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

Report of Committee
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Recorded vote
Recalled
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Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

S. 22 -- Senator Leatherman: 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 CERTAIN RECORDS AVAILABLE WHEN THE REQUESTOR APPEARS IN PERSON TO INSPECT OR COPY THE RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC BODY MAY, BUT IS NOT REQUIRED TO, EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE CERTAIN INFORMATION, TO SPECIFY THAT DOCUMENTS INCIDENTAL TO PROPOSED CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS AND PROPOSED SALES OR PURCHASES OF PROPERTY ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE ONCE THE CONTRACT IS ENTERED INTO OR THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR PURCHASED, TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE REMAINS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNTIL THE DEED IS EXECUTED, WITH THIS EXEMPTION APPLYING ONLY TO THOSE CONTRACTS OF SALE OR PURCHASE IN WHICH THE EXECUTION OF THE DEED OCCURS WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE OR PURCHASE, TO PROVIDE THAT CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY INFORMATION PROVIDED TO A PUBLIC BODY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATION PURPOSES IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED, TO SPECIFY THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECORDS GATHERED BY A PUBLIC BODY DURING A SEARCH TO FILL AN EMPLOYMENT POSITION ARE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT DATA, RECORDS, OR INFORMATION OF A PROPRIETARY NATURE PRODUCED OR COLLECTED BY OR FOR FACULTY OR STAFF OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE, AND TO EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE THE IDENTITY, OR INFORMATION TENDING TO REVEAL THE IDENTITY, OF ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IN GOOD FAITH MAKES A COMPLAINT OR DISCLOSES INFORMATION WHICH ALLEGES A VIOLATION OR POTENTIAL VIOLATION OF LAW OR REGULATION TO A STATE REGULATORY AGENCY; 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 REPORT DISCLOSING CERTAIN INFORMATION INVOLVING A CRIME OR AN ALLEGED CRIME; AND 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 OR OTHER MATTERS COVERED BY ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, TO DEFINE THE TERM "SPECIFIC PURPOSE", TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS HELD PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-4-70(a)(1) OR 30-4-70(a)(5), 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", TO PROVIDE THAT NO ACTION MAY BE TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION EXCEPT TO ADJOURN OR RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION; 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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Conference Committee
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Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

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

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

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3d Reading & Enrolled
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Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

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

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Proposed Amendment
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Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Reconsidered

S. 89 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORDER OF PROTECTION BE ISSUED FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO DISMISS THE ACTION WITHOUT A HEARING IF THE PARTIES RECONCILE.

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3d Reading
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Point of Order
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S. 109 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-705 SO AS TO DESIGNATE SANDLAPPER, THE MAGAZINE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 124 -- Senators McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN MAKES A REFERRAL TO A DERMATOLOGIST, THE ENROLLEE IN A MANAGED CARE HEALTH PLAN MAY SEE THE IN-NETWORK DERMATOLOGIST TO WHOM THE ENROLLEE IS REFERRED, WITHOUT FURTHER REFERRAL, FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS OR FOUR VISITS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, FOR DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, OR SURGERY FOR THE REFERRAL PROBLEM OR CONNECTED COMPLICATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Report of Committee
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3d Reading
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Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 130 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 43, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHARMACISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PRACTICE AND REGULATION OF PHARMACY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FURTHER DEFINING "PHARMACEUTICAL DEVICES" AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THEIR REGULATION, REVISING THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS IN DRUG THERAPY MANAGEMENT, REQUIRING PHARMACISTS TO COUNSEL PATIENTS ON NEW MEDICATION, AUTHORIZING PHARMACISTS TO SUPERVISE TWO, RATHER THAN ONE, PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOUNDING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF PRESCRIPTIONS BETWEEN PHARMACIES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND REVISING PROCEDURES FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION.

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Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 157 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 1998, BY REAUTHORIZING THE PROVISIONS OF PART I OF ACT 155 OF 1997 EXCEPT AS DELETED, LIMITED, MODIFIED, OR INCREASED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM REVENUES AVAILABLE AT THE CLOSE OF FISCAL YEAR 1997-98; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ACTS OR PARTS OF ACTS INCONSISTENT WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS ACT ARE SUSPENDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99.

Tabled

S. 174 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEFINITIONS FOR "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-286 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR OTHER DRIVING PERMIT OF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE YEARS WHO IS OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE AND WHO HAS AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF TWO ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE, TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED DRIVER UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE CONSENTS TO TESTS FOR THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL IN THE INSTANCE OF A TRAFFIC VIOLATION ARREST, TO PRESCRIBE THE METHOD AND PROCEDURE FOR TESTING, TO REQUIRE AN AUTOMATIC SIX-MONTHS' SUSPENSION FOR REFUSAL TO BE TESTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUSPENSION BEGINS UPON ISSUANCE OF THE NOTICE OF SUSPENSION, TO PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL RESTRICTED LICENSE UPON ENROLLMENT IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM AND PAYMENT OF A THIRTY-DOLLAR FEE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ON THE SUSPENSION AT THE DRIVER'S REQUEST, TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVER OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING UPON FAILURE OF THE DRIVER TO ENROLL IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM AND TO TIMELY REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, TO PRESCRIBE THE SCOPE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THESE PROVISIONS IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCES TO "ALCOHOL" AND "ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2930, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR AND CERTAIN LISTED DRUGS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, OR BOTH OF THEM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FROM TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS TO THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2946 SO AS TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION BY A DRIVER TO A TEST FOR THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR BOTH OF THEM, IF THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE OR AN ARREST FOR HIS HAVING CAUSED GREAT BODILY HARM TO OR DEATH OF ANOTHER PERSON WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD AND PROCEDURE FOR TESTING, TO PROVIDE THAT NONCOOPERATION IN TESTING IS ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE AGAINST THE DRIVER, AND TO REQUIRE THE RELEASE OF TEST RESULTS UPON SUBPOENA OF THOSE RESULTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS FOR THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO PRESCRIBE THE METHOD AND PROCEDURE FOR TESTING, INCLUDING INFORMING THE DRIVER THAT HIS REFUSAL TO CONSENT MUST RESULT IN A SUSPENSION OF HIS LICENSE AND MAY BE USED AGAINST HIM IN COURT, THAT HE HAS THE RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND HE MUST ENROLL IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM, AND THAT HE IS ENTITLED TO AFFIRMATIVE ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING HIS OWN ADDITIONAL TEST RESULTS, AND TO REDUCE THE ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION LEVEL WHICH GIVES RISE TO AN INFERENCE OF BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE FROM TEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT TO EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, THE LATTER PROVISION TO TAKE EFFECT ONLY UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AS PROVIDED HEREIN; TO AMEND ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2951 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR OTHER DRIVING PERMIT OF A PERSON WHO IS ARRESTED FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THIS STATE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR BOTH OF THEM, AND WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST OR WHO HAS AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF FIFTEEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE, TO PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL RESTRICTED LICENSE IN THE CASE OF AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT UPON ENROLLMENT IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM AND PAYMENT OF A THIRTY-DOLLAR FEE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ON THE SUSPENSION AT THE DRIVER'S TIMELY REQUEST, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SCOPE OF THE HEARING, TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR A PERSON WHO IS EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR PURPOSES OF DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK OR SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERIODS OF SUSPENSION, TO EXEMPT THE SUSPENDED DRIVER FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM INCREASING PREMIUMS FOR OR ADDING SURCHARGES TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE OF AN INSURED CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION IN CONNECTION WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE UNLESS HE IS CONVICTED OF THE VIOLATION, THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF EIGHT-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT TO TAKE EFFECT ONLY UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AS PROVIDED HEREIN; TO AMEND ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2953 SO AS TO REQUIRE VIDEOTAPING OF A PERSON WHO VIOLATES SECTIONS 56-5-2930 OR 56-5-2945 AND TO PRESCRIBE THE METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR VIDEOTAPING AT THE INCIDENT SITE AND AT THE BREATH SITE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN VIDEOTAPING EQUIPMENT FOR INCIDENT AND BREATH SITES, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THOSE EFFORTS THROUGH MUNICIPAL COURT REVENUES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE UPON A CONVICTION, PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE, OR BAIL FORFEITURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND OF REQUIREMENT OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM; TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE THE EFFECTS OF MARKETING AND SALE OF MALT LIQUOR IN CONTAINERS OF MORE THAN ONE LITER, AND TO EXAMINE EXISTING STATE LAW AS TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AS TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL COURT FINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF VIDEOTAPING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF VEHICLES IN CONNECTION WITH DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CONVICTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE FORFEITURE UPON THE THIRD VIOLATION IN TEN YEARS FOR DUI AND TO PROVIDE FOR RECLAIMING OF THE VEHICLE IF THE CRIMINAL CHARGE IS NOT DISPOSED OF WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS; TO REQUIRE SLED TO SUBMIT THE BAC DATAMASTER FOR INDEPENDENT TESTING AS TO ACCURACY AND PRECISION AND TO SUBMIT THE RESULTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 1999; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF MALT LIQUOR IN A CONTAINER OF MORE THAN ONE LITER, EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1, 2000, UNLESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENACTS OTHER LEGISLATION BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR VARIOUS EFFECTIVE DATES.

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

S. 198 -- Senators Cork, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1975, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION OF HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACES, SO AS TO REQUIRE HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGNS ERECTED AFTER JUNE 30, 1997, TO INCLUDE THE PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL USE.

Introduced and Committed

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

Report of Committee
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Ratified

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

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Point of Order
Ratified

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

Report of Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

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

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Ratified

S. 276 -- Senators Leventis, Reese, McConnell, Glover, Ravenel, Rose, O'Dell, Courson, Russell, Giese, Hutto, Passailaigue and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-210 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO GIVE AWAY A LIVE ANIMAL AS A PRIZE FOR, OR AS AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER, ANY CONTEST, GAME, OR OTHER COMPETITION, OR AS AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER A PLACE OF AMUSEMENT, OR AS AN INCENTIVE TO ENTER INTO ANY BUSINESS AGREEMENT IF THE OFFER MADE WAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTRACTING TRADE, AND PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, EXCEPTIONS, AND RELATED MATTERS.

