MILITARY LONGEVITY RETIREMENT PAY AND SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4674 -- Reps. Scott, Lee, J. Brown, Moody-Lawrence, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PORTRAITS OF FORMER SPEAKERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SAMUEL J. LEE AND ROBERT BROWN ELLIOTT BE UNVEILED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER AND PLACED IN THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON COMPLETION OF THE STATE HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT AT A LOCATION DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4675 -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO AMEND THE UNITED STATES CODE TO PERMIT FULL CONCURRENT RECEIPT OF MILITARY LONGEVITY RETIREMENT PAY AND SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4676 -- Rep. J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING EVELYN AND EARL REUBEN OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE HAPPY OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND COMMENDING BOTH OF THEM FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITY OVER THE YEARS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4677 -- Rep. Barfield: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND SPECIFICALLY THE HONORABLE STROM THURMOND AND THE HONORABLE FLOYD SPENCE TO SUPPORT AND EXPEDITE THE UPGRADE OF COLONEL LOGAN E. WESTON'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS TO THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4678 -- Reps. D. Smith, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF JUDGE DONALD S. RUSSELL, FORMER GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS WIDOW, TO HIS SON, THE HONORABLE JOHN R. RUSSELL, OUR ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO ALL THE OTHER MEMBERS OF JUDGE RUSSELL'S FAMILY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4679 -- Rep. Barfield: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO REESTABLISH CIVILIAN CONTROL OVER THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS AND EFFECTIVE CUSTODIANSHIP OVER THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO SUPPORT AND MONITOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE IN THESE MATTERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SENIOR NATIONAL GUARD OFFICERS TO BE OF SUFFICIENT RANK AND AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEFENSE BUDGETING PROCESS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4680 -- Reps. J. Smith, Maddox, Kirsh, McCraw, Phillips, Sheheen, Jennings, Wilkes, Bailey, Inabinett, Cave, Jordan, Harvin, Moody-Lawrence, Cromer, Neal, Mullen, Miller, Byrd, Stille, Lloyd, Witherspoon, Clyburn, Battle, Wilder and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE" TO PROVIDE THAT EXPENDITURES BY A PARTY COMMITTEE WHICH HAVE THE EFFECT OF ADVOCATING THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF A CLEARLY IDENTIFIED CANDIDATE ARE DEEMED TO BE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE OPPONENT, TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN THERE IS MORE THAN ONE OPPONENT TO A CANDIDATE, TO PROVIDE THAT EXPENDITURES AND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, AND TO REQUIRE THAT AFFECTED ENTITIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS UNDER ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, FROM JULY 1, 1998, WHEN THE FIRST REPORT IS DUE AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4681 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF AUCTIONEERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF AUCTIONEERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4682 -- Reps. Cromer, Spearman, Young-Brickell, Dantzler, Whatley, Hinson, Miller, Battle and T. Brown: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TO CONDUCT LOTTERIES AND TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES GENERATED BY THE LOTTERY AFTER LOTTERY ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES AND PRIZES MUST BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IN-STATE RESIDENTS TO ATTEND IN-STATE POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recommitted
Objection
Request for Debate

H. 4683 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING A PROCEDURE FOR AN ASSOCIATION WHICH ISSUES PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE DESIGNATIONS, OR OTHER INSURANCE RELATED DESIGNATIONS, WHICH REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO REQUEST AN EXEMPTION ON BEHALF OF ITS DESIGNEES FROM COMPLYING WITH THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION DURING EACH BIENNIAL REPORTING PERIOD FOR THE LINES OF AUTHORITY COVERED BY THE DESIGNATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading

H. 4684 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FUNERAL HOME OWNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL, A PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY WHOSE ACTUAL OWNERSHIP IS NOT CLEARLY REFLECTED IN THE BUSINESS NAME TO CONSPICUOUSLY NOTE IN ITS SIGNAGE, LETTERHEAD, AND ADVERTISEMENTS THE NAME OF THE INDIVIDUAL, PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY WHICH OWNS THE FUNERAL HOME.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4685 -- Reps. Kirsh, Gamble and Law: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-29-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDIT INSURANCE IN CONSUMER FINANCE TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM PAYING A COMMISSION OF GREATER THAN TWENTY PERCENT ON CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE, TO DELETE THE PROVISION ALLOWING CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE FOR A TERM LESS THAN THE DUE DATE OF THE LAST SCHEDULED PAYMENT OF THE DEBT, TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM LOSS RATIO FROM FIFTY TO SIXTY PERCENT, AND TO DELETE THE SPECIFIC RATES FOR CREDIT INSURANCE CONSIDERED REASONABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-106, RELATING TO UNCONSCIONABILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE SOLD UPON A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEBTOR IS IN ITSELF UNCONSCIONABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-107, RELATING TO MAXIMUM CHARGES BY CREDITORS FOR CREDIT INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM PAYING A COMMISSION OF GREATER THAN TWENTY PERCENT ON CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-201, RELATING TO THE TERM OF CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION ALLOWING CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE FOR A TERM LESS THAN THE DUE DATE OF THE LAST SCHEDULED PAYMENT OF THE DEBT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-203, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF RATES AND FORMS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM LOSS RATIO FROM FIFTY TO SIXTY PERCENT AND TO DELETE THE SPECIFIC RATES FOR CREDIT INSURANCE CONSIDERED REASONABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-301, RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM CHARGE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 75, TITLE 38, RELATING TO PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND TITLE INSURANCE, BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-1100 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM PAYING A COMMISSION OF GREATER THAN TWENTY PERCENT ON GUARANTEED AUTO PROTECTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 37-4-204 RELATING TO MINIMUM CHARGES AND RETENTIONS ON CREDIT INSURANCE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4686 -- Rep. Stoddard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF WOODVILLE PRECINCT TO GREENPOND PRECINCT, DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED, AND DIRECT THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF TWO PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4687 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE BELOVED MRS. CORRIE BELL MISSOURI OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4688 -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith, Canty, Cooper, Haskins, Lee, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ELECT SUCCESSORS TO OFFICES WHICH TERMS HAVE OR WILL EXPIRE AND FOR WHICH CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN SCREENED AND ARE UNOPPOSED FOR SEATS ON THE SUPREME COURT, THE COURT OF APPEALS, THE CIRCUIT COURT, THE FAMILY COURT, AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4689 -- Reps. Sharpe, Davenport, McLeod and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, SO AS TO REVISE AND ADD DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-30 RELATING TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "WATER SUPPLIES" TO "WATER SYSTEMS"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING REVISING THE WATER SYSTEMS CLASSIFICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WELLS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE TO THE REVISED DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-50 RELATING TO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN RESERVOIRS, SO AS TO REVISE AN EXEMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS WHERE THERE IS AN IMMINENT HAZARD IN A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS TO REVISED DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-70 RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE OF A VIOLATION IN A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS TO REVISED DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-80 RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS RELEVANT TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS TO REVISED DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-90 RELATING TO PENALTIES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE PENALTY FOR CONTINUOUS VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SAFE DRINKING WATER FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ANNUAL WATER SYSTEM FEES MUST BE ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 4690 -- Reps. Sharpe, Davenport and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS OPERATORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY AND ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS OPERATORS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended

H. 4691 -- Reps. Sharpe, Rhoad, Spearman, Limehouse, Davenport, Witherspoon, Littlejohn and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 47 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RENDERING ACT OF 1998, INCLUDING PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT BY THE STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION AND THE DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH PROGRAMS, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, PROVIDING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RENDERING PLANTS AND FOR CONDUCTING RENDERING OPERATIONS, AND PROVIDING PROVISIONS FOR PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4692 -- Reps. Sharpe, Davenport, Limehouse and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 53 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FARM AND FOREST LANDS PROTECTION ACT" WHICH ESTABLISHES STATE AND COUNTY PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND BOARDS, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, WHICH ESTABLISHES CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR CREATING PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND AREAS AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR LAND WITHIN THE PRIORITY AREA, WHICH CREATES THE PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST FUND TO DISBURSE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, WHICH REQUIRES THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF ALL PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND AREAS, AND WHICH RESTRICTS SOME LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTIONS WITH REGARD TO PRIORITY AREAS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4693 -- Reps. Sharpe, Davenport, Littlejohn, McLeod and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CHAPTER 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY FUND ACT WHICH CREATES THE "ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY FUND", DEFINES "ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES", REQUIRES THAT ALL FINES AND PENALTIES COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, NOT OTHERWISE DESIGNATED, TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND, ESTABLISHES A ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR CAP FOR THE FUND, AND PROVIDES FOR USE OF THESE FUNDS; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 48-2-10 THROUGH 48-2-90 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 48 ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND"; TO RENAME TITLE 48, CHAPTER 2 AS "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUNDS".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended

H. 4694 -- Reps. Neilson, Bailey, Barfield, Baxley, Bowers, Byrd, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, M. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Martin, McCraw, McLeod, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Phillips, Scott, J. Smith, R. Smith and Stoddard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE DIVISION ON AGING IS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RATHER THAN UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" AND "EMPLOYER" SO AS TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES OF LOCAL COUNCILS ON AGING IN THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4695 -- Reps. Limehouse, Campsen, Altman, H. Brown, Breeland, Whatley, Mack, Seithel, Whipper and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 37, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-224 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAY NOT INCREASE MORE THAN THE VALUE OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS AND THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTIES IN THE COUNTY IN THE YEAR IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING A COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT AND THE YEAR OF A COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT, SO LONG AS THE PROPERTY REMAINS OCCUPIED BY THE SAME OWNER OR BY HIS SPOUSE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY ASSESSOR SET THE FAIR MARKET VALUE WHEN THE PROPERTY IS TRANSFERRED.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4696 -- Reps. Altman and McCraw: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAWS AFFECTING WINE ONLY, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-735 SO AS TO REGULATE CERTAIN PRACTICES BETWEEN WINE MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALERS, AND RETAILERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF WINE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order

H. 4697 -- Reps. McAbee, Bowers, Tripp, Barfield, Clyburn and Stoddard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1630 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL OFFER FOR SALE COUPONS THAT ALLOW A PERSON STOPPED FOR SPEEDING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO PRESENT TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN LIEU OF RECEIVING A SPEEDING TICKET AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY COLLECTED FROM THE SALE OF THE COUPONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4698 -- Reps. Stuart, Seithel, Neilson, Haskins, Rodgers, Inabinett, Simrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Gamble, J. Hines, McCraw, Phillips, Davenport, Cave, Kirsh, Battle, Harvin and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRIZES AND GIFTS ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "RETAIL VALUE" AND "SPONSOR"; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND REQUIREMENTS FOR WHICH PRIZES AND CONTESTS MAY BE REPRESENTED, PROMOTED, AND AWARDED; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE AWARDING OR REPRESENTATION OF PRIZES; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON SUFFERING A PECUNIARY LOSS BECAUSE OF AN INTENTIONAL VIOLATION OF THIS ACT MAY RECOVER THE GREATER OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR TWICE THE AMOUNT OF THE PECUNIARY LOSS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN SELLERS, INCLUDING CATALOG SELLERS, FROM SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY WILFUL FAILURE OF A SELLER CLAIMING EXEMPTION UNDER THIS ACT TO COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE TERMS OF THE EXEMPTION SHALL RENDER A CLAIM OF EXEMPTION VOID; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-203, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OVER CREDITORS AND SERVICE OF PROCESS, SO AS TO ALSO MAKE THIS SECTION APPLICABLE TO PERSONS OTHER THAN CREDITORS WHOSE CONDUCT IS GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 37.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4699 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO NONGAME AND ENDANGERED SPECIES: RED-COCKADED WOODPECKERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2251, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Point of Order
2nd Reading
3d Reading

H. 4700 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 1998, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ALLOTTED TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 (FEDERAL); TO AMEND SECTION 59-35-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES WITHIN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FULL-DAY FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN MUST BE PROVIDED TO ANY ELIGIBLE CHILD WHOSE PARENTS DESIRE FOR THEM TO ATTEND THAT KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A WAIVER OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-123-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE "RURAL PHYSICIAN PROGRAM" SHALL BE ADMINISTERED, MANAGED, AND ALLOCATED; BY ADDING SECTION 59-123-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM SHALL BE AWARDED FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-117-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, WHO HOLD FACULTY APPOINTMENTS IN THE SCHOOL, MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE SCHOOL'S PRACTICE PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS GENERATED BY SUCH PARTICIPANTS SHALL BE HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIVERSITY POLICIES GOVERNING PRACTICE PLAN FUNDS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-113-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION GRANT FUNDS SHALL BE DISBURSED TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ON A SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER BASIS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH INTEREST ACCRUING ON THE BALANCE OF UNDISBURSED TUITION GRANT FUNDS SHALL BE CALCULATED AND AWARDED; BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-410 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS MAY LEND THEIR ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND AUXILIARY ENTERPRISE FUNDS TO SEPARATELY CHARTERED NOT-FOR-PROFIT LEGAL ENTITIES WHOSE EXISTENCE IS PRIMARILY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT TO THE INSTITUTION AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE FUNDS MAY BE LOANED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-53, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BORROWING BY AREA COMMISSIONS OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE AREA COMMISSIONS ARE AUTHORIZED TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY TECHNICAL COLLEGES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-180, RELATING TO THE SALE AND DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY BY STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY THESE INSTITUTIONS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 65, TITLE 2, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL AND OTHER FUNDS OVERSIGHT ACT, SO AS TO DEVOLVE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE GOVERNOR UNDER THE ACT TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD EXCEPT THAT THE AGENCY OPERATING THE BLOCK GRANTS SHALL CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARINGS, ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GOVERNOR WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION OF THE ACT, TO EXEMPT CERTAIN FEDERAL GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FROM COST RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS, AND TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL AND OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-119-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SHALL TRANSFER ALL FEDERAL FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CLEMSON-PSA (PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES) NO LATER THAN JULY FIFTEENTH OF EACH FISCAL YEAR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE FUNDS ARE REQUIRED TO BE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-910, RELATING TO REVENUE IN CONNECTION WITH FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE-HALF THE REVENUE FROM ANNUAL NONRESIDENT FISHING LICENSES BE CREDITED TO THE GAME FUND OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE REVENUE WAS COLLECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FUNDS FROM FEES AND LITIGATION SETTLEMENT ALLOWED TO BE RETAINED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR OPERATION OF THE SECURITIES DIVISION, SO AS TO ALLOW FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF ANNUAL FEE REVENUES TO BE RETAINED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE SECURITIES DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-150, RELATING TO THE ACCOUNTING OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE STATE TREASURER, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL MONIES, EXCEPT CERTAIN COSTS AND MONIES DEPOSITED IN THE MITIGATION TRUST FUND FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO NATURAL RESOURCES, AWARDED TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BY JUDGMENT OR SETTLEMENT IN ACTIONS OR CLAIMS BROUGHT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OR ONE OF ITS AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-253, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BIENNIAL REGISTRATION PERIODS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL NOT ISSUE A REFUND OF THE BIENNIAL REGISTRATION FEE TO A PERSON WHO HAS PAID THE FEE AND MOVES OUT OF THE STATE DURING THE BIENNIAL REGISTRATION PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND THE DESIGNATED AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE FOR CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE THAT VOLUNTARY FIREMEN OF ORGANIZED VOLUNTEER FIRE UNITS AND MEMBERS OF ORGANIZED VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUADS ARE COVERED UNDER TITLE 42 FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION BY THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OPTS OUT OF THIS COVERAGE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-17-10, 9-17-30, AND 9-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED FOUR-YEAR AND POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS PROGRAM TO FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE PAID FOR MEMBERS ELECTING THE OPTIONAL PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LUMP SUM CONTRIBUTIONS AND CREDITABLE SERVICE FOR MEMBERS WITH OUT-OF-STATE SERVICE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS IN CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT FOR TEN YEARS TO RECEIVE CREDITABLE SERVICE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF OUT-OF-STATE SERVICE RATHER THAN ONLY AWARDING CREDIT ON A ONE-FOR-ONE BASIS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 11, RELATING TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET SYSTEM, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-150 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-330, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, SO AS TO REPLACE IT WITH THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-450, AS AMENDED, 12-37-935, AND 12-37-270, ALL RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR VARIOUS TAX RELIEF PURPOSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THOSE FUNDS BE CREDITED TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-280, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT TO LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO FUND THOSE REIMBURSEMENTS FROM THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF; TO REPEAL SECTION 6-27-45 RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS REIMBURSEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-300, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS THAT STATE AGENCIES DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT UNIFORM COST ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEMS IN REGARD TO MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE GASOLINE MAY BE PURCHASED FROM RETAIL FUEL OUTLETS AND STATE-OWNED FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR MAXIMUM SALES TAX ON AIRCRAFT, MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, BOATS, TRAILERS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, SELF-PROPELLED LIGHT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, AND CERTAIN OTHER ITEMS OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EQUIPMENT PROVIDED, SUPPLIED, OR INSTALLED ON A FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE IS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE MAXIMUM TAX DUE; BY ADDING SECTION 52-7-37 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TAX OR FEE MAY BE IMPOSED BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION OR A COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSION ON THE GROSS RECEIPTS RECEIVED BY REASON OF THE LEASE OR SALE OF TELEVISION, MOTION PICTURE, OR RADIO RIGHTS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BOXING, WRESTLING, KICK BOXING, FULL CONTACT KARATE, OR SPARRING EXHIBITION OR PERFORMANCE IN THIS STATE; TO REPEAL SECTION 52-7-37 JULY 30, 1999; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-25-60, AS AMENDED, 2-13-240, AS AMENDED, 2-15-120, AND 8-13-770, RELATING TO THE HUMAN SERVICES RESOURCE PROJECT, DISTRIBUTION OF THE CODE OF LAWS, CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, AND LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE STATE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION; TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 19, 20, AND 22 OF TITLE 1 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION, REVIEW OF STATE AGENCIES AND BOARDS, AND THE COMPLIANCE REVIEW ACT OF 1988; BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-340 SO AS TO ESTABLISH IN THE STATE TREASURY THE STATE INSTITUTION BONDS AND STATE HIGHWAY BONDS DEBT SERVICE FUND, TO REQUIRE AMOUNTS TO BE CREDITED TO THIS FUND AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON STATE INSTITUTION BONDS AND STATE HIGHWAY BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AMOUNTS CREDITED TO THIS FUND ARE NOT CONSIDERED STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-10-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TEN-YEAR MORATORIUM ON STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAX FOR A CORPORATION THAT IS A "QUALIFYING BUSINESS" UNDER THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995 IF THE BUSINESS HAS CREATED AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED NEW FULL-TIME JOBS IN A COUNTY IN WHICH THE AVERAGE ANNUAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR THE LAST TWO COMPLETED CALENDAR YEARS IS AT LEAST TWICE THE STATE AVERAGE AND AT LEAST NINETY PERCENT OF THE QUALIFYING BUSINESSES' INVESTMENT IN THIS STATE IS LOCATED IN SUCH A COUNTY, TO PROVIDE A MORATORIUM OF FIFTEEN YEARS IF AT LEAST TWO HUNDRED NEW FULL-TIME JOBS ARE ADDED, TO PROVIDE HOW THE MORATORIUM APPLIES, AND TO REPEAL THIS MORATORIUM PROVISION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-23-810 AND 12-23-815, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LICENSE TAX ON HOSPITALS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE TAX TO A LICENSED HOSPITAL IN ANOTHER STATE WHICH DOES BUSINESS IN THIS STATE AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE APPLICABLE TO THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO ISSUE TAX ASSESSMENTS AND ASSIGN THE DUTY TO THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-155, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEDICAID EXPANSION FUND, SO AS TO DELETE VARIOUS USES OF THE MONIES IN THE FUND AND TO CORRECT AN OBSOLETE AGENCY REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR SERVICE UNDER THE INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FAMILIES MUST NOT BE CHARGED FEES FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-180, RELATING TO THE MITIGATION TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS RECOVERED FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO NATURAL RESOURCES MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND AND USED FIRST FOR RESTORATION IN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND THEN GENERALLY FOR SUCH RESTORATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SHALL DISTRIBUTE NINE SETS OF THE 1976 CODE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CODE COMMISSIONER SHALL INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION IN THE REPRINTING OF SECTION 2-13-240 OF THE 1976 CODE FOR THE 1998 CUMULATIVE SUPPLEMENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO REPRINT THE DISTRIBUTION LIST IN TABULAR FORM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS FOR THE MEDICAID CERTIFIED NURSING HOME ACT, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SANCTIONS AGAINST NURSING HOMES FOR VIOLATIONS OF MEDICAID PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO COORDINATE ENFORCEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AUTHORITIES FOR NURSING HOMES CERTIFIED UNDER BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AND TO TAKE ACTIONS COMMENSURATE WITH FEDERAL ACTIONS WHEN THE NURSING HOME IS ONLY CERTIFIED UNDER MEDICAID; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINES FOR VIOLATIONS AND USE OF FINES COLLECTED, SO AS TO DELETE SPECIFIC FINE AMOUNTS AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES COLLECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-540, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH REGULATIONS SHALL ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 44-6-410, 44-6-430, 44-6-440, 44-6-450, 44-6-460, 44-6-480, 44-6-490, 44-6-500, 44-6-510, AND 44-6-520 ALL RELATING TO SANCTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES FOR VIOLATIONS OF MEDICAID PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-262 SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM PATIENT-STAFF RATIOS FOR STAFF PROVIDING NURSING CARE IN NURSING HOMES AND MAKING THOSE MINIMUM STAFFING RATIOS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE; TO AMEND TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 122 SO AS TO CREATE THE COUNTY GRANTS FUND PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES APPROPRIATED TO THE GRANTS FUND; AND TO REQUIRE REGULAR EVALUATIONS OF PROJECTS RECEIVING MONIES FROM THE GRANTS FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-6-1170, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION ELECTION AND THE TAXABLE INCOME EXCLUSION ALLOWED PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE ELECTION AND ALLOW AN ANNUAL DEDUCTION OF UP TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF RETIREMENT INCOME AND UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OF RETIREMENT INCOME BEGINNING IN THE TAXABLE YEAR THE TAXPAYER ATTAINS AGE SIXTY-FIVE, AND TO ALLOW AN ANNUAL DEDUCTION OF ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME BEGINNING IN THE TAXABLE YEAR THE TAXPAYER ATTAINS THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS REDUCED BY THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR CLAIMING THIS DEDUCTION ON JOINT RETURNS, TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE MAXIMUM DEDUCTION UNDER THE PRIOR LAW, AND TO EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR FILING A TIMELY CLAIM FOR REFUND FOR THE 1994 TAXABLE YEAR THROUGH APRIL 15, 1999, FOR TAXPAYERS WHOSE CLAIM IS BASED ON NOT HAVING MADE THE IRREVOCABLE ELECTION RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-40, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF AN ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIFTEEN-YEAR "SUNSET" ON SUCH ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX INVESTMENT CREDIT ALLOWED FOR CERTAIN INVESTMENTS IN ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONES, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIVE PERCENT CREDIT AND REPLACE IT WITH A GRADUATED PERCENTAGE FROM ONE TO FIVE PERCENT BASED ON THE INVESTMENT'S USEFUL LIFE AND TO LIMIT THE TOTAL CREDIT ALLOWED A UTILITY FOR INVESTMENTS MADE AFTER JUNE 30, 1998, TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS, LIMIT ALL CREDITS FOR INVESTMENTS MADE BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, TO NO MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF THE TAX LIABILITY, AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETIREMENT UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM TEN YEARS TO EIGHT YEARS THE VESTING REQUIREMENT FOR SOLICITORS; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESTORATION TO ACTIVE SERVICE OF RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SYSTEM WHEN THE RESTORATION TO ACTIVE SERVICE IS BY VIRTUE OF ELECTION AS SHERIFF; TO AMEND SECTION 12-56-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT WHICH ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO SET OFF TAX REFUNDS AGAINST CERTAIN DEBTS OR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF A "CLAIMANT AGENCY"; TO AMEND SECTION 59-107-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING STATE INSTITUTION BONDS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF SUCH BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-118-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT OF 1997, SO AS TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY FOR THE INCENTIVE TO TECHNICAL COLLEGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OCCURS, AND THE NEW OWNER DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FOUR PERCENT OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIO, THE SIX PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO SHALL APPLY TO THE PROPERTY ONLY FOR THE PORTION OF THE PROPERTY TAX YEAR IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS OWNED BY THE NEW OWNER; TO EXTEND THE TIME BY WHICH A WRITTEN NOTICE OF OBJECTION TO AN ASSESSMENT RATIO MUST BE FILED FOR THE 1997 TAX YEAR; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PUBLICIZE THE EXTENSION AND TO NOTIFY THE ASSESSOR AND AUDITOR OF THIS EXTENSION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, 27-32-170, AND 27-32-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX OF THE SALE OF A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN AND A VACATION MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP INTEREST, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX THE SALE OR RESALE OR THE EXCHANGE OF AN INTEREST IN A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN AND A VACATION MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP INTEREST; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON INCLUDING A GOLF COURSE AS HOMEOWNER PROPERTY AND ALLOW THE ASSOCIATION TO DESIGNATE THOSE TRACTS OR PARCELS IT OWNS ON ITS APPLICATION FOR THE SPECIAL VALUATION ALLOWED HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-520, RELATING TO INCOMES SUBJECT TO WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO EXCLUDE WAGES OF SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR LESS A YEAR PAID TO A DISABLED PERSON EMPLOYED IN A PROGRAM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6, RELATING TO LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-570 AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6, RELATING TO LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-770 BOTH SO AS TO REQUIRE REMITTANCE OF THE TAX DUE TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY ON A MONTHLY BASIS WHEN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF AVERAGE TAX IS MORE THAN FIFTY DOLLARS A MONTH, ON A QUARTERLY BASIS WHEN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF AVERAGE TAX IS TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO FIFTY DOLLARS A MONTH, AND ON AN ANNUAL BASIS WHEN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF AVERAGE TAX IS LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS A MONTH; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-460, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING REHABILITATION PRIORITIES AT CONTAMINATED DRYCLEANING FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY NOT EXPEND FROM THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION FUND MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY FOR INVESTIGATION AND REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-470, RELATING TO ANNUAL DRYCLEANING FACILITY REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO EXTEND FROM DECEMBER 1, 1996 TO JULY 1, 1999 THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A FACILITY OWNER OR OPERATOR MUST DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCY TO OPERATE A FACILITY AND MUST INSTALL DIKES OR OTHER CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES AROUND EQUIPMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE TRANSACTIONS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 50, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOCASSEE GORGES TRUST FUND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND USES OF THE TRUST FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT AN EDUCATION FINANCE ACT ALLOCATION UNDERPAYMENT TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT RESULTING FROM AN ERROR IN INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1997-98 FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY SHALL BE MADE UP, TO REQUIRE THE UNDERPAYMENT TO BE MADE UP IN EFA DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE DISTRICT OVER THE SUCCEEDING TWO SCHOOL YEARS, TO PROVIDE FOR EFA ALLOTMENT CALCULATIONS DURING THE PAYBACK PERIOD, TO REQUIRE THE UNDERPAYMENT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT FOR THE DISTRICT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE MAKEUP PAYMENT, AND TO REQUIRE ANY SCHOOL TAX LEVIED TO MAKE UP THE UNDERPAYMENT TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT BY A CORRESPONDING REDUCTION IN THE TAX LEVY REFLECTING THE AMOUNT OF MAKEUP FUNDS RECEIVED IN A SUBSEQUENT YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES AND THERAPEUTIC RADIOPHARMECEUTICALS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND RELATED DISEASES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-1770 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SHALL ESTABLISH A DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING GRANTS FOR REVITALIZING AND ENHANCING THE VIABILITY OF AREAS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, COUNTY GOVERNMENT, AND PRIVATE INVESTORS AND TO PROVIDE MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR AWARDING THESE GRANTS.

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H. 4701 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-1770 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE A DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVITALIZING AND ENHANCING THE VIABILITY OF DOWNTOWN AREAS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, COUNTY GOVERNMENT, AND PRIVATE INVESTORS AND TO PROVIDE MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR AWARDING THIS GRANT.

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H. 4702 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98.

