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S. 4 -- Senators Leventis, Elliott, Branton, Rankin and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-10 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMMEDIATELY FURNISHING INFORMATION ON THE AFFAIRS OR ACTIVITIES OF STATE GOVERNMENT TO THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION ALSO MUST BE IMMEDIATELY FURNISHED TO MEMBERS AND COMMITTEES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO DEFINE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL MUST BE SUSPENDED FOR WILFULLY FAILING TO IMMEDIATELY FURNISH INFORMATION.

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S. 12 -- Senators Leventis, Hutto, Glover, Washington, Short and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 53 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FARM AND FOREST LANDS PROTECTION ACT" WHICH ESTABLISHES STATE AND COUNTY PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND BOARDS, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, WHICH ESTABLISHES CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR CREATING PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND AREAS AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR LAND WITHIN THE PRIORITY AREA, WHICH CREATES THE PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST FUND TO DISBURSE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, WHICH REQUIRES THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF ALL PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND AREAS, AND WHICH RESTRICTS SOME LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTIONS WITH REGARD TO PRIORITY AREAS.

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S. 21 -- Senators Leventis, Branton, McConnell, Rankin and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE VARIOUS PENALTIES, INCLUDING MAKING CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES FELONIES AND ALLOW CERTAIN FIRST OFFENSE VIOLATIONS TO BE TRIED IN MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT.

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S. 23 -- Senators Leventis, Hayes, Ryberg, Giese, Wilson and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION AWARENESS AND COMPLIANCE ACT BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-560 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE UNLESS THE PERSON HAS COMPLIED WITH THIS ACT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-375 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM ENROLLING IN OR RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF POSTSECONDARY HIGHER EDUCATION UNLESS THE PERSON HAS COMPLIED WITH THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

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S. 44 -- Senators Jackson, Elliott, Wilson, Washington and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-115, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL CHARGE A FEE NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT DOLLARS FOR A CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCH CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE AND RELATED REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN SUBARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 73 OF THE CODE OF REGULATIONS, IF THE CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCH IS CONDUCTED FOR A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OR FOR THE USE OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.

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S. 52 -- Senators Giese, Elliott, Leventis, Hayes, Rankin and Grooms: A BILL TO DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES AND THE IMPACT OF SUCH PARTICIPATION.

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S. 57 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL MINISTERIAL RECORDERS AND THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THESE MINISTERIAL RECORDERS TO SET AND ACCEPT BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES.

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S. 60 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE THIRD MONDAY OF JANUARY, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY, AND THE TENTH DAY OF MAY, CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY, ARE REGULAR, RATHER THAN OPTIONAL, HOLIDAYS; TO DELETE THE NINETEENTH DAY OF JANUARY, ROBERT E. LEE'S BIRTHDAY, AND THE THIRD DAY OF JUNE, JEFFERSON DAVIS' BIRTHDAY, AS HOLIDAYS; TO DELETE REFERENCES TO OPTIONAL HOLIDAYS; TO DELETE GENERAL ELECTION DAYS AS LEGAL HOLIDAYS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 53-3-80, RELATING TO JANUARY FIFTEENTH OF EACH YEAR BEING DECLARED TO BE MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE THIRD MONDAY OF JANUARY IS DECLARED TO BE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY.

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S. 80 -- Senators Matthews, Passailaigue, Elliott, Hutto, Glover, Washington, Reese, Patterson, Courson, Moore, Holland, Saleeby, Giese, McGill, Jackson, Ford, Short, Land and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 43 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR CERTIFICATION OF ENTITIES AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ADMINISTER GRANTS AND LOANS TO AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ENTITIES TO CARRY OUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3530 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO THIRTY-THREE PERCENT OF A TAXPAYER'S INVESTMENT IN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS FOR ALL TAXPAYERS FOR ALL TAXABLE YEARS AND ONE MILLION DOLLARS FOR ALL TAXPAYERS FOR ONE TAXABLE YEAR; TO PROVIDE FOR A PERFORMANCE AUDIT AFTER FOUR YEARS AND FOR REPEAL OF THESE PROVISIONS AND ALL OTHER LAWS DEALING WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON JUNE 30, 2005, ABSENT A REAUTHORIZATION; AND TO MAKE THE TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE IN TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 2000.