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Request for Debate

S. 278 -- Senators Leventis, Reese, Glover, Ravenel, O'Dell, Gregory, McConnell, Land, McGill, Russell, Jackson, Courson, Thomas, Waldrep, Rose, Passailaigue, Hutto and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "ANIMAL", OR "ANIMALS", SO AS TO REDEFINE THESE TERMS AND DEFINE THE WORDS "SUSTENANCE" AND "SHELTER"; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF AN ANIMAL, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A FIRST OFFENSE CASE OF A PERSON WHO HAS ALLEGEDLY VIOLATED THIS SECTION BY PERMITTING THE CASE TO BE HEARD EITHER IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT OR MUNICIPAL COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE MISUSE AND ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT A PERSON MAY NOT KNOWINGLY OR WILFULLY AUTHORIZE OR PERMIT AN ANIMAL TO BE SUBJECTED TO UNNECESSARY TORTURE, SUFFERING, OR CRUELTY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF AN ANIMAL AND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "NECESSITIES OF LIFE", SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ANIMAL MUST BE GIVEN A SUPPLY OF CLEAN, FRESH, AND POTABLE WATER "AT LEAST ONCE DAILY", AND ALLOW OFFENSES UNDER THIS SECTION TO BE TRIED EITHER IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT OR MUNICIPAL COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-120, RELATING TO THE CUSTODY OF AN ANIMAL WHEN ITS KEEPER IS ARRESTED, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-140, RELATING TO THE CARE OF AN ANIMAL AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ANIMAL TAKEN AFTER ITS CUSTODIAN'S ARREST BE CARED AND PROVIDED FOR PROPERLY BY THE PERSON MAKING THE ARREST "UNTIL THE OWNER TAKES CHARGE OF THE ANIMAL", ALLOW AN ANIMAL TO BE SEIZED PRECEDING AN ARREST AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 47-1-150, AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE OWNER TAKE CHARGE OF THE ANIMAL WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF NOTICE FROM THE PERSON MAKING THE ARREST; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-150, RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF AN ANIMAL IS SEIZED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OR OTHER SOCIETY INCORPORATED FOR THAT PURPOSE IS INVOLVED WITH THE SEIZURE, THE AMOUNT MAY BE HELD PENDING CRIMINAL DISPOSITION OF THE CASE AT A FACILITY MAINTAINED OR CONTRACTED BY THAT AGENCY, AND TO ADD FURTHER PROVISIONS WHICH PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR AGENT OF ANY COUNTY OR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OR ANY SOCIETY INCORPORATED FOR THAT PURPOSE MAY MOVE BEFORE A MAGISTRATE FOR CERTAIN ORDERS AND THAT IF ANY SEIZED ANIMAL HELD BY COURT ORDER AT THE OWNER'S PREMISES IS REMOVED WITHOUT NOTIFICATION TO THE INVESTIGATING AGENCY, OR IF AN ANIMAL BECOMES SICK OR DIES AND THE OWNER OR CUSTODIAN FAILS IMMEDIATELY TO NOTIFY THE INVESTIGATING AGENCY, THE OWNER MUST BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT AND FINED UP TO THE PENALTIES PROVIDED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-170, RELATING TO PENALTIES, FINES, AND LIENS ASSESSED UPON CRUEL USE OF AN ANIMAL, SO AS TO DELETE THE CURRENT PROVISIONS AND REQUIRE THE CONVICTED OWNER OR PERSON HAVING CUSTODY OF A CRUELLY USED ANIMAL TO FORFEIT OWNERSHIP OF THE ANIMAL AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS INCURRED AS ORDERED BY THE SENTENCING COURT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 47-1-30, RELATING TO WILFUL ABUSE OF HORSES OR OTHER "BEASTS OF BURDEN".

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Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 284 -- Senators Leventis, Courson, Waldrep, Wilson, Giese, Anderson, Elliott, Land, Short, Reese, Cork, Rose, Holland, Moore and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-5-40 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MONITOR ALL ELECTED OR APPOINTED STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IN ORDER TO ASCERTAIN WHEN VACANCIES OCCUR AND PUBLICIZE THESE VACANCIES AND POSITIONS ON THESE BODIES WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE; PROVIDE THAT THE DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUBLIC CHARITIES SECTION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE ON JULY 1, 1998; TO TRANSFER ALL PERSONNEL ORIGINALLY TRANSFERRED FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE AND STILL EMPLOYED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE PUBLIC CHARITIES SECTION, APPROPRIATIONS, AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITIES SECTION TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE ON JULY 1, 1998; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL ADMINISTER THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT" AND REQUIRE HIM TO NOTIFY EACH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT HE IS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-56-20, 33-56-30, 33-56-40, 33-56-50, 33-56-60, 33-56-70, 33-56-80, 33-56-90, 33-56-100, 33-56-110, 33-56-120, 33-56-130, 33-56-140, 33-56-150, 33-56-160, AND 33-56-190, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND REFLECT THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND HIS OFFICE AS THE OFFICIAL AGENCY TO ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT", AND TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RETAIN A PORTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES TO OFFSET THE EXPENSES OF ENFORCEMENT.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 289 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INMATE LABOR IN PRIVATE INDUSTRY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF INMATE LABOR BY A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLENT OFFENDER NOT PERFORM LABOR FOR A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OUTSIDE THE CONFINES OF A CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, AND TO PROVIDE, FURTHER, THAT AN INMATE PARTICIPATING IN LABOR FOR A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION NOT BENEFIT IN ANY MANNER CONTRADICTORY TO EXISTING STATUTES.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 290 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE PROCEDURES, THE DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED ITEMS, AND THE DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS OF SALES OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO THE SEIZURE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF PROPERTY FORFEITED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF PERSONS PROVIDING INFORMATION LEADING TO THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE FACILITIES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 310 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENTS' INSURANCE AND BENEFITS PROTECTION ACT WHICH DEFINES CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PLANS AND OTHER TERMS, REQUIRES THE OFFER OF A POINT-OF-SERVICE OPTION WHEN THE INSURED OR MEMBER IS EMPLOYED BY AN EMPLOYER THAT HAS MORE THAN FIFTY ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND THAT OFFERS ONLY A CLOSED PANEL HEALTH CARE PLAN, PROVIDES FOR THE DIFFERENTIALS IN PREMIUMS, DEDUCTIBLES, COPAYMENTS, AND COINSURANCE, AND PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION BY THE HEALTH PLANS AGAINST A PHYSICIAN, A PODIATRIST, AN OPTOMETRIST, AN ORAL SURGEON, A CHIROPRACTOR, A PHARMACIST, OR AN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE BY REASON OF PROFESSION.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 325 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BAILING OF PERSONS BY MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CHARGED WITH A BAILABLE OFFENSE MUST HAVE A BOND HEARING WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS OF ARREST AND MUST BE RELEASED IN A REASONABLE TIME NOT TO EXCEED FOUR HOURS AFTER THE BOND IS DELIVERED TO THE INCARCERATING FACILITY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 38, RELATING TO BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE ACTIVITIES, OPERATIONS, AND REGULATION OF BAIL BONDSMEN, RUNNERS, AND SIMILAR PERSONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 17-15-70, 17-15-80, 17-15-90, 17-15-110, 17-15-120, 17-15-130, AND 17-15-150 RELATING TO BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCES.

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

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

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

S. 332 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES, FINES, AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A PISTOL, SO AS TO NOT ALLOW A CONFISCATED PISTOL TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLERK OF COURT OR A MAYOR FOR DISPOSAL, TO ALLOW A CONFISCATED PISTOL TO BE DESTROYED BY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT CONFISCATED THE WEAPON, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A WEAPON MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF IN ANY MANNER UNTIL A FINAL DETERMINATION OF ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING IT MAY BE INVOLVED IN IS ISSUED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-405, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF WEAPON, AND TO THE CONFISCATION AND DISPOSITION OF WEAPONS USED IN THE COMMISSION OR FURTHERANCE OF A CRIME, SO AS TO ALLOW A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT RECEIVES A CONFISCATED WEAPON TO TRADE IT WITH CERTAIN RETAIL DEALERS, TO NOT ALLOW A CONFISCATED WEAPON TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLERK OF COURT OR A MAYOR FOR DISPOSAL, TO ALLOW A CONFISCATED WEAPON TO BE DESTROYED BY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT CONFISCATED THE WEAPON, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A WEAPON MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF UNTIL A FINAL DETERMINATION OF ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING IT MAY BE INVOLVED IN IS ISSUED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE AND DESTRUCTION OF PISTOLS OR HANDGUNS DECLARED TO BE CONTRABAND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE WEAPONS MUST BE FORFEITED TO OR SEIZED BY A MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, TO NOT ALLOW THESE WEAPONS TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLERK OF COURT OR A MAYOR FOR DISPOSAL AND TO REQUIRE THESE WEAPONS TO BE EITHER DESTROYED OR DISPLAYED AFTER A FINAL DETERMINATION OF ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING THEY MAY BE INVOLVED IN IS ISSUED; TO REPEAL SECTION 16-23-500 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF CLERKS OF COURT AND MAYORS TO SELL CONFISCATED OR FORFEITED WEAPONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 23-31-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ACTIVE JUDGES, SOLICITORS, ASSISTANT SOLICITORS, AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONERS WHO POSSESS A VALID CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMIT MAY CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON ANYWHERE IN THE STATE.

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

S. 377 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-11-510 AND 16-11-520, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MALICIOUS INJURY TO PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING EITHER CRIME APPLY WHEN INJURY TO THE PROPERTY OR PROPERTY LOSS OCCURS AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMPRISONMENT OR FINES, OR BOTH, AS PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY OF JUVENILES FOR PLACEMENT IN A SECURE DETENTION CENTER TO INCLUDE A JUVENILE WHO COMMITS A MISDEMEANOR OTHER THAN A VIOLENT CRIME AND WHO IS AWAITING ADJUDICATION IN ANOTHER DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING OR HAS A RECENT RECORD OF OTHER MISDEMEANOR ADJUDICATIONS.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 380 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-25-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS TO PREVENT THE UNAUTHORIZED TRANSACTION OF INSURANCE BUSINESS WITHIN THIS STATE AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-25-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING CHAPTER 25, TITLE 38 ON THE UNAUTHORIZED TRANSACTION OF INSURANCE BUSINESS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A WILFULL VIOLATION BEFORE A CONVICTION MAY BE HAD OR A PENALTY IMPOSED, AND CHANGE THE OFFENSE FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 388 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-237 SO AS TO ESTABLISH LIMITS ON BLACK BASS TAKEN FROM LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE AND IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE SANTEE RIVER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 50-13-210 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DAILY CREEL LIMITS ON FISH, SO AS TO CONFORM IT WITH LIMITS ON BLACK BASS FROM LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE AND IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE SANTEE RIVER.

Introduced and Committed

S. 396 -- Senators J. Verne Smith and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTENTS OF PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT NOTICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE NOTICE CONTAIN THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE OVER THE PRIOR MARKET VALUE IF THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN USE OR CHARACTERISTICS.

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

S. 399 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-360 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO WRITE-IN BALLOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 401 -- Senators Leventis and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CONTRACTORS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REVISING THRESHOLD PROJECT COSTS REQUIRING A LICENSED CONTRACTOR, REVISING QUALIFYING PARTY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROVIDING A GRANDFATHER CLAUSE FOR CURRENT QUALIFIERS, ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL STATEMENT LICENSE GROUPS AND REVISING REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, REDUCING BIDDERS' LICENSE FEES, EXPANDING GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND SANCTIONS AGAINST UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS, AUTHORIZING CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS, AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION WAIVERS FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTORS LICENSED IN OTHER STATES, PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ESTABLISHING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIME CONTRACTORS, REVISING LICENSING SUBCLASSIFICATIONS, PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR OWNERS TO OBTAIN BUILDING PERMITS, AND PROVIDING LICENSURE EXEMPTIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Amended
Amended
Request for Debate
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

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

Report of Committee
Report of Committee
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Recommitted
Objection
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order

S. 443 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITY AND RIGHT TO ENTER AND EXAMINE NEW NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES AND PORTIONS OF EXISTING NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES COVERED BY BUILDING PERMITS.