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Returned by Senate With Amendment
Conference Committee
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Ratified

H. 4703 -- Reps. Hawkins, Stoddard, Lanford, Felder, J. Hines, McCraw, Whatley, Littlejohn, Loftis, Phillips and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EYE EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE CERTIFICATION OF MINIMUM VISION STANDARDS, AND THE PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN A PERSON'S VISION IS DEFECTIVE, SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON WHOSE DEGREE OF VISION IS LESS THAN 20/40 BUT BETTER THAN 20/200 TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4704 -- Reps. Harrell, Bailey, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Cooper, Cromer, Dantzler, Easterday, Edge, Govan, Hamilton, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Klauber, Koon, Lanford, Leach, Mack, Maddox, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McMaster, Miller, Neal, Quinn, Riser, Rodgers, Sharpe, J. Smith, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young, Whipper, McKay, Whatley, Hinson, Sandifer, Knotts, Walker, Fleming, Mason, Haskins, Inabinett, Limehouse, Vaughn, Lloyd, Altman, Rhoad, Davenport, H. Brown, Wilkins, Seithel, Littlejohn, Phillips, Simrill and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THAT DEFINITION THE SALES PRICE ON SALES WHICH ARE UNCOLLECTIBLE, TO PROVIDE FOR CREDIT FOR TAXES PAID ON UNCOLLECTIBLE AMOUNTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR LATER PAYMENT OF TAXES ON AMOUNTS SUBSEQUENTLY COLLECTED.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order

H. 4705 -- Reps. Fleming, Martin and Howard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-322 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO CONDUCT RANDOM DRUG SCREENINGS OF ITS EMPLOYEES AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4706 -- Reps. Fleming, Campsen, Altman, Jennings and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN APPEAL OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES THAT ACTS AS A SUPERSEDEAS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH IMPOSITION OF THE PENALTY IS PRECLUDED.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended

H. 4707 -- Reps. Clyburn, Bowers, Cave, Knotts, Lee, Neilson, Inabinett, Webb, Jennings, McMaster, J. Hines, Sharpe, Breeland, R. Smith, Lloyd, Cromer, Altman, Limehouse, Moody-Lawrence, Law, Trotter, Mack, Beck, Govan, T. Brown, Haskins, Felder, Stille, Robinson, Rhoad, Harrison, McAbee, Howard, Riser, Tripp, McMahand, Klauber, Keegan, Phillips, Kelley, Cato, Witherspoon, Barfield and Gourdine: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-880, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE SECONDARY HIGHWAY SYSTEM ROADS, STREETS, AND HIGHWAYS TO HAVE CENTER LINES DIVIDING OPPOSING TRAFFIC.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4708 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO PERSONS ADMITTED TO THE FLOOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF OF THE HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS MAY BE ADMITTED TO THE FLOOR.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4709 -- Reps. Stoddard, Wilder and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME THE HIGHWAY 127 BYPASS IN LAURENS COUNTY AS THE "WILLIAM L. PATTERSON HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF WILLIAM L. PATTERSON, A FORMER HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER FROM LAURENS COUNTY AND TO ERECT THE APPROPRIATE SIGNS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4710 -- Reps. Stoddard, Wilder and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME A PORTION OF EAST FARLEY AVENUE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LAURENS AS THE "ISAAC WHITE AVENUE" IN HONOR OF ISAAC WHITE, A LONG-TIME EDUCATOR AND COMMUNITY LEADER, AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS TO THAT EFFECT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4711 -- Reps. Hawkins and Lee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF ESSIE LOUVENIA CUNNINGHAM OF SPARTANBURG AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4712 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. E. PERRY PALMER FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OCCASION OF RECEIVING THE "HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR" AWARD ON JANUARY 14, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4713 -- Reps. Byrd, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SORROW AT THE DEATH OF DR. AUGUSTA BAKER ALEXANDER OF COLUMBIA AND TO EXTEND SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4714 -- Reps. Knotts, Bailey, Bauer, Dantzler, Felder, Fleming, Hamilton, Inabinett, Neilson, Quinn, Riser, Sharpe, Whatley, Battle, Bowers, R. Smith, Koon, J. Hines, Simrill, Mason, Chellis, Lloyd, Easterday, Rice, McCraw, Law, J. Smith, Cotty, Harrison, McMaster, Davenport, Leach, Rodgers, Campsen and Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1(3), ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PROPERTY, SO AS TO ALLOW THE ASSESSMENT OF A SECONDARY RESIDENCE AT THE RATE OF FOUR PERCENT OF ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE WHEN IT IS A LEGAL RESIDENCE AND SECONDARY DOMICILE OF THE OWNER-OCCUPANT.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4715 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Sandifer, Mason, Simrill, Law, Cotty, McMaster, Stuart, McCraw, Koon, Davenport and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO INCLUDE A CHILD TRANSFERRED FROM FAMILY COURT TO A TRIAL COURT FOR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS WHEN THE CHILD IS CHARGED WITH HIS THIRD FELONY OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7605 RELATING TO TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OF A JUVENILE, SO AS TO REQUIRE TRANSFER FROM FAMILY COURT TO A TRIAL COURT FOR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS WHERE A CHILD IS CHARGED WITH A FELONY AND PREVIOUSLY HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OR CONVICTED OF TWO PRIOR FELONIES OR CHARGED WITH ANY CRIME AFTER HAVING BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OR CONVICTED OF THREE OR MORE FELONIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8510 RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF JUVENILE RECORDS AND FINGERPRINTING JUVENILES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS AND FINGERPRINTING OF A JUVENILE ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OR CONVICTED OF THREE FELONIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4716 -- Reps. Knotts, Bauer, Fleming, Bowers, Davenport and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PER DIEM REIMBURSEMENTS TO STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY MEMBERS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED WHILE ENGAGED IN THE OFFICIAL DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS SERVING IN AN OFFICIAL BOARD CAPACITY WITH A NATIONAL OR REGIONAL ORGANIZATION TO ELECT TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENTS FROM THAT ORGANIZATION IN LIEU OF PAYMENTS TO WHICH THE BOARD MEMBER MAY BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE UNDER STATE LAW.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4717 -- Reps. Knotts, Mason, Bowers, Koon, Inabinett, Lloyd, Whatley, McCraw, Howard, Barfield, R. Smith, J. Hines, Bauer, Felder, Davenport and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT A BOAT, BOAT MOTOR, OR PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO HAS PAID PROPERTY TAXES ON SUCH AN ITEM OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR AT LEAST THE FIVE PRECEDING PROPERTY TAX YEARS AND TO EXEMPT THE OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTY OWNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO HAS PAID PROPERTY TAXES ON AN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCE FOR AT LEAST THE FIVE PRECEDING PROPERTY TAX YEARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4718 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Barfield, Easterday, Townsend, Jordan, Law, Limehouse, Bailey, Hawkins, Fleming, Battle, Meacham, Stille, Walker, Robinson, Miller, Carnell, Hamilton, Whatley, Trotter, Vaughn, Kinon, Dantzler, McKay, Davenport, Loftis, Littlejohn, Riser, Barrett, Rodgers and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 151 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH TENURE AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE GRANTED.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Removed
Co-Sponsor Removed

H. 4719 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CERTAIN AGENCIES SUPPORTING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4720 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE INCOME TAX INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTERING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS MADE OBSOLETE BY THE RESTRUCTURING ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO ALLOW DISCLOSURE TO COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS OF GROSS RECEIPTS AND NET TAXABLE SALES REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTERING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4721 -- Reps. Meacham, J. Hines, Seithel, Inabinett, Kirsh, Simrill, Lanford, Bailey, T. Brown, Lloyd, Davenport, Moody-Lawrence, Tripp, Witherspoon, Clyburn, Whatley, Allison and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIVACY ACT OF 1998", TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO DENY TO ANY INDIVIDUAL ANY RIGHT, BENEFIT, OR PRIVILEGE PROVIDED OR AUTHORIZED BY LAW BECAUSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S REFUSAL TO DISCLOSE HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, CORPORATION, OR OTHER BUSINESS ENTITY, HOWEVER DENOMINATED, LICENSED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE BY ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO DENY TO ANY INDIVIDUAL ANY GOODS, SERVICE, RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, OR BENEFIT OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC BECAUSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S REFUSAL TO DISCLOSE HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4722 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Chellis, Bailey, Meacham, Koon, Law, Sandifer, Whipper, Riser, Young, Vaughn, Dantzler, Witherspoon, Davenport, Rodgers and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-11-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MASTERS-IN-EQUITY SHALL HAVE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION WITH THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TO GRANT INJUNCTIVE RELIEF OR SUCH OTHER RELIEF AS CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE IN MATTERS INVOLVING REAL ESTATE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS UPON PETITION OF ANY PARTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4723 -- Reps. Knotts, Koon, Howard, Sandifer, Scott, Simrill, Campsen, Mason, Kelley, Bowers, Whatley, Bailey, Cotty, Lloyd, Neal, Sharpe, R. Smith, Breeland, Rice, Chellis, Moody-Lawrence, McCraw, Riser, Rodgers, Meacham, Young-Brickell, Davenport, Law and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3510 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX LIABILITY OF RESIDENT INDIVIDUALS FOR TUITION PAID TO A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE FOR STUDENTS WHO MAINTAIN A "C" GRADE POINT AVERAGE.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4724 -- Reps. Knotts and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6805, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO CREATE THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, TO TRANSFER ALL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AUTHORITY, ASSETS, LIABILITIES, RECORDS, PROPERTY, PERSONNEL, AND FUNDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT WITH COURT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PROVISION OF INTAKE AND PROBATION SERVICES AND WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 20-7-6810 AND 20-7-6815 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4725 -- Reps. Cato and Vaughn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR DISBURSEMENT OF EXCESS FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE UPPER GREENVILLE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BY WAY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AUTHORIZED BY ACT 744 OF 1967 AND ACT 1533 OF 1968 UPON HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE DISBURSEMENT PLAN BY THE GREENVILLE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message

H. 4726 -- Reps. Keegan, Barfield, J. Hines, Bowers, Koon, R. Smith, Sandifer, Inabinett, Lloyd, Mason, Whipper, Rodgers, Battle, Miller, Stille, Witherspoon, Kelley, Sharpe, Beck, Clyburn, McGee, Cromer, Davenport, Whatley, Felder, Leach and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE DOLLARS A DAY TO TEN DOLLARS A DAY THE SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE DEDUCTION ALLOWED FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4727 -- Reps. Sharpe, Witherspoon and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF GAME, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF GAME IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF THE STATE INTO GAME ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE AND CONSOLIDATE THE GAME ZONES; BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-138 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CONSPIRING TO VIOLATE ANY PROVISIONS OF THE WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, MARINE, AND BOATING LAWS OF THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-535 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HUNT, TAKE, OR POSSESS MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A MIGRATORY GAME BIRD PERMIT AT NO COST FROM THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO DEFINE MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS FOR THIS PURPOSE; BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-1115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN OFFENSES WHO FAIL TO PAY THE FINE OR RESTITUTION ORDERED ARE INELIGIBLE FOR PERMITS, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-1120, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE THE HUNTING OR TAKING OF WATERFOWL BEFORE OR AFTER LEGAL HOURS AN EIGHTEEN-POINT VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLOSED AND OPEN SEASONS ON SHAD, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE SEASON FOR TAKING SHAD; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-1-20, 50-1-40, 50-1-90, 50-1-100, 50-1-125, 50-3-360, 50-13-20, 50-13-90, 50-13-110, 50-13-120, 50-13-190, 50-13-200, 50-13-320, 50-13-350, 50-13-360, 50-13-530, 50-13-610, 50-13-620, 50-13-680, 50-13-690, 50-13-700, 50-13-815, 50-13-980, 50-13-990, 50-13-1010, 50-13-1020, 50-13-1194, 50-13-1450, 50-13-1470, 50-13-1940, 50-13-2010, 50-17-35, 50-17-811, 50-17-812, 50-17-813, 50-17-814, 50-17-815, 50-17-816, 50-17-817, 50-17-820, 50-17-850, 50-17-855, 50-17-865, 50-19-10, 50-19-110, 50-19-120, 50-19-130, 50-19-210, 50-19-220, 50-19-230, 50-19-240, 50-19-310, 50-19-330, 50-19-410, 50-19-710, 50-19-720, 50-19-730, 50-19-740, 50-19-750, 50-19-760, 50-19-770, 50-19-780, 50-19-1010, 50-19-1020, 50-19-1110, 50-19-1120, 50-19-1130, 50-19-1140, 50-19-1150, 50-19-1160, 50-19-1170, 50-19-1180, 50-19-1510, 50-19-1710, 50-19-1720, 50-19-1730, 50-19-1910, 50-19-1920, 50-19-1925, 50-19-1930, 50-19-2220, 50-19-2310, 50-19-2330, 50-19-2400, 50-19-2520, 50-19-2530, 50-19-2620, 50-19-2630, AND 50-19-3010 RELATING TO VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF LAW IN REGARD TO WILDLIFE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4728 -- Reps. Battle, Witherspoon, Barfield, M. Hines and Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RENAME THE GALIVANT'S FERRY PUBLIC BOAT LANDING IN MARION COUNTY AS THE JOSEPH W. HOLLIDAY BOAT LANDING.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4729 -- Rep. Stille: A HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HONORABLE SANDRA K. MCKINNEY, CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO COLLECT AND PUBLISH THE PRAYERS OF THE HOUSE CHAPLAIN, THE REVEREND DR. ALTON C. CLARK OF LITTLE MOUNTAIN, AND PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF EIGHTEEN HUNDRED COPIES OF THE CHAPLAIN'S COLLECTED PRAYERS AS DIRECTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4730 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JOHN FRANKLIN, JR., OF LEE COUNTY ON HIS EIGHTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY, AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES FOR MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4731 -- Rep. Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME AND OUR BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO OUR FRIENDS FROM FRANCE PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH J. L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4732 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE REVEREND C. R. JOHNSON OF MARION COUNTY AND THE CONGREGATION OF THE FIRST FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING OUTREACH PROGRAM AND THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS THEY HAVE MADE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS OF NICHOLS, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4733 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING HAL HUNT JONES OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON BEING CHOSEN TO RECEIVE THE 1998 FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4734 -- Reps. Robinson and D. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 1A AND AMENDING SECTIONS 6 AND 8, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY TAX MUST BE LEVIED SEPARATELY ON ANY CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY CREATED TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF THE "ALL OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY" CLASSIFICATION BUT SUBJECT TO AN ASSESSMENT RATIO OF LESS THAN TEN AND ONE-HALF PERCENT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MILLAGE RATE IMPOSED ON THIS NEW CLASS MAY NOT EXCEED THE RATE IMPOSED FOR 1998 EXCEPT UPON REFERENDUM APPROVAL OR BY A POSITIVE MAJORITY VOTE OF THE GOVERNING BODY, AND TO DEFINE "POSITIVE MAJORITY", AND TO CREATE A NEW PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION CONSISTING OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NOT USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS WHICH MUST BE TITLED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY EXCLUDING AIRCRAFT AND UNITS OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND PROVIDING AN ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR THIS NEW CLASS EQUAL TO EIGHT AND NINE-TENTHS PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE DECLINING OVER FOUR YEARS TO A PERMANENT RATE OF FOUR PERCENT AND TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE DATES AND MAKE A CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4735 -- Reps. Boan and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE, SO AS TO REVISE A PORTION OF THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4736 -- Reps. A. Harris, Neilson, Jennings and Baxley: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PER DIEM AND MILEAGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TO REPEAL ACT 235 OF 1981, RELATING TO PER DIEM AND MILEAGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4737 -- Reps. Bailey and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS, SALESMEN, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS AND THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH ARE CONDITIONAL TO AN APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR A SALESMAN'S LICENSE THE APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE MUST COMPLETE SIXTY, RATHER THAN THIRTY, HOURS OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IN FUNDAMENTALS OF REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES ON EVIDENCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR A BROKER'S LICENSE, THE APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE MUST COMPLETE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY, RATHER THAN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY, HOURS OF CERTAIN CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, NINETY, RATHER THAN SIXTY, HOURS OF WHICH MAY BE THE HOURS REQUIRED FOR A SALESMAN'S LICENSE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Continued

H. 4738 -- Reps. Barrett, Townsend, Quinn, Koon, Hinson, Chellis, McMaster, H. Brown, Woodrum, McKay, Meacham, Cotty, R. Smith, Sharpe, Rodgers, Bailey, Mason, Allison, Cato, Tripp, Stoddard, Lanford, Sandifer, Robinson, Law, Stuart, Webb, Trotter, Cooper, Dantzler, Rice, Knotts, Stille, Loftis, Boan, Mullen, Leach, Battle, Witherspoon, Riser, Hamilton, McCraw, Spearman, Walker, Limehouse, Young-Brickell, Littlejohn, Keegan, Harrell, Simrill, Miller, Jordan, Phillips, Martin, Kirsh, Barfield, Edge and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-36-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF FRIVOLOUS SUITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF FRIVOLOUS SUITS; TO AMEND SECTION 15-36-20, RELATING TO FINDINGS OF A PROPER PURPOSE FOR ACTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN A PROPER PURPOSE MAY NOT BE FOUND; TO AMEND SECTION 15-36-40, RELATING TO AN AGGRIEVED PERSON'S BURDEN OF PROOF AFTER A FRIVOLOUS SUIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN THE BURDEN OF PROOF HAS BEEN MET; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-37-20, RELATING TO COSTS ALLOWED TO A SUCCESSFUL PARTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON BRINGING OR DEFENDING A CIVIL ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MUST PAY THE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF THE PREVAILING PARTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4739 -- Reps. Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2946 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES AND CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH BLOOD TESTS OF A DEFENDANT'S BLOOD OBTAINED AND TESTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL SHALL BE ACCEPTED INTO EVIDENCE IN THIS STATE IN DUI AND FELONY DUI CASES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4740 -- Reps. Inabinett, J. Hines, Pinckney, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, Seithel, Breeland, Mason, Gourdine, Govan, Simrill, Mack, Lee, Robinson, J. Smith, Lloyd, Byrd, Davenport, Scott, J. Brown, Neal, Bailey, Stuart, Miller, Martin, Battle and Cave: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT INFORMATION ACT" WHICH SHALL REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP, PUBLISH, AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO PROVIDE PREVENTION, AWARENESS, AND REMEDIES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT ON SCHOOL GROUNDS AND PROPERTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4741 -- Rep. Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL ISSUE A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A PERSON AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OLD AT NO CHARGE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4742 -- Rep. Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7805, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITIONAL POWERS OF THE FAMILY COURT IN JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO EXTEND PROBATION TO THE JUVENILES' NINETEENTH BIRTHDAY AND TO ASSESS A FEE AGAINST THE JUVENILE DURING THIS EXTENSION; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE FISCAL IMPACT OF SUCH EXTENSIONS OF PROBATION DURING FISCAL YEAR 1998-99.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4743 -- Rep. Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-6-1170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION ELECTION AND THE TAXABLE INCOME EXCLUSION ALLOWED PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE ELECTION AND ALLOW AN ANNUAL DEDUCTION OF UP TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF RETIREMENT INCOME AND UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING IN THE TAXABLE YEAR THE TAXPAYER ATTAINS AGE SIXTY-FIVE, AND TO ALLOW AN ANNUAL DEDUCTION OF FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME BEGINNING IN THE TAXABLE YEAR THE TAXPAYER ATTAINS THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS REDUCED BY THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR CLAIMING THIS DEDUCTION ON JOINT RETURNS, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE MAXIMUM DEDUCTION UNDER THE PRIOR LAW.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4744 -- Rep. Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1510, AND 9-1-1550, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM THIRTY TO TWENTY-FIVE THE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE TO RETIRE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY FOR PERSONS FIRST BECOMING MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYSTEM AFTER JUNE 30, 1998; AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO INCREASE BOTH EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS ON PERSONS FIRST BECOMING MEMBERS AFTER JUNE 30, 1998, IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO OFFSET THE INCREASED ACTUARIAL COST OF THESE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4745 -- Reps. R. Smith, Beck, Mason, Clyburn and Sharpe: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON OCTOBER 22, 1997, BY THE STUDENTS OF MIDLAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL OF AIKEN COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED BECAUSE OF A MAJOR BREAKDOWN OF AN ELECTRICAL TRUNK FEEDER LINE INTO THE SCHOOL IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN PROVIDING THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4746 -- Reps. Bauer and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ASHLEY KAREN KERR, FOURTH GRADE STUDENT AT HARBISON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN IRMO, ON HER INTERNATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SUCCESS IN KARATE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4747 -- Reps. Harvin, Young and Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. HARRIETT BREWER GIBBONS OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4748 -- Reps. Townsend and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-1495 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATED TO THE COLLECTION OF TOLLS, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS ARE LIABLE FOR FAILURE TO PAY TOLLS, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY TOLLS, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT, NOTIFICATION, AND ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES FOR TOLL VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC COLLECTION OF TOLLS AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER RECORDED IMAGES USED DURING TOLL COLLECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4749 -- Reps. Townsend and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-1625 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY CONSIDER COSTS IN PROCURING QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4750 -- Reps. Townsend and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL FUNDS ACCOUNT; BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-38 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO RELAX DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN THE SECONDARY STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM WITHOUT INCURRING LIABILITY; BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND ALL CASH BALANCES FROM A PRIOR YEAR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE AUTHORITY TO SECURE BONDS AND INSURANCE COVERING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES; BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE AUTHORITY TO COMPENSATE ITS EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO THE STATE'S ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE OF DOCUMENT FEES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 4751 -- Reps. Townsend and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTEREST PAID ON THE AMOUNT FOUND TO BE JUST COMPENSATION IN A CONDEMNATION ACTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE INTEREST RATE AND THE INTEREST ACCRUAL PERIOD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4752 -- Reps. Law, Kennedy, Quinn, Seithel, Gourdine, Hinson, Cotty, Inabinett, Simrill, Rodgers, Lloyd, Byrd, Canty, McCraw, Phillips, Riser, Koon, Mullen, Harvin, A. Harris, Wilder, Miller and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CALCULATION OF THE SALES TAX FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FURNISHINGS AND OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE NOT FIXTURES OF A MANUFACTURED HOME OR MOBILE HOME SHALL NOT BE INCLUDED IN CALCULATING THE TAX DUE FROM THE SALE OF THE HOME AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FURNISHINGS AND OTHER ITEMS CONSTITUTE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR TAXATION PURPOSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4753 -- Rep. Cave: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PLACES IN ALLENDALE COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE SPECIFIC POLLING PLACES FOR EACH VOTING PRECINCT AND PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR ALLENDALE COUNTY SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE ALLENDALE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4754 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Sharpe, Bailey, Clyburn, Simrill, Meacham, Seithel, Inabinett, Mason, Littlejohn, McKay, Rodgers, Miller, Rhoad, Walker, Battle, Lloyd, Barfield, McMahand, J. Hines, Dantzler, Stille and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1920, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALE OF VENISON IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW SALE OF EXOTIC FARM-RAISED DEER BY OFFICIAL FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND WHOLESALE FOOD DISTRIBUTORS WHO COMPLY WITH INSPECTION, RECORDKEEPING, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4755 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, SO AS TO ADD TO THE LIST OF EXCLUSIONS "RESIDENCE, WHETHER TEMPORARY OR NOT, AT A CHARITABLE OR EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE SHELTER, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE"; TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, LANDLORD REMEDIES, NONCOMPLIANCE WITH RENTAL AGREEMENT, FAILURE TO PAY RENT, AND REMOVAL OF AN EVICTED TENANT'S PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR THE LANDLORD SHALL BE CONSIDERED COMPLIED WITH IF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT CONTAINS THE NEW LANGUAGE SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION, OR THE SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENT, PROVIDE THAT THE PRESENCE OF THIS PROVISION IN THE RENTAL AGREEMENT FULLY SATISFIES THE "WRITTEN NOTICE" REQUIREMENT AND APPLIES TO A MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY FOLLOWING THE SPECIFIED LEASE TERM IN THE ORIGINAL RENTAL AGREEMENT, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-47-110, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY ACT AND THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT IN CHAPTER 40 OF TITLE 27 APPLY TO TENANCIES IN MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS IF SUCH APPLICATION IS NOT INCONSISTENT WITH OR CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-47-530, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY ACT, RESIDENT'S OBLIGATIONS, GROUNDS FOR EVICTION, AND NOTICE OF EVICTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 27-37-100, WHICH RELATES TO THE EFFECT OF A VERDICT FOR THE PLAINTIFF UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF LAW REGARDING THE EJECTMENT OF TENANTS, A WRIT OF EJECTMENT MAY NOT ISSUE UNTIL TEN DAYS AFTER A VERDICT FOR THE PLAINTIFF, RATHER THAN "WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE RESIDENT OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EVICTION ACTION", EXCEPT FOR EVICTION PURSUANT TO CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, PROVIDE THAT IF A MANUFACTURED HOME REMAINS ON THE LOT TWENTY DAYS AFTER THE RESIDENT HAS BEEN EVICTED, THE PROCEDURE IN SECTION 29-15-10, WHICH RELATES TO THE LIEN FOR REPAIRS OR STORAGE, MAY BE COMMENCED IN ORDER TO SELL THE HOME IN A COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, AND PROVIDE THAT THE MANUFACTURED HOME OWNER OR RESIDENT IS NOT PROHIBITED FROM MOVING THE HOME BEFORE THE DAY OF SALE BUT THAT HE MUST PAY ANY FILING FEE OR ADVERTISING COSTS INCURRED FOR INITIATING THE PROCEDURE IN SECTION 29-15-10.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Senate Amendments Amended
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4756 -- Reps. Law, Gourdine, Hinson, Koon and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-43-135 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF A MODULAR BUILDING UNIT ON PROPERTY ZONED BY A LOCAL GOVERNMENT AS "R-1" OR "SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING".

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Removed

H. 4757 -- Reps. Barfield, Battle, T. Brown, Davenport, Edge, Miller, Sharpe, Witherspoon, Mullen, Rhoad, Hamilton and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAWS OR ORDINANCES GOVERNING THE OPERATION AND EQUIPPING OF VESSELS OPERATED ON THE WATERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY ESTABLISH TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SLOW SPEED ZONES BY DESIGNATING THE AREAS WITH REGULATORY MARKERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER FLOOD CONDITIONS MAKE OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT HAZARDOUS OR DANGEROUS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, THE DEPARTMENT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE AREAS OF THE WATERS OF THIS STATE TO ALL RECREATIONAL VESSELS AND COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TEN DAYS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN EXTENSIONS OF AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS CLOSURE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Continued

H. 4758 -- Reps. Meacham, Stuart, Neilson, Battle, Mullen, J. Hines and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF LITTERING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT THE OPERATOR OF A CONVEYANCE HAS VIOLATED THIS SECTION WHEN LITTER IS THROWN, DEPOSITED, DROPPED, OR DUMPED FROM A CONVEYANCE, AND TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT A PERSON HAS VIOLATED THIS SECTION WHEN HIS NAME IS DISCOVERED ON LITTER WHICH HAS BEEN DEPOSITED ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4759 -- Reps. J. Smith, Baxley, Kelley, Quinn, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey, Inabinett, Battle, J. Hines, Meacham, Cotty, Miller, Neal, G. Brown, McLeod, Moody-Lawrence, Riser, Lloyd, Cave, Rice, Maddox, Clyburn, Harrison, Cromer, Scott, Stille, Woodrum, Gourdine, Delleney, Simrill, McCraw, McGee, Chellis, McMaster, Kirsh, Rodgers, Limehouse, Jordan, Jennings, Young, Fleming, Bauer, Dantzler, Rhoad, T. Brown, Carnell, Pinckney, Wilder, Phillips, Webb and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-17-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACREAGE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF REAL PROPERTY THAT MAY BE ACQUIRED FOR THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THIS LIMITATION CERTAIN TRACTS OF LAND OF THIRTY THOUSAND ACRES OR MORE, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE TRANSFER OF SUCH TRACTS INTO THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4760 -- Reps. J. Smith, G. Brown, Kirsh, Sandifer, Vaughn, Bauer, Harrison, Young, Govan, Littlejohn, Beck, Rodgers, Barfield, J. Hines, Quinn, Townsend, Stuart, Cave, Riser and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 24-3-966 AND 24-3-967 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS A LIEN IN FAVOR OF THE STATE ON PROCEEDS FROM LITERARY, CINEMATIC, OR ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF A CRIME FOR WHICH A FELON IS CONVICTED AND UPON A FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT PAYABLE OR ACCRUING TO A CONVICTED PERSON AS A RESULT OF INJURY INCURRED DURING OR AT THE TIME OF A VIOLATION OF A PROVISION OF LAW, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES TO PERFECT THE LIEN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4761 -- Rep. Sharpe: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES NOT TO SIGN THE KYOTO PROTOCOL OR TO SUBMIT THE SAME FOR RATIFICATION TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE UNLESS THE PROTOCOL IS AMENDED OR OTHERWISE REVISED, CONSISTENT WITH UNITED STATES SENATE RESOLUTION 98, TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC SCHEDULED COMMITMENTS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO MITIGATE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS WITHIN THE SAME COMPLIANCE PERIOD OR PERIODS AS REQUIRED FOR DEVELOPED COUNTRIES, AND TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO REJECT ANY PROPOSED PROTOCOL OR OTHER AMENDMENT TO THE 1992 UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE (FCCC) THAT IS INCONSISTENT WITH UNITED STATES SENATE RESOLUTION 98 OR THAT DOES NOT COMPLY FULLY WITH THAT RESOLUTION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4762 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF DANNY EUGENE ATKINS OF BLACKVILLE, SUPERINTENDENT OF BARNWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT #19, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4763 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy, J. Hines, M. Hines, McGee, McKay and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE VERNON ONEIL MOORE OF FLORENCE COUNTY, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4764 -- Reps. Keegan and Kelley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, AND THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND TO ENCOURAGE THE COMING TOGETHER OF THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND, THE PROMOTION OF THE END OF PARTITION, AND THE END OF EMERGENCY LEGISLATION AND RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4765 -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-11-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND ELECTIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF, SO AS TO ALLOW SERVICE FOR AT LEAST TEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS AS A STATE CONSTABLE TO SUBSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR SUMMARY COURT JUDGE EXPERIENCE OTHERWISE REQUIRED TO SERVE AS SHERIFF.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4766 -- Reps. Cotty, Campsen, Mason, Altman, Rice, Hinson, R. Smith, Sandifer, Simrill, Rodgers, Quinn, McKay, Harrison, McCraw, Barrett, Littlejohn, Dantzler, Harrell, Young-Brickell, Stille, Robinson, Phillips, Koon, McGee, Limehouse, Whatley, Beck, McMaster, Walker, Hawkins, Tripp and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE POSSESSION OF PAGING DEVICES BY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THE FORFEITURE OF SUCH PAGING DEVICES AT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE THEY ARE CONFISCATED, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN REGARD TO THE DISPOSITION OF THESE PAGING DEVICES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4767 -- Reps. Young, Harrison and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATING TO VICTIM AND WITNESS SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "VICTIM", "PERSON", AND "CRIMINAL OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1525, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFICATION OF VICTIMS AND WITNESSES OF THE ARREST OR DETENTION OF CERTAIN PERSONS ACCUSED OF COMMITTING A CRIME AND BOND AND JUVENILE DETENTION HEARINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT DETAINS CERTAIN JUVENILES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING THE VICTIMS OF CERTAIN PRETRIAL, BOND, AND DETENTION HEARINGS, OR PRETRIAL RELEASES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARRESTING AGENCY MUST ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE EACH VICTIM OF EACH CASE FOR WHICH BOND IS BEING DETERMINED OF HIS RIGHT TO ATTEND THE BOND HEARING AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PRESIDING JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DETENTION FACILITY'S DUTY TO NOTIFY A VICTIM OF THE RELEASE, ESCAPE, OR TRANSFER OF AN ACCUSED PERSON, SO AS TO REVISE THE NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE AS IT RELATES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1555, RELATING TO EXPERT WITNESS FEES AND THE DISTRIBUTION AND FILING OF VICTIMS' IMPACT STATEMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VICTIM'S IMPACT STATEMENT MAY BE SEALED UNTIL THE DEFENDANT HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED, FOUND GUILTY, OR PLED GUILTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1560, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NOTIFICATION OF A VICTIM OF CERTAIN POST-CONVICTION PROCEEDINGS AND THE VICTIM'S RIGHT TO ATTEND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES, THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE, OR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE MUST ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY EACH VICTIM WHO HAS INDICATED A DESIRE TO BE NOTIFIED OF CERTAIN POST-CONVICTION PROCEEDINGS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED BY THE MAGISTRATE'S, FAMILY, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUDITING OF RECORDS OF CERTAIN COLLECTIONS OF ASSESSMENTS AND DISBURSEMENTS BY THE COUNTY TREASURERS, CLERKS OF COURT, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS BY THE STATE AUDITOR TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ASSESSMENTS ARE PROPERLY COLLECTED AND REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE AUDIT TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-211, RELATING TO THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT SURCHARGE, SO AS TO REVISE THE LIST OF ACTIVITIES THAT MAY BE FUNDED BY THE SURCHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATING TO VICTIM AND WITNESS SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "VICTIM", "PERSON", AND "CRIMINAL OFFENSE"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8320, RELATING TO THE CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF A JUVENILE FROM A CORRECTIONAL SCHOOL, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, TO REVISE THE AGE OF A JUVENILE WHEN HIS CONDITIONAL RELEASE MAY EXPIRE, AND TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED UPON A CONDITIONAL RELEASE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Point of Order
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Request for Debate
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4768 -- Reps. Hinson, H. Brown, Law, Gourdine and Dantzler: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 159 OF 1995, RELATING TO THE DEVOLUTION OF APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING BERKELEY COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF BERKELEY COUNTY AND PROVIDE THAT ALL APPOINTMENTS PREVIOUSLY MADE PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 159 OF 1995 SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS FOR WHICH THEY WERE APPOINTED OR A VACANCY OCCURS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4769 -- Reps. Pinckney, J. Brown, Sandifer, Whipper, J. Hines, Cave, Robinson, J. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, McGee, Sheheen, Sharpe, Littlejohn, Breeland, Bailey, Clyburn, Whatley, Limehouse, F. Smith, Gourdine, Cotty, Mack, Mullen, Fleming, Lee, Rice, Kelley, Beck, McMahand, Kennedy, Govan, Quinn, Keegan, Scott, Stoddard, Haskins, McCraw, Phillips, Neal, Carnell, Harrell, Allison, Chellis, Law, Felder, McLeod, Stuart, H. Brown, Byrd, Bowers, Dantzler, Barrett, Tripp, Wilder, Moody-Lawrence, McKay, Harrell, Trotter, McMaster, Townsend, Stille, Bauer, Howard, Koon, Rodgers, Klauber, Meacham, Riser, Webb, Martin and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF REVENUE FROM LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAXES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES MUST BE COLLECTED BEFORE POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OPERATIONS MAY BE PROVIDED TO THOSE FACILITIES FOR WHICH PURPOSE THE HOSPITALITY TAX MUST BE USED.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Removed