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S. 85 -- Senators Thomas and Giese: 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 FROM HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY FOR EITHER HIS COUNSEL OR A RELIGIOUS LEADER AS A WITNESS PERMITTED TO VIEW HIS EXECUTION, OR MAY SUBSTITUTE TWO PERSON FROM HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY FOR BOTH HIS COUNSEL AND A RELIGIOUS LEADER AS WITNESSES PERMITTED TO VIEW HIS EXECUTION, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "IMMEDIATE FAMILY", TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PERSONS PERMITTED TO WITNESS AN EXECUTION, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO ESTABLISH INTERNAL POLICIES RATHER THAN PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE SELECTION OF MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES PERMITTED TO VIEW AN EXECUTION.

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S. 95 -- Senators Giese and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-71-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HOSPICE FACILITY IS SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PURSUANT TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 71 AND THAT SUCH FACILITIES ARE NOT SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF NURSING HOMES OR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES; TO ADD SECTION 44-71-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HEALTH CARE FACILITY IS NOT PROHIBITED FROM PROVIDING HOSPICE SERVICES THROUGH CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH A LICENSED HOSPICE ORGANIZATION; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE HOSPICE FACILITIES IN THE DEFINITION OF A HEALTH CARE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-71-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE LICENSURE OF HOSPICE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF INPATIENT HOSPICE SERVICES AND TO DEFINE HOSPICE FACILITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-71-60, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE FACILITIES.

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S. 109 -- Senators Thomas, Ryberg, Hayes and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-9-17 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROCESS SERVER MAY SERVE A SUMMONS, COMPLAINT, OR OTHER JUDICIAL DOCUMENTS ON SUNDAYS UPON ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT GOING TO OR FROM, OR ATTENDING A REGULARLY OR SPECIALLY SCHEDULED CHURCH SERVICE, OR OTHER RELIGIOUS SERVICE.

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S. 118 -- Senators Mescher and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF WILD CARNIVORES AS PETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO FERRETS, EXEMPT DOMESTICATED FERRETS FROM THE PROHIBITION, PROVIDE FOR VACCINATION OF FERRETS AGAINST RABIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICES THAT FERRETS HAVE A PROPENSITY TO MAKE UNPROVOKED ATTACKS THAT CAUSE BODILY INJURY TO A HUMAN BEING.

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S. 120 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TATTOOING, SO AS TO PERMIT TATTOOING OF PERSONS OVER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE PURSUANT TO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTING TRANSMISSION OF INFECTION AND GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF TRANSMISSION OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS AND HEPATITIS B VIRUS PROMULGATED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL, OR EQUIVALENT GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO PATRONS INFORMING THEM OF ANY DISQUALIFICATION WHICH TATTOOING MAY CONFER UPON A PROSPECTIVE BLOOD DONOR, AND TO INCLUDE THIS NOTICE IN ANY INFORMED CONSENT OR RELEASE FORM, TO REQUIRE PROOF OF AGE FROM A PROSPECTIVE TATTOO RECIPIENT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REASONABLE RELIANCE OF PROOF OF AGE IS A DEFENSE TO AN ACTION BROUGHT UNDER THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-705 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHO IS TATTOOED IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 16-17-700(A)(1) MAY BRING AN ACTION AGAINST THE PERSON CONVICTED OF THE VIOLATION TO RECOVER ACTUAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES PLUS COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.