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

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

Recorded vote
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

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

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled

S. 477 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3500, SO AS TO ALLOW A CREDIT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TAXES PAID ON QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE TAXPAYER WHILE RESIDING IN ANOTHER STATE WHICH DID NOT EXEMPT SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ITS STATE INCOME TAX AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL PRESCRIBE THE METHOD OF CLAIMING THE CREDIT WHICH MUST BE SPREAD OVER THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE TAXPAYER.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Ratified

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

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

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

Other proceedings
Report of Free Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 490 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-960, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MONIES IN THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PRISONERS BEING DECLARED CONTRABAND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES, TOKENS, OR THINGS OF LIKE NATURE USED AS MONEY SO SEIZED MUST BE DEPOSITED IN A FUND MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO AID IN THE DEPARTMENT'S DRUG INTERDICTION EFFORTS RATHER THAN IN A WELFARE FUND OF THE INSTITUTION IN WHICH THE PRISONER IS CONFINED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREDIT GIVEN CONVICTS FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER SERVING TIME IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION UNIT OF AN INSTITUTION OR IN THE MAXIMUM SECURITY UNIT OF THE DEPARTMENT AS A RESULT OF HIS OWN MISCONDUCT, AND A PRISONER WHO COMMITS AN OFFENSE OR IS FOUND GUILTY OF A SERIOUS OR OF REPETITIVE RULE VIOLATIONS OF THE INSTITUTION, MAY NOT BE ENTITLED TO CREDIT UNDER THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE DIVISION REFER TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES THE NAMES OF COMMITTED YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS FOR CONDITIONAL RELEASE AND UNCONDITIONAL DISCHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COURTS UPON CONVICTION OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES IN PLACE OF THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION AS THE DISCHARGE AUTHORITY FOR YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS UNDER TWENTY-ONE SENTENCED INDEFINITELY TO THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE RECEPTION AND EVALUATION CENTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR MAY RECOMMEND TO THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS THAT A COMMITTED YOUTHFUL OFFENDER BE REFERRED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES FOR CONDITIONAL RELEASE UNDER SUPERVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY, AFTER REASONABLE NOTICE TO THE DIRECTOR, REFER TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES THE NAME OF A COMMITTED YOUTHFUL OFFENDER FOR CONDITIONAL RELEASE UNDER SUPERVISION, THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES RATHER THAN THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION MAY ASSESS REASONABLE FEES TO BE PAID BY YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS TO OFFSET COSTS OF SUPERVISION, AND THAT THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES RATHER THAN THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION MAY DISCHARGE A COMMITTED YOUTHFUL OFFENDER UNCONDITIONALLY AT THE EXPIRATION OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF CONDITIONAL RELEASE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-130, RELATING TO REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION OF ORDERS OF THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES RATHER THAN THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION MAY REVOKE OR MODIFY PREVIOUS ORDERS RESPECTING YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-140, RELATING TO SUPERVISORY AGENTS OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS PERMITTED TO REMAIN AT LIBERTY OR CONDITIONALLY RELEASED, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES FOR THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION AS THE APPOINTING AND REGULATING AUTHORITY FOR SUPERVISOR AGENTS AND REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-150, RELATING TO TREATMENT AND RETURN TO CUSTODY OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF, BEFORE THE UNCONDITIONAL DISCHARGE OF A CONDITIONALLY RELEASED YOUTHFUL OFFENDER, THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES IS OF THE OPINION THAT A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER WILL BE BENEFITED BY FURTHER TREATMENT, THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES RATHER THAN THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVISION MAY DIRECT HIS RETURN TO CUSTODY AND MAY REVOKE THE ORDER OF CONDITIONAL RELEASE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-560, RELATING TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS OF NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE OF PRISONERS TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VICTIMS REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 16-3-1530(C) (THE VICTIMS AND WITNESSES BILL OF RIGHTS) AND THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN THE COUNTY WHERE A PRISONER SENTENCED FOR A "NO PAROLE OFFENSE" IS TO BE RELEASED MUST BE NOTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES MUST NOTIFY THE REGISTERED VICTIM UPON THE REVOCATION OR COMPLETION OF A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM.

Introduced and Committed

S. 534 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-13-25, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING CHILD LABOR REGULATIONS SO AS TO PROVIDE AN OPTIONAL FINE FOR A FIRST OFFENSE, TO INCREASE THE FINES FOR A SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE, TO MAKE THESE FINES OPTIONAL RATHER THAN MANDATORY, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF THE FINE BASED ON CRITERIA TO BE INCLUDED IN REGULATIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 41-13-40 RELATING TO LIABILITY OF EMPLOYERS OF MINORS TO PARENTS OR GUARDIANS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 535 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 93 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS REGULATING THE PRIVACY OF GENETIC INFORMATION.

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

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

Report of Committee
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

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

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

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

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 593 -- Senators Ravenel, Passailaigue, Rose, McConnell and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LODGING FACILITIES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BED AND BREAKFAST ACT", TO SPECIFICALLY DEFINE "BED AND BREAKFAST" TO INCLUDE A "BED AND BREAKFAST INN", A "HOME STAY BED AND BREAKFAST", AND A "COUNTRY INN", TO SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDE CERTAIN OTHER TYPES OF TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF A NEW OR EXISTING BED AND BREAKFAST IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 603 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 52, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AMUSEMENTS AND ATHLETIC CONTESTS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN KAYAKING AND CANOEING LIABILITY IMMUNITY WHEREBY A KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR A KAYAKING OR CANOEING PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM AN INHERENT RISK OF KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY ABSENT SPECIFIED FACTORS.

Introduced and Committed

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

Recorded vote
Recommitted
Point of Order
Parliamentary Inquiry

S. 605 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-5-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNEXATION OF PART OF ONE COUNTY BY ANOTHER, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY FROM WHICH THE AREA IS PROPOSED TO BE TRANSFERRED WHERE THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED IS LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND ACRES IN SIZE OR WHERE THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED HAS A POPULATION RATIO OF LESS THAN ONE ELECTOR FOR EACH TEN ACRES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 621 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE OVER THIRTY YEARS OLD MAY BEAR A SOUTH CAROLINA LICENSE PLATE OF THE MODEL YEAR OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 718 -- Senator O'Dell: 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 ADD SECTION 40-55-120 SO AS TO REQUIRE PSYCHOLOGISTS TO PROVIDE PATIENTS WITH A STATEMENT OF THEIR RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES TO FILE A COMPLAINT; TO ADD SECTION 40-55-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO HEALTH INSURER IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OR PAY FOR SERVICES AUTHORIZED IN THIS CHAPTER; 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 REVISE AND FURTHER SPECIFY LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING REQUIRING A DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND REMOVING THE PROVISION 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; 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; TO AMEND CHAPTER 75, TITLE 40, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THIS CHAPTER TO CONFORM TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THESE COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 719 -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CAUSE TO BE ERECTED ALONG POE AVENUE NEAR THE FORT MOULTRIE NATIONAL MONUMENT ON SULLIVAN'S ISLAND A HISTORICAL MARKER THAT RECOGNIZES THE ROLE OF SULLIVAN'S ISLAND AS A POINT OF ENTRY OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS INTO THIS COUNTRY.

Report of Committee
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Adopted
Message from Senate

S. 757 -- Senators Ravenel and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO ELECTIONS OF COMMISSIONERS HELD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6; TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6 BY ADDING ARTICLES 2 AND 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH ELECTORS RESIDING IN A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT MAY PETITION FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE GOVERNING BODY OF A DISTRICT SHOULD BE ELECTED BY POPULAR VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AND A PROCEDURE FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT AFTER A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT VOTING IN THE REFERENDUM; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-271 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS TO LEVY MILLAGE AND PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES; AND TO REQUIRE ALL BOND REFERENDUMS SOUGHT BY A DISTRICT UNDER THIS ACT TO BE VOTED UPON IN GENERAL ELECTIONS.

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

S. 758 -- Senator Fair: 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, AND TO REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF AN OFFENDER.

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

S. 759 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 722 OF 1976, RELATING TO THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY AND SUMTER GUARDS BOARD OF OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD FROM FIVE TO SEVEN AND TO CHANGE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE APPOINTED.

Introduced and Committed

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

Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

S. 772 -- Senators Holland, Bryan and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-930, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPELLING ATTENDANCE OF A WITNESS, SO AS TO ALLOW A MAGISTRATE TO COMPEL THE ATTENDANCE OF ANY WITNESS RESIDING IN THE COUNTY INSTEAD OF ANY WITNESS RESIDING NOT MORE THAN TWENTY MILES FROM THE MAGISTRATE'S LOCATION; TO PROVIDE IF THE WITNESS FAILS OR REFUSES TO ATTEND OR GIVE EVIDENCE WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE SHOWN THAT THE MAGISTRATE MAY FIND HIM IN CONTEMPT AND SENTENCE HIM UP TO THE CRIMINAL JURISDICTIONAL LIMIT IMPOSED ON MAGISTRATES' COURTS; AND TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES.

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

S. 778 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE AND SO AS TO INCLUDE OTHER DEFINITIONS IN THAT CONNECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-50, RELATING TO SUBSCRIBER BILLING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A UNIFORM MONTHLY CMRS 911 CHARGE, FOR THE FILING OF A RETURN AND REMITTANCE OF CHARGES COLLECTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AND FOR ITS MAINTENANCE BY THE STATE TREASURER IN A SEPARATE FUND FOR DISTRIBUTION ONLY AS AUTHORIZED IN SECTION 23-47-65, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHARGE IS NOT REVENUE OF THE SERVICE SUPPLIER AND IS THE LIABILITY OF THE SERVICE SUBSCRIBER; TO ADD SECTION 23-47-65 SO AS TO CREATE THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (CMRS) EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN IMPLEMENTING A WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 SYSTEM CONSISTENT WITH FCC DOCKET NUMBER 94-102 AND PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP, TERMS, POWERS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE, INCLUDING DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES IN A SEPARATE STATE FUND MADE UP OF CMRS 911 CHARGES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-70, RELATING TO LIABILITY, SO AS TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY OF A CMRS SERVICE SUPPLIER IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF 911 SERVICE AND TO GRANT IMMUNITY TO A CMRS SERVICE SUPPLIER IN CONNECTION WITH RELEASE OF SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION TO A GOVERNMENT AGENCY AS REQUIRED BY LAW; TO ADD SECTION 23-47-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CMRS LOCATION INFORMATION AND OTHER DATA IN A 911 SYSTEM IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND MAY NOT BE DISCLOSED; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OPERATION TO BEGIN AUGUST 1, 1998, AND 911 CHARGES TO BE IMPOSED BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1, 1998.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Reconsidered
Message from Senate
Tabled
Ratified

S. 779 -- Senators Holland and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRIAL OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH VIOLATIONS OF MUNICIPAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT TRIAL BE HELD WITHIN SEVEN DAYS.

Introduced and Committed

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

Message from Senate

S. 810 -- Senator Holland: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PERMIT THE GOVERNOR TO RESUBMIT THE NAME OF THE INTERIM DIRECTOR SERVING AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IF THE INTERIM APPOINTEE IS NOT CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNING, SINE DIE AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE INTERIM APPOINTEE'S NAME IS RESUBMITTED BY THE GOVERNOR, THAT THE APPOINTEE MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL FEBRUARY 1, 1998, AT WHICH TIME THE OFFICE SHALL BE VACANT IF THE APPOINTEE IS NOT CONFIRMED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 832 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO ABOLISH THE KERSHAW COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND KERSHAW COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION, AND TO CREATE THE KERSHAW COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION.

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

S. 833 -- Senators Peeler and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-49-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF PROTECTED MOUNTAIN RIDGE CRESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF IDENTIFYING PROTECTED MOUNTAIN RIDGE CRESTS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 835 -- Senators Peeler and Reese: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 50-1-95, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR REPORTING OF HUNTING ACCIDENTS.

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

S. 837 -- Senator Lander: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 59-26-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION'S AUTHORITY TO ALLOW ADJUSTMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF INSTITUTIONAL TIME REQUIRED IN THE DEFINED MINIMUM PROGRAM AND A PROVISION WHICH PROHIBITS THE REQUIREMENT OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AS A PREREQUISITE TO RECEIVING A REGULAR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.

Introduced and Committed

S. 843 -- Senators Peeler, Reese and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-195 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STUDENT WITH PEDICULOSIS (HEAD LICE) TO RETURN TO SCHOOL ONLY UPON PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE OF TREATMENT AND A PHYSICAL SCREENING CONDUCTED BY THE SCHOOL INDICATING AN ABSENCE OF PEDICULOSIS, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE FAMILIES WITH PRODUCTS OR PRODUCT VOUCHERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PEDICULOSIS, AND TO MAKE IMPLEMENTATION CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROPRIATION OF ADEQUATE FUNDING.