H. 4770 -- Reps. Witherspoon, R. Smith, J. Hines, Mason, McLeod, Kelley, Miller, T. Brown, Keegan, Sheheen, Clyburn, Battle, Quinn, Davenport, Littlejohn, Walker, Edge, Harrison, Mack, Koon, Limehouse, Dantzler, Whatley and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A POINT SYSTEM FOR WATERCRAFT VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR SUSPENSION OF WATERCRAFT PRIVILEGES OF A PERSON WHO ACCUMULATES A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF POINTS, TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF WATERCRAFT CONVICTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OPERATE A WATERCRAFT WHILE UNDER SUSPENSION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled

H. 4771 -- Reps. Campsen, Wilkins, H. Brown, Knotts, Harrell, Easterday, Altman, Woodrum, McKay, Robinson, McGee, D. Smith, Young, Law, J. Smith, Klauber, Barrett, Quinn, Harrison, Chellis, Young-Brickell, Edge, Witherspoon, Davenport, Littlejohn, Cato, Vaughn, Haskins, Leach, Hamilton, Loftis, Keegan, Allison, Bauer, Walker, Barfield, Delleney, Hinson, Dantzler, Simrill, Jordan, Cotty, McMaster, Spearman, Jennings, Neilson, Gamble, A. Harris, F. Smith, Tripp, J. Hines, Rice, Cave, Govan, Baxley, Rodgers, Bowers, Stille, Littlejohn, Mason, Beck, Cromer, Sandifer, R. Smith, Kelley and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER CONVENING OF THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MEET IN LOCAL SESSION ONLY FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS IN ODD-NUMBERED YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING IN COMMITTEE A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS SHALL ADJOURN SINE DIE NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY, TO PROVIDE THAT IN ANY ODD-NUMBERED YEAR BEGINNING IN 1999 IN WHICH THE BIENNIAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT IS GIVEN THIRD READING BEFORE MARCH THIRTY-FIRST BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE DATE OF SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT FOR THAT YEAR IS SHORTENED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY BEFORE MARCH THIRTY-FIRST THAT THE ACT IS GIVEN THIRD READING BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-60, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH ITS 1999 SESSION FOR THE ENSUING TWO FISCAL YEARS, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ENACT A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ITS APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES TO USE A "ZERO-BASE" BUDGET PROCESS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH MUST BE USED IN THIS ZERO-BASE BUDGET PROCESS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4772 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-25-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ALLOW THE LICENSURE OF A PRIVATE PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICE AGENCY WHERE THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS A PRIVATE RESIDENCE IF SUCH LICENSURE WOULD NOT VIOLATE OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS OR ZONING ORDINANCES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4773 -- Reps. A. Harris, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE WINNERS OF THE 1998 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 1998 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ATTEND A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1998, AT 12:00 NOON AND TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE 1998 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOLK ART IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4774 -- Rep. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO DAWN HOFFSTETTER, A STUDENT AT LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL IN ANDERSON COUNTY, UPON BEING NAMED ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S TOP TWO 1998 YOUTH VOLUNTEERS BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4775 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY UNDER THE UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PUBLICATION PROCEDURE FOR PUBLISHING OF NOTICE AND TO DELETE REQUIREMENT OF A MAILED NOTICE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4776 -- Reps. Easterday and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE'S AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, AND FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGES, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-627 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE OF ECONOMIC IMPACT BY AN INSURER AS THE RESULT OF A CLAIM BEING FILED BY AN INSURED, ALLOW THE FORMAL WITHDRAWAL OF A CLAIM BY THE INSURED FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT DISCLOSURE, PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL OF FORMS AND THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, PROVIDE FOR WAIVER BY THE INSURED OF HIS RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES UNDER THIS SECTION, AND PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AN INSURER WHICH VIOLATES THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4777 -- Reps. Barfield and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-136 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE ON THE WACCAMAW RIVER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4778 -- Rep. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND BEST WISHES AND APPRECIATION TO THE HONORABLE JOHN SUMMER HUGGINS OF POMARIA, A DISTINGUISHED SON OF NEWBERRY COUNTY AND OF NEWBERRY COLLEGE, AN ABLE PRACTITIONER OF THE LAW, A PROMINENT AND PROGRESSIVE LEGISLATOR, A DEDICATED CHURCHMAN, AND A LOVING AND DEVOTED HUSBAND, FATHER, AND GRANDFATHER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4779 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, Harvin, Canty, Neal and G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE LESLIE EARL PACK, SUMTER COUNTY MAGISTRATE, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4780 -- Reps. G. Brown, Whipper and J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE REVEREND BERT D. LEWIS, SR., OF BISHOPVILLE IN LEE COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4781 -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith, Canty, Cooper, Haskins and Lee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERM EXPIRED ON MAY 10, 1997; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEAT 1, SO AS TO FILL THE TERM WHICH EXPIRED AUGUST 31, 1997.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4782 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and J. Hines: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 4, 1998, BY THE STUDENTS OF WASHINGTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN DARLINGTON COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO THE SEWAGE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN FOR FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4783 -- Reps. Klauber, Hawkins and Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-27-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER SHALL NOT INITIATE A CIVIL ACTION OR APPEAL A JUDGMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 24-27-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMPLAINT FILED BY A PRISONER MUST CONTAIN HIS INMATE NUMBER; BY ADDING SECTION 24-27-131 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY DISMISS CERTAIN CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST A WITNESS OR VICTIM WHEN A PRISONER FAILS TO PAY CERTAIN FILING FEES AND COURT COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-27-200, RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF WORK, EDUCATION, OR GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF CASES IN WHICH A PRISONER ALL OR PART OF HIS WORK, EDUCATION, OR GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-27-300, RELATING TO HOLDING A PRISONER IN CONTEMPT OF COURT, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH A PRISONER MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE INSURANCE RESERVE FUND SHALL MAINTAIN A DATABASE OF PRISONERS WHO FILE CIVIL ACTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4784 -- Reps. McKay, Meacham, Wilkes, Fleming, McGee, Bauer, Rodgers, Lanford, Kelley, Walker, H. Brown, Limehouse, Boan, Kinon, Harrell, Quinn, D. Smith and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 55-1-110, SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE AERONAUTICS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE A GRANTS PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT GRANTS MUST BE MADE FROM THE STATE AVIATION FUND SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THOSE AIRPORTS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS AND DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING THE PROGRAM AND ITS FUNDING CRITERIA, PRIORITIES, AND SELECTION PROCESS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR FUEL USED BY COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-280, RELATING TO THE STATE AVIATION FUND, SO AS TO ADD TO THE FUND TAX REVENUES ON JET FUEL AND OTHER COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT FUEL AND TO REQUIRE REVENUES OF THE FUND TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE GRANTS PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4785 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-42-1030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WITHDRAWAL OF A LIMITED PARTNER FROM A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LIMITED PARTNER MAY WITHDRAW ONLY AT THE TIME OR UPON THE HAPPENING OF EVENTS SPECIFIED IN A WRITTEN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF A WRITTEN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, WHICH DID NOT SPECIFY THOSE EVENTS IN THAT AGREEMENT OR IN AN AMENDED AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO AFTER JULY 1, 1998.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4786 -- Reps. Leach, Altman, Hinson, Easterday, Hawkins, Hamilton, Vaughn, Stille, Cato, Littlejohn and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-25-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIVATE PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICES ACT", SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCLUSION OF "TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES" AND TO ADD "TEMPORARY PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICES OR TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES" TO THE DEFINITION OF "PRIVATE PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICE" FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4787 -- Reps. Klauber, McLeod, J. Smith, McAbee, Harrison, Hawkins and Kinon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM AND STATE WEAPONS COLLECTION SO AS TO CHANGE ITS NAME TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY MUSEUM, RENAME AND REVISE ITS GOVERNING BOARD, AND MAKE OTHER REQUIRED CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4788 -- Rep. McAbee: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PROPERTY, SO AS TO ALLOW THE ASSESSMENT OF A PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE AT THE RATE OF SIX PERCENT OF ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE AND TO PROHIBIT AN INCREASE IN THE ASSESSMENT RATIO ON A PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNLESS IT REQUIRES THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS RECEIVING THE INCREASED REVENUE TO USE IT FOR A SPECIFIC DESIGNATED PURPOSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4789 -- Rep. Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MR. JOHN WHITE OF SPARTANBURG, OWNER OF THE BEACON DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT FOR FIFTY-TWO YEARS, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF SPARTANBURG AND VISITORS FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES, AND CONGRATULATING HIM FOR HIS OPENHANDED, GENEROUS SPIRIT THAT HAS BECOME INGRAINED IN SPARTANBURG'S CULTURE, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT ON MAY 1, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4790 -- Reps. Spearman, Knotts and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ALLOW MR. DAVY HITE AND HIS PARTY THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING PRESENTED A RESOLUTION HONORING HIM ON RECEIVING THE BASS ANGLERS SPORTSMAN SOCIETY 1997 ANGLER OF THE YEAR AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4791 -- Reps. Lloyd, Bailey, Bowers, Inabinett and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL BAND ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND OFFICIALS OF THE COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4792 -- Reps. Lloyd, Bailey, Bowers, Inabinett and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE DIVISION II AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, ITS COACHES, AND OFFICIALS OF THE COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4793 -- Reps. Felder and Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE PROVISION IN THE BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1997 WHICH DISCONTINUES VENIPUNCTURE AS A SKILLED SERVICE UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM, TO REINSTATE THIS SERVICE AS A QUALIFYING SERVICE FOR MEDICARE HOME HEALTH COVERAGE, AND TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF VENIPUNCTURE ON THE MEDICARE HOME HEALTH BENEFIT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4794 -- Reps. Spearman, Knotts, Harrell, Wilkins, H. Brown, Cato, Sharpe, McAbee, Stuart, Riser, Koon, Bauer and Gamble: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DAVY HITE OF PROSPERITY IN NEWBERRY COUNTY ON EARNING THE BASS ANGLERS SPORTSMAN SOCIETY 1997 ANGLER OF THE YEAR AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4795 -- Reps. Bauer, Koon, Knotts, Stuart, Spearman, Gamble, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OFFERING THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUR ESTEEMED FORMER COLLEAGUE, THE HONORABLE JARVIS R. KLAPMAN OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS UPCOMING EIGHTY-SECOND BIRTHDAY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4796 -- Rep. Cromer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS GRATITUDE FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND LEGACY OF THE LATE MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE MABRY, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST OUTSTANDING CITIZENS AND AN AUTHENTIC AMERICAN HERO.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4797 -- Reps. Leach, Hamilton and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2945, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WHILE THE DRIVER IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF TESTS TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR THE COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS IN A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR VIOLATING THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4798 -- Reps. Harrison, Cotty, Sandifer, Klauber, Hawkins, Meacham, Young-Brickell, Barrett, McKay, Kinon, Young and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO ALLOW THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO ORDER A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OR STATE GUARD TO ACTIVE DUTY FOR NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN DAYS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE GUARD MEMBER.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4799 -- Reps. Altman, Kelley, Keegan, Lanford, Rhoad, Witherspoon and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-136 SO AS TO ESTABLISH NO WAKE ZONES ON CERTAIN CREEKS AND COVES ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND AND ON THE NEW RIVER IN BEAUFORT COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-1010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO ALLOW SHRIMP BOATS TO DRAG NETS NO CLOSER THAN ONE-FOURTH MILE OF KIAWAH AND SEABROOK ISLAND BEACHES.

Introduced and Committed
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3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee Rejected
Report of Free Conference Committee Adopted
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4800 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-400 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO VERIFY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE THAT A LICENSE APPLICANT HAS PAID ALL TAXES AND IS IN COMPLIANCE OTHERWISE WITH THIS STATE'S TAX LAWS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4801 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE TYPES OF SCHOOL MATERIALS WHICH QUALIFY FOR THE EXEMPTION, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT FESTIVALS MUST BE OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS SPECIAL EVENTS BEFORE CONCESSIONS SOLD THERE ARE EXEMPT, AND TO EXEMPT, AS OF JUNE 28, 1999, THE SALE OF DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER, LYMPHOMA, LEUKEMIA, OR RELATED DISEASES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4802 -- Reps. McKay, Boan, Quinn, Koon, McGee and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-425 SO AS TO PREVENT RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OF WATERCRAFT WITH DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified 4931

H. 4803 -- Reps. Bauer and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-410 SO AS TO LIMIT THE ROYALTIES ALLOWED TO BE RETAINED BY AN ENTITY WHICH CONTRACTS WITH A STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR THE LICENSING OF ITS REGISTERED TRADEMARKS TO NO MORE THAN TEN PERCENT OF THE ROYALTIES RECEIVED OR AN EQUIVALENT LIMIT WHEN PAYMENT IS BASED ON OTHER THAN A PERCENTAGE OF ROYALTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4804 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THREATENING THE LIFE, PERSON, OR FAMILY OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, TEACHER, OR PRINCIPAL, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO THREATEN THE LIFE, PERSON, OR FAMILY OF ANY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE, AND REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 5, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DESIGNATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL SYSTEM; TO AMEND ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, RELATING TO REPORTING OF SCHOOL CRIMES, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-335 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIABILITY OF A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR AND DISTRICT FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ENFORCEMENT OF SCHOOL CRIME REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-360, RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S MONITORING OF SCHOOL CRIME REPORTS, SO AS TO ALLOW HIM OR HIS DESIGNEE TO REPRESENT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN A CRIMINAL CASE IS APPEALED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-370, RELATING TO A STUDENT'S CONVICTION OR DELINQUENCY ADJUDICATION FOR CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN DRUG ACTIVITIES AND WEAPONS OFFENSES AND TO DEFINE "WEAPON"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8505, RELATING TO JUVENILE RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS TO A SCHOOL BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, CORRECTIONS, AND PROBATION, PARDON, AND PAROLE SERVICES AND TO INCLUDE SCHOOL CRIMES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate

H. 4805 -- Reps. McGee, Campsen, Meacham, Knotts, McKay, Kinon, Simrill, Jordan, Martin, Kirsh, J. Brown, Stuart, Wilkins, Barrett, Young, Clyburn, Woodrum, Harrison, Klauber, Easterday, Gourdine, Spearman, Fleming, Haskins, Moody-Lawrence, Limehouse, Harrell and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF JUVENILES, INCLUDING REQUIRING THE PARENTS OF A JUVENILE TO ENSURE THAT THE JUVENILE REGISTERS; DELETING EAVESDROPPING FROM AND ADDING KIDNAPPING, IF A SEXUAL OFFENSE IS INVOLVED, TO THE CRIMES REQUIRING REGISTRATION; TO REVISE CERTAIN REGISTRATION PROCEDURES AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION, INCLUDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR OBTAINING REGISTRY INFORMATION ON JUVENILES; TO REQUIRE THAT PSYCHIATRIC OR PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT BE PROVIDED TO JUVENILES WHO HAVE COMMITTED CRIMES REQUIRING REGISTRATION; TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR USING INFORMATION FROM THE REGISTRY IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7805 RELATING TO FAMILY COURT DISPOSITIONAL AUTHORITY IN JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO ORDER PSYCHIATRIC OR PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT WHEN A JUVENILE HAS COMMITTED AN OFFENSE REQUIRING REGISTRATION WITH THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8510 RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCLOSURE OF JUVENILE RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH RECORDS ARE SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4806 -- Reps. McLeod and Wilder: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE NEWBERRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS FROM SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE GENERAL ELECTION, BEGINNING IN 1998, TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT THE ELECTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN NONPARTISAN ELECTION PROCEDURES, TO REQUIRE BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION TO BE INCLUDED AS A SPECIFIC SECTION IN THE BUDGET AND REQUIRING TWO READINGS OF THE SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD; AND TO REPEAL ACT 284 OF 1985 RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION AND ELECTION OF THE NEWBERRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4807 -- Reps. Townsend, Maddox, Sandifer, J. Hines, Martin, Cooper, Allison, Littlejohn, Trotter, McGee, Walker, Stoddard, Stille, Byrd, Vaughn, Carnell, Lanford and Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2070, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE AND CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROHIBITION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS BASED ON FEDERAL EXEMPTIONS THAT ALLOW THE TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS WHICH POSE NO SUBSTANTIAL THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY WHEN USED IN NORMAL FARMING OPERATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4808 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MRS. RUTH CORLEY SIMONS OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK WITH V.V. REID NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN IN COLUMBIA AND FOR HER MANY OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING MARCH 18, 1998, AS "RUTH CORLEY SIMONS DAY" IN HER HONOR.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4809 -- Reps. Harvin and Young: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 959 OF 1972, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLARENDON COUNTY AREA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AND MANPOWER TRAINING CENTER AND ITS GOVERNING BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CLARENDON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, OR HIS DESIGNEE, ALSO SHALL SERVE AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THIS BOARD.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4810 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-165, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREPARING BIRTH CERTIFICATES OF ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN WHEN A FATHER ACKNOWLEDGES PATERNITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF EITHER SIGNATORY TO THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT RESCINDS WITHIN SIXTY DAYS, A NEW CERTIFICATE MAY ONLY BE PREPARED WHEN A COURT OR AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY DETERMINES PATERNITY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Amended

H. 4811 -- Reps. Scott and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ACCOMMODATION BONDSMAN", PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "COURT" AND "GOOD CAUSE", TO SUBSTITUTE THE PROCEDURE THAT ALLOWS A SURETY TO BE RELIEVED ON A BOND FOR THE PROCEDURE THAT ALLOWS A SURETY TO SURRENDER A DEFENDANT, TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE THAT ALLOWS A SURETY TO PAY AN ESTREATMENT IN INSTALLMENTS, TO SUBSTITUTE "PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN", AND "SURETY BONDSMAN" FOR "BAIL BONDSMAN", TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERSON APPLYING FOR A LICENSE TO WORK AS A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN, SURETY BONDSMAN, OR RUNNER, AND REVISE THE LICENSE EXAMINATION PROCEDURE, TO REDUCE THE FEE THAT A BONDSMAN PAYS TO A COUNTY CLERK OF COURT AND PROVIDE THAT A RUNNER ALSO SHALL PAY THIS FEE, TO REVISE THE LICENSE RENEWAL PROCEDURE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND SURETY BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS, TO PROVIDE THAT A PROFESSIONAL OR SURETY BONDSMAN OR RUNNER WHOSE LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED MUST NOT BE ISSUED ANOTHER LICENSE FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD BEFORE BEING RELICENSED, TO DELETE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A BONDSMAN MAY SIGN OR COUNTERSIGN BLANK BAIL BONDS, OR AUTHORIZE ANOTHER TO COUNTERSIGN HIS NAME TO BONDS, TO SUBSTITUTE "COMPANY APPOINTING SURETY BONDSMAN" FOR "INSURER" AND REQUIRE THAT ALL BONDS WRITTEN BY A SURETY BONDSMAN SHALL HAVE ATTACHED THE INDIVIDUAL POWER OF ATTORNEY IN THE AMOUNT OF THE BOND, TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE THAT ALLOWS THE SUBSTITUTION OF BAIL BY SURETIES BY REQUIRING THE FILING OF A NEW UNDERTAKING WITH THE COURT EXECUTED BY THE DEFENDANT AND THE SURETIES WHEN BAIL IS SUBSTITUTED BY SURETIES, TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A BONDSMAN SHALL MAINTAIN CERTAIN DEPOSITS WITH A CLERK OF COURT BY REQUIRING A MINIMUM OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN COLLATERAL BE IN THE FORM OF CASH OR CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT WITH THE REMAINING COLLATERAL IN THE FORM OF REAL ESTATE, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4812 -- Rep. Wilkes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BANK OF RIDGEWAY ON ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4813 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" TO STATE THAT IT IS A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN WHO HAS BEEN BORN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4814 -- Reps. Kelley, Keegan, Witherspoon, Edge and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO REGULATE OR PROHIBIT THE DISCHARGE OF OTHERWISE LAWFUL FIREWORKS IN PARTS OF THE COUNTY WHERE BECAUSE OF POPULATION DENSITY OR CONTIGUITY TO MUNICIPALITIES, THE PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIRES SUCH REGULATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4815 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MR. LES G. McCRAW OF GREENVILLE, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS, FOR HIS FORTY-TWO YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICE TO THE STATE AND NATION, AND TO THE FLUOR CORPORATION AND ITS PREDECESSOR COMPANIES, UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE FLUOR BOARD.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4816 -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith, Canty, Cooper, Haskins, Lee, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION STATEWIDE AT-LARGE, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERM EXPIRED ON MAY 10, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHO IS DECEASED AND WHOSE TERM EXPIRES MAY 10, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEAT 1, SO AS TO FILL THE TERM WHICH EXPIRED AUGUST 31, 1997.

Introduced and Adopted
Other proceedings
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Concurrence
Message to Senate

H. 4817 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE HISTORICAL LINKS BETWEEN BARBADOS AND THE CARIBBEAN TO SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO COMMEND ALL THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN BARBADOS AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING MS. RHODA GREEN, PRESIDENT OF THE CAROLINA CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION, FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN STRENGTHENING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE ISLAND OF BARBADOS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4818 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING JOHN CORBETT OF MANNING ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BEING NAMED THE RECIPIENT OF THE CLARENDON COUNTY BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4819 -- Rep. McKay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AERONAUTICAL REGULATION BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO MAKE THE REGULATORY PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO AIRPORTS AND OTHER AVIATION FACILITIES OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THIS STATE OR OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY OF THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4820 -- Reps. Davenport, J. Smith, Bowers, Lloyd, Simrill, McGee, Altman, Neal, Sandifer, Phillips, Clyburn, Barrett, Cave, Vaughn, Young-Brickell, Stuart, Leach, Hamilton, Littlejohn, Woodrum, Wilkes, Hinson, Riser, Young, F. Smith, Bauer and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL NOT REQUIRE A HIGHWAY PATROLMAN TO ISSUE A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF TRAFFIC TICKETS EACH YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4821 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-735 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE IMPERSONATION OF A STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE IN CONNECTION WITH A SHAM LEGAL PROCESS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 30, RELATING TO INDEXING AND FILING OF WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS, BY ADDING SECTION 30-9-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE FILING OF A JUDGMENT OR OTHER LIEN AGAINST A FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A COURT OR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OR OTHER PROPER AUTHORIZATION, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING AN INVALID LIEN, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL REMEDIES FOR A PERSON INJURED BY THE FILING OF AN INVALID LIEN, INCLUDING COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 30-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FILING OF WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW A CLERK OF COURT OR REGISTER OF DEEDS TO REFUSE TO ACCEPT A DOCUMENT FOR FILING IF HE REASONABLY BELIEVES IT IS FALSE OR FRAUDULENT OR IS A SHAM LEGAL PROCESS, TO REQUIRE A RETURN ADDRESS ON EACH DOCUMENT FILED, AND TO ALLOW TEN BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE DOCUMENT TO BE AFFIRMED BY AFFIDAVIT AS GENUINE BEFORE REMOVAL FROM THE PUBLIC RECORDS OR BEFORE FINAL REFUSAL TO FILE; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 75, TITLE 15, RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS FOR WRONGFUL CONDUCT, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-60, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL REMEDIES FOR INJURY BY A SHAM LEGAL PROCESS, TO INCLUDE COURT COSTS AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES.

Introduced and Committed
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Amended
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4822 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF A WARRANT OF DISTRAINT IN INSTANCES OF PAST DUE TAXES, SO AS TO CREATE A LIEN IN FAVOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AGAINST ALL PROPERTY OF A PERSON WHO DOES NOT PAY PAST DUE TAXES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-122 SO AS TO REFER TO THE LIEN AS "TAX LIEN" AND TO DESCRIBE ITS EFFECTS, TO DEFINE MATERIAL TERMS, AND TO SET FORTH PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING THE VALIDITY AND PRIORITY OF THE TAX LIEN IMPOSED FOR PAST DUE TAXES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4823 -- Reps. Townsend, Byrd, Allison, Clyburn, Stille, Martin, Rodgers and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-25-35, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPOSITION OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-25-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SOURCES OF FUNDS TO OPERATE A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDS THAT MAY BE USED TO OPERATE A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY WHICH INCLUDE A SALES TAX ON GASOLINE, A TAX PER GALLON OF GASOLINE SOLD, AND A GENERAL SALES TAX.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4824 -- Reps. Inabinett, Seithel, J. Hines, Cromer, M. Hines, Littlejohn, Woodrum, Gourdine, Neal, Breeland, Simrill, Rodgers, Lloyd, Cave, Canty, Vaughn, Moody-Lawrence, Stuart, Byrd, H. Brown, Stille, Hamilton, Wilkins, Harrison, Barrett, Battle, Maddox, Govan, Miller, Jordan and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-100 SO AS TO REQUIRE LOCAL ELECTORAL BOARDS TO MAKE LOCAL BALLOT QUESTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE COUNTY NEWS MEDIA AT LEAST FORTY-FIVE DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE REFERENDUM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ELECTORAL BOARD TO INCLUDE A SIMPLIFIED EXPLANATION OF A REFERENDUM QUESTION ON THE BALLOT WHEN IT DETERMINES SUCH AN EXPLANATION NECESSARY, TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE FOR MAKING THIS EXPLANATION AVAILABLE TO THE MEDIA, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REFERENDUM RESULTS MAY NOT BE CHALLENGED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SCHEDULE AND A METHOD OF APPEALING A CHALLENGED EXPLANATION; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL BALLOT COMMISSION, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION TO PROVIDE, WHERE IT DETERMINES IT TO BE NECESSARY, SIMPLIFIED EXPLANATIONS OF STATEWIDE REFERENDUM QUESTIONS AND DELETING THE REFERENCE TO "CONSTITUTIONAL" IN THE COMMISSION'S NAME TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE, TO ESTABLISH ACCELERATED DEADLINES FOR THE COMMISSION TO ACT, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

Introduced and Committed
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2nd Reading
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Recorded vote
Senate Amendments Amended
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4825 -- Reps. Wilder, Cave, Stoddard, Clyburn, Howard, Neal, McLeod, Lloyd and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" A STUDENT EMPLOYED IN A STATE COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING AT WHICH THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4826 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, LIVESTOCK, POULTRY HEALTH DIVISION, RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF LIVESTOCK, SHEEP AND GOATS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2234, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
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Ratified

H. 4827 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, LIVESTOCK, POULTRY HEALTH DIVISION, RELATING TO VESICULAR STOMATITIS RESTRICTIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2235, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
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Ratified