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

S. 844 -- Senators Courson, Leventis, Reese, Washington and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO OR COMPILED BY THE JOBS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO SPECIFY WHEN AND UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES INFORMATION IS DEEMED TO BE CONFIDENTIAL; TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE OR THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE WITH ANY MATERIAL IT MAY REQUEST REGARDING A LOAN OR GRANT; AND TO REQUIRE FINAL APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR LOANS INITIALLY APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY THAT ARE GUARANTEED BY THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 847 -- Senators Passailaigue, Washington and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL RETAIL BEER AND WINE PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEES COLLECTED MAY BE USED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEES COLLECTED MAY BE USED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted
Objection
Request for Debate
Point of Order

S. 848 -- Senators Passailaigue, Reese, Alexander, Wilson, Mescher, Washington, Branton and Russell: 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

S. 850 -- Senators Setzler, Courson, Hayes, Lander, Wilson, Giese, Reese, Rankin, Bryan, Mescher, Russell, Washington, Branton, Short and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 18 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALITY CONTROLS AND PRODUCTIVITY REWARDS, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1998 TO ESTABLISH STATEWIDE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENTS OF THOSE STANDARDS FOR SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE ANNUAL REPORT CARDS FOR SCHOOLS WITH A PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE DISTRICTS TO ESTABLISH LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED RESOURCES TO IMPROVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND TEACHER AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS; TO ADD SECTION 59-24-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS IN REGARD TO SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-24-10, 59-24-30, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND 59-24-50, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS; TO ADD SECTION 59-24-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FORMAL INDUCTION PROGRAM FOR FIRST-YEAR PRINCIPALS; TO ADD SECTION 59-24-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTIFIED EDUCATION PERSONNEL WHO ARE EMPLOYED AS ADMINISTRATORS ON AN ANNUAL OR MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT WILL RETAIN THEIR RIGHTS AS A TEACHER UNDER APPLICABLE EMPLOYMENT, DISMISSAL, AND OTHER PROCEDURES BUT NO SUCH RIGHTS ARE GRANTED TO THE POSITION OR SALARY OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SUCH ADMINISTRATOR WHO PRESENTLY IS UNDER A CONTRACT GRANTING SUCH RIGHTS SHALL RETAIN THAT STATUS UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THAT CONTRACT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-10, RELATING TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE EIA, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMITTEE TO THE "EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE", TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE AND THE MANNER IN WHICH ITS MEMBERS ARE SELECTED, AND TO REVISE ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT THAT IT REVIEW AND MONITOR THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1998; TO ADD SECTIONS 59-6-100, 59-6-110, AND 59-6-120 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ACCOUNTABILITY DIVISION WITHIN THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SHALL APPOINT A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW CURRENT STATE PROGRAMS AND POLICIES FOR PARENT PARTICIPATION IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-10, RELATING TO REQUIRED SUBJECTS OF INSTRUCTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE INSTRUCTION IN PHONICS; TO ADD SECTION 59-63-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHICH CHOOSE TO REDUCE CLASS SIZE IN GRADES ONE THROUGH THREE TO A PUPIL-TEACHER RATIO OF FIFTEEN TO ONE SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTAIN STATE FUNDING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE PROVISIONS INCLUDING A PROVISION ALLOWING PORTABLE OR TEMPORARY FACILITIES TO BE USED FROM FUNDING DERIVED FROM THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS ACT TO EVERY DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL PRINCIPAL IN THIS STATE; TO REPEAL SECTION 59-6-12 RELATING TO CERTAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-18-10, 59-18-11, 59-18-15, 59-18-20, 59-18-25, 59-18-30, AND 59-18-31 RELATING TO SCHOOL QUALITY CONTROLS AND PRODUCTIVITY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
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Amended
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 852 -- Senators Martin, J. Verne Smith, Alexander, Wilson, Leventis, Branton, Hutto and Giese: 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.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message from Senate

S. 861 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1147 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GREENWOOD COUNTY VOCATIONAL FACILITY, SO AS TO RENAME THE FACILITY THE GREENWOOD COUNTY CAREER CENTER.

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

S. 862 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIME CLASSIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OFFENSES CLASSIFIED AS EXEMPT WITH MAXIMUM PENALTIES OF IMPRISONMENT OF FIVE YEARS OR MORE ARE FELONIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-26, RELATING TO THE DEATH PENALTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF A SOLICITOR'S INTENTION TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY TO BE IN WRITING; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-660, RELATING TO DEPOSITION TESTIMONY, SO AS TO ALLOW A JUDGE TO ORDER VIDEO DEPOSITION OF A RAPE VICTIM WHEN THE PERSON IS A WITNESS IN THE TRIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1240, RELATING TO THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION REGARDING A PARTICULAR APPLICANT FOR VICTIM COMPENSATION BY COURT ORDER UPON A SHOWING OF GOOD CAUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-310, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY, SO AS TO NARROW THE DEFINITION OF "BUILDING"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-617, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ENTERING ANOTHER'S PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CULTIVATING MARIJUANA, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE OFFENSE BE COMMITTED WILFULLY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-650, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF REMOVING A FENCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE OFFENSE BE COMMITTED INTENTIONALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-60, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF STEALING DOGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE OFFENSE BE COMMITTED WITH THE INTENT TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE THE OWNER THEREOF; TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "FAMILY VIOLENCE"; TO AMEND SECTION 17-4-20, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION OF APPELLATE DEFENSE, SO AS TO REPLACE THE MEMBERSHIP SEAT ALLOCATED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION WITH ONE ALLOCATED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS; TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-141, RELATING TO RECORDS KEPT BY JUDICIAL OFFICERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION TO PRESCRIBE FORMS; TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-160, RELATING TO FORMS OF ARREST AND SEARCH WARRANTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION TO PRESCRIBE FORMS; TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-40, RELATING TO BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE FORMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION TO PRESCRIBE THE FORMS; TO AMEND SECTION 17-19-80, RELATING TO INDICTMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON INDICTED OF A CAPITAL OFFENSE BE GIVEN A COPY OF THE INDICTMENT THIRTY DAYS BEFORE TRIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 17-21-80, RELATING TO CHANGE OF VENUE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A JUDGE TO CHANGE THE VENUE IN A CRIMINAL CASE TO ANOTHER COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-480, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SEX OFFENDER MAY NOT BE PENALIZED FOR FAILING TO REGISTER IF HE WAS CONVICTED OF A SPECIFIC OFFENSE PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1994; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1380, RELATING TO A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE WHO IS CONVICTED OF A TRAFFIC OFFENSE IN ANOTHER STATE MAY APPLY FOR A PROVISIONAL LICENSE IF HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED AS A RESULT OF THE CONVICTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 16-3-410, 16-3-420, 16-3-430, 16-3-440, 16-3-450, 16-3-460, 16-3-720, 16-11-720, 17-13-70, 17-13-100, AND 17-13-110.

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Point of Order
Point of Order

S. 863 -- Senators Holland, Washington and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR EARLY PAROLE FOR CERTAIN OFFENDER VICTIMS OF SPOUSAL ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INMATE WHO IS SENTENCED FOR AN OFFENSE AGAINST A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER AND PRESENTS EVIDENCE OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUFFERED AT THE HANDS OF THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHEN HE WAS CONVICTED OF, OR PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO THE OFFENSE OR IN POST-CONVICTION PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING TO THE PLEA OR CONVICTION IS ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE AFTER SERVING ONE-FOURTH OF HIS TERM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT EFFECT THE FILING PROCEDURES FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF APPLICATIONS.

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

S. 864 -- Senators Holland, Washington and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-26, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ELECT A VICE-CHAIRMAN INSTEAD OF A SECRETARY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 865 -- Senators McConnell, Reese and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION ALLOWING A FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BE ELECTED TO A FAMILY COURT JUDGESHIP NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW.

Introduced and Committed

S. 866 -- Senators Holland, Reese, Wilson, Mescher, Hayes, McConnell, Leventis and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1075, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FELONY OF CARJACKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CARJACKING IS A VIOLENT CRIME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MOST SERIOUS OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CARJACKING IS A MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE.

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

S. 873 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE GREENWOOD COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING AND CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF ELECTIONS FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 51 COMPOSED OF AREAS IN ABBEVILLE, GREENWOOD, AND LAURENS COUNTIES, AND NINETY-SIX SCHOOL DISTRICT 52 IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, EXCEPT THAT IN SCHOOL DISTRICT 51 THESE FUNCTIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED WITH THE ELECTION COMMISSIONS OF THE OTHER COUNTIES IN THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND TO PERMIT THE USE OF GREENWOOD COUNTY VOTING MACHINES IN POLLING PLACES IN ABBEVILLE

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

S. 876 -- Senators Drummond and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPORTS OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY TAXES COLLECTED, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE AND REFER TO ALL TAXING ENTITIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-39-140, 12-39-310, AND 12-45-300, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF COUNTY AUDITORS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REQUIREMENTS AND MODERNIZE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 11-3-190, 12-39-290, AND 12-45-340, RELATING TO OBSOLETE REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.

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

S. 881 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 588 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE ONE CENT SALES AND USE TAX IMPOSED FOLLOWING REFERENDUM APPROVAL IN CHEROKEE COUNTY FOR DEBT SERVICE ON BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AND THE PER PUPIL ALLOCATION FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS TO ANY OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT IN CHEROKEE COUNTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PRO RATA REFUND OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR SCHOOLS FROM EXCESS SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTED FOR THIS PURPOSE IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR IN THE FORM OF A CREDIT AGAINST PROPERTY TAX, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE CREDIT, TO PROVIDE FOR A DIRECT REFUND WHEN NO CREDIT CAN BE APPLIED, AND TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM TEN-DOLLAR REBATE OR REFUND.

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

S. 886 -- Senators Saleeby, McGill and Ravenel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE S.C. FORESTRY COMMISSION COMPLEX IN DARLINGTON COUNTY BE NAMED IN HONOR OF GARY H. SLAVENS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 893 -- Senators Lander and Reese: 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 CREATE THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY ACT, AND TO DEFINE THE TYPE OF SOLD OR LEASED DEVICE SUBJECT TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, A "MANUFACTURER" FOR PURPOSES OF WARRANTING THE DEVICES, AND A "NONCONFORMITY" THAT TRIGGERS THE PROTECTIONS AND REMEDIES PURSUANT TO THE ACT.

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

S. 894 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MR. JOHN L. MCCOY OF GREAT FALLS UPON HIS DEATH.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 897 -- Senator Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO EXERCISE CONGRESSIONAL JURISDICTION OVER COMMERCE OVER THE INTERNET BY ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE IMPOSITION OF EXACTIONS THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THE FLOW OF COMMERCE VIA THE INTERNET.

Introduced and Committed

S. 898 -- Senator Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HONORABLE C. WESTON HOUCK, CHIEF JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSMITTAL TO THE CODE COMMISSIONER OF THIS STATE AN UNPUBLISHED FEDERAL OPINION DECIDED IN THE DISTRICT WHICH INVALIDATES OR AFFECTS THE INTERPRETATION OF A SOUTH CAROLINA STATUTE, ACT, CODE SECTION, OR RESOLUTION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 900 -- Senators Hutto, Matthews and Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME AND DESIGNATE THE OVERPASS AT U.S. HIGHWAY 301 AND INTERSTATE 95 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY IN HONOR OF THE LATE FIRST SERGEANT FRANKIE LEE LINGARD AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 901 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DATE BY WHICH THE "COMMITTEE TO STUDY CONSUMER FINANCE ISSUES" MUST MAKE ITS REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 902 -- Senators Drummond and J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK THE MEMBERS AND STAFF OF THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR TIRELESS EFFORTS AND DEDICATION TO THE COMPLETION OF THE STATE HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT, TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIAL CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE NEWLY RENOVATED STATE HOUSE, AND TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THAT THE STATE HOUSE BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE FROM THE DATE OF ITS COMPLETION UNTIL LABOR DAY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 914 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GARNISHMENT ACT OF 1998", WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES THAT GRANT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE RECOVERED CERTAIN JUDGMENTS AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON A RIGHT TO A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT, SUBJECTING TO GARNISHMENT UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS INCOME, WAGES, INTEREST, RENTS, DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS, BONUSES, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE DEBTOR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 37-5-104 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST GARNISHMENT FOR DEBTS ARISING FROM A CONSUMER CREDIT SALE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted
Point of Order

S. 915 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO ANNOTATE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS ALL UNPUBLISHED FEDERAL OPINIONS DECIDED IN THE DISTRICT HAVING AN EFFECT ON THE INTERPRETATION OR INVALIDATIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATUTES WHICH HAVE BEEN SENT TO HIM BY THE CHIEF FEDERAL DISTRICT JUDGE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 920 -- Senators Lander, Courson and Giese: 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, TO DEFINE THE "SOUTH CAROLINA DONOR REFERRAL NETWORK", AND TO REQUIRE THE NETWORK TO CONDUCT DEATH RECORD REVIEWS PURSUANT TO AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO WITH HOSPITALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE; 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
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 921 -- Senators Lander, Courson and Giese: 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
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 923 -- Senator Holland: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT CONCURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTION IS GRANTED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OVER THE NATIONAL ADVOCACY CENTER FOR AS LONG AS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LEASES THE CENTER.

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

S. 924 -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 526 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH MUST BE MET BEFORE SCHOOLS MAY BE CLOSED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT, AND TO REQUIRE THE MAINTENANCE OF ALL SCHOOL BUILDINGS WHICH ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL BOARD.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 925 -- Senators Cork and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THESE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

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

S. 927 -- Senators Drummond, Martin, Alexander, Waldrep, Giese, Wilson, Saleeby, Hayes, Leatherman, Ravenel, McConnell, Land, Leventis, Moore, Holland and Cork: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTO COMMEND AND THANK THE RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION, THE CONSERVATION FUND, DUKE ENERGY/CRESCENT RESOURCES, INCORPORATED, THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND THE BOARD AND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THEIR ROLES IN THE STATE'S PURCHASE OF THE JOCASSEE GORGES PROPERTY AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEDICATE THIS AREA AS THE "JIM TIMMERMAN NATURAL RESOURCES AREA AT JOCASSEE GORGES" IN HONOR OF DR. JAMES A. TIMMERMAN, JR., DIRECTOR EMERITUS OF THE DEPARTMENT AND ONE OF THIS STATE'S MOST RESPECTED CONSERVATIONISTS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 928 -- Senators Lander, Waldrep, McConnell and Courtney: 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.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled; Recorded vote
Recalled
Ratified

S. 936 -- Senators J. Verne Smith and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-19-125 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE STUDENT PERMITS ALLOWING STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED MORTUARY SCIENCE COLLEGE IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICE.

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

S. 942 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-16-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELEVATOR CODE, SO AS TO CONFORM STATE LAW TO COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT NATIONAL SAFETY CODES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 945 -- Senators Martin and Lander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BRIGADIER GENERAL JERALD RAY HELGESON, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS COMMANDER, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, SECOND BRIGADE, ON JANUARY 31, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 946 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE ANTHONY G. JORDAN, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1998.

Introduced and Committed
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recalled
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Adopted
Message from Senate

S. 948 -- Senators Ford and Patterson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 33 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST MARRIAGES OF WHITES AND NEGROES, SO AS TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 950 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-1-212, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF STATE CRIMINAL LAWS BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE SPECIAL AGENTS IN THE DEFINITION OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 951 -- Senators Drummond, McConnell, Courtney, Bryan, O'Dell and Waldrep: 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".

Introduced and Committed

S. 953 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DR. HALSTED MCCLURE STONE, SR., FOR HIS FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COUNTY OF CHESTER AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CONGRATULATE DOCTOR STONE FOR HIS PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PHYSICIAN AND FOR THE LEADERSHIP HE PROVIDES THROUGH HIS CONTINUING PUBLIC SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF CHESTER COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 954 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING JANICE WARREN OF GILBERT FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK AS DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF LEXINGTON COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 955 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF LONGTIME CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, J. ARTHUR "BUD" BRIDGES, JR., AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 957 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Courson, Giese, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Martin, Moore, Ravenel, Ryberg and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998, AS "HOSPITAL DAY".

Introduced and Adopted

S. 958 -- Senators Drummond, Land, Moore, McConnell, Courson, Bryan, Martin, Passailaigue and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 PROVIDING FOR RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS, INCLUDING DEFINITIONS, FIDUCIARY DUTIES, INVESTMENT PLANS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESTABLISHING THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL AND PROVIDING FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1310, 9-8-160, 9-9-150, AND 9-11-240, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AS THE TRUSTEE OF THE FUNDS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYSTEM, RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE INVESTMENTS ALLOWED AND SAFEGUARDS IMPOSED WITH RESPECT TO THE INVESTMENT OF THE FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS SYSTEMS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS IN EQUITY SECURITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 30-4-40 AND 30-4-70, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE AND MEETINGS WHICH MAY BE CLOSED FOR PURPOSES OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT RECORDS RELATING TO INVESTMENTS OR OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS IF DISCLOSURE WOULD JEOPARDIZE INVESTMENT DECISIONS OR OBJECTIVES AND ALLOW THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MEETING AS TRUSTEE OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION IF DISCLOSURE WOULD JEOPARDIZE INVESTMENT DECISIONS OR OBJECTIVES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Amended
Recalled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee Adopted
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 963 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Alexander, Branton, Courson, Elliott, Fair, Giese, Glover, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Matthews, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Ravenel, Reese, Short and Leventis: 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 INCLUDE METHADONE TREATMENT FACILITIES IN THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTH CARE FACILITY" AND TO DELETE KIDNEY DISEASE TREATMENT CENTERS AND HEMODIALYSIS CENTERS FROM THAT DEFINITION; 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 AND TO CLARIFY THE EDUCATIONAL AND PENAL INSTITUTION EXEMPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION PROCESS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FROM APPROVING A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR A METHADONE TREATMENT FACILITY UNTIL LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR SUCH FACILITIES ARE PROMULGATED.

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

S. 964 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 278 OF 1985, RELATING TO THE JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ESTABLISH SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PRECLEARANCE SUBMISSION OF ACT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

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

S. 965 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE RIGHT REVEREND JOHN HURST ADAMS, PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ON THE OCCASION OF "BISHOP ADAMS APPRECIATION WEEK" BEGINNING ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1998, AT THE MARRIOTT HOTEL IN CHARLESTON.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 972 -- Senators Bryan, Russell, Reese, Courtney, Lander, Peeler and Short: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 51, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE THE ENOREE RIVER GREENWAY COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES.

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

S. 974 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WITNESSES PERMITTED TO VIEW AN EXECUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONVICT MAY SUBSTITUTE ONE PERSON FOR EITHER HIS COUNSEL OR A MINISTER TO BE PRESENT AT HIS EXECUTION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 979 -- Senators Martin and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1072, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PHYSICIAN, NURSE, OR ANY OTHER MEDICAL OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL AND ANY EMPLOYEE OF A HOSPITAL, CLINIC, OR NURSING HOME WHO KNOWINGLY TREATS ANY PERSON SUFFERING FROM A GUNSHOT WOUND OR ANY OTHER WOUND INDICATING VIOLENCE OR RECEIVES A REQUEST FOR SUCH TREATMENT SHALL REPORT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME THE EXISTENCE OF A GUNSHOT WOUND OR ANY OTHER WOUND INDICATING VIOLENCE TO THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE TREATMENT IS ADMINISTERED OR A REQUEST IS RECEIVED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 981 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-35-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE.

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

S. 982 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 19, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF SECURED INTERESTS AND OTHER LIENS ON MOTOR VEHICLES, BY ADDING SECTION 56-19-720 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TERMINAL RENTAL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE IN A VEHICLE LEASE DOES NOT CREATE A SECURITY INTEREST OR A SALE.

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

S. 983 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH AIKEN SANTAGATI ON RECEIVING THE "COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD" FROM THE COMMUNITY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE ON JANUARY 17, 1998, AND COMMENDING HER FOR HER YEARS OF LEADERSHIP, DEDICATION, AND HARD WORK ON BEHALF OF HER COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 984 -- Senators Holland, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: 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

S. 986 -- Senators Holland and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH STAFF DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT UPON INITIAL CERTIFICATION, EACH BOARD MEMBER AND DESIGNATED STAFF MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE TRAINING COURSE EACH YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROVISIONS FOR INCLUSION OF MAJORITY AND MINORITY PARTY REPRESENTATIVES APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN ELECTION AND REGISTRATION COMMISSIONS AS CONSTITUTED FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND PROTESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH STAFF DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT UPON INITIAL CERTIFICATION, EACH COMMISSION MEMBER AND DESIGNATED STAFF MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE TRAINING COURSE EACH YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH STAFF DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT UPON INITIAL CERTIFICATION, EACH COMMISSION MEMBER AND DESIGNATED STAFF MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE TRAINING COURSE EACH YEAR.

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

S. 987 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT AND THE PROVISION THAT THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME MAY BE WAIVED AND MERGED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF NONPROFIT LONG-TERM CARE RETIREMENT OR LIFE CARE FACILITIES, IF THERE ARE CO-OWNERS THEN A TWO-THIRDS VOTE, RATHER THAN A UNANIMOUS VOTE, OF THE CO-OWNERS SUFFICES TO WAIVE THE REGIME.

Introduced and Committed

S. 992 -- Senator Passailaigue: AN ACT 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 THE FAILURE TO PAY TOLLS, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT, NOTIFICATION, AND ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES FOR TOLL VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC COLLECTION OF TOLLS AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER RECORDED IMAGES USED DURING TOLL COLLECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL BUSES TRANSPORTING SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PAYMENT OF TOLLS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Other proceedings
Parliamentary Inquiry
Non-Concurrence
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 993 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Passailaigue, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF BASEBALL TO REINSTATE "SHOELESS JOE" JACKSON AS A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 994 -- Senators Short, Jackson and Gregory: 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 BY THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF PERSONS OFFERING DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES; BY ADDING CHAPTER 41 SO AS TO DEFINE A LEVEL I AND LEVEL II CHECK-CASHING SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING BY THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF CHECK-CASHING SERVICES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 34-29-100, RELATING TO BOOKS AND RECORDS IN CONSUMER FINANCE TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW RETENTION OF RECORDS IN ANY CONFORMING MEDIUM.

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

S. 995 -- Senators Short, Jackson and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34 OF THE 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

S. 1000 -- Senators Ford and Holland: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 33 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE AGE OF CONSENT TO SEXUAL INTERCOURSE FOR AN UNMARRIED PERSON, SO AS TO RAISE THE AGE OF CONSENT FROM FOURTEEN TO SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1003 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-535 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HUNT, TAKE, OR POSSESS MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A MIGRATORY GAME BIRD PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT CHARGE A FEE FOR THE PERMIT UNLESS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PERMIT MUST BE INTEGRATED INTO ALL HUNTING LICENSES AFTER FINAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIGRATORY BIRD HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM.

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

S. 1007 -- Senators Holland, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO ENACT THE DRUG-INDUCED CRIME PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1998, BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRUGS, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DISTRIBUTING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR GAMMA HYDROXY BUTYRATE TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITH THE INTENT TO COMMIT A CRIME AGAINST THAT INDIVIDUAL AND ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE PENALTIES, AND ALSO TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF TRAFFICKING IN FLUNITRAZEPAM AND ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-1-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMES, SO AS TO CLASSIFY THE OFFENSE OF DISTRIBUTING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITH THE INTENT TO COMMIT A CRIME AGAINST THAT INDIVIDUAL AND TRAFFICKING IN FLUNITRAZEPAM AS FELONIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-652, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF ONE PERSON CAUSES ANOTHER PERSON TO BECOME MENTALLY INCAPACITATED OR PHYSICALLY HELPLESS BY ADMINISTERING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, THAT PERSON IS GUILTY OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE FIRST DEGREE.