H. 4828 -- Rep. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TREATMENT OF ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE OF A STATE EMPLOYEE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S TERMINATION, RETIREMENT, OR DEATH, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A LUMP-SUM PAYMENT FOR UNUSED ANNUAL LEAVE, NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVE DAYS AND WITHOUT REGARD TO LEAVE TAKEN IN THE CALENDAR YEAR, FOR AN EMPLOYEE TERMINATED DUE TO A REDUCTION IN FORCE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4829 -- Reps. Quinn, Baxley, Koon, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Limehouse, Neilson, Simrill, Barrett, R. Smith, Edge, Scott, Davenport, Clyburn, McLeod, Inabinett, McCraw, Gamble, J. Smith, Moody-Lawrence, Lloyd, Dantzler, Phillips, Hawkins, Riser, Young-Brickell, Maddox, Byrd, Rice, J. Brown, Stille, Law and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES, AND THE PRESUMPTION THAT HEART OR RESPIRATORY DISEASES OCCURRING IN FIREFIGHTERS AROSE OUT OF AND IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLICABLE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4830 -- Reps. Harrison, Campsen, Harrell, H. Brown, Altman and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-67-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COURT-ORDERED LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO ENTER ADJOINING REAL PROPERTY TO EFFECT REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, OR IMPROVEMENTS ON OTHER PROPERTY UPON A SHOWING OF REASONABLENESS, TO REQUIRE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO OBTAIN THE LANDOWNER'S CONSENT BEFORE PETITIONING THE COURT FOR LICENSE TO ENTER, TO DEFINE "GOOD FAITH EFFORT", AND TO SPECIFY LIMITATIONS ON THE SCOPE AND DURATION OF A COURT-ORDERED LICENSE.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4831 -- Reps. Kennedy and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE NICOLE M. KENNEDY, JEROME A. RODGERS, WHITNEY A. SABB, AND MI-KESHA C. SHAW, SECOND GRADERS AT GREELEYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOR THEIR TEAM'S FIRST PLACE REGIONAL FINISH AND SELECTION AS A NATIONAL SEMIFINALIST IN THE TOSHIBA/NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION EXPLORAVISION AWARDS PROGRAM FOR 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4832 -- Reps. J. Hines, Neilson and Baxley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE DARLINGTON COUNTY COUNCILWOMAN WILHELMINA P. JOHNSON ON THE OCCASION OF HER BEING SELECTED AS A RECIPIENT OF THE WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD BY THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE COMMISSION ON WOMEN.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4833 -- Reps. Altman and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OWNING OR CONTROLLING A MOTOR VEHICLE IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR IF HE ALLOWS ANOTHER PERSON TO OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE WHO HE KNOWS OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN DOES NOT HAVE A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IF HE ALLOWS ANOTHER PERSON TO OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE WHO HE KNOWS OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN DOES NOT HAVE A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH RESULTS FROM THE OPERATION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4834 -- Reps. Altman and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2997 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO OWNS OR CONTROLS A MOTOR VEHICLE IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR IF HE ALLOWS ANOTHER PERSON IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR WHO REASONABLY IS KNOWN TO HIM TO BE A HABITUAL USER OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS TO OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE OR IF HE ALLOWS ANOTHER PERSON IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WHO REASONABLY IS KNOWN TO HIM TO BE A HABITUAL USER OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS TO OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH RESULTS FROM ITS OPERATION, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4835 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SHALL ESTABLISH DRIVER'S LICENSE OR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CHECKPOINTS ONLY AT SAFE LOCATIONS AND DURING NONRUSH HOUR PERIODS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4836 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-25-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS UPON COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES WITH REGARD TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING; BY ADDING SECTION 57-25-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN SIGNS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED WITH STEEL OR STEEL MONOPOLES; TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-120 RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF CERTAIN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING TERMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MOBILE HOMES AND TRAILERS ARE NOT COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-140 RELATING TO SIGNS PERMITTED ALONG CERTAIN HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ERECTION OF SIGNS WITH VERTICAL STACK FACES OR DOUBLE-DECKED FACES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR REMOVAL OF SIGNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SHALL NOT REMOVE LEGALLY PLACED OFF-PREMISES OUTDOOR ADVERTISING WITHOUT COMPENSATING THE OWNER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND OWNERS OF OFF-PREMISES OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENTER INTO RELOCATION AGREEMENTS IN LIEU AND INSTEAD OF ENTERING INTO COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled

H. 4837 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A BILL TO REQUIRE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1999, THE BARNWELL COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND TO THE BARNWELL COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION A PLAN TO GEOGRAPHICALLY REDEFINE THE BOUNDARIES OF THOSE PRECINCTS IN BARNWELL COUNTY WHICH ARE IDENTICAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN BARNWELL COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BARNWELL COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE BARNWELL COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4838 -- Reps. Neilson, R. Smith and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-25 SO AS TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR ALIENATION OF AFFECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4839 -- Reps. Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, Scott, Lloyd, J. Smith and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-262 SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM RESIDENT-STAFF RATIOS FOR STAFF PROVIDING NURSING CARE IN NURSING HOMES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4840 -- Reps. Loftis, Clyburn, Hamilton, Tripp, Sandifer, Koon, Altman, Barfield, Campsen, Witherspoon, Vaughn, Byrd, Stille, Hawkins, Easterday, Inabinett, Haskins, R. Smith, Delleney, McKay, McGee, Riser, Leach, Barrett, Lloyd and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 437 OF 1988, RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PURPOSE OF THE ACT AND STATE THAT THE GOAL OF THE ACT IS TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF SEXUAL ACTIVITY AMONG SCHOOL AGE YOUTH AND PROMOTE VIRTUOUS BEHAVIOR; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 32, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION ACT AND THE PROGRAM OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONTENTS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4841 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF DENTISTRY, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2203, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
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3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4842 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2271, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
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3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4843 -- Reps. Sharpe and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MARINE RESOURCES DIVISION, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MARINE RESOURCES LAW", REVISING PROVISIONS OF LAW REGULATING AND GOVERNING MARINE RESOURCES AND THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH MARINE LIFE MAY BE HARVESTED, ESTABLISHING A POINT SYSTEM FOR MARINE RESOURCE LAW VIOLATIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VARIOUS VIOLATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR COMMISSIONERS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE ATLANTIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-130, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE HOW LONG EMERGENCY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY A NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-30, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF WILDLIFE, SO AS TO CLASSIFY MARINE LIFE INCLUDED WITHIN THE TERM "SALTWATER GAME FISH"; TO ADD SECTION 50-1-285 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL, DISTURBANCE, OR DAMAGE TO SIGNS, BUOYS, DEVICES, OR PROPERTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN SPECIFIED AREAS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-650, RELATING TO THE USE OF NETS OR SEINES TO CATCH SHAD IN CERTAIN PARTS OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO USE NETS AND SEINES IN CERTAIN PARTS OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-730, RELATING TO THE USE OF NETS TO TAKE NONGAME FISH IN GAME ZONE 9, SO AS TO EXCLUDE SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO ADD SECTION 50-21-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OPERATOR AND CREW OF ANY WATERCRAFT OPERATING IN STATE WATERS ARE REQUIRED TO HEAVE TO, ALLOW BOARDING, AND COOPERATE WITH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PERSONNEL, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, OR UNITED STATES COAST GUARD PERSONNEL, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO REDESIGNATE SECTION 50-13-990, RELATING TO SURFING NEAR FISHING PIERS AS SECTION 50-21-180; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-1-152, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 50, CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 50, SECTIONS 50-13-190, 50-13-700, 50-13-735, 50-13-770, 50-13-800, 50-19-320, AND CHAPTER 20 OF TITLE 50 RELATING TO VARIOUS WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES LAWS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4844 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN AT THE BOARD'S REGULAR JANUARY MEETING AND TO MAKE THE APPLICATION OF THIS PROVISION RETROACTIVE.

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Ratified

H. 4845 -- Reps. Carnell and McAbee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4846 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION BY ADDING SECTION 1A AND AMENDING EXISTING SECTION 6, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE THE SUBJECT OF A SEPARATE MILLAGE LEVY WHICH MAY NOT EXCEED THE 1998 PROPERTY TAX YEAR LEVY ON SUCH PROPERTY, INCLUDING MILLAGE LEVIED FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS, TO PROVIDE THE PROPERTY TAX YEAR WHEN THIS SEPARATE LEVY FIRST APPLIES, TO REQUIRE THE 1998 MILLAGE RATE TO BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY SO THAT REVENUE RAISED BY THE TAX ON PERSONAL PROPERTY DOES NOT EXCEED THE REVENUE RAISED BY THE 1998 MILLAGE RATE, AND TO MAKE A CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

Introduced
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3d Reading
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Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
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H. 4847 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-460 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PHASED-IN EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPERTY TAX ON PERSONAL PROPERTY BEGINNING WITH THE MILLAGE IMPOSED ON MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SCHOOL OPERATING PURPOSES EXTENDING OVER TIME TO ALL PROPERTY TAXES ON ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY, TO ESTABLISH THE MOTOR VEHICLE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND AND REQUIRE A CUMULATIVE FIFTEEN PERCENT OF RECURRING GENERAL FUND REVENUE GROWTH TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION, TO REQUIRE LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES TO ADJUST MILLAGE IMPOSED ON PERSONAL PROPERTY ANNUALLY SO THAT THE AMOUNT RAISED BY THE MILLAGE AND THE REIMBURSEMENT IN TOTAL DO NOT EXCEED 1998 TAX YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUES, TO PRESCRIBE THE ORDER OF THE VARIOUS TAX LIABILITIES TO WHICH THE EXEMPTION APPLIES, TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENTS TO LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES WHEN ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY IS WHOLLY EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM PROPERTY TAX BY THIS SECTION NEVERTHELESS IS CONSIDERED TAXABLE PROPERTY AT ITS 1998 ASSESSED VALUE FOR PURPOSES OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DEFINITIONS.

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H. 4848 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 12-58-185 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO AN INNOCENT TAXPAYER FOR PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT DUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH TAX COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PREPARATION OF A TAX RELATED DOCUMENT BY ONE WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF PREPARING A FRAUDULENT TAX DOCUMENT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR ONE WHO VIOLATES THE PROHIBITION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIME LIMITS AND EXCEPTIONS FOR ASSESSMENT OF A TAX OR FEE, SO AS TO ALLOW A CORPORATE TAXPAYER NINETY DAYS TO REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AN ADJUSTMENT IN THE TAXPAYER'S TAXABLE INCOME MADE BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-227, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE TAX COLLECTION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE NOTICE TO INCLUDE LATER TAX DEBTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-54-140 RELATING TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS IN TAXABLE INCOME AND SECTION 12-58-140, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ENTER INTO AN INSTALLMENT PLAN FOR PAYMENT BY A TAXPAYER.

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H. 4849 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION OF TOBACCO, AMMUNITION, AND PLAYING CARDS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-830 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULAR REPORTING AND PAYMENT OF TAXES ON CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-660, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGAGING IN THE TOBACCO BUSINESS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-735, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF LICENSE TAX ON CIGARETTES, SO AS TO INCLUDE TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND TO INCLUDE PAYMENT BY PERSONS WHO SELL OR POSSESS FOR SALE CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-760, RELATING TO THE INTENT OF THE STAMP AND BUSINESS TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONCE SUCH TAXES HAVE BEEN PAID ON CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS, NO FURTHER TAX IS REQUIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-780, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS SO AS TO EXPRESSLY INCLUDE CIGARETTES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-800, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN CROSS REFERENCES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-610, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR TAX ON THE SALE OF TOBACCO, AMMUNITION, AND PLAYING CARDS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-750, RELATING TO CERTAIN RETAIL DEALERS FURNISHING DUPLICATE INVOICES; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-770, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR TAX ON THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN ITEMS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-810, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF DISTRIBUTOR OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4850 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-570, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING OF A PORTION OF A TRUST DISTRIBUTION TO A NONRESIDENT BENEFICIARY FOR TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO EXEMPT ALSO DISTRIBUTIONS TO A NONRESIDENT BENEFICIARY WHO IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND A NONRESIDENT BENEFICIARY WHO SUBMITS TO THIS STATE'S JURISDICTION FOR DETERMINING TAX LIABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-580, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING OF A PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE BY A BUYER WHEN THE SELLER IS A NONRESIDENT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROPERTY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO THE WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1030, RELATING TO AN INCORRECT WITHHOLDING EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE EMPLOYER, EMPLOYEE, AND DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR DETERMINATION OF THE CORRECT NUMBER OF EXEMPTIONS AND APPEAL OF THAT DETERMINATION AND TO GIVE EMPLOYERS UNTIL MARCH 31, 1999, TO COMPLY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH A WRONGFUL CLAIM OF WITHHOLDING EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO CHAPTER 8 INSTEAD OF CHAPTER 9, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FINE TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO MAKE THE OFFENSE TRIABLE IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-46, RELATING TO THE FILING OF A FALSE WITHHOLDING EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM LIMIT ON THE FINE; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-54-45 RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR SUPPLYING AN EMPLOYER WITH FALSE OR FRAUDULENT INFORMATION AS TO THE NUMBER OF EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSES OF BINGO LICENSES, SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN CLASS D LICENSEES TO USE HARD BINGO CARDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4090, RELATING TO BINGO CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, SO AS TO EXCEPT THE HOLDER OF A CLASS D FAIR LICENSE.

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H. 4851 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE TAX COMMISSION BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-325 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO DEFEND EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AGAINST LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT AND INDEMNIFY THEM FROM RESULTING LOSS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A WITNESS APPEARING BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMPENSATION OR FEE OF THE WITNESS, OR THAT OF AN OFFICER SERVING PROCESS, BE PAID FROM INCOME TAX REVENUES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO REDEFINE "CORPORATE OFFICE FACILITY" AND "QUALIFYING SERVICE-RELATED FACILITY", EFFECTIVE FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 1998; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3370, RELATING TO A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT IN CONNECTION WITH A WATER CONTROL SYSTEM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-4970, RELATING TO TIME FOR FILING OF TAX RETURN, SO AS TO ESTABLISH TIMES FOR FILING BY A FOREIGN CORPORATION WITHOUT A PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THE UNITED STATES AND BY ELECTRONIC FILING; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5550, RELATING TO INCOME TAX REFUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FEDERAL AND STATE REFUNDS ARE PAYABLE TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A DECEASED TAXPAYER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-11-30, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX REPLACING MOST OTHER TAXES AGAINST BANKS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES IN THE SECTION FROM "DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX" TO "DEED RECORDING FEE"; TO ADD SECTION 12-20-175 SO AS TO ALLOW CORPORATION LICENSE FEES TO BE REDUCED BY CERTAIN INCOME TAX CREDITS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2550, RELATING TO STAMP AND BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TEN PERCENT PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE A RETURN OR TO TIMELY PAY THE TAX DUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-6580, RELATING TO CALCULATION OF ADMISSIONS TAX ON EXPANDED FACILITIES, SO AS TO UPDATE CROSS REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-1340, RELATING TO COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX BY A RETAIL SELLER, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A SELLER MUST COLLECT AND REMIT TAX AND OBTAIN A RETAIL LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2860, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ONE-TIME FEES ON SEMITRAILERS AND TRAILERS OF MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO KEEP AND SPEND THE FEE REVENUE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE FEE AND PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DESIGN A PERMANENT TAG FOR DISPLAY ON THE REAR EXTERIOR OF THE TRAILER OR SEMITRAILER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INTEREST DUE ON REFUNDED OR CREDITED TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE INTEREST BE PAID FROM REVENUE RAISED BY THE SAME TYPE TAX AS THAT BEING REFUNDED OR CREDITED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-55, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE UNDERPAYMENT OF DECLARATION OF INCOME TAX, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-160, RELATING TO WAIVER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF PENALTIES ON PAST DUE TAXES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE WAIVER, DISMISSAL, OR REDUCTION OF PENALTIES UNLESS SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED OTHERWISE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-56-90, RELATING TO SET-OFF DEBT COLLECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, THE DEBTOR, AND THE CLAIMANT AGENCY IS LAWFUL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE REGULATION AND DISPOSAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REFUND OF THE NEW TIRE FEE FOR EACH WASTE TIRE TAKEN TO A WASTE TIRE DISPOSAL FACILITY AND DELETE REQUIREMENTS THAT CERTAIN REFUNDS MUST BE CHARGED AGAINST A COUNTY'S DISTRIBUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ALLOCATIONS TO LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES FROM THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FUND AND COUNTY/MUNICIPAL REVENUE FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE PROSPECTIVE CORRECTION OF MISALLOCATIONS DUE TO CITY OR COUNTY CODE ERRORS, FOR TAX YEARS AFTER 1998; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-20, RELATING TO LEASE PROVISIONS FOR FEES IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PARTIES TO THE LEASE AGREEMENTS TO BE OTHER THAN A COUNTY AND OTHER THAN AN INDUSTRY.

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H. 4852 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO ALLOW LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX CREDIT AGAINST LIABILITY TO PAY FEES IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALLOCATIONS MADE BY ERROR IN THE CITY OR COUNTY CODE BE CORRECTED PROSPECTIVELY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-20, RELATING TO LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN LOCAL POLITICAL UNITS AND ANOTHER PARTY AND PROVISION FOR FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITIES AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AS LESSORS FOR PURPOSES OF FEE IN LIEU OF TAX PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4853 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM TAX ON MOTOR FUEL, SO AS TO EXEMPT KEROSENE IN CERTAIN INSTANCES AND MOTOR FUEL USED TO TRANSPORT STUDENTS BY STATE-FUNDED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1730, RELATING TO PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH TAX ON MOTOR FUEL, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CIVIL PENALTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED REGARDING THE SALE OR USE OF DYED FUEL; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-31-220 AND 12-31-250 RELATING TO TEMPORARY AND BIENNIAL REGISTRATION CARDS AND IDENTIFICATION MARKERS FOR MOTOR CARRIERS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 49, TITLE 12, RELATING TO LIENS AND SUITS FOR THE ENFORCED COLLECTION OF TAXES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-49-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF A TAX, ASSESSMENT, OR PENALTY WHICH PROVES TO BE UNCOLLECTIBLE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE REFERRING TO THE CALCULATION OF THE ROLLBACK MILLAGE IN A YEAR OF REASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OWNER-OCCUPANT OF A LEGAL RESIDENCE THAT IS BEING PURCHASED BY CONTRACT OF SALE TO RECORD THE CONTRACT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSESSMENT OF THE TAX OCCURS ON THE LATER OF THE LAST DAY THE TAX MAY BE PAID WITHOUT PENALTY OR THE DATE OF THE TAX NOTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2520, RELATING TO TAXPAYER OBJECTION TO A PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AGREEMENT WITH THE OBJECTION WITHOUT A CONFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAXPAYER OBJECTION TO A PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT OR A DENIAL OF A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO CONFORM THE DEFINITION OF WHEN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE TAX OCCURS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-43-225, RELATING TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIOS, AND SECTION 12-49-80, RELATING TO LAWSUITS BY THE STATE TO COLLECT BACK TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-2-100, RELATING TO PERSONS ALLOWED TO BE LICENSEES OR PERMITTEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR PURPOSES OF SELLING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, BEER, AND WINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE OR PERMIT TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR TO A BUSINESS OR OTHER ENTITY AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING ISSUED THE LICENSE OR PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-505, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY LICENSE TO THE PURCHASER OF A RETAIL BUSINESS WHICH SELLS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SO AS TO INCLUDE ONE WHO ACQUIRES THE BUSINESS BY TRANSFER OTHER THAN PURCHASE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2005, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY LICENSE TO THE PURCHASER OF A RETAIL BUSINESS WHICH SELLS ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO INCLUDE ONE WHO ACQUIRES THE BUSINESS BY TRANSFER OTHER THAN PURCHASE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-210, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY LICENSE TO THE PURCHASER OF A RETAIL BUSINESS WHICH SELLS BEER OR WINE, SO AS TO INCLUDE ONE WHO ACQUIRES THE BUSINESS BY TRANSFER OTHER THAN PURCHASE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2890, RELATING TO STORAGE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN A WAREHOUSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF A BOND; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 61-6-300, 61-6-310, 61-6-320, 61-6-330, 61-6-340, AND 61-6-350, ALL RELATING TO LICENSE BONDS FOR MANUFACTURERS, RETAILERS, AND WHOLESALERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-801, RELATING TO THE DISSOLUTION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SO AS TO DELETE THE DISSOCIATION OF A MEMBER AS A DISSOLVING EVENT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-103, RELATING TO THE OPERATING AGREEMENT OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND SECTION 33-44-404, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, BOTH SO AS TO REFLECT THE DELETION OF THE DISSOCIATION OF A MEMBER AS A DISSOLVING EVENT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-503, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF A TRANSFEREE OF AN INTEREST IN A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SO AS TO RENUMBER A CROSS REFERENCE TO SECTION 33-44-801; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-603, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF A MEMBER'S DISSOCIATION FROM A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND SECTION 33-44-701, RELATING TO COMPANY PURCHASE OF AN INTEREST IN A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, BOTH SO AS TO REFLECT THE DELETION OF THE DISSOCIATION OF A MEMBER AS A DISSOLVING EVENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2810, RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS FOR PURPOSES OF ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO INCLUDE "BUS" IN THE DEFINITIONS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OF MOTOR CARRIER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VALUATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO DEFINE "GROSS CAPITALIZED COST"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2830, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VALUATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2840, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FAILURE OF A MOTOR CARRIER TO FILE AN ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX RETURN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WHICH ASSUMES ALL MILEAGE WAS WITHIN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE AVERAGE MILLAGE FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES OF MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PUBLISHING OF THE AVERAGE MILLAGE BY JUNE 1; TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREDIT OF REVENUES FROM THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FUND TO PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE LIABILITY FOR FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES ARISING OUT OF LOCATION IN A MULTI-COUNTY INDUSTRIAL OR BUSINESS PARK; TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-40, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF AN ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIFTEEN-YEAR "SUNSET" ON SUCH ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX INVESTMENT CREDIT ALLOWED FOR CERTAIN INVESTMENTS IN ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONES, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIVE PERCENT CREDIT AND REPLACE IT WITH A GRADUATED PERCENTAGE FROM ONE TO FIVE PERCENT BASED ON THE INVESTMENT'S USEFUL LIFE AND TO LIMIT THE TOTAL CREDIT ALLOWED A UTILITY FOR INVESTMENTS MADE AFTER JUNE 30, 1998, TO FIVE MILLION DOLLARS, LIMIT ALL CREDITS FOR INVESTMENTS MADE BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, TO NO MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF THE TAX LIABILITY, AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES; AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS EFFECTIVE DATES.

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Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
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Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4854 -- Reps. Boan and R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-420 SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY TREASURER TO WAIVE OR REDUCE TAX PENALTIES, BUT NOT INTEREST; BY ADDING SECTION 12-49-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF UNCOLLECTIBLE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES FROM THE PROPERTY TAX LIST; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMIT ON THE REASSESSMENT MILLAGE RATE FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PROPERTY TAXATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE RECORDING OF A CONTRACT OF SALE WHEN THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATE ON A LEGAL RESIDENCE IS CLAIMED PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT OF SALE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIME LIMITS ON ASSESSMENT OF TAXES AND FEES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THAT PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT OCCURS ON THE LATER OF THE LAST DAY THE TAX MAY BE PAID OR THE DATE OF THE TAX NOTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2520, RELATING TO A TAXPAYER'S WRITTEN REQUEST TO MEET WITH THE ASSESSOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE CORRECTION OF THE ASSESSMENT UPON DETERMINATION THAT TAXPAYER'S WRITTEN REQUEST IS MERITORIOUS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2550, RELATING TO APPEAL OF AN ASSESSMENT, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN INTEREST RATE OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT EACH MONTH TO BE COLLECTED IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A TAXPAYER'S REQUEST TO MEET WITH THE AUDITOR, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE OBJECTION TO THE TAX AND A REQUEST FOR A MEETING WITH THE AUDITOR MUST BE MADE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-43-225 RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND SECTION 12-49-80 RELATING TO COLLECTION OF BACK TAXES BY THE STATE WITHIN TEN YEARS OF THEIR DUE DATE.

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Recommitted
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Request for Debate
Objection

H. 4855 -- Reps. Haskins, Whatley, Sandifer, Neilson, Barfield, Mason, Tripp, Inabinett, Altman, Barrett, T. Brown, Allison, J. Hines, Littlejohn, Neal, Wilder, Knotts, Cato, Loftis, Vaughn, Wilkins, McCraw, Easterday, Keegan, Leach, Davenport, Stoddard, McMahand, Hamilton, Phillips, F. Smith, H. Brown, Young-Brickell, Limehouse, Clyburn, Lloyd, Robinson, Trotter, Klauber, Lanford, Harrison, Koon, Townsend, Rice, Meacham, Edge, Riser and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-7-15 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A ZONING ORDINANCE OF A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY FROM PROHIBITING CHURCH RELATED ACTIVITIES IN A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE.

Introduced and Committed
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Point of Order

H. 4856 -- Reps. Delleney and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL MATERIALS CONCERNING A WITHDRAWN CANDIDATE INCLUDING HIS REPORT, TRANSCRIPT, APPLICATION MATERIALS, AND ALL INFORMATION GATHERED DURING THE COMMISSION'S INVESTIGATION MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND DESTROYED AND IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO REMOVE WITHDRAWN CANDIDATES FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL ALSO IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS AGAINST CERTAIN ACTIVITIES BY JUDICIAL CANDIDATES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO MAY BE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR IN EITHER HOUSE; AND TO ADD SECTION 2-20-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO MAY BE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR IN EITHER HOUSE IN REGARD TO NONJUDICIAL CANDIDATES.

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Ratified

H. 4857 -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-725 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO JET SKIS MAY BE OPERATED IN ANY PORTION OF THE LYNCHES RIVER THAT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS A SCENIC RIVER, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4858 -- Reps. Meacham, Leach, J. Brown, Hamilton, Kelley, Easterday, Baxley, Bowers, Neilson, Battle, Hinson, Klauber, Mason, Beck, Allison, Martin, Seithel, Fleming, Inabinett, Whatley, McCraw Townsend, Barrett, Young-Brickell, Simrill, T. Brown, Bailey, Lloyd, Koon, H. Brown, Byrd, D. Smith, Canty, Walker, Edge, Witherspoon and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT AND SUBMIT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW THE EXERCISE OF FREEDOM OF RELIGION IN PUBLIC PLACES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4859 -- Reps. Govan, Felder, Sharpe, Cobb-Hunter and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING PAUL E. ROBINSON, SR., OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING BUSINESS CAREER AND MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4860 -- Reps. J. Brown, Howard, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MRS. WILLIS J. CHARLES, PRINCIPAL OF EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HER SELFLESS DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF OF EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL AND TO CELEBRATE THE LOVE SHE SO FREELY GIVES TO OTHERS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4861 -- Reps. Clyburn, J. Hines, Sharpe, Bailey, Baxley, Breeland, Cromer, Rodgers, Cave, Trotter, Knotts, Jennings, Lanford, Limehouse, Harvin and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS BEFORE THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HEARING MUST BE HELD AT A SITE DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION TAKING ANY HARDSHIP INTO CONSIDERATION IN SELECTING THE SITE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4862 -- Reps. Govan, Neilson, Bowers, J. Hines, M. Hines, Kennedy, Lloyd, Seithel, Simrill, Clyburn, Inabinett, Whipper, Rodgers, Mack, Woodrum, Young, Neal, Cave, Gamble, Moody-Lawrence, Walker, Byrd, J. Brown, D. Smith, Phillips, Howard and Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TWENTY-FIVE YEAR STATE RETIREMENT STUDY COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 15, 1998, AND TO ABOLISH THE COMMITTEE AFTER IT MAKES ITS REPORT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4863 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, HIGHWAY PATROL, RELATING TO WINDOW TINTING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2190, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order

H. 4864 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, RELATING TO RELEASE OF LICENSING AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2189, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading

H. 4865 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EVALUATION OF TEACHERS EMPLOYED UNDER PROVISIONAL CONTRACTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2224, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4866 -- Reps. T. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 153 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD AND TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ORGANIZE VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4867 -- Reps. Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 270 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RATHER THAN YORK COUNTY SHALL PAY FOR THE COST OF THE ELECTIONS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4868 -- Reps. H. Brown, Keegan and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-2810, 12-37-2820, AS AMENDED, 12-37-2830, AS AMENDED, 12-37-2840, AS AMENDED, AND 12-37-2850, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS AND THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES OF MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "MOTOR CARRIER" TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEFINITION EXTENDS TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF BOTH PROPERTY AND PERSONS, AND TO DEFINE "BUS" AND "GROSS CAPITALIZED COST"; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF VALUATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO PROVIDE FOR PROPOSED ASSESSMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT IF A MOTOR CARRIER FAILS TO FILE A RETURN; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ASSESSMENT BASED ON THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended

H. 4869 -- Reps. H. Brown and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REAUTHORIZE THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROGRAM BY MAY 1, 1998, AND TO FUND THE PROGRAM AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL THAT THE USER-FINANCED HIGHWAY TRUST FUND CAN SUPPORT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4870 -- Reps. Jennings, Baxley, Harrell, Knotts and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 61-4-525, 61-6-185, AND 61-6-1825 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH PROTESTS MUST BE HEARD IN ISSUING OR RENEWING A BEER AND WINE PERMIT, A RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE, AND A MINIBOTTLE LICENSE, TO DEEM AN UNPURSUED PROTEST TO BE INVALID, AND TO AUTHORIZE A PENALTY TO INCLUDE COURT COSTS WHEN A PROTESTANT FAILS TO APPEAR AT A HEARING AFTER AFFIRMING A DESIRE TO ATTEND; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1820, RELATING TO THE CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO ISSUE A MINIBOTTLE LICENSE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUANCE OF A PERMANENT MINIBOTTLE LICENSE UNTIL INTERESTED PERSONS HAVE BEEN HEARD.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Ratified

H. 4871 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIANS BY THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO ALLOW RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIANS LICENSED BY THE MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4872 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, McGee, Inabinett, Lloyd, J. Hines, Breeland, Gourdine, Canty, Clyburn, Byrd, McKay, Rhoad, Cave, Stuart and Jennings: 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 TAXING DISTRICTS MUST BE REIMBURSED ON A PER CAPITA BASIS FROM REVENUES CREDITED TO THE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE AMOUNT REIMBURSED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS INSUFFICIENT TO REIMBURSE FULLY FOR THE BASE YEAR OPERATING MILLAGE, THE SCHOOL BOARD SHALL CALCULATE A SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE SUFFICIENT TO MAKE UP THE SHORTFALL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4873 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, Lloyd, Whatley, Breeland, Gourdine, Cave, Canty, Neal, Rhoad, Lee, Jennings, J. Hines, Clyburn, M. Hines, Phillips and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT A MOBILE HOME WHICH IS OCCUPIED AS A LEGAL RESIDENCE BY AN OWNER SIXTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4874 -- Reps. Rodgers, Kelley, Limehouse, Pinckney, Seithel, Inabinett, Lee, Bailey, Lloyd, Young-Brickell, Koon, Canty, Rhoad, Harvin, Davenport, Bowers and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE FIVE PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO TO "COMMERCIAL VEHICLES" AND TO DEFINE "COMMERCIAL VEHICLES".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4875 -- Reps. Haskins, D. Smith, Campsen, Jordan, Trotter, Cromer, Leach, Tripp, Young-Brickell, Seithel, Barrett, Maddox, Fleming, Rodgers, Hamilton, Davenport, Littlejohn, Limehouse, Robinson, Vaughn, Kirsh, Easterday, McMaster, Harrison, Loftis, Cooper, Allison, Whatley and Walker: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SOLICITING BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY BY A THIRD PARTY FROM THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO STIPULATE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1999, SHALL OPEN THE BIDS AND ACCEPT THE HIGHEST SUITABLE BID, TO REQUIRE THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY TO CERTIFY ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, AND PROVIDE ITS CERTIFIED INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS AND BALANCE SHEET TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SOLICITATION, TO ALSO REQUIRE THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY TO COOPERATE WITH INTERESTED BIDDERS IN THE PREPARATION OF THEIR BID, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL REMEDIES AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM SUCH REQUIREMENTS OR TO COOPERATE, TO PROVIDE THAT IF A SUITABLE BID IS ACCEPTED THE REVENUE THEREFROM MUST BE DEPOSITED IN A FUND SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND TO BE ENTITLED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION TRUST FUND", TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PRINCIPAL OF THIS TRUST FUND SHALL BE INVESTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EARNINGS FROM THE TRUST FUND SHALL BE ANNUALLY TRANSFERRED TO THE STATE GENERAL FUND AND USED FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANT PURPOSES AND FOR OTHER EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 31 OF TITLE 58 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY UPON FINAL CONSUMMATION OF THIS PURCHASE AND SALE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4876 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 32-8-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY AUTHORIZE CREMATION OF A DECEDENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON DESIGNATED AS AGENT FOR THIS PURPOSE BY THE DECEDENT IN A WILL OR OTHER VERIFIED AND ATTESTED DOCUMENT HAS THE FIRST PRIORITY TO AUTHORIZE CREMATION OF A DECEDENT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4877 -- Reps. Sharpe, Kirsh, G. Brown, Cooper and Beck: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-13-253 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION TO ADMINISTER A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR COSMETOLOGISTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO COURSE PROVIDERS, INSTRUCTORS AND CONTENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4878 -- Rep. Davenport: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE OF FIVE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT BACK TO THE FULL MEMBERSHIP BY MAY 14, 1998, THE DETERMINATIVE CRITERIA ACTUALLY EMPLOYED BY THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN ADMITTING STUDENTS INTO ITS PROGRAMS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4879 -- Rep. Mason: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "THOROUGHBREDS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 1997-98 CLASS AAAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS SHALL BE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4880 -- Reps. Harvin and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING JOHN CORBETT AND JOANNE CORBETT OF MANNING ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR BEING NAMED THE RECIPIENT OF THE CLARENDON COUNTY BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4881 -- Reps. Clyburn, Bailey, J. Brown, Cromer and R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-17-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN WHICH THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION MAY CONDUCT HEARINGS AT NO EXPENSE TO THE COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4882 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, PILOTAGE COMMISSION, PORT OF PORT ROYAL, RELATING TO PORT OF PORT ROYAL, APPRENTICE TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION; SHORT BRANCH QUALIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2278, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4883 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, RELATING TO BOXING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2273, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4884 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE AGENCY REPORT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING THE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, ACTS PROHIBITED OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, EXCEPTIONS, AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CABINET OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, IN ADDITION TO THE RESPONDENT, TO WAIVE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE COMPLAINT AFTER IT HAS BEEN DISMISSED WHEN A COMPLAINT DOES NOT ALLEGE FACTS SUFFICIENT TO CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND COPIES OF THEM AND THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION REVIEW, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT TO SEND CAMPAIGN REPORTS TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1366, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS A LOCATION OF THESE REPORTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1372, RELATING TO TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS OF RULES ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION FOR THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned

H. 4885 -- Rep. Walker: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE TIMELY A CLAIM FOR REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX FOR THE 1986 TAXABLE YEAR WHEN THE OVERPAYMENT IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO INCLUSION ON THE TAXPAYER'S 1986 STATE INCOME TAX RETURN GAIN RECOGNIZED ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN ANOTHER STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4886 -- Reps. Sharpe and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-565 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH CROSSBOWS MAY BE USED BY CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE HUNTING AND TAKING OF GAME.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4887 -- Reps. Meacham, Delleney, Kirsh, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: 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 DIVIDE THE TEGA CAY PRECINCT INTO TWO PRECINCTS AND REVISE THE MAP DOCUMENT NUMBER ON THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4888 -- Reps. Loftis, Sandifer, Inabinett, Woodrum, Law, Martin, Leach, Davenport, Lee, Young, Hamilton, Dantzler, Whatley, Stille, Lloyd, Witherspoon, Cato, Koon, Riser, Moody-Lawrence and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-80 SO AS TO REQUIRE OWNERS OR OPERATORS OF SPORTS EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT STORES TO KEEP RECORDS OF GOODS PURCHASED OR RECEIVED FOR CONSIGNMENT; TO REQUIRE SUCH RECORDS TO BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, AND TO FORBID RECEIPT OF GOODS WITH EVIDENCE OF THIRD PARTY OWNERSHIP.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4889 -- Reps. Easterday, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barrett, Baxley, Beck, Breeland, T. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Cromer, Edge, Fleming, Gamble, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Haskins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Jordan, Kelley, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mason, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Tripp, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Woodrum, Young, Young-Brickell and McMaster: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON APPROPRIATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE GENERAL FUND SURPLUS REVENUES TO BE USED TO ACCELERATE REPAYMENT OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND PAY CASH FOR PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECTS FOR WHICH BONDS HAVE NOT YET BEEN ISSUED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLAN FOR THE USE OF THE SURPLUS TO BE ADOPTED BY THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE AFTER RECEIVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE STATE TREASURER ON POTENTIAL INTEREST EXPENSE SAVINGS AND FORWARDED FOR IMPLEMENTATION TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Introduced and Committed
Recorded vote
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Bill ruled out of order by Point of Order

H. 4890 -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE RED DEVILS OF GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE CLASS A BOYS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4891 -- Rep. Allison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO OUR CURRENT MISS SOUTH CAROLINA, JANET LEA POWERS OF HARTSVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1998, ON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA APPRECIATION DAY".

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4892 -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith, Canty, Cooper, Haskins, Lee, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERM EXPIRED ON MAY 10, 1997; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEAT 1, SO AS TO FILL THE TERM WHICH EXPIRED AUGUST 31, 1997.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4893 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO FORMER STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER, THE HONORABLE SAM O. GAMBLE OF MANNING, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS UNBOUNDED COMMITMENT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO CLARENDON COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4894 -- Reps. Hawkins, Littlejohn, Wilkins, Wilder, Lee, Vaughn, Haskins, Allison, D. Smith, Fleming, Davenport and Lanford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF REIDVILLE ROAD IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET AND REIDVILLE ROAD IN THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG TO THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE 26 AND REIDVILLE ROAD AS THE "JOHN B. WHITE, SR. BOULEVARD" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS TO THAT EFFECT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4895 -- Reps. Carnell, McKay, Inabinett, Bailey, Wilder, Klauber, Keegan, Kelley, Bowers, Beck, Dantzler, R. Smith, Askins, J. Smith, Mason, Hawkins, H. Brown, Lanford, Townsend, Meacham, McAbee, McCraw, Sharpe, Woodrum, Witherspoon, Haskins, Stoddard, Battle, Davenport, Kirsh, Loftis, Quinn, T. Brown, Fleming and Edge: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO AMEND THE TAX LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES RELATING TO ONLY FIFTY PERCENT OF BUSINESS MEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES BEING ALLOWED AS A DEDUCTION, SO AS TO RESTORE AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEDUCTION OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF BUSINESS MEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4896 -- Rep. Rhoad: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 30, 1998, UNTIL JANUARY 15, 1999, THE SEASON IS CLOSED FOR THE TAKING OF SHAD ON THE EDISTO RIVER FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 17 BRIDGE TO THE HEADWATERS OF THE EDISTO RIVER.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Point of Order

H. 4897 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, F. Smith and Neal: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-85 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COMPETITIVE BID PROCEDURE FOR SOLICITING BIDS FROM AT LEAST THREE PRIVATE LAW FIRMS OR PRIVATE SOLE PRACTITIONERS OF LAW BEFORE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE IN A LEGAL MATTER INVOLVING THE STATE, TO CREATE A BOARD OF REVIEW TO DEVELOP A ROTATING AND ANNUALLY UPDATED LIST OF PREAPPROVED PRIVATE LAW FIRMS AND SOLE PRACTITIONERS OF LAW AND TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS FOR EACH PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION, AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OF EACH PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE BY A PRIVATE LAW FIRM OR SOLE PRACTITIONER OF LAW.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4898 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, 9-9-50, AS AMENDED, AND 9-11-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW MILITARY SERVICE TO BE ESTABLISHED AS CREDITABLE SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF ONE YEAR OF MILITARY SERVICE RATHER THAN TWO YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE FOR EACH YEAR OF SERVICE ESTABLISHED AND TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION FOR SUCH SERVICE TO BE PAID BY THE MEMBER'S CURRENT EMPLOYER, TO ALLOW NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE TO BE ESTABLISHED AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING SUCH SERVICE AND TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4899 -- Reps. Easterday, Jordan, Sandifer, Tripp, Barrett, Hamilton, Simrill, Haskins, Harrison, Vaughn, Harrell, Allison, Leach, Beck and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM AGE FOR A VALID MARRIAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM AGE FOR MALES AND FEMALES SHALL BE THE SAME, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH AGE SHALL BE SIXTEEN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4900 -- Reps. Bauer, Bowers, Knotts, Fleming, McCraw, J. Hines, M. Hines, Webb and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE ADMISSIONS LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT ADMISSION TO A MEMBERSHIP FACILITY THAT PROVIDES ONLY TENNIS COURTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4901 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-142 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY OR A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION PLAN TO EXCLUDE OR RESTRICT BENEFITS FOR FEDERALLY APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS OR DEVICES OR FOR OUTPATIENT CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES IF THE POLICY OR PLAN PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR OTHER OUTPATIENT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, DEVICES, OR SERVICES AND TO PROHIBIT SUCH POLICY OR PLAN FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST INDIVIDUALS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FOR USE OF SUCH CONTRACEPTIVE BENEFITS OR FROM OFFERING REBATES OR INCENTIVES TO DISCOURAGE SUCH USE, OR FROM IMPOSING DIFFERENT DEDUCTIBLES, COINSURANCE, OR OTHER COST SHARING OR LIMITATIONS FROM OTHER OUTPATIENT DRUGS, DEVICES, OR SERVICES UNDER THE PLAN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4902 -- Reps. Robinson, Boan and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-801, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EVENTS CAUSING DISSOLUTION AND WINDING UP OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY'S BUSINESS, SO AS TO DELETE DISASSOCIATION OF A MEMBER AS A DISSOLVING EVENT AND TO DELETE REFERENCE TO FUTURE DISTRIBUTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-103, RELATING TO AN OPERATING AGREEMENT AMONG MEMBERS OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SECTION 33-44-404, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SECTION 33-44-503, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF THE TRANSFEREE OF AN INTEREST IN A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SECTION 33-44-603, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF THE DISASSOCIATION OF A MEMBER OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND SECTION 33-44-701, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A DISTRIBUTIONAL INTEREST BY A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ALL SO AS TO REFLECT THE DELETION OF DISASSOCIATION OF A MEMBER OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AS A DISSOLVING EVENT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order

H. 4903 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1085 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMES OF DOMESTIC TERRORISM, AIDING AND ABETTING DOMESTIC TERRORISM, AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT DOMESTIC TERRORISM, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4904 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT" TO INCLUDE CHILDREN OR ADOLESCENTS UNDER AGE TWENTY-ONE WHO ARE CLIENTS OF OR COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF AN AGENCY OF THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4905 -- Reps. Fleming and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTNERSHIPS, CORPORATIONS, AND ASSOCIATIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 36 SO AS TO INCLUDE NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FINANCED BY BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE LOANS AND TO PROVIDE FOR INCORPORATION, MEMBERSHIP, SALE, CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, AND DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATIONS NOT-FOR-PROFIT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-20-103, AS AMENDED, AND 33-31-1708, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 20 AND CHAPTER 31 OF TITLE 33, SO AS TO EXEMPT NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 36; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 33 RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FINANCED BY FEDERAL LOANS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-13-120, RELATING TO DISSOLUTION OF A WATER DISTRICT, SECTION 6-19-10, RELATING TO STATE AUTHORITY TO MAKE GRANTS TO WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITIES OR DISTRICTS, SECTION 12-6-550, RELATING TO CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES, SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES AND USE TAXES, AND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX, ALL SO AS TO CHANGE CROSS-REFERENCES TO REFLECT REPEAL OF CHAPTER 35 AND ADDITION OF CHAPTER 36.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 4906 -- Reps. Byrd, Cobb-Hunter, Kennedy, Inabinett, Lloyd, Stoddard, Scott, Howard, Bailey, Gourdine, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS IN THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-410 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON OR BUSINESS THAT SUBMITS TO A CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY AN INDIVIDUAL'S NAME AS A CREDIT RISK OR AS HAVING BAD CREDIT TO NOTIFY THE INDIVIDUAL OF THAT FACT IN WRITING, AND TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4907 -- Reps. Knotts, Koon, Riser, Gamble, Spearman, Stuart, Bauer, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE THANKS AND APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO LIEUTENANT ROBERT DRUE "BOBBY" SHARPE, CORPORAL DANNY RUSSELL FRAZIER, CORPORAL DAVID EARL McCASKIL, AND OFFICER BRYAN KEITH PREVETTE, MEMBERS OF THE WEST COLUMBIA POLICE DEPARTMENT'S RESERVE POLICE OFFICER PROGRAM, FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST COLUMBIA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4908 -- Reps. Howard, Seithel, Cobb-Hunter, Meacham, Gamble, Miller, Allison, Lee, Martin, Spearman, Moody-Lawrence, Byrd, Mullen and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1977 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PREGNANT WOMEN AND WOMEN WHO RECENTLY HAVE DELIVERED A BABY MAY PARK IN A HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4909 -- Reps. Baxley, Altman, Cobb-Hunter, Sheheen, Cooper, Inabinett, Clyburn, Hawkins, Moody-Lawrence, Wilkes, McGee, McKay, Whipper, Mack, Simrill, Davenport, Jennings, Neilson, J. Hines, Kelley, Lloyd, Cave, R. Smith, Stille, J. Smith, Harvin, Phillips, M. Hines, Rhoad, Maddox, McLeod, Breeland, Miller, Battle, T. Brown, Bowers, Kinon, Young and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-285 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS OR ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TO ALLOW A PLAN THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR MANAGEMENT OF CARE OR THE SAME DEGREE OF MANAGEMENT OF CARE FOR ALL HEALTH CONDITIONS, TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR SUCH TREATMENT THROUGH A MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION, TO ESTABLISH TREATMENT CONDITIONS TO QUALIFY FOR COVERAGE, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE FISCAL IMPACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4910 -- Rep. Kinon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL "WILD GATORS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF DILLON COUNTY ON CAPTURING THE 1997 CLASS A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS SHALL BE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL, 1, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4911 -- Reps. Young and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1375, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS INELIGIBLE TO VOTE OR WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES MAY NOT ENGAGE IN SPECIFIED CAMPAIGN PRACTICES OR SERVE IN SPECIFIED CAPACITIES FOR ANY POLITICAL PARTY, CAMPAIGN, OR CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ISSUE TO BE VOTED ON BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORATE IN AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4912 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1797 OF 1972, RELATING TO THE HARTSVILLE PARKING, BEAUTIFICATION AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO EXPAND THE AREA OF THE DISTRICT.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4913 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS, BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GARNISHMENT OF THE WAGES OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO DEFAULTS ON A STUDENT LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION OR THE STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-115-50, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GARNISHMENT OF THE WAGES OF ONE WHO DEFAULTS ON A STUDENT LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE AUTHORITY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4914 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITTED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION UNDER THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW, SO AS TO PERMIT THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO PROVIDE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY OR ITS CONTRACTUAL AGENT WITH INFORMATION FROM ITS RECORDS FOR PURPOSES OF THE COLLECTION OF DEFAULTED STUDENT LOANS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4915 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-56-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT WHICH ALLOWS THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO SET OFF TAX REFUNDS AGAINST CERTAIN DEBTS OR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF A "CLAIMANT AGENCY"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-56-60, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION TO DEBTORS BY A CLAIMANT AGENCY OF INTENT TO SEEK A SETOFF OF A REFUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4916 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-35-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENT ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "IMPROVEMENTS" TO INCLUDE RECREATIONAL AND OTHER FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC USE AND CERTAIN OTHER FACILITIES DESIGNATED AS PUBLIC WORKS OR A SYSTEM OF RELATED PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR REVENUE BOND FINANCING, TO EXCLUDE CONSIDERATION OF IMPROVEMENTS FROM "ASSESSMENT" FOR PURPOSES OF THE ACT, TO MAKE THE ASSESSMENT PERMANENT ABSENT A PROVISION IN THE IMPROVEMENT PLAN ALLOWING REASSESSMENT UPON LATER SUBDIVISION AND TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY, AND TO DEFINE "GOVERNING BODY" AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 4-35-40, RELATING TO FINANCING OF IMPROVEMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REVENUE BONDS OF THE COUNTY AS A FINANCING MECHANISM; TO AMEND SECTION 4-35-50, RELATING TO FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN ALTERNATIVE FINDING OF PROMOTION OF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY VALUES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4-35-80, RELATING TO FINANCING OF IMPROVEMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REVENUE BONDS OF THE COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT ASSESSMENTS CONSTITUTE REVENUES OF THE SYSTEM FOR PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 21, TITLE 6, THE REVENUE BOND ACT FOR UTILITIES.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Recalled
Ratified

H. 4917 -- Reps. McMahand, Vaughn, Tripp, Leach, Haskins, Wilkins, Hamilton, Cato and F. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 291 AND U.S. 25 SOUTH IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4918 -- Reps. Young, Koon, Spearman, G. Brown, Rodgers, F. Smith, Kelley, Altman, Limehouse, Delleney, Woodrum, R. Smith, Stoddard, Cromer, Tripp, Keegan, McCraw, M. Hines, McKay, Dantzler, Clyburn, Wilder, McLeod, Lanford, Stuart, Simrill, McMahand, Littlejohn, Kirsh, Askins and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR ANOTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING A BACKGROUND CHECK OF A PERSON PURCHASING A FIREARM IS NOT LIABLE FOR FAILURE TO PREVENT THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF A FIREARM TO A PERSON WHO MAY NOT LEGALLY POSSESS A FIREARM OR FOR PREVENTING THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF A FIREARM TO A PERSON WHO MAY LAWFULLY RECEIVE OR POSSESS A FIREARM; BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED) IS AUTHORIZED TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF CERTAIN FIREARMS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-8-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF OFFENSES THAT PROMOTE CIVIL DISORDER, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "FIREARM"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-30, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OR DELIVERY OF A PISTOL TO AND POSSESSION BY CERTAIN PERSONS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "FIREARM" FOR "PISTOL", TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS THAT SPECIFY WHO MAY NOT PURCHASE, ACCEPT, LEASE, RENT, BARTER, EXCHANGE, OR RECEIVE A PISTOL, AND TO PROVIDE WHO MAY NOT PURCHASE, ACCEPT, LEASE, RENT, BARTER, EXCHANGE, OR RECEIVE A FIREARM; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE REGULATION OF PISTOLS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "HANDGUN" FOR "PISTOL", AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR "SHOTGUN", "RIFLE", "BUSINESS DAYS", "CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER", "DIN", AND "STATE TRANSACTION FORM", TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "CRIME OF VIOLENCE", AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN OTHER TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-130, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF RETAIL PISTOL DEALERS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "FIREARM" FOR "PISTOL" AND TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAIL FIREARMS DEALER MUST POSSESS A FIREARMS DEALER LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE PURCHASING A PISTOL AND RESTRICTIONS ON PURCHASING A PISTOL, SO AS TO REVISE THIS PROVISION BY SUBSTITUTING "PISTOL" FOR "HANDGUN", AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON TO APPLY FOR PERMISSION TO PURCHASE A FIREARM AND PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN FIREARMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-150, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, DURATION, AND FORFEITURE OF A RETAIL LICENSE TO SELL PISTOLS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "FIREARM" FOR "PISTOL" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE, DURATION, AND FORFEITURE OF A FIREARMS DEALER LICENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-39-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES, COSTS, OR ASSESSMENTS A PAWN BROKER MAY NOT CHARGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PAWNBROKER SHALL COLLECT FEES ESTABLISHED BY SLED FOR CONDUCTING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR FIREARM SALES, DELIVERIES, OR TRANSFERS.

Introduced and Committed
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H. 4919 -- Reps. Whatley, Harrell, Altman, Limehouse, Campsen, Seithel, Breeland, Mack, Whipper, Chellis, Dantzler, Inabinett, Allison, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. AND MRS. ROBERT O. PARRY OF CHARLESTON UPON THE OCCASION OF THEIR SEVENTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON APRIL 29, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4920 -- Rep. T. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COACH MIKE JOHNSON OF GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL ON THE OCCASION OF HIS FIVE HUNDREDTH CAREER BASEBALL WIN AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR HIS TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE GROWTH AND MATURITY OF HUNDREDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4921 -- Rep. T. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COACH JERRY HARWELL AND THE HEMINGWAY HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS FOR THEIR AA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXPRESS THE PRIDE OF THIS STATE IN THEIR OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4922 -- Reps. Harrison, Jennings, Altman, Knotts, McMaster and Maddox: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2780, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY ASSOCIATED WITH UNLAWFULLY PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR A FIRST OFFENSE.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Sustained

H. 4923 -- Reps. Knotts, Altman, G. Brown, Haskins, Spearman, Wilkes, Law, Bauer, Wilkins, Koon, Cato, Maddox, Jennings, Kinon, Harrison, D. Smith, Young and Riser: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE ON AUGUST 1, 1998; TO TRANSFER ALL PERSONNEL, APPROPRIATIONS, AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE ON AUGUST 1, 1998; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL ADMINISTER THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE"; TO AMEND PART 5, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT AND COMMISSION ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO MAKE THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE POLICYMAKING AND GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT AND CHAIRMAN OF COMMISSION, MAKE THE COMMISSION ADVISORY TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE, PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL MEET QUARTERLY INSTEAD OF MONTHLY, AND DELETE THE PROVISION WHICH REQUIRES THE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES TO SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-6-601, 37-6-602, 37-6-603, AND 37-6-604, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE IS APPOINTED WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE INSTEAD OF THE COMMISSION ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4924 -- Reps. Bauer and J. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BOB ANDREWS MOTORS, INC., OF COLUMBIA ON SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE MIDLANDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4925 -- Reps. Quinn, Harrison and Howard: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO WELCOME MR. MICHAEL JACKSON, AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERT ON THE BEERS OF THE WORLD, TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS WORK AS AN AUTHOR, JOURNALIST, TELEVISION PERSONALITY, AND LECTURER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4926 -- Reps. Chellis, Young-Brickell and Bailey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "GREEN WAVE" WRESTLING TEAM FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON WINNING THE 1998 REGION 6-AAAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS SHALL BE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4927 -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith, Canty, Cooper, Haskins, Lee, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERM EXPIRED ON MAY 10, 1997; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEAT 1, SO AS TO FILL THE TERM WHICH EXPIRED AUGUST 31, 1997.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4928 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, RELATING TO OPERATING A FACILITY WITHOUT A LICENSE; REINSTATEMENT OF LAPSED LICENSE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2242, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading

H. 4929 -- Reps. Davenport, Lee, Stoddard, Lanford, Whatley, Stille, Hamilton, Walker, Littlejohn, Maddox, Limehouse, Govan, Tripp, Leach, Hawkins, Barrett, Sandifer, Mason and Inabinett: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO AID FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS IN ADDRESSING THE PROBLEMS OF TROUBLED YOUTH; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND STAFFING OF THE TASK FORCE; AND TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE TO REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JULY 1, 1999.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4930 -- Reps. Haskins, Campsen, Altman, Easterday, Tripp, Whatley, Davenport, Lanford, T. Brown, Barfield, Hamilton and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 64 SO AS TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT AND FAMILY PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT OF 1998" WHICH PROVIDES PROTECTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT RECORDS AND HEALTH SERVICES WHICH ARE NONCONSENSUAL, ALLOWS PARENTAL INSPECTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, PROHIBITS UNAUTHORIZED STUDENT SURVEYS, QUESTIONNAIRES, OR EVALUATIONS, ALLOWS STUDENTS TO BE EXCUSED FROM CERTAIN INSTRUCTION IF IT CONFLICTS WITH THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, PRESERVES STUDENT PRIVACY RIGHTS, AND PROVIDES PROCEDURES AND REMEDIES TO IMPLEMENT OR PRESERVE THE ABOVE PROTECTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4931 -- Reps. Howard, Cave, Gourdine, Knotts, Inabinett, Davenport, Lloyd, Lee, Byrd, Pinckney, Kelley, Canty, Fleming and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1976 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS SHALL ISSUE CERTIFICATES OR PERMITS TO HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS THAT ALLOW A TAXICAB TRANSPORTING SUCH INDIVIDUALS TO PARK IN A HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4932 -- Rep. Kinon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN DILLON COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1998, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1999.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4933 -- Reps. Townsend, Byrd and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-126 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AUTHORIZED TO GRANT A WAIVER TO CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHICH SHALL PERMIT THEM TO EMPLOY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO TEACH THEIR NATIVE OR ACQUIRED LANGUAGE IN THE SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4934 -- Rep. Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CENTRAL, SOUTH CAROLINA DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL "LADY LIONS" GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND STAFF FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON BY WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4935 -- Reps. Jordan, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Clyburn, Cooper, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Haskins, M. Hines, Kelley, Koon, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, Miller, Phillips, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE EACH SCHOOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO ALLOW ITS STUDENTS TO VOTE TO POST A COPY OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN THE LOBBY OF THEIR SCHOOL WITHOUT USING PUBLIC FUNDS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4936 -- Reps. Knotts, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE CHRIS G. HITOPOULOS OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR OVER FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP, UNPARALLELED VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT, AND EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPORT OF BOXING IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4937 -- Reps. McLeod, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE JOHN SUMMER HUGGINS OF NEWBERRY COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4938 -- Reps. Barfield, Inabinett, Robinson, Rodgers, Byrd, J. Brown, Davenport, Keegan and Edge: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) TO RESCIND THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND AND PRESUBSCRIBED INTEREXCHANGE CARRIER CHARGES PROMULGATED BY THE FCC PURSUANT TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4939 -- Reps. Tripp, Wilkins, Haskins, McMahand and F. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE COLONIAL PIPELINE SETTLEMENT REVENUES TO BE CREDITED TO THE MITIGATION TRUST FUND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP OF THE REEDY RIVER.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading

H. 4940 -- Reps. Davenport and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 773 OF 1973 RELATING TO THE CREATION, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE SPARTANBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ANY SUBSIDIARY, AFFILIATE, OR CORPORATION OWNED, MANAGED, OR OPERATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4941 -- Rep. Fleming: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF MARCH 9, 1998, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF UNION HIGH SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNION COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A BROKEN WATER MAIN IN UNION COUNTY THAT SERVES UNION HIGH SCHOOL IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4942 -- Reps. Lee, Davenport and F. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-1-50, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN A CRIMINAL LEGAL PROCEEDING, WHENEVER A PARTY OR A WITNESS TO THE PROCEEDING DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY SPEAK ENGLISH TO TESTIFY, THEN THE COURT MUST APPOINT A QUALIFIED INTERPRETER TO INTERPRET THE PROCEEDINGS AND THE TESTIMONY OF THE PARTY OR WITNESS OR WAIVE THE USE OF A QUALIFIED INTERPRETER IF IT FINDS ON THE RECORD THAT THE WAIVER IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PARTY OR WITNESS AND THAT THIS ACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF JUSTICE, TO DEFINE "QUALIFIED INTERPRETER", TO PROVIDE THAT AN INTERPRETER SHALL NOT BE A PERSON CONFINED IN AN INSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR INTERPRETING SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR A CENTRALIZED LIST OF QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS WHO DO NOT APPEAR ON THE CENTRALIZED LIST; BY ADDING SECTION 15-27-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN A CIVIL LEGAL PROCEEDING, WHENEVER A PARTY OR A WITNESS TO THE PROCEEDING DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY SPEAK ENGLISH TO TESTIFY, THE COURT MAY APPOINT A QUALIFIED INTERPRETER TO INTERPRET THE PROCEEDINGS AND THE TESTIMONY OF THE PARTY OR WITNESS, OR WAIVE THE USE OF A QUALIFIED INTERPRETER IF IT FINDS ON THE RECORD THAT THE WAIVER IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PARTY OR WITNESS AND THAT THIS ACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF JUSTICE, TO DEFINE "QUALIFIED INTERPRETER", TO PROVIDE THAT AN INTERPRETER SHALL NOT BE A PERSON CONFINED IN AN INSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR INTERPRETING SERVICE, TO PROVIDE FOR A CENTRALIZED LIST OF QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS WHO DO NOT APPEAR ON THE CENTRALIZED LIST; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-27-15, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INTERPRETERS FOR A DEAF PERSON WHO IS A PARTY OR A WITNESS TO A LEGAL PROCEEDING, OR WHO IS CONFINED TO AN INSTITUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE FOR THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SHALL DETERMINE A REASONABLE FEE FOR INTERPRETING SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Message from Senate 47112
Ratified

H. 4943 -- Reps. Whatley, Phillips, Fleming, McCraw, Limehouse, Whipper, Felder, Cotty, Beck, Leach, Klauber, Seithel, Lanford, Bailey, Vaughn, Young-Brickell, Keegan, Kelley, Woodrum, Stille, Davenport, Young, Haskins, Rodgers, Edge, Law, Riser and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-17-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT WHEN A LOSING CANDIDATE PROTESTS AN ELECTION ON ANY GROUNDS, OTHER THAN ON THE DISPARITY OF THE NUMBER OF BALLOTS CAST, THAT CANDIDATE MUST PAY ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROTEST TO THE WINNING CANDIDATE IF THE BOARD HEARING THE PROTEST DETERMINES THAT THE PROTEST IS FRIVOLOUS AND WITHOUT MERIT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4944 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC AID AND ASSISTANCE, BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-260, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO OPERATE A CENTRALIZED COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT SYSTEM FOR ALL CHILD SUPPORT CASES IN WHICH FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES SUCH A SYSTEM.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee

H. 4945 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, FEES, REPORTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND, SO AS TO FURTHER CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "INCINERATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE" FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSING A FEE TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4946 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-17-161 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO BEAR THE COSTS OF THE S.W.A.B. TEST INSPECTION REQUIRED OF MEAT PACKING COMPANIES BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4947 -- Reps. Pinckney, Mullen and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 50-21-143 AND 50-21-144 SO AS TO CREATE A NO-WAKE ZONE, RESPECTIVELY, ON A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE LITTLE CHECHESSEE CREEK IN BEAUFORT COUNTY AND ON A PORTION OF CAT CREEK.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4948 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A DOCUMENT CONTAINING A "DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES FOR DAILY LIVING", TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE TASK FORCE, TO REQUIRE THAT THE DOCUMENT BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR APPROVAL AND THAT SUBSEQUENT TO APPROVAL, IT BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHERE IT MUST BE POSTED IN EACH CLASSROOM.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4949 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-67-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COURT-ORDERED LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO ENTER ADJOINING REAL PROPERTY TO EFFECT REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, OR IMPROVEMENTS ON OTHER PROPERTY UPON A SHOWING OF NECESSITY AND REASONABLENESS, TO REQUIRE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO OBTAIN THE LANDOWNER'S CONSENT BEFORE PETITIONING THE COURT FOR LICENSE TO ENTER, TO DEFINE "GOOD FAITH EFFORT", TO SPECIFY LIMITATIONS ON THE SCOPE AND DURATION OF A COURT-ORDERED LICENSE, TO AUTHORIZE A BOND OR OTHER SECURITY, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4950 -- Reps. Young, Woodrum, Hamilton and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-1-146, 56-1-147, AND 56-1-148 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST BE NOTIFIED OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONIES AND PERSONS INCARCERATED OR ON PAROLE OR PROBATION FOR FELONIES SO THAT AN IDENTIFYING CODE CAN BE AFFIXED TO THEIR DRIVERS' LICENSES OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS IN A SPECIFIED MANNER; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY IN THIS STATE AND, IF SO, THE FELONY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST HAVE A ONE-DIGIT CODE IF THE PERSON HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE IDENTIFYING THE PERSON IN THIS MANNER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CODE MUST BE MADE KNOWN TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL APPLICATION CARD MUST REQUEST WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SIZE, SHAPE, AND DESIGN OF A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST HAVE A ONE-DIGIT CODE IF THE PERSON HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE IDENTIFYING THE PERSON IN THIS MANNER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CODE MUST BE MADE KNOWN TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4951 -- Reps. Vaughn and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 IN CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, RELATING TO LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES, ENACTING THE DIVIDED MUNICIPALITY SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION BY REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX IN A MUNICIPALITY LOCATED IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THESE CIRCUMSTANCES RESULTING IN RESCINDING THE TAX, AND TO REQUIRE THE TAX REVENUE TO BE USED TO REDUCE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES AND FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT PURPOSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4952 -- Reps. Harrison and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-271 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS TO LEVY MILLAGE AND PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Report of Committee
Recommitted by Point of Order
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 4953 -- Reps. H. Brown, Sheheen, Wilkins and Young-Brickell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 1998-99 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THE YEAR IN EFFECT.