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

S. 1008 -- Senators Anderson and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TITLE XIX STATE PLAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS DIRECTED TO PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR FOUR PRESCRIPTIONS PER MONTH FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1009 -- Senators McConnell and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REJECT ANY LEGISLATION THAT WOULD EXEMPT HEALTH PLANS SPONSORED BY ASSOCIATIONS AND MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS FROM STATE INSURANCE STANDARDS AND OVERSIGHT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

S. 1010 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Gregory and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING MARCH 10, 1998, "YORK COUNTY DAY".

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1013 -- Senator Lander: 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 1998, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY EXECUTE AN INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT WITH THE DESIGNATED COMPACT STATES, TO PROVIDE WHEN THE COMPACT BECOMES OPERATIVE AND 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 RELATING TO THE DAIRY INDUSTRY, 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 REGULATIONS AS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMPACT AND THIS CHAPTER, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR THE REVOCATION OR FORFEITURE OF DAIRY INDUSTRY LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPACT, RELATED REGULATIONS, OR THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

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

S. 1020 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LAUREN LUCAS OF BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON BEING NAMED ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S TOP TWO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT VOLUNTEERS IN "THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS" PROGRAM.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1022 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MACK WILLIE RHODES AS A TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT AND OUTSTANDING SOUTH CAROLINIAN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY ON FEBRUARY 25, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1025 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-30 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF PLACES OF CONFINEMENT FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF OFFENSES AGAINST THE STATE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO DESIGNATE AS THE CONVICTED PERSON'S PLACE OF CONFINEMENT THE INSTITUTION OR FACILITY CLOSEST TO THE CONVICTED PERSON'S HOME UNLESS THE CLOSEST FACILITY OR INSTITUTION IS NOT SUITABLE OR APPROPRIATE FOR CONFINEMENT OF THE PERSON FOR SECURITY REASONS.

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

S. 1031 -- Senators Martin, Alexander, Bryan and Waldrep: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE 1997-98 AND 1998-99 SCHOOL YEARS ONLY, GRADUATING SENIORS FROM HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWENTY-TWO UNITS OF CREDIT SHALL BE GRANTED A WAIVER FROM THE NEW COMPUTER SCIENCE UNIT OR THE FOURTH MATHEMATICS UNIT, OR BOTH, REQUIRED FOR A STAR DIPLOMA, PROVIDED ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARE MET; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STAR DIPLOMAS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STAR DIPLOMA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HONORS COURSES SHALL BE INCLUDED, ALONG WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE COURSES, IN THOSE COURSES WHERE GRADE POINT AVERAGES ARE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT GREATER DIFFICULTY.

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

S. 1032 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE FEBRUARY, 1998, "VULNERABLE ADULT AWARENESS MONTH" FOR 1998 IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO RECOGNIZE THIS EVENT BY REEMPHASIZING THEIR COMMITTMENT TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, DIGNITY, AND WELL-BEING OF ALL DISABLED AND ELDERLY ADULTS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1037 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN OCONEE COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PRECINCTS, DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED, AND PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR THESE PRECINCTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR OCONEE COUNTY.

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

S. 1041 -- Senator Cork: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CROSS ISLAND PARKWAY BRIDGE IN BEAUFORT COUNTY THE "CHARLES E. FRASER BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1047 -- Senators Jackson, Cork, Holland, Short, Glover, Ford, Land, Hutto, Matthews, Patterson, Drummond and Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, 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.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1052 -- Senators Alexander, Drummond, J. Verne Smith, Holland, McConnell, Moore, Wilson, Martin, Anderson, Branton, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Matthews, McGill, Mescher, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Thomas, Waldrep and Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO CELEBRATE THE SIXTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS AND TO ESTABLISH TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1998, AS NATIONAL CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS RECOGNITION DAY; AND JOINING OTHER STATES IN EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THIS STATE TO THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS FOR ITS VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PROTECTION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF OUR WORK ETHIC.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1053 -- Senators Wilson and Thomas: 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

S. 1054 -- Senator Grooms: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT SIGNS AT LOCATIONS ALONG HIGHWAYS LEADING INTO THE CITY OF WALTERBORO READING "CITY OF CHAMPIONS, HOME OF WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL: 1997 AAAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS AND 1997 AAAA BAND CHAMPIONS".

Introduced and Committed

S. 1055 -- Senators Drummond, Bryan, Lander, Courson, J. Verne Smith, Elliott, Mescher, O'Dell, Ford, Reese, Short and Holland: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO CREATE A NEW CLASS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY REQUIRED TO BE TITLED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY, NOT INCLUDING UNITS OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING, ASSESSED AT TEN AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OR SOME PERCENTAGE LESS THAN TEN AND ONE-HALF PERCENT BUT NOT LESS THAN SIX PERCENT SET BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY IN CONSULTATION WITH ALL PROPERTY TAXING ENTITIES IN THE COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1056 -- Senator Courson: 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

S. 1057 -- Senators Peeler and Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. HARRIET BARTELL RYAN OF SUMTER COUNTY AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1058 -- Senators Ravenel, Washington and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN RIVERS IN THE STATE AS SCENIC RIVERS UNDER THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCENIC RIVERS ACT OF 1989", SO AS TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF THE ASHLEY RIVER AS A SCENIC RIVER.

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

S. 1059 -- Senators Saleeby and Giese: 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

S. 1063 -- Senators Martin and Alexander: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY ELECTION AMONG PICKENS COUNTY VETERANS TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE TO THE PICKENS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE STATE DIRECTOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR APPOINTMENT AS PICKENS COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER.

Introduced
Debate Adjourned
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1065 -- Senators McConnell, Branton, Ravenel, Mescher, Ford, Grooms and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CHARLESTON MUSEUM AS THE SITE FOR PERMANENT DISPLAY AND EXHIBITION OF THE H.L. HUNLEY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

S. 1067 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LUMP-SUM CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH OUT-OF-STATE SERVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER WHO HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS COVERED EMPLOYMENT FOR TEN YEARS MAY RECEIVE CREDITABLE SERVICE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF OUT-OF-STATE SERVICE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1069 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTIONS AND ABSENTEE VOTING PRECINCTS, 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 PURPOSES OF PERMITTING ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS TO TRANSMIT THEIR VOTES TO THE APPLICABLE ELECTION AUTHORITY OVER AN ELECTRONIC MEDIUM USING THE INTERNET, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO REPORT THE RESULTS OF THE PILOT PROJECT AUTHORIZED IN SECTION 7-15-455 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, AS ADDED BY THIS ACT, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2000.

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

S. 1070 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-4170 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "VEHICLE", TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT TENDER A VEHICLE THAT IS IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS TO A CARRIER OR DRIVER, TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE SAFETY INSPECTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT AN OPERATOR MUST BE REIMBURSED FOR FINES, PENALTIES, AND REPAIRS INCURRED PURSUANT TO AN OUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS BY A TENDER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MONITORING OF ROADSIDE SAFETY INSPECTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROVISION FOR RAILROAD OR RAILROAD INTERMODAL CARRIERS AND MOTOR CARRIER OPERATORS.

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

S. 1072 -- Senators Patterson, Giese, Courson and Jackson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF DECEMBER 16, 1997, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF OLYMPIA SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A FIRE AND EXPLOSION AT LINDAU CHEMICAL COMPANY 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 & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1073 -- Senators Patterson, Giese, Courson and Jackson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF OCTOBER 29, 1997, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF WEBBER SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A RUPTURED SEWER LINE AND THE ABSENCE OF RUNNING WATER 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 & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1074 -- Senator Saleeby: 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, IMPORTERS, 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
Amended 42356
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1075 -- Senator Saleeby: 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

S. 1078 -- Senators Ryberg, Hutto, Moore, Setzler, Washington and Matthews: AN ACT 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, AND TO INCLUDE BOTH FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND OTHER FEDERAL DEFENSE SITES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-88, RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT FEES SO AS TO INCLUDE FEES WITHHELD FROM EMPLOYEES OF A CLOSED OR REALIGNED FEDERAL DEFENSE SITE OTHER THAN A FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATION BEGINNING WITH TAX YEARS AFTER 1998.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Point of Order
Recalled
Reconsidered
Rejected
Ratified

S. 1079 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-130, SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURANCE POLICIES WHICH PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MASTECTOMY SURGERY TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY OF THE BREAST.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1082 -- Senator Peeler: 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

S. 1084 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2070, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES, SO AS TO ADOPT FEDERAL EXEMPTIONS ALLOWING FOR 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
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1085 -- Fish, Game and Forestry 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
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1087 -- Senators Lander and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1998, AS "DISABILITIES DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 11:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1998, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Amended
Other proceedings
Adopted
Message from Senate

S. 1088 -- Senator McGill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF REVEREND MARK POTTER OF LAKE CITY AND EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1089 -- Senator McGill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF DR. I.W. CANUPP OF LAKE CITY AND EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1095 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 14, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GRAND JURIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE DRAWING OF GRAND JURORS, TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE NUMBER OF GRAND JURORS TO BE DRAWN BY THE JURY COMMISSIONERS MUST BE A NUMBER WHICH THE CLERK OF COURT OR CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE FOR THE CIRCUIT HAS DETERMINED TO BE SUFFICIENT IN ORDER TO IMPANEL A GRAND JURY, AND 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 OF THIS STATE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE CALENDAR YEARS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 14, RELATING TO JURIES AND JURORS IN CIRCUIT COURT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 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 METHOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON COMPLETING HIS SERVICE AS A GRAND JUROR UNDER THIS ALTERNATIVE METHOD, 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 FIVE CALENDAR YEARS.

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

S. 1098 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2725(A)(4), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DAY CARE CENTER EMPLOYMENT SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM THE PROHIBITION AGAINST BEING EMPLOYED AS DAY CARE PROVIDERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1100 -- Senator Hutto: 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

S. 1101 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ARTHUR G. DANTZLER OF CAYCE FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CAYCE, THE COUNTY OF LEXINGTON, AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FIELDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING, AND PUBLIC SAFETY, AND WISHING HIM MANY YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1102 -- Senators Giese, Courson, Patterson and Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE SEVENTY- FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROUDLY RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING NUMBER OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS GRADUATES WHO HAVE BECOME LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1103 -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE TALLY AND FLORENCE ADAMS, THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, OF EASTOVER ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR SELECTION AS THE 1998 "OUTSTANDING NATIONAL BLACK FAMILY" ON MARCH 5, 1998, AT THE 12TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BLACK FAMILY SUMMIT IN MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1104 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, RELATING TO BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2254, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

S. 1106 -- Senators Rankin and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2420, 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.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1108 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO RENTAL TEXTBOOKS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2259, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

S. 1109 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUMMER PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2225, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

S. 1110 -- Senators McConnell and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND THE CONVERSION OF CERTAIN LICENSES TO A BIENNIAL FEE-COLLECTION PERIOD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGENT TRANSACTING THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE SHALL PAY A LICENSE FEE FOR TWO YEARS TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1992, AND EVERY TWO YEARS AFTER THAT TIME WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER SEPTEMBER FIRST, RATHER THAN JULY FIRST, EVERY EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INSURANCE LAW, CAPITAL, SURPLUS, RESERVES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS, AND THE DUTY OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO NOTIFY INSURERS OF CERTAIN REQUIRED AMOUNTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A SCHEDULE OF THE REQUIRED AMOUNTS MUST BE MAINTAINED BY EACH INSURER, AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SCHEDULE BE PUBLISHED IN ALL SUCCEEDING ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE DEPARTMENT THAT ARE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THROUGH THE GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF AN INSURANCE CONTRACT BY A PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTICE IS SUFFICIENT WHEN IT IS HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE BROKERS AND SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE, THE DUTIES OF BROKERS WHEN PLACING BUSINESS WITH NONADMITTED INSURERS, AND CERTAIN STATEMENTS AND REPORTS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE LIST ALL ELIGIBLE SURPLUS LINES INSURERS IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE WHO SHALL SUBMIT THIS REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-61-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF INSURANCE FORMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN OPTIONAL ACCIDENT, HEALTH, OR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE RIDER TO A LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACT UPON APPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-71-310 AND 38-71-720, BOTH AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE RIDER TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP ACCIDENT, HEALTH, OR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY UPON APPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-81-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEGAL MALPRACTICE JOINT UNDERWRITERS, AND SECTION 38-89-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DAY CARE JOINT UNDERWRITERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSOCIATIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-3-70 RELATING TO CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SECTION 38-79-10 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE CLAIMS BE FILED BY INSURERS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND SECTION 38-81-10 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT LEGAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS BE FILED BY INSURERS WITH THE DEPARTMENT.