Introduced
2nd Reading
Other proceedings
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Tabled

H. 4954 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSES, SO AS TO ALLOW TEMPORARY DEALER LICENSES TO BE ISSUED TO CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE MOTOR HOME DEALERS AND TO PROVIDE A FEE FOR THE TEMPORARY LICENSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4955 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 73, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE AND SURETY RATES, RATE-MAKING ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-765 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO DRIVER WHO HAS BEEN GRANTED A SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT SHALL FORFEIT THAT DISCOUNT FOR UP TO FOUR MERIT RATING POINTS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PURPOSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4956 -- Reps. Rodgers, Bowers, Kennedy, Pinckney, Mullen and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF "C" FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE TWO AND SIXTY-SIX ONE-HUNDREDTHS CENTS A GALLON GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, THE TERMS OF ITS MEMBERS, ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERS, AND THE POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF MONIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4957 -- Reps. Byrd, M. Hines, Inabinett, Breeland, Harvin, Spearman, Lee, Howard, Moody-Lawrence, Clyburn, Scott, Stuart, Neilson, McLeod, McMahand, J. Smith, Lloyd, Littlejohn, Maddox, J. Brown and Cave: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 138, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CAMPUS-BASED CHILD CARE ACT" WHICH AUTHORIZES THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO AWARD GRANTS TO POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CAMPUS-BASED CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4958 -- Reps. J. Brown, Rice, Tripp, M. Hines, Limehouse, Whipper, Clyburn, Mack, Leach, Byrd, J. Hines, Webb, Lloyd, Haskins, McMahand and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GRACE PERIOD FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE DEALERS TO ISSUE INTERIM LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION CARDS WHEN THEY SELL VEHICLES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DESIGN THE LICENSE PLATE MADE OF AN INEXPENSIVE AND IMPERMANENT MATERIAL; TO PROVIDE FOR A $5.00 FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON PURCHASES A VEHICLE FROM A PERSON OTHER THAN A DEALER, THEN THE PURCHASER MUST APPLY TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR AN INTERIM LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-3-220 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEALER "SOLD" CARDS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4959 -- Reps. Chellis, Knotts and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-6-1170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION ELECTION AND THE TAXABLE INCOME EXCLUSION ALLOWED PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE ELECTION AND ALLOW AN ANNUAL DEDUCTION OF UP TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF RETIREMENT INCOME AND UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING IN THE TAXABLE YEAR THE TAXPAYER ATTAINS AGE SIXTY-FIVE, AND TO ALLOW AN ANNUAL DEDUCTION OF ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME BEGINNING IN THE TAXABLE YEAR THE TAXPAYER ATTAINS THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS REDUCED BY THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR CLAIMING THIS DEDUCTION ON JOINT RETURNS, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE MAXIMUM DEDUCTION UNDER THE PRIOR LAW.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Reconsidered
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

H. 4960 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, Neal, F. Smith, Lloyd, Gourdine, Mack, Knotts, Bailey and Breeland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-785 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS THAT TREAT IT AS A BUSINESS AND TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL DRIVEWAY ENTRY AND EXIT DRAINAGE PIPES FOR A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4961 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, Whipper, Lloyd, Inabinett, Howard, Stuart, Breeland and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-52-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOME ECONOMICS AND RELATED COURSES INCLUDING CONSUMER EDUCATION, FOOD SCIENCES, CHILD CARE, AND FAMILY HEALTH SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE OCCUPATIONAL RATHER THAN NONOCCUPATIONAL COURSES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION ACT AND THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE TECH-PREP PROGRAM OF STUDY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4962 -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence and Byrd: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RELATING TO PERSONS ADMITTED IN THE OUTER DOORS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, UPON A MOTION BY A MEMBER, INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOL GROUPS, TEAMS, AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS MAY BE ADMITTED IN THE OUTER DOORS OF THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE AND GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE FLOOR FOR PURPOSES OF RECOGNITION FOR SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS, PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS OR AWARDS, OR FOR OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS, WITHOUT THE SPECIAL LEAVE OF THE HOUSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4963 -- Reps. Lloyd, Pinckney, Mullen and Rodgers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BATTERY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 1998 SOUTH CAROLINA AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BATTERY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, ITS COACHES, AND OFFICIALS OF THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4964 -- Rep. Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CHIROPRACTIC PROFESSION TO THE WELLNESS OF THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO THE STATE'S CHIROPRACTIC PROFESSION, JULY 24, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4965 -- Reps. Walker, Allison, Lanford, Lee, Phillips, Davenport, D. Smith, Littlejohn and Hawkins: A BILL TO ESTABLISH A SPARTANBURG COUNTY EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND TO DEVOLVE THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF MINIMUM FOUNDATION MONIES UPON THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THESE MINIMUM FOUNDATION MONIES MUST BE DISTRIBUTED, AND TO ABOLISH THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4966 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ONLY EIGHT YEARS' ACTIVE SERVICE AS A SOLICITOR RATHER THAN TEN YEARS TO MEET SERVICE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, TO ALLOW A RETIREE UNDER THIS SYSTEM TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS WHILE EMPLOYED AS AN ATTORNEY BY AN EMPLOYER COVERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND REQUIRE MEMBERSHIP IN THOSE SYSTEMS EXCEPT WHEN OPTING OUT AND TO ALLOW A SOLICITOR'S CREDITED SERVICE RATHER THAN ACTIVE SERVICE COUNT TOWARD ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REEMPLOYED MEMBERS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4967 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-25, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPTION ALLOWED PROBATE JUDGES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS OPTION TO ASSISTANT SOLICITORS, VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATES AND PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PERSONNEL IN SOLICITOR'S OFFICES, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4968 -- Reps. Hawkins, Littlejohn, Lee and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1195 OF 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WEST VIEW-FAIRFOREST FIRE DISTRICT CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD FROM THREE TO FIVE MEMBERS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4969 -- Reps. Inabinett, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY (MAY 7, 1998) AS "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1998" IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THE PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING SHOWN BY THE FAMILIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT GIVEN BY THESE GREAT FAMILIES TO THE MEMBERS AS THEY CARRY OUT THEIR LEGISLATIVE DUTIES, AND ASKING EACH MEMBER TO SHOW HIS OR HER APPRECIATION TO THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS ON THIS DAY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4970 -- Reps. McLeod and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF TOMMIE P. SETZLER OF NEWBERRY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4971 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-645 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF CERTAIN HEARINGS TO FOSTER PARENTS, PREADOPTIVE PARENTS, AND RELATIVES PROVIDING CARE OF A CHILD; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-763 SO AS TO CLARIFY WHAT IS REQUIRED OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WHEN IT MUST MAKE "REASONABLE EFFORTS" IN WORKING WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AND TO FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS AS TO WHEN REASONABLE EFFORTS MAY BE REQUIRED AND WHEN THEY MAY BE TERMINATED OR DISPENSED WITH; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-768 SO AS TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL INITIATE, OR JOIN IN A PROCEEDING FOR, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1515 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT IN DETERMINING THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD TO CONSIDER THE CHILD'S PREFERENCE FOR CUSTODY, GIVING WEIGHT TO THE CHILD'S AGE, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER FACTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-736 RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT IN ABUSE AND NEGLECT MATTERS, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE STANDARD FOR PETITIONING THE COURT FOR REMOVAL OF A CHILD; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-766, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARINGS, SO AS TO REVISE THE STANDARD FOR RETURNING THE CHILD HOME AND TO INCLUDE IN THE FINDINGS THE STEPS THE DEPARTMENT HAS TAKEN TO PROMOTE AND EXPEDITE THE ADOPTIVE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD WHEN THE CHILD IS NOT RETURNED HOME; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION, THE CHILD HAVING BEEN IN FOSTER CARE FOR FIFTEEN OF THE LAST TWENTY-TWO MONTHS OR PHYSICAL ABUSE OF A CHILD HAVING RESULTED IN DEATH OR IN-PATIENT HOSPITALIZATION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WITH WHOM A CHILD MAY NOT BE PLACED FOR FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A FELONY DRUG-RELATED OFFENSE IN THE PROHIBITED CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITED CRIMINAL OFFENSES INCLUDE OFFENSES COMMITTED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS OR UNDER FEDERAL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF A CHILD, SO AS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING IF THE DEPARTMENT VIOLATES THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1895 RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION EXCHANGE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ONLY A "SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD" MAY BE REFERRED TO A REGIONAL OR NATIONAL ADOPTION EXCHANGE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4972 -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NONECONOMIC DAMAGE AWARDS ACT OF 1998" WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT AND TYPES OF DAMAGE AWARDS IN PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS, AND WHICH PROVIDES FOR FINDINGS WHICH MUST BE MADE IN REGARD TO SUCH DAMAGE AWARDS.

Introduced and Committed
Point of Order

H. 4973 -- Rep. Allison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING CREDIT IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR PRIOR SERVICE AS AN EMPLOYEE OF A MUNICIPALITY WHICH IS CURRENTLY NOT A COVERED EMPLOYER UNDER SUCH SYSTEM, SO AS TO EXTEND THE CURRENT METHOD OF ESTABLISHING SUCH SERVICE TO A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE WHICH IS CURRENTLY NOT A COVERED EMPLOYER AND TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO A REPEALED PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4974 -- Reps. Easterday, Barrett, Leach, Simrill, Rice, Woodrum, Sandifer, Rodgers, Loftis, Hamilton, Beck, Sheheen, Stille, Boan, Robinson, Davenport, Wilkins, Delleney, Littlejohn, Young-Brickell, Vaughn and Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 36, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL RESERVE FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE PURPOSE FOR WHICH CAPITAL RESERVE FUND APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE EXPENDED SHALL BE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, OR INSTITUTIONS ONLY FOR THE ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY OR FOR OTHER NONRECURRING EMERGENCY PURPOSES AS A RESULT OF NATURAL DISASTERS OR CATASTROPHES INSTEAD OF FOR GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND NONRECURRING PURPOSES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4975 -- Reps. Young and Askins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-23-880, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARKING WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET OF A PLACE WHERE FIRE APPARATUS IS STOPPED, SO AS TO ALSO RESTRICT PARKING WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET OF AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE AND APPLY THESE RESTRICTIONS WHEN A VEHICLE IS RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY RATHER THAN ONLY TO A FIRE ALARM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1960, RELATING TO PROHIBITING FOLLOWING A FIRE APPARATUS CLOSER THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET, SO AS TO APPLY THIS PROHIBITION WHEN THE FIRE APPARATUS IS RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY RATHER THAN ONLY TO A FIRE ALARM; TO ADD SECTION 56-3-3725 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE PLATE CONTAINING A REFERENCE TO OR USING A SYMBOL OR LOGO OF THE INSTITUTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 5-25-30 RESTRICTING THE NUMBER OF HOURS A FIREMAN MAY WORK IN CITIES OF TEN THOUSAND OR MORE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4976 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 29, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS LIENS, BY ADDING SECTION 29-15-120 SO AS TO CREATE A LIEN ON THE RECOVERY IN A PERSONAL INJURY CIVIL ACTION IN FAVOR OF A PROVIDER OF MEDICAL SERVICES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES; TO REQUIRE THE PROVIDER TO TIMELY FILE THE LIEN AND TO FURNISH CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF; TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF TO RETAIN THE LIEN AMOUNTS BEFORE DISTRIBUTION OF THE RECOVERY AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISPUTED CLAIMS; AND TO DEFINE "RECOVERY".

Introduced and Committed

H. 4977 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE, CONFISCATION, AND DISPOSITION OF VEHICLES SEIZED FROM A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS, OR WHILE HIS LICENSE IS SUSPENDED, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO DISPOSE OF A FORFEITED VEHICLE IF THE CONVICTED PERSON FAILS TO FILE AN APPEAL WITHIN TEN DAYS OF HIS CONVICTION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Amended

H. 4978 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF EAST GREER STREET IN THE TOWN OF HONEA PATH IN ANDERSON COUNTY "FRED T. MOORE FOUR LANE".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4979 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 413 IN ANDERSON COUNTY THE "M. E. MCDONALD HIGHWAY".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Adopted

H. 4980 -- Rep. Phillips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, AND THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1998 OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED, AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4981 -- Reps. Beck, R. Smith, Sharpe and Mason: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 12, TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, KNOWN AS THE "MILITARY FACILITIES REDEVELOPMENT LAW" RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AND DISPOSE OF FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, SO AS TO BROADEN THE AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF BOTH REAL PROPERTY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY CLASSIFIED AS EQUIPMENT, IN CONNECTION WITH BOTH FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND OTHER FEDERAL DEFENSE SITES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4982 -- Reps. Stille, Campsen, Bowers, Woodrum, Barrett, Wilder, Littlejohn, Martin, Young, Walker, J. Brown, J. Hines, M. Hines, Vaughn, Byrd, Clyburn, Rodgers, Davenport, McGee, Robinson and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 SO AS TO ENACT THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, OPERATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4983 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-722 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY FILE A FALSE POLICE REPORT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO BE PAID TO THE INVESTIGATING AGENCY FOR COSTS INCURRED IN THE INVESTIGATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4984 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND THE UNITS REQUIRED THEREFOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE UNITS ARE SPECIFIED AND DETERMINED.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4985 -- Reps. Hamilton, Easterday, Leach, Loftis, Haskins, Tripp, Cato, Sharpe and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE UNITED NATIONS, AND THE CONGRESS TO OPPOSE THE BIOSPHERE RESERVES DESIGNATION OF THE MAN AND THE BIOSPHERE PROGRAM AND TO URGE THAT THE PROPOSED BIODIVERSITY TREATY NOT BE RATIFIED BY THE UNITED STATES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4986 -- Reps. Riser, Bauer, Hawkins and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY A LEGAL GUARDIAN OF ANY PERSON RATHER THAN OF A MINOR WHO IS BLIND OR REQUIRED TO USE A WHEELCHAIR IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4987 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DR. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER FOR HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING JANUARY 5TH AS "DR. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER DAY".

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4988 -- Reps. J. Brown, A. Harris, Haskins, Wilder, Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY AS STROKE MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND URGING ALL CITIZENS TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES REGARDING RISK FACTORS FOR STROKE AND HEART DISEASE AND THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THESE DISEASES.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4989 -- Rep. Davenport: A HOUSE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL AND TRANSFERRING IT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO THE COUNTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4990 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE JOHN PETER RICHARDSON FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SUMMERTON UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE COUNCIL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 4991 -- Rep. Baxley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORTS SHALL NOT BE REFERRED TO IN ANY WAY OR USED AS EVIDENCE OF NEGLIGENCE OR DUE CARE AT TRIALS REGARDING SUCH ACCIDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY REFER TO THESE REPORTS WHEN TESTIFYING IN ORDER TO REFRESH THEIR RECOLLECTION OF EVENTS.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recalled
Ratified

H. 4992 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-23-810 AND 12-23-815, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSE TAX ON HOSPITALS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE TAX TO A LICENSED HOSPITAL IN ANOTHER STATE WHICH DOES BUSINESS IN THIS STATE AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE APPLICABLE TO THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO ISSUE TAX ASSESSMENTS AND ASSIGN THE DUTY TO THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-155, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEDICAID EXPANSION FUND, SO AS TO DELETE VARIOUS USES OF THE MONIES IN THE FUND AND TO CORRECT AN OBSOLETE AGENCY REFERENCE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4993 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO PARKING AND TRAFFIC, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2179, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading

H. 4994 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FREE TEXTBOOKS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2264, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4995 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2279, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 4996 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO ARTICLE 5, STATE TRANSPORT POLICE REGULATIONS, SUBARTICLE 1, UNMANUFACTURED FOREST PRODUCTS TRUCKING REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2188, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Request for Debate
Ratified

H. 4997 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDERS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF FIRMS TO PRACTICE RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDING AND RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTING.

Introduced and Committed

H. 4998 -- Reps. Boan and Lanford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE, TAXATION, AND DEBT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE TREASURER TO INVEST ENDOWMENT FUNDS DONATED SPECIFICALLY TO STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN EQUITY SECURITIES OF UNITED STATES CORPORATIONS REGISTERED ON A NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE OR QUOTED THROUGH A NATIONAL QUOTATIONS SYSTEM, SUBJECT TO LEGISLATION ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHICH REQUIRES THESE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HELD AND INVESTED BY THE STATE TREASURER TO BE INVESTED PURSUANT TO A PLAN RECOMMENDED BY THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL WHICH MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE RESPECTIVE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; AND BY PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 14 OF THIS ARTICLE TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COUNTIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEBT SERVICE OF SUCH INDEBTEDNESS TO BE PROVIDED FROM THE ADDED INCREMENT OF TAX REVENUES TO RESULT FROM THE PROJECT.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Other proceedings
Senate Amendments 1st Reading
Senate Amendments 2nd Reading
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4999 -- Reps. Lloyd, Inabinett, Bailey, Bowers and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 507 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE COLLETON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PAID EMPLOYEE OF THE BOARD OR THE FORMER SEPARATE BOARDS OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION IS ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5000 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-31-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGAL RATE OF INTEREST ON ACCOUNTS AND ON MONETARY DECREES AND JUDGMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LEGAL RATE OF INTEREST ON MONETARY DECREES AND JUDGMENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5001 -- Reps. Sharpe, Bowers and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE WAREHOUSE SYSTEM, BY ADDING SECTION 39-22-15 SO AS TO DEFINE LOSS OVER THE AMOUNT PROTECTED BY A WAREHOUSEMAN'S BOND AND TO PROVIDE THAT DEPOSITORS MAY RECOVER LOSSES OVER THE AMOUNT PROTECTED BY A WAREHOUSEMAN'S BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 39-22-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF ELECTRONIC WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WRITTEN NOTICE AND CONSENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF ELECTRONIC WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS, TO AMEND SECTION 39-22-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUING OR TRANSFER OF AN ELECTRONIC WAREHOUSE RECEIPT WITHOUT WRITTEN NOTICE TO OR THE CONSENT OF THE DEPOSITOR, TO AMEND SECTION 39-22-150, RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE WAREHOUSE SYSTEM GUARANTY FUND, SO AS TO PROTECT DEPOSITORS AGAINST LOSSES OVER THE AMOUNT PROTECTED BY A WAREHOUSEMAN'S BOND, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPLY RETROACTIVELY.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5002 -- Rep. Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO RENAME AND CORRECT ERRORS IN THE NAMES OF CERTAIN POLLING PLACES.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5003 -- Reps. Miller and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-7-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF A REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERSHIP ON THE POLICYMAKING BODY OF THE COUNCIL OF A RESIDENT MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE RESIDENT COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FROM EACH COUNTY COMPRISING THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, PROVIDE FOR SELECTION OF A MEMBER WHEN A COUNTY HAS NO RESIDENT MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND PROVIDE A TERM LIMITATION FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEMBERS SERVING ON THE POLICYMAKING BODY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5004 -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-24-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS EMPLOYED ON AN ANNUAL OR MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT, SHALL RETAIN THEIR CONTRACT STATUS AS A TEACHER BUT SHALL NOT BE GRANTED CONTRACT OR STATUS AS AN ADMINISTRATOR, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5005 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED A LEGAL RESIDENCE TO A SECONDARY RESIDENCE AND EXTEND THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE OR DISABLED TO A SECONDARY RESIDENCE IF THE TAXPAYER OTHERWISE QUALIFIES FOR THE EXEMPTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5006 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-462 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PROPERTY TAX ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF FOUR OR FEWER UNITS IN AMOUNTS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE SUFFICIENT TO EQUAL AN ASSESSMENT RATIO OF FOUR PERCENT ON SUCH PROPERTY AND TO EXTEND THE RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE TO SUCH PROPERTY, TO ESTABLISH THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND AND REQUIRE A CUMULATIVE FIFTEEN PERCENT OF RECURRING GENERAL FUND REVENUE GROWTH TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FOR PROPERTY TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION, TO PRESCRIBE THE ORDER OF THE TAX LIABILITIES TO WHICH THE EXEMPTION APPLIES, TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM PROPERTY TAX BY THIS SECTION NEVERTHELESS IS CONSIDERED TAXABLE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DEFINITIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5007 -- Reps. Wilkins and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-41-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS OR ATTACHMENT, LEVY, AND SALE, SO AS TO EXEMPT INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ANNUITIES, AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT TRUSTS.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 5008 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF SOUTH CAROLINA DOMICILE FOR PURPOSES OF IN-STATE TUITION AND FEES AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE INDEPENDENT PERSONS TO HAVE BEEN DOMICILED IN THIS STATE FOR NO LESS THAN FIVE YEARS RATHER THAN TWELVE MONTHS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR IN-STATE TUITION AND FEES AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-30, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN DOMICILE ON IN-STATE TUITION RATES, SO AS TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS WHO CHANGE DOMICILE IN ORDER TO CONFORM THESE REQUIREMENTS TO THE ABOVE FIVE-YEAR PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5009 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSES AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE CERTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY OBTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT BY ATTENDANCE AT TRADE SHOW COSMETOLOGY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5010 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Howard, Rhoad, Bailey, Battle, Miller, J. Hines, Pinckney, Wilder, Gourdine, Neal, M. Hines, Sheheen, Harvin, Lloyd, Bowers, Maddox, Mack and J. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT TUITION AND FEES AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES ARE FROZEN AT THEIR 1997-1998 ACADEMIC YEAR LEVELS UNTIL THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW PERMITS INCREASES THEREIN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5011 -- Rep. Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1800, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEALS OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPEALS MAY BE TAKEN FROM FINAL ORDERS OF ADOPTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER FAMILY COURT MATTERS, THAT AFTER A FINAL ORDER IS ENTERED, NO PARTY, OR PERSON CLAIMING UNDER A PARTY, MAY QUESTION THE VALIDITY OF THE ADOPTION BECAUSE OF A DEFECT, TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY A PARTY TO AN ADOPTION MAY ATTACK THE ADOPTION DIRECTLY OR COLLATERALLY, TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT WHOSE CONSENT WAS OBTAINED BY FRAUD OR DURESS MAY, WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF THE FINAL ORDER OR OF DISCOVERING THE FRAUD OR DURESS, MOVE TO HAVE THE ORDER SET ASIDE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT WHOSE CONSENT WAS REQUIRED BUT NOT OBTAINED MAY, WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF THE OMISSION OR OF DISCOVERING THE OMISSION, MOVE TO HAVE THE ORDER SET ASIDE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5012 -- Reps. Stille, Carnell and Townsend: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF NOVEMBER 25, 1997, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF LONG CANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A BROKEN WATER MAIN IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5013 -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-37-717, 12-37-718, AND 12-37-719 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE VALUE AND USE OF REAL PROPERTY ON WHICH THERE IS NEW CONSTRUCTION TO CHANGE WHEN THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED ON THE STRUCTURE AND A PRORATED TAX BILL ISSUED FOR THE PROPERTY FOR THE TAX YEAR, TO ALLOW THE OWNER OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY DESTROYED OR DAMAGED BY FIRE OR NATURAL DISASTER TO OBTAIN AN IMMEDIATE REASSESSMENT OF THE PROPERTY, PROVIDE FOR A PRORATED TAX BILL TO BE ISSUED ON THE PROPERTY, PROVIDE A LIMITATION ON THIS REASSESSMENT AND PROVIDE FOR APPEALS, AND TO REQUIRE CLOSING ATTORNEYS TO NOTIFY PURCHASERS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASER, IF ELIGIBLE, TO OBTAIN THE RESIDENTIAL AND HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5014 -- Reps. Spearman, Wilder and McLeod: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 768 OF 1966 RELATING TO THE NEWBERRY-SALUDA REGIONAL LIBRARY ON JULY 1, 1998, TO TRANSFER THE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE REGIONAL LIBRARY TO THE COUNTY WHEREIN THESE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ARE LOCATED, AND TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNING BODIES OF NEWBERRY AND SALUDA COUNTIES SHALL EACH ESTABLISH A COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY SECTION 4-9-35 OF THE 1976 CODE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1998.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5015 -- Reps. Battle, M. Hines, J. Hines, McGee, McKay and Kinon: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT DISTRICT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE GOVERNING BODY BY REMOVING DARLINGTON COUNTY FROM MEMBERSHIP ON THE GOVERNING BODY; REDUCE THE JURISDICTION OF THE DISTRICT BY REMOVING DARLINGTON COUNTY; LIMIT THE NUMBER OF TERMS A MEMBER MAY SERVE; AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE COUNCILS COMPOSING THE AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY; AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO LICENSE, LEASE, SUBLEASE, RENT, SELL, OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF REAL PROPERTY IN ADDITION TO OTHER PROPERTY; DELETE THE POWER OF THE AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AN INDUSTRIAL OR BUSINESS PARK; DELETE THE POWER TO DIRECT THE AUDITORS OF THE COUNTIES COMPOSING THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY A TAX ON THE PROPERTIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT; AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP LANDS LEASED BY, SUBLEASED BY, OWNED BY, OR UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE AUTHORITY; PROVIDE THAT ALL FINES AND FORFEITURES COLLECTED UNDER THIS ARTICLE MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY WHERE THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE CASE IS MADE INSTEAD OF TO THE DISTRICT; DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY DEPOSITING OR EXPENDING MONIES, ACCEPTING DONATIONS, ISSUING NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, AND THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; CHANGE THE USES OF REVENUES DERIVED BY THE AUTHORITY FROM THE OPERATION OF REVENUE PRODUCING FACILITIES; DELETE PROVISIONS WHICH PROHIBITED THE AUTHORITY FROM CONSTITUTING ALL OR PART OF THE LANDS OWNED BY, LEASED BY, SUBLEASED BY, OR UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE AUTHORITY AS AN INDUSTRIAL OR BUSINESS PARK UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895; DELETE THE PROVISION RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDUSTRIAL OR BUSINESS PARK; AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL PROHIBIT ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF FLORENCE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE DISTRICT.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5016 -- Reps. Townsend, Loftis and Leach: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS, AND SCIENCE STANDARDS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS FOR SCHOOLS ACT (PASS).