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

S. 1111 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CRIMINAL RECORDS REGARDING PERSONS FOUND INNOCENT OF CRIMINAL CHARGES OR AGAINST WHOM CHARGES ARE DISCHARGED OR DISMISSED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH RECORDS SHALL BE DESTROYED UPON NOTIFICATION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BY THE CLERK OF COURT AND THAT NO ORDER OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OR MAGISTRATE'S COURT IS REQUIRED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1112 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO GERALDINE CLAWSON FOR THE SELFLESS DEDICATION AND COUNTLESS HOURS SHE HAS VOLUNTEERED TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE LESS FORTUNATE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1115 -- Education Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHICH CHOOSE TO REDUCE CLASS SIZE IN FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS AND IN GRADES ONE THROUGH THREE SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTAIN STATE FUNDING, TO PROVIDE FOR A LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled

S. 1118 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO V. ERSKINE SUBER, JR., OF CAYCE FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE OF OVER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND WISHING HIM MANY YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1120 -- Senators Elliott and Rankin: 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 AND A VACATION MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP INTEREST.

Introduced and Committed
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Recalled
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Point of Order

S. 1123 -- Senators Wilson, Hayes, Leventis, J. Verne Smith, Giese, Branton and Lander: 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
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1126 -- Senators Leventis and Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO ENACT ORDINANCES REGARDING TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATIONS AND PRIMARIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A PARTY SHALL CERTIFY THE CANDIDACY TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION, CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A CANDIDATE MUST FILE A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY WITH THE COMMISSION, CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A CANDIDATE MUST FILE A PETITION WITH THE MUNICIPAL CLERK PRIOR TO THE ELECTION, CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE COMMISSION SHALL EXAMINE THE PETITION AND DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY, DELETE SPECIAL ELECTIONS FROM THIS SECTION, ESTABLISH THE FILING DEADLINES FOR NONPARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT FOR PARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS, PETITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 7-13-190(B); TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A CANDIDATE SHALL FILE A PETITION WITH THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION AND TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE COMMISSION SHALL DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF THE PETITION, AND DELETE SPECIAL ELECTIONS FROM THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-145, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BY ORDINANCE SET THE FILING DATES AND THE DATE BY WHICH CANDIDATES MUST BE CERTIFIED FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES TO RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH THE FILING DATES SET BY LAW FOR COUNTYWIDE AND LESS THAN COUNTYWIDE OFFICES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, RELATING TO PARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEEKING NOMINATIONS BY PETITION AND FOR VERIFICATION OF THE PETITION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, RELATING TO THE PLACING ON THE BALLOT OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, PRIMARY, OR CONVENTION, SO AS TO ADD MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO THIS PROVISION, AND CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE NAMES OF THE NOMINEES MUST BE PLACED ON THE APPROPRIATE BALLOT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-351, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOMINEES BY PETITION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE PETITION OF A CANDIDATE IN A SPECIAL OR MUNICIPAL ELECTION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORITY CHARGED WITH PRINTING THE BALLOT, AND CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION MUST CERTIFY THE RESULTS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-352, RELATING TO A CANDIDATE FOR NONPARTISAN OFFICE WHO QUALIFIES BY STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY, SO AS TO INCLUDE MUNICIPAL OFFICES; AND 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
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Amended
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1127 -- Senators Martin, Alexander, Fair, Waldrep, Thomas, J. Verne Smith, Ryberg, Wilson, Anderson, Hutto, Grooms, Courson, Branton, Giese and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 6-7-15 AND 6-29-715 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A ZONING ORDINANCE OF A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY FROM PROHIBITING CHURCH-RELATED ACTIVITIES IN A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE.

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

S. 1128 -- Senators Holland, J. Verne Smith, McGill and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, ASSOCIATE COUNSELORS, AND MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF TITLE 40, CHAPTER 1 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE THERAPISTS AND INTERNS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted
Point of Order

S. 1133 -- Senators Courtney, Leventis, Hayes, Alexander, Waldrep, Short, McConnell, Giese, O'Dell, Peeler, Cork, Wilson, Moore, Fair, McGill, Martin, Lander, Reese, Thomas, Mescher, Patterson, Ryberg, Anderson, Grooms, Land, Jackson, Branton, Holland, Ravenel, Courson, Passailaigue, J. Verne Smith, Bryan, Drummond, Leatherman, Glover, Ford, Setzler, Russell, Matthews and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-5-160, SO AS TO ENACT "THE SCHOOL TUTORING ACT" TO AUTHORIZE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO PROVIDES VOLUNTEER TUTORING SERVICES IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO RECEIVE A STATE TAX CREDIT OR A TUITION CREDIT REDEEMABLE AT A STATE PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1137 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP: 1997-1998, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2256, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

S. 1138 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO NEED-BASED GRANTS PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2238, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1139 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 387 OF 1963, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE IRMO FIRE DISTRICT IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO CORRECT TECHNICAL ERRORS IN THE DESCRIPTION OF ITS BOUNDARIES, PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, AND AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION IN 1998, PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, CHANGE THE POWERS OF THE BOARD, PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY OF ANY PERSON CONTIGUOUS TO THE DISTRICT MUST BE ADDED TO THE DISTRICT UPON RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF A REQUEST FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER REQUESTING THE INCLUSION, AND AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS NOT EXCEEDING ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

Introduced
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings

S. 1143 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BLUE RIDGE COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA UPON ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE COUNCIL'S VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS FOR PROVIDING THE SCOUTING PROGRAM TO THE YOUTH OF THE UPSTATE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1145 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-1010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO ALLOW SHRIMP BOATS TO DRAG NETS NO CLOSER THAN ONE-HALF MILE OF KIAWAH AND SEABROOK ISLAND BEACHES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1157 -- Senators Leventis, Drummond, Ford, Waldrep, Giese and Ravenel: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC CHARITIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 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 DIVISION OF PUBLIC CHARITIES TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE ON AUGUST 1, 1998; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL ADMINISTER THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-56-20, 33-56-30, 33-56-40, 33-56-50, 33-56-60, 33-56-70, 33-56-80, 33-56-90, 33-56-100, 33-56-110, 33-56-120, 33-56-130, 33-56-140, 33-56-150, 33-56-160, AND 33-56-190, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND REFLECT THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND HIS OFFICE AS THE OFFICIAL AGENCY TO ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT", AND TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RETAIN A PORTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES TO OFFSET THE EXPENSES OF ENFORCEMENT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1160 -- Senators Peeler, Short and Lander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SORROW OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE LOSS OF MRS. FAYE GARNER BENTLEY OF UNION WHO DIED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1998, AND TO OFFER THE CONDOLENCES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1162 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6845, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES FOR JUVENILES, SO AS TO REVISE THE STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITY SIZE, CAPACITY, PERSONNEL, JURISDICTION, SERVICES, AND HOLDING PERIODS APPLICABLE TO JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES THAT BENEFIT COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND REGIONAL SUBDIVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES.

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

S. 1163 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 24 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANNUAL JAIL AND PRISON INSPECTION REPORT AND ENFORCEMENT OF MINIMUM STANDARDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LIST OF PERSONS WHO MUST RECEIVE COPIES OF REPORTS PREPARED BY THE JAIL AND PRISON INSPECTION DIVISION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1166 -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE FOR THE SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUST BE A LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT IN WHICH HE IS A CANDIDATE AT THE TIME HE FILES FOR THE OFFICE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recorded vote
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1167 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 26, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, 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
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1168 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-952, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INITIATION OF ACTIONS TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PUTATIVE FATHER AS ONE OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY INSTITUTE SUCH ACTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1170 -- Banking and Insurance 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 and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1173 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-7-210 AND 57-7-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OBSTRUCTIONS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO APPROVE OBSTRUCTIONS ERECTED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, IF THE OBSTRUCTION IS INTENDED TO PROTECT PROPERTY FROM VANDALISM.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1174 -- Senators Glover, Land, Saleeby, McGill, Elliott and Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CHURCH STREET BRIDGE BETWEEN WEST DARLINGTON STREET AND EAST CHEVES STREET IN FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1175 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 613 OF 1992, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OCONEE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY, SO AS TO STAGGER THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT.

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

S. 1179 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-1-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKING TO EXAMINE CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE EXAMINATION OF THE CAROLINA CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION.

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

S. 1183 -- Senators Wilson and Thomas: 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

S. 1184 -- Senator Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITES TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO AN AREA SEEKING INCORPORATION OF A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO FREEHOLDERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-40, RELATING TO THE PETITION REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE BY THOSE PERSONS DESIRING TO INCORPORATE A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO FREEHOLDERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1185 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-25-1320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT MOTOR RESTRICTIONS ON LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE EXCEPTION INBOARD BOATS DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR TOWING WATERSKIERS.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1186 -- Senators Hutto and Lander: 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 & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1188 -- Senators Passailaigue and McConnell: 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 6, SO AS TO DESIGNATE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 61, FROM CHURCH CREEK BRIDGE AND TEN MILES NORTH, A SCENIC BYWAY AND TO MAKE THE DESIGNATED HIGHWAY SUBJECT TO THE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ACT.

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

S. 1190 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THESE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-7-265, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PLACES IN FLORENCE COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

S. 1192 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GREENVILLE ON THE OCCASION OF THE CHURCH'S ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1193 -- Senator Giese: 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

S. 1195 -- Senator Leatherman: 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; 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 and Committed
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

S. 1196 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LAURENS SCHOOL DISTRICTS 55 AND 56, SO AS TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 55 AND 56 TO CONFORM THEM WITH THE TRANSPORTATION LINES ESTABLISHED IN 1977 BY AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES FOR THE DISTRICTS; AND TO REPEAL ACT 603 OF 1984 AND TO DELETE SECTION 4 OF ACT 241 OF 1983, BOTH RELATING TO BOUNDARIES OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 55 AND 56.