Introduced and Committed

H. 5017 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO ENACT THE CHILDREN FIRST! INITIATIVE ACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A COMPREHENSIVE, LONG-RANGE PLAN TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5018 -- Reps. Townsend, Martin, Stille and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 294 OF 1961, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ANDERSON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONERS TO SELECT A TREASURER INSTEAD OF A SECRETARY, DELETE THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION TO LEVY A TAX NOT EXCEEDING FOUR MILLS AND SUBSTITUTING A PROVISION WHICH AUTHORIZES THE COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND TO THE ANDERSON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AN ANNUAL TAX NOT TO EXCEED SIX MILLS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, DELETE THE MUNICIPALITY OF PELZER FROM THE EXCEPTIONS OF THE AREA SUBJECT TO THE TAX FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM, REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR THE COMMISSION TO ISSUE TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, CHANGE REFERENCES FROM FIRE MARSHAL TO COUNTY FIRE CHIEF, CLARIFY THE PROCESS AND PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MAKES AN ANNUAL RECOMMENDATION TO THE DELEGATION, WITH THE DELEGATION APPROVING THE BUDGET AND THE COUNTY AUDITOR LEVYING THE AMOUNTS APPROVED BY THE DELEGATION, AND CORRECT ARCHAIC REFERENCES; AND TO AMEND ACT 711 OF 1990 RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE ANNUAL SUBMISSION OF THE BUDGET TO THE ANDERSON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND PROVIDE FOR A REFERENDUM IN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE COMMISSION WHEN THE COMMISSION REQUESTS AND THE DELEGATION APPROVES MORE THAN SIX MILLS IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET REQUEST.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 5019 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-210 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES BY ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT NOISE, LIGHTING, AND NOXIOUS ODORS FROM A BUSINESS WHICH LOCATES ON PROPERTY IN AN UNZONED, UNINCORPORATED AREA ADJACENT TO AN ESTABLISHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, TO PROVIDE THOSE ACTIONS THE ORDINANCE MAY REQUIRE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH ORDINANCES DO NOT AFFECT OTHER REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO ABATE NUISANCES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5020 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 26, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT" WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE LEGAL STATUS OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, AND AUTHORIZES THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND SECRETARY OF STATE TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS RELATED TO ELECTRONIC COMMERCE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted
Point of Order

H. 5021 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-490 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO CONTRACT ON A COMPETITIVE BID BASIS FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5022 -- Reps. Inabinett, M. Hines, Lloyd, Boan, J. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Davenport and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY BEFORE A CONDEMNATION ACTION IS INSTITUTED UNDER THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING THE APPRAISAL OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, THE APPRAISAL MUST BE THE VALUE DETERMINED BY THE CONDEMNOR'S APPRAISER OR ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AS DETERMINED BY THE LOCAL TAX ASSESSOR, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5023 -- Reps. M. Hines, McGee, J. Hines, McKay and Askins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A BINDING REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE FAVOR GRANTING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT THE AUTHORITY BEGINNING IN 1999 TO RAISE THE MILLAGE FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS BY NOT MORE THAN FIVE MILLS OVER THAT LEVIED FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT OF A REFERENDUM, TO LIMIT THAT AUTHORITY TO A TWENTY-MILL INCREASE IN ANY FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, AND TO GRANT SUCH LIMITED FISCAL AUTONOMY TO THE BOARD BEGINNING IN 1999 IF THE RESULTS OF THE BINDING REFERENDUM ARE IN FAVOR THEREOF.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5024 -- Rep. Tripp: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL "LADY MAVERICKS" CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM OF GREENVILLE COUNTY UPON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEAM, COACH, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS SHALL BE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5025 -- Rep. Cooper: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL "MUSTANGS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF ANDERSON COUNTY FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS IN THE FINAL GAME OF THE 1997-98 CLASS AA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5026 -- Reps. Harrell, Limehouse, Altman, Campsen, Whatley, Inabinett, H. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Law, Gourdine, Chellis, Mack, Breeland, Seithel, Hinson, Young-Brickell, Dantzler, Bailey and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION AND SCENIC ROUTES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 18, SO AS TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 61 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS A SOUTH CAROLINA SCENIC BYWAY.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5027 -- Reps. M. Hines, Baxley, J. Hines, Lloyd, Jennings, Battle, Mack, McKay, Breeland, Lee, Howard, McGee, McMahand, Kinon and G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXTENT OF SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION TO BE PROVIDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE, ACTING THROUGH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, MAY ASSUME THE OBLIGATION OF TRANSPORTING STUDENTS LIVING WITHIN ONE-HALF MILE OF THEIR SCHOOLS AND WITHIN A ONE-HALF MILE RADIUS OF THEIR RESIDENCES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5028 -- Reps. Byrd, J. Brown, Scott and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO ENACT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE ACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A COMPREHENSIVE, LONG-RANGE STATEWIDE PLAN TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5029 -- Reps. McGee, J. Hines, McKay and M. Hines: A BILL TO CREATE THE FLORENCE COURT LIBRARY COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING A LAW LIBRARY IN FLORENCE COUNTY; TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF COURT COSTS ASSESSED FLORENCE COUNTY CRIMINAL BOND FORFEITURES AND FINES FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE LIBRARY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPOSIT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 5030 -- Reps. Tripp, Klauber, Wilkins, H. Brown, Robinson, Law, Campsen, Haskins, Meacham, Littlejohn, Sharpe, Mason, Cromer, Whatley, Vaughn, Rice, Kirsh, Cato, Harrison, Walker, R. Smith, Simrill, Harrell, Davenport, Easterday, Hamilton, Loftis, Leach, D. Smith and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-13-1302, 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, AND 8-13-1360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO MAINTENANCE AND REPORTING OF ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE DISCLOSE THE OCCUPATION OF A PERSON WHO CONTRIBUTES FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE TO THE CANDIDATE'S CAMPAIGN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5031 -- Reps. Lloyd, Bowers, Inabinett, Bailey and Rhoad: A BILL TO ENACT THE COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT WHICH AUTHORIZES A SPECIAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX IN THE COUNTY OF SPECIFIED DURATION AND FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES UPON APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5032 -- Reps. Jennings, Altman and Maddox: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1095, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CRIME OF CRIMINAL SOLICITATION, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, TO ABOLISH THE COMMON LAW CRIME OF CRIMINAL SOLICITATION, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-325, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE COMMON LAW OFFENSE OF ROBBERY AS A FELONY, SO AS TO DEFINE ROBBERY AND ABOLISH ROBBERY AS A COMMON LAW OFFENSE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5033 -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REEXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE AS A PHYSICIAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BE REEXAMINED FIVE TIMES RATHER THAN FOUR TIMES AND TO REVISE THE CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING FOR REEXAMINATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5034 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-460, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING REHABILITATION PRIORITIES AT CONTAMINATED DRYCLEANING FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY NOT EXPEND FROM THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION FUND MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY FOR INVESTIGATION AND REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES, RATHER THAN TO LIMIT EXPENDITURES TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE AVERAGE COLLECTED ANNUAL BALANCE OF THE FUND AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-470 RELATING TO ANNUAL DRYCLEANING FACILITY REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO EXTEND FROM DECEMBER 1, 1996 TO JULY 1, 1999 THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A FACILITY OWNER OR OPERATOR MUST DEMONSTRATE, THROUGH OBTAINING CERTIFICATION, COMPETENCY TO OPERATE A FACILITY AND MUST INSTALL DIKES OR OTHER CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES AROUND EQUIPMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5035 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE PEACE, BY ADDING SECTION 16-7-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO ADVOCATES, THROUGH CERTAIN NAMED ACTS, THE VIOLENT OR FORCEFUL OVERTHROW OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5036 -- Reps. McMaster, Inabinett, Cromer, Govan, Fleming and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-377 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER WHO KNOWINGLY PLACES AN EMPLOYEE AT GRAVE RISK OF EXTREME INJURY OR DEATH MAY BE SUED FOR DAMAGES, PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND REMEDIES FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW IN THE EVENT THAT SUCH AN ACTION IS INSTITUTED, PROVIDE THAT ANY PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHICH ARE AWARDED MUST BE PAID TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "EXTREME INJURY" AND "GRAVE RISK" AS USED IN THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5037 -- Reps. McMaster, Harrison, Stille, Cromer, Byrd and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 63 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMPUTER NETWORK ECONOMIC IMPACT ACT OF 1998", TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF AN IMPACT FUND AND ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THE FUNDS, AND PROVIDE TAX CREDITS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5038 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FACILITIES WHERE ANY ABORTIONS ARE PERFORMED, REGARDLESS OF THE TRIMESTER OF THE PREGNANCY, MUST BE REGULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5039 -- Reps. McMaster, Inabinett, Harrison, Cromer and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-352 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE, TO OBTAIN A BOND TO ENSURE THE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND HEALTH OF THE FACILITY RESIDENTS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5040 -- Reps. McMaster, Harrison, Stuart, Inabinett, Simrill, McGee, Young-Brickell, Govan, Robinson and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE AGENCIES WITH REGARD TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO NOTIFY THE SOLICITOR WHEN A PERSON HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR VIOLATION OF A CRIMINAL LAW IN CONNECTION WITH COMMITTING ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEEKING AN INDICTMENT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5041 -- Reps. McMaster, Bowers, Sharpe, Wilkes, Whatley, Vaughn, McLeod, Cotty, McCraw, Stoddard, Davenport, Wilder, Barfield, Neilson, Gamble, Littlejohn, Rodgers, Rhoad and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3375 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL CREDIT OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AGAINST THE TAXABLE INCOME OF AN INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER WHO HAS A MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED DEPENDENT AND TO DEFINE "MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED" FOR PURPOSES OF THE CREDIT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5042 -- Reps. McMaster, Cotty, Harrison, Stoddard, Hinson, Littlejohn, Mason, Barfield, Sharpe, Neilson, Whatley, McLeod, Beck, R. Smith, Vaughn, Bailey, Rodgers, Rhoad, Moody-Lawrence, Kelley, Phillips, Breeland, Boan, Emory, J. Hines, McCraw, Hamilton, Wilkes, Mack, Gamble, Kirsh, Dantzler and Gourdine: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF ONE OF THIS STATE'S MOST PROMINENT AND RESPECTED LEADERS, MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT BAILEY SOLOMON, U.S. ARMY RETIRED, AND FORMER COMMANDER OF FORT JACKSON.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5043 -- Reps. Quinn, Woodrum, Inabinett, Gamble, Rhoad, Barrett, Martin, Bailey, McGee, Sandifer, Stuart, Koon, Spearman, McKay, Rodgers, Riser and H. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 27, 1998, AS "TRANSPORTATION WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR 1998 TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANT ROLE TRANSPORTATION PLAYS IN OUR DAILY LIVES.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5044 -- Reps. Whatley and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-16 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS A CANDIDATE TO RUN IN A PRIMARY OR GENERAL ELECTION, CANDIDATES MUST FILE WITH THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISING AUTHORITY A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK REGARDING THEMSELVES FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION OR THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5045 -- Reps. Campsen, Easterday, Young, Altman, Loftis, Simrill, Leach, Jordan, Fleming, Littlejohn, Allison, Walker, D. Smith, Davenport, Cato, Barrett, Harrison, H. Brown, Woodrum, Hamilton, Delleney, Vaughn, Robinson, Beck, Tripp, Haskins, Hawkins and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT" UNDER WHICH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE IS PROHIBITED FROM BURDENING A PERSON'S CONSTITUTIONAL EXERCISE OF RELIGION EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDER WHICH A PERSON WHOSE EXERCISE OF RELIGION HAS BEEN BURDENED IN VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER MAY ASSERT THAT VIOLATION AS A CLAIM OR DEFENSE IN A JUDICIAL PROCEEDING AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE RELIEF AGAINST THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order

H. 5046 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy and Koon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. STANLEY DONEN, A NATIVE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON HIS RECEIPT OF A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT OSCAR AT THE 1998 ACADEMY AWARDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5047 -- Rep. Barfield: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ESPECIALLY THOSE MEMBERS AND COMMITTEES CHARGED WITH OVERSEEING MILITARY PREPAREDNESS TO INVESTIGATE AND ENSURE THAT THE CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT WHICH IS PROVIDED TO UNITED STATES' SERVICE MEMBERS, WHEREVER THEY MAY BE DEPLOYED, IS THE BEST AND MOST EFFICACIOUS PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE THROUGH CURRENT TECHNOLOGY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5048 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO FOOD STAMP PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2195, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 5049 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO INITIAL COMPLAINT; FORMAL COMPLAINT; DUTY OF THE PANEL; REVIEW BY THE BOARD; DUTY OF BOARD AFTER REVIEW; APPEAL OF DECISION; PROCEEDINGS PRIVATE UNTIL FILED; ADMINISTRATOR IS AGENT FOR SERVICE OF NOTICES ON NONRESIDENT PHYSICIANS; INVESTIGATIONS AND INJUNCTIONS; DOCKET OF COMPLAINTS; CONFIDENTIALITY OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; FINAL ORDERS OF THE BOARD; CONTENT OF PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT; BOARD'S REPORT TO BE FILED; AND PROCEDURES THEREUPON; INVESTIGATION AT INSTANCE OF BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERS; AND PROCEDURE THEREUNDER, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2272, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading

H. 5050 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1090 OF 1972, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAMBERG-EHRHARDT SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE AND DENMARK-OLAR SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO OF BAMBERG COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THESE DISTRICTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS' STAFF INSURANCE PROGRAM AND RECEIVE FRINGE BENEFITS OFFERED TO SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES IN ADDITION TO RECEIVING THEIR ANNUAL SALARY.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Sustained

H. 5051 -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXPAYER APPEAL OF A JEOPARDY ASSESSMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE TAXPAYER TO REQUEST RELIEF BY DELIVERING THE REQUEST AND GROUNDS FOR RELIEF TO THE DEPARTMENT, TO SET TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING OF DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSE AND JUDICIAL DETERMINATION FROM THE DATE A JEOPARDY HEARING IS REQUESTED, TO CHANGE THE SCOPE OF JUDICIAL REVIEW FROM THE REASONABLENESS OF MAKING THE ASSESSMENT TO A DETERMINATION THAT THE COLLECTION OF THE TAX IS IN JEOPARDY, AND TO REVISE THE REVIEW PROCEDURE TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF REVIEW.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5052 -- Rep. Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 329 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IRMO-CHAPIN RECREATION DISTRICT IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO COMMISSION AND TRAIN QUALIFIED ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 5053 -- Rep. Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MELVIN LAWRENCE (MEL) PARKER, JR., WHO DIED FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1998, AT HIS HOME IN SPARTANBURG.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5054 -- Reps. Jennings, Altman, Maddox, Harrison and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-114, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TEST OR ANALYSIS OF BREATH, BLOOD, OR URINE OF PERSONS ARRESTED FOR OPERATING WATERCRAFT OR EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COMBINATION OF CHEMICAL TESTS OR BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS WHEN THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A PERSON VIOLATED OR IS UNDER ARREST FOR OPERATING SPECIFIED WATERCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR A COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS.

Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor Added

H. 5055 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. EDDIE WILLIAMS OF BRANCHVILLE, THE OLDEST LIVING HEIR OF HIS FAMILY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO SALUTE HIM FOR A LIFETIME OF GENEROSITY TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5056 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF A DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN MUTUAL INSURER AS A DOMESTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEM.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Continued

H. 5057 -- Reps. Wilder, Carnell, McLeod and McAbee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE 385 AND UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 221 IN LAURENS COUNTY IN HONOR OF EUGENE C. STODDARD AND TO PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE INTERCHANGE REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5058 -- Rep. Byrd: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BENEDICT COLLEGE "TIGERS" MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE EASTERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5059 -- Reps. Clyburn and Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TIMBER, PULPWOOD, AND FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES IN STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS WHICH WOULD ALLOW THIS INDUSTRY TO MORE EFFECTIVELY DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5060 -- Rep. T. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HEMINGWAY HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE AA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5061 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO CREATE THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION AND TO ABOLISH THE LEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND LEE COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THIS NEW BOARD.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5062 -- Rep. H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO REVISE THE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOW PARTICIPATION IF THE LAST THREE YEARS RATHER THAN THE LAST FIVE YEARS ARE CONSECUTIVE AND IN A FULL-TIME POSITION IN A STATE-COVERED INSURANCE GROUP, TO CHANGE REFERENCES DESCRIBING ELIGIBLE SERVICE FROM "STATE-COVERED ENTITY" TO "STATE-COVERED INSURANCE GROUP", AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5063 -- Rep. Robinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF KENNETH HOLCOMBE, FORMER CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF EASLEY, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5064 -- Reps. Cooper and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 41 OF TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECORDS REQUIRED OF RETAILERS OF TRANSIENT AND TEMPORARY BUSINESSES, BY ADDING SECTION 40-41-720 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON, EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED MANUFACTURER'S OR DISTRIBUTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE, MAY SELL, OFFER FOR SALE, OR KNOWINGLY PERMIT THE SALE OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED ITEMS AT A TRANSIENT OR TEMPORARY BUSINESS, PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, ESTABLISH A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE AND PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR CENTRALIZED REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING OF VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION AND PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE SAME.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5065 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO REPORTING INSURANCE POLICIES WITH EFFECTIVE DATES ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1989, EXAMINATION OF CLAIM FILES, ADMISSION OF EXPERT'S REPORT AS EVIDENCE, POSTPONEMENT OR ADJOURNMENT OF A HEARING, INFORMAL CONFERENCE, SELF-INSURANCE APPLICATION, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2258, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order

H. 5066 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE WARREN CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY ON THE HAPPY OCCASION OF THE INSTALLATION OF THE REVEREND WILLARD S. SABB AS ITS PASTOR ON SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5067 -- Reps. Stuart, Webb, Riser, Witherspoon, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DR. JAMES C. HITE, ALUMNI PROFESSOR OF AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AND SENIOR FELLOW AT THE STROM THURMOND INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS A TEACHER, AUTHOR, CONSULTANT, AND CIVIC LEADER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5068 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE WORKING MEN AND WOMEN OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO HAVE DIED ON THE JOB AND TO REQUEST THAT THE GOVERNOR DECLARE APRIL 28, 1998, "WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY".

Introduced and Committed

H. 5069 -- Reps. McMaster, Sandifer, Campsen, Woodrum, Cobb-Hunter, Whatley, Baxley, J. Hines, Beck, Neilson, Harrell, Littlejohn, Clyburn, Sheheen, Cave, Miller, Keegan, Robinson, Battle, Vaughn, M. Hines, Harrison, Bailey, Cotty, McMahand, Stille, J. Brown, McCraw, Young-Brickell, Law, Moody-Lawrence, Dantzler, Young, Klauber, Knotts, Barrett, Tripp, Kinon, J. Smith, Fleming, Chellis, McGee, Gourdine, Harvin and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. VIOLET W. FETNER FOR HER EXEMPLARY CAREER AS AN EMPLOYEE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR UPON HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER HUSBAND, MR. CHARLES W. FETNER, FOR HIS WORK AS A COMMUNITY AND CIVIC LEADER INCLUDING SERVICE ON THE FOREST ACRES CITY COUNCIL FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS, AND TO WISH THEM THE VERY BEST IN THEIR RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5070 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO CREATE SEVEN INDEPENDENT AND AUTONOMOUS SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, EACH DISTRICT TO BE GOVERNED BY A SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD TO BE ELECTED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION BEGINNING IN 2000, TO DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND CONSTITUENT BOARDS UPON THESE DISTRICTS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS; TO ESTABLISH THE COUNCIL OF BOARD CHAIRMEN FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO THE DISTRICTS WITH THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY TAXES FOR OPERATING COSTS; TO CONDITION THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THESE DISTRICTS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS ON A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION IN 1998; AND TO REPEAL ACT 340 OF 1967 RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND ALL OTHER ACTS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5071 -- Reps. Limehouse, Campsen, Hamilton, Harrell and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SEX OFFENDER MUST TENDER HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A SENTENCING COURT AND BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH A "Y" RESTRICTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A FEE, THAT THE RESTRICTION MUST BE REMOVED ONCE THE OFFENDER IS REMOVED FROM THE REGISTRY, AND THAT THE SENTENCING COURT SHALL FORWARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ALL DRIVERS' LICENSES IT RECEIVES WITH A COPY OF EACH SENTENCING ORDER.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5072 -- Reps. Harrison and Knotts: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 ONLY TO USE UP TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE DEATH PENALTY TRIAL FUND TO PAY FEES AND EXPENSES IN NONCAPITAL CASES IF THE CONFLICT FUND IS EXHAUSTED.

Introduced
Co-Sponsor Added
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5073 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT" TO INCLUDE CHILDREN OR ADOLESCENTS UNDER AGE TWENTY-ONE WHO ARE CLIENTS OF OR COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF AN AGENCY OF THE STATE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 5074 -- Rep. Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING J. DAVID HORTON, HEAD BASEBALL COACH AT BAMBERG-EHRHARDT HIGH SCHOOL, ON BEING NAMED "NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACH OF THE YEAR", AND EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO COACH HORTON ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR THIS HONOR AND FOR HIS MANY OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5075 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, MASSAGE/BODYWORK THERAPY, RELATING TO SCHOOLS, RECIPROCITY; LICENSES, SEXUAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED; CONTINUING EDUCATION; CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME; COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2284, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Debate Adjourned

H. 5076 -- Rep. Webb: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LARRY PENLEY, GOLF COACH OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, ON WINNING THE 1998 ACC CHAMPIONSHIP; BOB POLLOCK, MENS TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY COACH OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, ON WINNING THE 1998 ACC CHAMPIONSHIP; AND TO WELCOME LARRY SHYATT, NEW BASKETBALL COACH OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THESE THREE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY COACHES ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND WELCOMED.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5077 -- Rep. Spearman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1998, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5078 -- Rep. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1998, AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY WOMEN'S CAUCUS DAY" IN CELEBRATION OF THE SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL ORDER OF WOMEN LEGISLATORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5079 -- Reps. Byrd, Howard, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE REVEREND BARRY WRIGHT OF COLUMBIA ON HIS INSTALLATION AS PASTOR OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH ON SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1998, AND WISHING HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN HIS OUTSTANDING MINISTRY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5080 -- Rep. Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUTSTANDING HEAD BASKETBALL COACH THEODORE "CHAP" CHAPLIN, JR., OF DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE ON REACHING ANOTHER PINNACLE AS COACH OF THE PANTHERS BY WINNING HIS FIVE HUNDREDTH GAME AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5081 -- Reps. Young-Brickell, Bailey, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL "PANTHERS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF DORCHESTER COUNTY FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION'S (SCISA) 1997-98 AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5082 -- Rep. Townsend: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MEMBERS OF THE T. L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL NJROTC UNIT AND THEIR INSTRUCTORS ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING MEMBERS OF THE UNIT FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5083 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT OF 1997/SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHER EDUCATION MATCHING GIFT FUND, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2296, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 5084 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DRIVER TRAINING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2263, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 5085 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2226, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 5086 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ASSISTING, DEVELOPING, AND EVALUATING PROFESSIONAL TEACHING (ADEPT), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2223, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order

H. 5087 -- Reps. Cave, Rhoad, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE COACHES AND MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ALL-STARS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR WINNING THE INAUGURAL CAROLINAS CLASSIC BOYS HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAME PLAYED AT ROCK HILL, ON MARCH 29, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5088 -- Reps. Cave, Rhoad, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE COACHES AND MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ALL-STARS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR WINNING THE INAUGURAL CAROLINAS CLASSIC GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAME PLAYED AT ROCK HILL ON MARCH 29, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5089 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. BRENDA NETTLES OF BLACKVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, A MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH/SCIENCE TEACHER AT BLACKVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL IN BARNWELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 19, UPON BEING NAMED 1998 RECIPIENT OF THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA CHAPTER OF SIGMA XI MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH/SCIENCE TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5090 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CLIFFORD "CHIP" ATKINS, BARNWELL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL COACH, ON HIS MANY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS DURING HIS MORE THAN THIRTY-YEAR CAREER AS A HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL COACH.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5091 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. WILLIAM ANDREW SANDIFER, PRINCIPAL OF MACEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARNWELL COUNTY, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION IN BARNWELL COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5092 -- Reps. Lee and D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ANTHONY SIMMONS, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ALL-AMERICA LINEBACKER FROM SPARTANBURG COUNTY, ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL AND CONGRATULATED UPON HIS RECENT FIRST ROUND SELECTION TO PLAY FOR THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5093 -- Reps. Lee and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ALL-AMERICA LINEBACKER ANTHONY SIMMONS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE FIRST ROUND OF THE 1998 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL) DRAFT TO PLAY FOR THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS, AND WISHING HIM GREAT SUCCESS AS AN NFL PLAYER.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5094 -- Reps. Rhoad and Cave: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ANDREW JACKSON ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING COACH HALLMAN EUGENE SEASE, JR., FOR BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLASS A EIGHT-MAN COACH OF THE YEAR AND TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE TEAM ON WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5095 -- Reps. Rhoad and Cave: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COACH HALLMAN EUGENE SEASE, JR., FOR LEADING THE ANDREW JACKSON ACADEMY "CONFEDERATES" FOOTBALL TEAM TO THE THIRD STRAIGHT SCISAA CLASS A EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR HIS BEING NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5096 -- Reps. J. Brown, Scott, Howard, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MAY, 1998, AS "TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH".

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5097 -- Reps. Baxley, Neilson and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 41-31-390, AS AMENDED, AND 41-31-400, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO WARRANTS OF EXECUTION FOR THE COLLECTION OF DEFAULT PAYMENTS OWED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO LEVY UPON THE PROPERTY SECURING THE WARRANT FOR NONPAYMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS, INTEREST, PENALTIES, ASSESSMENTS, AND COSTS AND TO CONTRACT WITH A COLLECTION AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING DELINQUENT PAYMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO FILE A COPY OF THE EXECUTION WITH THE CLERK OF COURT IN THE COUNTIES IN WHICH THE DELINQUENT EMPLOYER DOES BUSINESS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS CONFERRED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE COLLECTION OF UNPAID INCOME TAXES ARE CONFERRED UPON THE COMMISSION, MUTATIS MUTANDIS, FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PAYMENTS OWED TO THE COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5098 -- Reps. Byrd, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BENEDICT COLLEGE "TIGERS" MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH WILLIE WASHINGTON FOR WINNING THE EASTERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TITLE FOR THE NINTH STRAIGHT YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5099 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO THANK MS. DARLA MOORE, A NATIVE OF LAKE CITY, ON BEHALF OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS FOR HER MAGNIFICENT GIFT OF TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS SCHOOL AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HER ON MAY 13, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5100 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES FOR ITS MERITORIOUS AND EXEMPLARY WORK ON BEHALF OF ARTS EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND COMMENDING THE SCHOOL FOR SETTING A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION AND ENHANCING THE LIVES OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND CITIZENS WHO REAP THE BENEFITS OF AN ENRICHED ARTS ENVIRONMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5101 -- Reps. Govan, Felder, Sharpe, Stuart, Lloyd, Cobb-Hunter, Moody-Lawrence, J. Hines, Scott, Inabinett, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY BULLDOGS AND THEIR COACH CY ALEXANDER AND HIS STAFF ON THEIR OUTSTANDING TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 1997-98 MEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON, INCLUDING A MEAC TITLE, A TRIP TO THE NCAA TOURNAMENT, AND AN OVERALL RECORD OF 22-8.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5102 -- Reps. Seithel, Campsen, M. Hines, Altman, Harrell, Whatley, Dantzler, Breeland, Mack, Young-Brickell and Limehouse: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE ELZA M. ALTERMAN FOR HER SUCCESSES AS A BUSINESSWOMAN AND HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VITALITY OF DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, UPON THE CLOSING OF HER KING STREET SHOP, ELZA'S WOMEN'S APPAREL, AFTER FORTY-SEVEN YEARS OF BUSINESS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5103 -- Reps. Miller and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 515 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE DEVOLUTION OF THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING GEORGETOWN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY, SO AS TO RESTORE THOSE DEVOLVED POWERS TO THE DELEGATION FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Reconsidered
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Sustained

H. 5104 -- Reps. R. Smith, Clyburn, Mason, Beck and Sharpe: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DENTON T. JOHNSON, FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMBINED AIKEN COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE IN THAT POSITION ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT LATER THIS YEAR AND WISHING FOR HIM IN RETIREMENT HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5105 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1998, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN ARTS EDUCATION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5106 -- Reps. Carnell, Inabinett, Lloyd and Klauber: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY, 1998, SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND CALLING UPON ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO ATTEND OBSERVANCES OF SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH IN ORDER TO SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION FOR AND GRATITUDE TO OUR STATE'S SENIORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5107 -- Rep. Cotty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT CHARLES S. BEAM, AEROSPACE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR AT SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL IN RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC AFTER TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5108 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, RELATING TO GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS; PATHOLOGY ASSISTANTS; SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT; AUDIOLOGY LICENSE-HEARING AID DISPENSING; CONTINUING EDUCATION, CODE OF ETHICS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2270, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5109 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND HENRY J. CAUTHEN, PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5110 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ALLOW MR. CLIFFORD "CHIP" ATKINS, BARNWELL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL COACH, THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR HIS MANY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS DURING HIS MORE THAN THIRTY-YEAR CAREER AS A HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL COACH.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5111 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MEMBERS AND COACHES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ALL-STAR TEAM, WHICH WON THE CAROLINAS CLASSIC GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR GAME, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5112 -- Reps. Howard and J. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND BISHOP C. L. LORICK, SR., OF REHOBOTH UNITED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST, IN COLUMBIA, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF UNSELFISH AND DEDICATED LEADERSHIP OF THIS OUTSTANDING CHURCH, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5113 -- Reps. Kelley, Barfield, Edge, Keegan, Miller and Witherspoon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK TEAM ON ITS 1997 BIG SOUTH CROSS COUNTRY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP, ITS SIXTH CONFERENCE CROWN IN THE PAST NINE YEARS; WISHING HEAD COACH ALAN CONNIE AND STAFF AND THE WOMEN ATHLETES CONTINUED SUCCESS IN CROSS COUNTRY AND INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TRACK COMPETITIONS; AND EXTENDING TO THEM THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERSONALLY RECEIVING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5114 -- Rep. Townsend: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING HAROLD E. MCCARTY OF HONEA PATH ON RECEIVING THE PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE ASSOCIATION'S 1998 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5115 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LAURENCE MANNING ACADEMY SWAMPCATS VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM OF CLARENDON COUNTY, THE COACHES, AND OTHERS CONNECTED WITH THE SCHOOL ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION AAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1997.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5116 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE LAURENCE MANNING ACADEMY SWAMPCATS VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (SCISAA) DIVISION AAA STATE BASKETBALL CROWN FOR 1997.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5117 -- Reps. McGee, McKay and Young: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2253, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recalled
Ratified

H. 5118 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MEMBERS AND COACHES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ALL-STAR TEAM, WHICH WON THE CAROLINAS CLASSIC BOYS HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR GAME, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5119 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MATTHEW R. GATES, AN EXCEPTIONAL "SOUTH CAROLINA SEMESTER PROGRAM" STUDENT, FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS A LEGISLATIVE INTERN WITH THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE DURING THE 1998 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5120 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE HONORABLE ANTONIN SCALIA, ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND CONGRATULATING HIM ON RECEIVING THE PALMETTO LEADERSHIP AWARD DURING HIS VISIT TO THE PALMETTO STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5121 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF DEACON ISSIAH ROSS, SR., OF VIENNA, GEORGIA, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5122 -- Reps. Cotty, Harrison and McMaster: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. LEONE CASTLES ROCHELLE OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE 1998 "AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS TEACHING" FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5123 -- Reps. Townsend, Barrett, Byrd, J. Hines, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Rodgers, Stille, Stuart, Walker, Woodrum, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, M. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, Limehouse, Lloyd, Mack, Maddox, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Mullen, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE EUGENE C. STODDARD OF LAURENS COUNTY FOR HIS TRULY OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND WISHING HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND THE VERY BEST IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5124 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, Cato, H. Brown, Townsend, J. Brown, Sharpe and D. Smith: 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, MAY 21, 1998, EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT 11:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1998, AND TO CONTINUE IF NECESSARY UNTIL THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1998, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1998, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5125 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. WOODELL WILLIAMS OF COLUMBIA FOR HER LIFETIME OF FAITHFUL AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO HER CHURCH, FAMILY, AND FELLOWMAN, ON THE OCCASION OF MOTHER'S DAY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5126 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING NANCY MICKENS GREEN OF COLUMBIA, ON THE OCCASION OF MOTHER'S DAY, FOR HER EXCEPTIONAL DEVOTION TO HER FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CHURCH.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5127 -- Reps. Boan, Riser, Neilson and McGee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2253, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
Committed
Other proceedings