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

S. 1200 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO NONINDIGENOUS SHRIMP, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2229, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1206 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM TO USE THE AVAILABLE MEETING SPACE IN THE BLATT AND GRESSETTE OFFICE BUILDINGS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1998, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1998, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING POLICY OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES TO CONDUCT A YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ASSISTANCE BY APPROPRIATE HOUSE AND SENATE STAFF.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1207 -- Senators Peeler, Fair and Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND HEARTFELT GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE STAFF OF THE ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SYSTEM OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND VALUABLE SUPPORT TO THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM BETWEEN ST. FRANCIS, CROATIA'S GENERAL HOSPITAL OF ZADAR, AND THE GERIATRIC AND ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL OF BIOGRAD.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1208 -- Senators Peeler, Lander and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF MR. ROCHELLE BOYLE, FORMER SHERIFF OF UNION COUNTY AND THE LAST SURVIVING MEMBER OF THE ORIGINAL SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1209 -- Senators Giese and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 784 OF 1964, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LUGOFF WATER DISTRICT OF KERSHAW COUNTY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE EXTENSION OF ITS SYSTEM.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

S. 1210 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS AN EXCEPTION TO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY ANY LIABILITY CAUSED BY AN INCORRECT DATE PRODUCED, CALCULATED, OR GENERATED BY A STATE OWNED OR OPERATED COMPUTER OR OTHER INFORMATION SYSTEM UNLESS CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF THE OPERATOR.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1212 -- Senators Saleeby and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, CAPITAL, SURPLUS, RESERVES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS, AND REINSURANCE CREDITS, AND LIABILITY REDUCTIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE SHALL BE ALLOWED A DOMESTIC CEDING INSURER AS RESPECTS CESSIONS OF THOSE KINDS OR CLASSES OF BUSINESS WHICH THE ASSUMING INSURER IS LICENSED OR OTHERWISE PERMITTED TO WRITE OR ASSUME IN ITS STATE OF DOMICILE OR, IN THE CASE OF A UNITED STATES BRANCH OF AN ALIEN ASSUMING INSURER, IN THE STATE THROUGH WHICH IT IS ENTERED AND LICENSED TO TRANSACT INSURANCE OR REINSURANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REDUCTION FROM LIABILITIES FOR REINSURANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ADD "ASSET" TO "REDUCTION FROM LIABILITY" WITH RESPECT TO THE REINSURANCE CEDED BY A DOMESTIC INSURER TO AN ASSUMING INSURER NOT MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 38-9-200 HAVING TO BE ALLOWED IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING THE LIABILITIES CARRIED BY THE CEDING INSURER.

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

S. 1214 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL, SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 23-6-510, SO AS TO ESTABLISH MEMBERSHIP ON THE COUNCIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 23-6-520, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE COUNCIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 23-6-530, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MEETING PROCEDURES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-540, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1215 -- Senators Saleeby and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-27-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "INSURERS REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION ACT", FORMAL PROCEEDINGS, AND REINSURER'S LIABILITY, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, PROVIDE DIFFERENT EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE THAT PAYMENT MADE DIRECTLY TO AN INSURED OR OTHER CREDITOR DOES NOT DIMINISH THE REINSURER'S OBLIGATION TO THE INSURER'S ESTATE, AND PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE REINSURANCE IS PAYABLE UNDER CONTRACTS REINSURED BY THE ASSUMING INSURER ON THE BASIS OF REPORTED CLAIMS ALLOWED IN THE LIQUIDATION PROCEEDINGS, SUBJECT TO COURT APPROVAL, WITHOUT DIMINUTION BECAUSE OF THE INSOLVENCY OF THE CEDING INSURER.

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

S. 1216 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Peeler, Leatherman, Cork and Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONUMENT, SUBJECT TO FURTHER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN DETAILS, BY THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE.

Introduced
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

S. 1219 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 375 OF 1947, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLARENDON HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE THE POWERS OF THE DISTRICT'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND TO PROVIDE THAT EIGHT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON RECOMMENDATION OF A MAJORITY OF THE CLARENDON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INSTEAD OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3d Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

S. 1221 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO SPECIAL AGENT E. DEWITT "SPIKE DOG" McCRAW, JR., OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED) ON THE OCCASION OF BEING SELECTED AS THE "STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR".

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1222 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE BELOVED MRS. ELEANOR M. RANDALL OF HARDEEVILLE ON THE OCCASION OF HER EIGHTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1223 -- Senators Holland, McGill, and O'Dell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT SIGNS IN HONOR OF THE CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY ALONGSIDE THE EAST AND WEST BOUND LANES OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY TWENTY NEAR HIGHWAY 521 IN KERSHAW COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1224 -- Senators Wilson, Setzler, Ryberg, Lander and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO GARY TAYLOR OF LEXINGTON ON HIS ELECTION AS 1998 RURITAN NATIONAL PRESIDENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1225 -- Senators Drummond, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO HENRY J. CAUTHEN FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND DEVOTED SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1229 -- Senators Martin, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE EARLE E. MORRIS, JR., A NATIVE SON OF PICKENS COUNTY, FOR FOUR DECADES OF OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, A MEMBER OF THE SENATE, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND COMPTROLLER GENERAL, AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1230 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE DR. FRANKLIN H. JOHNSON, PASTOR OF WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ON JOHNS ISLAND, FOR HIS THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE AS A UNITED METHODIST PASTOR THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS FAMILY THE VERY BEST UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1233 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURY AREAS FOR MAGISTRATES' COURTS, SO AS TO COMBINE AREA NO. 4 AND AREA NO. 8 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY.

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

S. 1234 -- Senators Washington and Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND THE REVEREND DR. LEROY CAIN, SR., OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, FOR FOUR DECADES OF SERVICE TO SOUTH CAROLINA AS A COMMUNITY LEADER, PASTOR, AND PUBLIC SERVANT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1235 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE ESTILL "LADY GATORS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AND ITS COACHES ON WINNING THE 1997-98 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1236 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR DR. LAVERNE LEBBY DAVIS, PRINCIPAL OF ST. HELENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, FOR HER OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN THE SUCCESS OF HER STUDENTS AS THEIR STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES CLIMBED FROM WORST TO FIRST IN JUST SIX YEARS WITH HER AT THE SCHOOL'S HELM.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1237 -- Senator Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AT THE DEATH OF JUDGE ELLEN HINES SMITH OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, ONE OF THE LEADING CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1238 -- Senator Moore: 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 & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1239 -- Senators Jackson and Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE SELFLESS DEVOTION OF MRS. ANNA MAE DICKSON OF COLUMBIA TO HER CITY, HER COMMUNITY, AND ITS CHILDREN, AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEP SORROW OF THIS STATE AT HER DEATH ON SUNDAY, MAY 17, 1998.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1240 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE COLUMBIA STAR NEWSPAPER AS AN EXEMPLARY FAMILY BUSINESS AND ITS OWNERS, DR. WARNER M. MONTGOMERY AND MIMI M. MADDOCK, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE AREA OF COMMUNITY JOURNALISM.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1241 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; REGISTRATION REQUIRED; CLASSIFICATIONS REQUIRING REGISTRATION; MAXIMUM TIME FOR REGISTRATION; APPLICATION REQUIRED; QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION; EXEMPTIONS; REGISTRATION RENEWAL; FEES; CONTINUING EDUCATION; POWERS OF COUNCIL; CONFLICT OF INTEREST; DENIAL, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION; PREFERRING OF CHARGES AND HEARING; APPEAL FROM ACTION OF COUNCIL; REGISTRATION REINSTATEMENT AND REPLACEMENT; PENALTIES; INJUNCTION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2282, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1242 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, RELATING TO PURPOSE; DEFINITIONS; POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNCIL; DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENT; COUNCIL OFFICERS; COUNCIL MEETINGS; BUILDING CODES; ENERGY STANDARDS; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; PENALTIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2283, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1243 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry 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 and Committed

S. 1244 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, RELATING TO RE-EXAMINATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2274, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1245 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2277, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1247 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE MAY AS NATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH IN THIS STATE, RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS MADE BY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR THE VALUABLE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO CITIZENS OF THIS STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1248 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 742 OF 1946, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIRED TOWNSHIPS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE LORIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION MUST BE APPOINTED.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3d Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Recalled
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

S. 1250 -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE FORREST SHERWOOD MCKENZIE FOR A DISTINGUISHED CAREER AT PYA/MONARCH, INC. ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1253 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DEVON FOREST, STRATFORD, AND WESTVIEW-GOOSE CREEK NO. 3 PRECINCTS AND CHANGE THE MAP REFERENCE TO REFLECT THE CHANGES IN THE BOUNDARIES OF THESE PRECINCTS.

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

S. 1254 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND THANK WILLIAM E. UNTHANK FOR HIS MYRIAD CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY AND CITIZENS OF WEST COLUMBIA AND TO WISH HIM WELL ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS CITY ADMINISTRATOR.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1256 -- Senators Giese and Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE COMMISSIONER 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 STROKES AND HEALTH COMPLICATIONS IN CHILDREN, TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN AWARENESS OF THE PROBLEM OF OBESITY AND SUGGESTED TREATMENT MODALITIES, AND TO REPORT THE FINDINGS OF THIS STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE THE CONVENING OF THE 1999 REGULAR SESSION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1257 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUPERIOR SCHOLARS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW (STAR) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/SCHOLARSHIP, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2227, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed 5202

S. 1258 -- Senators Mescher and Short: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CHAPTER 112, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TUITION AND FEES AT STATE INSTITUTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS MAY RECEIVE A TUITION VOUCHER FOR ONE COURSE AT AN ISSUING STATE INSTITUTION WHEN SUPERVISING STUDENTS WHO ARE COMPLETING THEIR EDUCATIONAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1263 -- Senators McGill and Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JOSEPH H. JEFFERSON, JR., FOR HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1266 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO TRANSFER ALL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES PROVIDED BY LAW TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL FOR CLARENDON COUNTY TO THE CLARENDON COUNTY GOVERNING BODY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO CREATE THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL FOR CLARENDON COUNTY AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD, LENGTH OF TERMS OF MEMBERS, MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, AND PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL PERFORM THOSE DUTIES WITH REGARD TO THE SCHOOL AS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY WITH REGARD TO THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT ARE EFFECTIVE UPON ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY IN WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY ACCEPTS THE RESPONSIBILITIES PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.

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

S. 1267 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING NANCY MALLOY HAWKINS FOR HER EXCELLENT SERVICE TO RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE, AND WISHING HER HAPPINESS UPON HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1268 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MR. JAMES E. "JIM" BAGNAL, JR., OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE AS AN INSTRUCTOR IN RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE, THE STATE, AND THIS COUNTRY AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1270 -- Senators Saleeby, Land and Leventis: 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 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 and Committed

S. 1271 -- Senators Giese and Patterson: A BILL TO GRANT A WAIVER TO RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE IN RICHLAND COUNTY WHICH SHALL PERMIT THEM TO EMPLOY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO TEACH THEIR NATIVE OR ACQUIRED LANGUAGE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.

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

S. 1272 -- Senators Saleeby and Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A JOINT STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION OF CLAIMS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1276 -- Senators Hutto and Washington: 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

S. 1277 -- Senators Ryberg and Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE STAR NEWSPAPER AS AN EXEMPLARY FAMILY BUSINESS AND ITS OWNERS, SAM AND MIM WOODRING, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNITY JOURNALISM, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1278 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND RECOGNIZE DR. JOHN J. DUFFY FOR FOUR DECADES OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AS A DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR, SCHOLAR, AND ADMINISTRATOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1281 -- Senator Holland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONSIDER IN EVALUATING THE LAWS CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION, NUMBER OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS, LOCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, AND COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS OF MAGISTRATES IN EACH COUNTY AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND THE MAGISTRATES COURTS' ROLE IN THE UNIFORM JUDICIAL SYSTEM.

Introduced and Committed
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Point of Order

S. 1287 -- Senator Peeler: 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

S. 1288 -- Senators Land, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BART COX, LONG-TIME LOBBYIST OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BEER ASSOCIATION, ON LEARNING OF HIS RECENT ILLNESS AND WISHING FOR HIM ALL THE BEST AS HE ENTERS INTO TREATMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1289 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE THE USE OF THE AVAILABLE MEETING SPACE IN THE BLATT AND GRESSETTE OFFICE BUILDINGS FOR ITS ANNUAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1998, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998, AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1998, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING POLICY AS ADMINISTERED BY THE CLERKS OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1291 -- Senators Short, Peeler and Lander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO JOHN E. FARR FOR TWELVE YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ON THE UNION COUNTY COUNCIL, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1292 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONGRATULATE DAYCO WALTERBORO ON TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF THE PLANT'S TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1296 -- Senator Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MRS. JAN CAPUTO OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HER EXCELLENT, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A HOME HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR AND CONGRATULATING HER ON BEING SELECTED THE 1998 OUTSTANDING STATE EMPLOYEE.

Introduced and Adopted

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