H. 5128 -- Rep. J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-400 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN HAVING REPAIRS MADE TO A DAMAGED MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY WITH RESPECT TO PARTS, AND PERSONS AND FACILITIES MAKING THE REPAIRS, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTS, TO AUTHORIZE THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND A PENALTY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5129 -- Reps. Whipper and Howard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MRS. BESSIE BRANCH MURRAY OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED AS THE CHAPPELLE MEMORIAL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH'S MOTHER OF THE YEAR FOR 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5130 -- Rep. Wilkes: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAIRFIELD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL "GRIFFINS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY ON CAPTURING THE 1997-98 CLASS AAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5131 -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO LIEUTENANT MALCOLM CAMERON OF THE CHESTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UPON BEING SELECTED AS THE "LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR" FOR THE MIDLANDS REGION OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5132 -- Reps. Robinson, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND EXTEND BEST WISHES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MRS. RUTH LINDSEY DORRITY OF EASLEY UPON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY LATER THIS SUMMER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5133 -- Rep. Wilkes: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE FAIRFIELD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL "GRIFFINS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, FOR WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP TWO YEARS IN SUCCESSION, AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAIRFIELD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL "GRIFFINS" FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5134 -- Reps. T. Brown, Lee, Canty, J. Brown, Howard and Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT CLINTON TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN POPULATION OF THIS COUNTRY WITH REGARD TO CONTRACTING THE HIV VIRUS AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO TREAT THOSE WITH THE VIRUS AND TO COMBAT ITS FURTHER SPREAD.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5135 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE REPRESENTATIVE MARK S. KELLEY ON HIS WELL-DESERVED RECOGNITION BY WPDE TELEVISION IN FLORENCE-MYRTLE BEACH AS ONE OF THE TEN MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN HORRY COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5136 -- Reps. Pinckney and Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE ESTILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 1998 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ESTILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5137 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy, Young, Woodrum, G. Brown, Neal, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CANTY, JR., OF SUMTER AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5138 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH OF MULLINS FOR ITS OUTSTANDING FAITH AND EXCELLENT OUTREACH AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5139 -- Reps. Howard, Cobb-Hunter, Clyburn, Cromer, Harvin, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young, Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE TWO-YEAR-OLD JOZI JEANAI GOODWIN, DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH GOODWIN AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' OWN PAULETTE GOODWIN, ON BEING CROWNED MAY DAY QUEEN FOR FARROW HILLS DAY CARE FESTIVAL ON MAY 2, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5140 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2281, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Ratified

H. 5141 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO NATURAL PUBLIC SWIMMING AREAS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2261, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order

H. 5142 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING CALHOUN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF CALHOUN COUNTY.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5143 -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO ENACT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNION COUNTY SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION FOLLOWING REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN UNION COUNTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO PERCENT FOR DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OR FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION; AND TO AMEND ACT 79 OF 1955, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNION COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO CERTAIN PROCEDURAL MATTERS OF THE BOARD AND COMPENSATION OF BOARD MEMBERS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 5144 -- Reps. Cotty, Sheheen, Boan and Baxley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, AND ITS COACHES, TRAINERS, AND STAFF, FOR WINNING THE 1998 STATE CLASS AAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5145 -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell and McAbee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE MRS. ELEANOR METTS MUNDY OF GREENWOOD COUNTY, PUBLISHER AND BOARD CHAIRMAN OF THE INDEX-JOURNAL.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5146 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE REVEREND SAMUEL NILES MADDEN, PASTOR OF MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH IN FOUNTAIN INN, FOR HIS THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEVOTED PASTORAL SERVICE AND HIS DEDICATION TO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION THROUGH HIS LEADERSHIP IN THE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND THE TUMBLING SHOALS ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5147 -- Rep. McKay: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DAVE THOMAS OF "WENDY'S" FAME FOR THE EXTRAORDINARILY GOOD WORKS HE DOES FOR LOCAL CHARITIES THROUGH THE DAVE THOMAS INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE WOODLANDS COUNTRY CLUB IN COLUMBIA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5148 -- Rep. Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 1998, AS "GANG VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THIS INCREASING PROBLEM IN OUR STATE, AND TO REQUEST THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE STATUS OF GANG VIOLENCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO INFORM PARENTS AND OTHERS OF THE PROBLEM OF CRIMINAL GANGS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Adopted

H. 5149 -- Reps. Rice, Robinson and Hamilton: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A CERTAIN PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 29 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY IN HONOR OF MR. LEVIS L. GILSTRAP, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED REALTORS AND CIVIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5150 -- Rep. Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF MAY 8, 1998, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT WERE CLOSED DUE TO SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES OCCURRING THE NIGHT OF MAY 7, IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5151 -- Rep. Bailey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF TERETHA "TERRY" LEMON-LINCOLN OF DORCHESTER COUNTY, IN WHOSE MEMORY A FLAG POLE AND PERMANENT PLAQUE WILL BE DEDICATED BY THE TRI-COUNTY COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE ON MAY 22, 1998, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MS. LEMON-LINCOLN'S FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5152 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO SERGEANT ALECIA BODIE OF THE AIKEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR HER DEDICATION AND INVALUABLE ROLE AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5153 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MASTER PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER PHILLIP A. KESTIN OF AIKEN COUNTY ON PERFORMING HIS DUTIES IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER AND ON HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5154 -- Rep. Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO LIEUTENANT MARC TOOLE OF THE WACKENHUT, INC. SAVANNAH RIVER SITE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR HIS PERFORMANCE AS SHIFT SUPERVISOR AND TRAINING COORDINATOR IN A HIGHLY COMMENDABLE MANNER.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5155 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. ROOSEVELT SANDY GILLIAM FOR HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5156 -- Reps. Govan, Sharpe, Stuart, Felder, Cobb-Hunter, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING CHESTER J. TOMSON, JR., FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AS COUNTY DIRECTOR OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THIS POSITION, JUNE 30, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5157 -- Reps. Cotty, Sheheen, Boan and Baxley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL "DEMONS" WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1998 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5158 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE THEO W. MITCHELL ON HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5159 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, Cato, H. Brown, Townsend, J. Brown, Sharpe and D. Smith: 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 4, 1998, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT 11:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1998, IN STATEWIDE SESSION AND THEREAFTER ON JUNE 16 TO MEET IN JOINT ASSEMBLY AT 12:00 NOON FOR JUDICIAL ELECTIONS AND A MEMBER OF THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION AND TO CONTINUE IN STATEWIDE SESSION, IF NECESSARY, UNTIL THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1998, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS ON THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1998, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.

Introduced and Adopted
Other proceedings
Concurrence
Adopted

H. 5160 -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith and Canty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998, AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2003.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5161 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JARED DANIEL MOBLEY OF BARNWELL COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS GRADUATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW AND TO WISH HIM THE VERY BEST AS HE FURTHERS HIS LEGAL EDUCATION AT THE NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5162 -- Reps. Hawkins and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-699 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SPOTTED SALAMANDER, AMBYSTOMA MACULATUM, AS THE OFFICIAL STATE AMPHIBIAN.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5163 -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CHIEF OF THE RICHBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, BARNETTE (BARNEY) NICHOLS, OF CHESTER COUNTY UPON RECEIVING THE JAMES B. MURPHY SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD, AN HONOR PRESENTED ANNUALLY BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5164 -- Reps. Young and Woodrum: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SUMTER UPON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5165 -- Rep. Rhoad: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE A REFERENDUM TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION OF 1998, AT WHICH TIME THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BAMBERG COUNTY SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE BAMBERG COUNTY HOSPITAL REMAINS OPEN AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTORS VOTING IN THE REFERENDUM VOTE "YES", THE HOSPITAL MAY NOT BE CLOSED FOR THREE YEARS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5166 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2269, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Point of Order

H. 5167 -- Reps. Harvin and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MISS LORI M. GILSTRAP OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED MISS SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL TEENAGER AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AS SHE COMPETES FOR THE TITLE OF AMERICA'S NATIONAL TEENAGER.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5168 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE WORK AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF WILLIAM D. BILTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION, AND CONGRATULATING HIM ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF HIS TERM AS PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROSECUTOR COORDINATORS AND FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5169 -- Reps. Harrison, Wilkins and Sheheen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND SUSAN OLSON "SUE" McNAMEE, STAFF COUNSEL, FOR HER TWELVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES IN HER NEW POSITION AS STAFF ATTORNEY WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5170 -- Rep. Knotts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GLENFOREST SCHOOL "BULLDOGS" BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1997-1998 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLASS A BOYS' BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5171 -- Reps. Meacham, Allison, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Beck, Breeland, J. Brown, Canty, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Davenport, Emory, Gamble, Gourdine, Hamilton, A. Harris, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kinon, Kirsh, Koon, Lanford, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McMahand, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Rhoad, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, Tripp, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Wilder, Wilkes and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF OBESITY IN BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN ON COSTLY HEALTH COMPLICATIONS SUCH AS DIABETES, HYPERTENSION, HEART DISEASE, AND STROKE, AND HEALTH COMPLICATIONS IN CHILDREN, TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN AWARENESS AND TREATMENT OF THE PROBLEMS OF OBESITY, AND TO REPORT THE FINDINGS OF THE STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1999.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5172 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. W. F. GIBSON OF GREENVILLE FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5173 -- Rep. Govan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY BULLDOGS AND THEIR COACH CY ALEXANDER AND HIS STAFF ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND HONORED ON THEIR OUTSTANDING TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 1997-98 MEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON, INCLUDING A MEAC TITLE, A TRIP TO THE NCAA TOURNAMENT, AND AN OVERALL RECORD OF 22-8.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5174 -- Reps. Edge, Barfield, Witherspoon, Keegan and Kelley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1998 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HORRY COUNTY FAVOR REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE HORRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN A SPECIFIED MANNER.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Continued

H. 5175 -- Rep. Govan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ORANGEBURG-WILKINSON BOYS' TRACK TEAM ON ITS 1998 REGION 3-AAAA CHAMPIONSHIP, ITS SEVENTEENTH CONFERENCE CROWN IN THE PAST TWENTY-SIX YEARS; WISHING HEAD COACH RON GEOGHAGAN AND STAFF AND THE ORANGEBURG-WILKINSON ATHLETES CONTINUED SUCCESS IN TRACK AND FIELD COMPETITIONS; AND EXTENDING TO THEM THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERSONALLY RECEIVING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5176 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON LEARNING OF THE FORTHCOMING RETIREMENT OF ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVANTS, ANNE D. FOSTER, AND TO HONOR AND PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR GOOD FRIEND FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATION AND INVALUABLE SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5177 -- Rep. Meacham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' "YELLOW JACKETS" TENNIS TEAM OF YORK COUNTY AND ITS COACHES ON WINNING THE 1998 CLASS AAA STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP, THEIR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' "YELLOW JACKETS" TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1998 CLASS AAA STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5178 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL'S GOLF TEAM ON ITS THIRD CONSECUTIVE CLASS A STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO COACH R. J. BEACH, THE TEAM MEMBERS, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GREENVILLE SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5179 -- Rep. Mason: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "THOROUGHBREDS" BOYS TENNIS TEAM AND HEAD COACH MIKE HICKS ON CAPTURING THE 1997-98 CLASS AAAA STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEAM, COACH, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS SHALL BE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5180 -- Rep. Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND REVEREND WILLIAM F. MILHOLLAND, JR., FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS PASTOR OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH IN LEXINGTON, AND TO WISH HIM THE BEST AS HE ASSUMES NEW PASTORAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5181 -- Rep. Knotts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE GLENFOREST SCHOOL "BULLDOGS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, THEIR HEAD COACH WILLIAM KNOPF, AND HIS STAFF THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERSONALLY RECEIVING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5182 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE JOHN L. SCOTT, JR., ON HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING HIS TENURE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5183 -- Rep. Cave: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE ALLENDALE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SERVE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE IN 2000, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE ADDITIONAL MEMBERS SHALL BE APPOINTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THEIR SUCCESSORS SHALL BE ELECTED AT THE 2000 ELECTION IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A VACANCY IS FILLED ON THE BOARD IF ONE OCCURS FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN THE EXPIRATION OF A TERM OF OFFICE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5184 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 42, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION, BY ADDING SECTION 42-9-435 SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT IN CASES OF WILFUL OR RECKLESS NONCOMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS OR ORDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF "INJURY" AND "PERSONAL INJURY", SO AS TO INCLUDE GRADUAL INJURIES INCURRED BY REPEATED PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-540, RELATING TO EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDY IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AGAINST AN EMPLOYER FOR RECKLESS, WILFUL, WANTON, OR INTENTIONAL WRONGDOING; TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-560, RELATING TO RIGHTS AND REMEDIES AGAINST A THIRD PARTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE OF THE CARRIER'S LIEN ON A RECOVERY WHEN THE CARRIER FAILS TO PAY ONE-HALF THE EXPENSES OF PURSUING A THIRD-PARTY AS THE EXPENSES ARE INCURRED; TO AMEND SECTION 42-3-20, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSHIP FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS WHO ARE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RATHER THAN APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 42-5-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROOF OF INSURANCE OR ABILITY TO PAY, TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFICATION AND REGULATION OF GROUP SELF-INSURERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-10, RELATING TO TOTAL DISABILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR TOTAL DISABILITY APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF OTHER COMPENSATION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A SCHEDULE FOR COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN INJURIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PERIODS OF DISABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-40, RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR HERNIA, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION FOR TOTAL DISABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-390, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY SETTLEMENTS SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENTS IN A TIMELY FASHION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-60, RELATING TO FURNISHING OF MEDICAL TREATMENT AND SUPPLIES BY THE EMPLOYER, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THEY BE FURNISHED FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE EMPLOYEE; TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-90, RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO DEMANDS PAYMENT BEFORE FINAL ADJUDICATION OF THE CLAIM OR WHO CHARGES AN EXCESSIVE FEE AND TO REQUIRE TIMELY PAYMENT TO A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER; TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEAL OF THE COMPENSATION AWARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL PROCEDURE LIKE THE FAMILY COURT APPEAL PROCEDURE, NOTWITHSTANDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-90, RELATING TO CHANGE OF CONDITION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FORMULA FOR DETERMINING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 42-17-50, RELATING TO REVIEW AND REHEARING BY THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5185 -- Reps. Boan, Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MR. HERBERT CURRY GRANGER OF GREENVILLE, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED CIVIC LEADERS, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE TO HIS STATE, THE NATION, HIS COMMUNITY, AND THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5186 -- Reps. Jennings and A. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THEE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF BENNETTSVILLE, AND ITS FOUNDER, SPONSORS, PROMOTERS, AND VOLUNTEERS FOR WINNING THE 1998 AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING FESTIVAL IN A COMMUNITY OF 5,000 TO 15,000 PERSONS, AND WISHING THE FESTIVAL CONTINUED SUCCESS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5187 -- Reps. Vaughn and Haskins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BRENDA HART OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON BEING CHOSEN "OUTSTANDING YOUNG AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN SOUTH CAROLINA" FOR 1997.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5188 -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. JAMES A. BLAKE, SR., OF MARION COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE "LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" FROM THE MARION COUNTY DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5189 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 742 OF 1946, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LORIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH MEMBERS ARE APPOINTED EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1998.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5190 -- Rep. Cooper: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. AND MRS. JACOB W. (JAKE) ROGERS OF ANDERSON UPON THE OCCASION OF THEIR SIXTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND TO THANK THEM FOR A LIFETIME OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS ANDERSON COUNTY EDUCATORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5191 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines, A. Harris, Sheheen, G. Brown, Jennings, Boan, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE J. MICHAEL BAXLEY OF DARLINGTON COUNTY, OUR DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AS A LEGISLATOR, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5192 -- Rep. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE LATE MIKE DWYER DUNCAN OF AIKEN COUNTY, WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY WELL DURING WORLD WAR II AND WHOSE WORDS PENNED FIFTY-TWO YEARS AGO AS A YOUNG MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY REMIND US OF THE COURAGE OF OUR VETERANS AND THE BATTLES WHICH CONTINUE TO FACE OUR YOUTH.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5193 -- Reps. Chellis, Young-Brickell and Bailey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "GREEN WAVE" GIRL'S TRACK TEAM ON ITS 1998 AND FIRST EVER STATE AAAA CHAMPIONSHIP, FOR ITS RECORD OF RUNNER-UP IN FOUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETS SINCE 1978; TO WISH HEAD COACH VIKI KRAMER, HER STAFF, AND THE SUMMERVILLE "GREEN WAVE" ATHLETES CONTINUED SUCCESS IN TRACK AND FIELD COMPETITIONS; AND TO EXTEND TO THEM THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERSONALLY RECEIVING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5194 -- Reps. Riser, Gamble, Knotts, Bauer, Koon, Spearman and Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL "LADY BEARCAT" SOFTBALL TEAM OF LEXINGTON COUNTY AND ITS COACHES ON WINNING THE 1998 CLASS AAA STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL "LADY BEARCAT" SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1998 CLASS AAA STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5195 -- Reps. Govan, Whipper, G. Brown, McLeod, Pinckney, Byrd, Lee, Howard, Lloyd, Moody-Lawrence, Cave, Bailey, Breeland, T. Brown, Kennedy, Scott, Stille, Clyburn, Mack, Emory, Inabinett, McMahand, Gourdine, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, Neilson, Askins, McGee, Carnell, Canty, Stoddard, M. Hines, A. Harris, Rhoad, Stuart, Klauber, Spearman, Bowers, Miller, Maddox, Limehouse, Young, J. Brown and Martin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON SCHOOL READINESS AND SCHOOL SUCCESS AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5196 -- Reps. Riser, Gamble, Knotts, Koon, Spearman, Stuart and Bauer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL BEARCATS AND COACH CHARLIE ASSEY ON THEIR CLASS AAA STATE BASEBALL TITLE, TAKING THE BEST OF THREE SERIES WITH A 10-4 VICTORY SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1998, OVER THE GEORGETOWN BULLDOGS, AND EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO COACH ASSEY, THE BEARCAT BASEBALL TEAM, AND OTHER SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1998, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING THE RECOGNITION OF THE MEMBERS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5197 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MR. DAVID "HAPPY DADDY" MCCLOUD OF "HAPPY DADDY" TOWING SERVICE OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO CHILDREN.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5198 -- Reps. Spearman, Haskins, Cave and Govan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING STATE GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TO SPANISH-SPEAKING SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE MEANS OF MAKING STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO SUCH RESIDENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 20, 1999.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5199 -- Rep. Govan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ORANGEBURG ON THE OCCASION OF THE CENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE OF THE BUILDING OF ITS PRESENT SANCTUARY, A LANDMARK FIXTURE ON THE SQUARE IN DOWNTOWN ORANGEBURG.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5200 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Barfield and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 612 OF 1980, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE HORRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROVIDE WHEN THE INCREASE IS EFFECTIVE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5201 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 616 OF 1980, RELATING TO COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL ALLOWANCE OF MEMBERS OF THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN AT ITS REGULAR MEETING IN JANUARY, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL ALLOWANCE PAYABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, AND TO ALLOW THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE MEMBERS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5202 -- Rep. Meacham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LEGISLATIVE AIDE JENNIFER LUCILLE PARRISH OF AIKEN COUNTY ON HER GRADUATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN MAY, 1998, AND THANKING HER FOR HER ABLE SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DURING THE 1997-98 REGULAR SESSION AND AS A PAGE IN 1996, AND WISHING HER WELL IN HER FUTURE PURSUITS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5203 -- Reps. Lloyd, Bailey and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 507 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE COLLETON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PAID EMPLOYEE OF THE COUNTY IS ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5204 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOUNTING THE PROUD HISTORY AND GLORIOUS PAST OF MOUNT PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH AT FORT MOTTE IN CALHOUN COUNTY AND RECORDING IT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS AS A LESSON IN THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE AND FAITH IN FORMING A STRONG COMMUNITY AND STATE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5205 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. TYRONE CORBIN OF THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION'S ATLANTA HAWKS AND RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING NAMED 1998 CO-MALE PROFESSIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME AND COMMENDING HIM ON HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING HIS THIRTEEN-YEAR CAREER AS A PLAYER IN THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5206 -- Reps. Quinn, Bauer and Riser: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE IRMO FIRE DISTRICT FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5207 -- Reps. Cave and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO SENIOR RAYMOND PRIESTER, STUDENT AND OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL PLAYER, OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ON HIS EXCEPTIONAL CAREER AND CONTRIBUTIONS AS TAILBACK FOR THE "TIGERS" FOOTBALL TEAM.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5208 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CITIZEN OF GERMANY WHO IS AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, WHO IS EMPLOYED IN THIS STATE, AND WHO HAS A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED BY THAT NATION MAY DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR FOUR YEARS.

Introduced and Committed

H. 5209 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE DANNY M. BRUCE OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR HIS SPLENDID SERVICE AS READING CLERK OF THIS BODY AND FOR HIS FRIENDSHIP, AND EXTENDING WARMEST WISHES TO HIM FOR SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5210 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE VICTORIA T. MULLEN OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, OUR DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A LEGISLATOR AND FOR HER FRIENDSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5211 -- Reps. Knotts, Wilkins, Harrison, D. Smith, Fleming, Altman, Baxley, Beck, Campsen, Clyburn, Cotty, Delleney, Easterday, Govan, Hawkins, Jennings, Klauber, Maddox, McCraw, McMaster, Scott, Simrill, Whatley, Whipper, Young, Allison, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Emory, Felder, Gamble, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harvin, Haskins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE JAMES L. MANN (BUBBA) CROMER, JR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY, OUR DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE TO SOUTH CAROLINA AS A LAWMAKER.

Introduced and Adopted 5198
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5212 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE BRADLEY L. "BRAD" JORDAN OF ANDERSON COUNTY, OUR RESPECTED COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DURING THE 1997-1998 LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5213 -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE TOWN THEATRE (THE COLUMBIA STAGE SOCIETY) OF COLUMBIA AS IT CELEBRATES ITS EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE UPCOMING 1998-99 SEASON, AND TO RECOGNIZE IT AS A TREASURE TO ACTORS, ARTISTS, AND AUDIENCES ALIKE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5214 -- Rep. Koon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR BEING NAMED GRAND CHAMPION OF THE FIESTA-VAL INVITATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL HELD IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA ON THE 17TH AND 18TH OF APRIL, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5215 -- Rep. Gamble: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION THANKING CARL B. STOKES, DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SAFETY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS MORE THAN FORTY-THREE YEARS OF LAUDABLE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM AS HE ANTICIPATES HIS HARD-EARNED AND WELL-DESERVED RETIREMENT ON JUNE 30, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5216 -- Rep. Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5217 -- Reps. Riser, Koon, Stuart and Spearman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL "LADY WILDCATS" SOFTBALL TEAM AND THEIR COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 1997-98 CLASS AAAA STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5218 -- Reps. R. Smith and Beck: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTH AUGUSTA SWARM BASKETBALL TEAM AND ITS COACHES, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1998, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE YOUTH BASKETBALL OF AMERICA SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5219 -- Rep. T. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL GIRL'S SOFTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 1998 STATE AA GIRL'S SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, WISHING HEAD COACH CRAIG EVANS AND STAFF, AND THE ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL "YELLOW JACKET" ATHLETES CONTINUED SUCCESS IN SOFTBALL COMPETITION; AND EXTENDING TO THEM THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERSONALLY RECEIVING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5220 -- Rep. Scott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MR. TYRONE CORBIN OF THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION'S ATLANTA HAWKS AND RICHLAND COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED ON BEING NAMED CO-MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5221 -- Reps. Cave, Rhoad and Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DR. HENRY LUCIUS LAFFITTE OF ALLENDALE FOR HIS FIFTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF ALLENDALE COUNTY AND THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5222 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING JOHNATHAN MOULTRIE OF GEORGETOWN FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM FOR HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5223 -- Reps. R. Smith and Beck: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE NORTH AUGUSTA SWARM BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE YOUTH BASKETBALL OF AMERICA SOUTH CAROLINA CHAMPIONSHIP AND WISHING THEM GOOD LUCK IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN JULY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5224 -- Reps. Cave and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE COURAGE OF MRS. PINKIE SMITH JOHNSON OF ALLENDALE COUNTY IN FURTHERING THE CAUSES OF EDUCATION, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND VOTER REGISTRATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5225 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CLARENDON COUNTY TUTOR-MENTOR PROGRAM ON RECEIVING THE "COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR" AWARD FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5226 -- Reps. Bauer, Koon, Knotts and Fleming: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING WAYNE REYNOLDS CORLEY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE IRMO FIRE DISTRICT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5227 -- Reps. Bauer and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE DR. FRANCIS L. ABEL FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR A WELL DESERVED RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5228 -- Rep. Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING FRANCIS MARION CARNS FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE IRMO FIRE DISTRICT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5229 -- Reps. Howard, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING DIRECTOR JAMES A. MCCAULLEY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COUNTY OF RICHLAND, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5230 -- Reps. Limehouse, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF COLONEL EUGENE DEWEY FOXWORTH, JR., OF CHARLESTON, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5231 -- Rep. McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 395 IN NEWBERRY COUNTY FROM THE KEMPSON FERRY BRIDGE TO THE BUSH RIVER BRIDGE AS JUDGE WALTER LAKE ROAD IN MEMORY OF THE LATE HONORABLE WALTER LAKE WHO SERVED THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE COUNTY OF NEWBERRY WITH DISTINCTION AS THE FIRST FAMILY COURT JUDGE FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, AS A STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND AS A COMMISSIONER ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Adopted

H. 5232 -- Reps. Emory and Boan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE INDIAN LAND HIGH SCHOOL "LADY WARRIORS" SOFTBALL TEAM OF FORT MILL AND COACH DON PITTMAN FOR THEIR 29-3 SEASON CAPPED BY WINNING THEIR SECOND STRAIGHT CLASS A STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5233 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. PEARL FRYAR OF LEE COUNTY FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE PALMETTO STATE, AND DESIGNATING JUNE 27, 1998, AS "PEARL FRYAR DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5234 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING DR. ELIZABETH BENTON FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS UPON HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5235 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING ROSEMARY B. ENGLISH FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS UPON HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5236 -- Reps. McCraw, Phillips, Littlejohn and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MR. J. GRADY RANDOLPH OF GAFFNEY, PRESIDENT OF J. GRADY RANDOLPH, INC., ON HIS BEING SELECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION AS THE 1998 MOTOR CARRIER EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5237 -- Rep. Clyburn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MRS. CHARLOTTE RAIFORD FOR THIRTY-SIX YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS AT AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL AND AS EDUCATOR OF THE STUDENTS OF AIKEN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5238 -- Rep. Clyburn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MR. WILLIAM C. PRICE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS FOR AREA ONE SCHOOLS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY, FOR HIS THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5239 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING DR. CHARLES "CHUCK" LEOPOLD FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5240 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING MR. PHILLIP C. MUSGRAVE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS PRINCIPAL OF STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5241 -- Reps. D. Smith, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE L. HUNTER LIMBAUGH OF FLORENCE COUNTY, DISTINGUISHED FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE IN THIS BODY TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5242 -- Reps. Stille, Carnell and Townsend: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS, COACHES, AND STAFF OF THE ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' TRACK TEAM ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR WINNING THE 1998 STATE CLASS AA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5243 -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE GOOD BEGINNINGS AND OUTSTANDING FOUNDATION IN EDUCATION PROVIDED BY THE SECOND BAPTIST CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF AIKEN TO ITS YOUNG SCHOLARS AND EXTENDING THE FIVE-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN GRADUATING CLASS THE HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5244 -- Rep. T. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MR. JOHNATHAN MOULTRIE OF GEORGETOWN FOR HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5245 -- Reps. Kelley and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO OFFER CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DUNES GOLF AND BEACH CLUB OF MYRTLE BEACH ON THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ESTABLISHMENT AND TO JOIN IN CELEBRATION WEEK WITH ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND MEMBERS DURING JUNE 22-27, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5246 -- Reps. Scott, J. Brown, Cotty, Cromer, Harrison, Howard, McMaster, Neal, Quinn, J. Smith, Wilkins, Haskins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE ALMA W. BYRD OF RICHLAND COUNTY, OUR DEAR FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR HER HIGHLY DEDICATED AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A LEGISLATOR, AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HER FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5247 -- Rep. Cotty: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. JULIANNA NELSON LORICK OF KERSHAW COUNTY ON BEING NAMED THE 1997 SOUTH CAROLINA AUTISM SOCIETY THERAPIST OF THE YEAR AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER AS SHE COMPETES AS A FINALIST FOR THE 1998 NATIONAL AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5248 -- Rep. Bauer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. JIM MILLS FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR AND WISHING HIM WELL IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5249 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE LATE MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE OF MAYESVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE OBSERVANCE OF HER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THIRD BIRTHDAY.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5250 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE HARRIET GARDIN FIELDS FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF RICHLAND COUNTY DURING HER TENURE ON THE RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5251 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE DEEP APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUR THIRD FLOOR BLATT BUILDING RECEPTIONIST, RUTH M. CHAMBERS ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND TO WISH HER ALL THE BEST AS SHE BRINGS HER SERVICE TO THIS BODY TO A CLOSE.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5252 -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING GWENDOLYN DAVIS KENNEDY OF COLUMBIA FOR HER OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL FROM 1993 TO 1997.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5253 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ELIZABETH H. (BETH) ATWATER, ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE SPEAKER, AND TODD ATWATER ON THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR FIRST CHILD, CAROLINE ELIZABETH, BORN JUNE 12, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

H. 5254 -- Reps. Mack, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE REV. DR. BENJAMIN J. WHIPPER, WHO DIED ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

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