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S. 126 -- Senators Passailaigue and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TESTING OF CERTAIN CONVICTED OFFENDERS FOR HEPATITIS B, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, AND HUMAN IMMUNODIFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV), SO AS TO REQUIRE A SOLICITOR TO PETITION THE COURT FOR TESTING AFTER A PERSON HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH AN OFFENSE, IF REQUESTED BY THE VICTIM; TO ESTABLISH PROBABLE CAUSE THAT THE OFFENDER COMMITTED THE OFFENSE AND THAT BODY FLUIDS WERE TRANSMITTED AS THE CRITERIA FOR ISSUING THE ORDER; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF THE TEST RESULTS TO LIMITED PERSONS, INCLUDING THE VICTIM, THE VICTIM'S ATTORNEY, AND THE OFFENDER'S ATTORNEY; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE COUNSELING TO THE OFFENDER IF THE RESULTS ARE POSITIVE AND TO THE VICTIM, IF REQUESTED; TO AUTHORIZE FOLLOW-UP TESTING IF REQUESTED BY THE VICTIM AND IF THE INITIAL RESULTS ARE NEGATIVE; TO REQUIRE THE OFFENDER TO REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR COSTS OF THE TESTS IF THE OFFENDER IS CONVICTED OF THE CRIME; TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER THE COLLECTION OF ADDITIONAL SAMPLES OF BLOOD, SALIVA, AND HAIR FOR SCIENTIFIC TESTING IF THERE IS A SHOWING OF PROBABLE CAUSE THAT THE OFFENDER COMMITTED A CRIME; TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THESE SCIENTIFIC TESTS RESULTS IN ANY CRIMINAL PROCEEDING BUT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE HEPATITIS B AND HIV TEST RESULTS CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT IN ANY CRIMINAL TRIAL OF THE OFFENDER; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-15-255 RELATING TO TESTING OF CONVICTED OFFENDERS FOR CERTAIN SEX-RELATED OFFENSES, HEPATITIS B, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, AND HIV.

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S. 131 -- Senators Passailaigue, Russell, Hutto and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3905 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS UNDER FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE FROM STANDING OR SITTING IN THE OPEN BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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S. 139 -- Senators Peeler, Giese, Leventis, Russell and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR BODY PIERCING IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, PAYMENT OF PERMIT FEES, CONDUCTING OF INSPECTIONS, AND CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND PENALTIES.

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S. 143 -- Senators Passailaigue, Mescher and Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT SO AS TO DEVOLVE THE BUDGETARY POWERS UPON THE CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

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S. 181 -- Senators Washington and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2275 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A KINSHIP FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ENCOURAGE THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES INTO THE HOMES OF RELATIVES FOR KINSHIP FOSTER CARE INCLUDING REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT TO ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY A FAMILY MEMBER WITH WHOM A FOSTER CHILD MAY BE PLACED, AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A KINSHIP FOSTER PARENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINGERPRINTING OF FOSTER PARENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY LICENSE BEFORE THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION RESULTS ARE RECEIVED IF CERTAIN OTHER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

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S. 199 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Wilson, Giese and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2915 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ISSUE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR A RELIGIOUS DAYCARE CENTER WHEN REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND TO REQUIRE THE CENTER OPERATOR TO DISPLAY THE REGISTRATION AND USE ITS REGISTRATION NUMBER IN ADVERTISEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER DAYCARE LICENSING, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "CHILD DAYCARE FACILITIES", "GROUP DAYCARE HOME", AND "FAMILY DAYCARE HOME", AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2780, RELATING TO LICENSES OF CHILD DAYCARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAYCARE HOMES, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATING THE LICENSE NUMBER IN ADVERTISEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2840, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE OPERATOR OF THE DAYCARE CENTER ALSO MUST OCCUPY THE RESIDENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2860, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAMILY DAYCARE HOME REGISTRATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER IN ADVERTISEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2900, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS DAYCARE CENTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE CENTERS TO COMPLY WITH INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOOR SPACE, CHILD-STAFF RATIOS, AND STAFF TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2910, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND INSPECTIONS OF CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS DAYCARE CENTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE INSPECTIONS TO BE CONDUCTED BEFORE RENEWAL RATHER THAN ANNUALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INJUNCTIONS AGAINST CHILD DAYCARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAYCARE HOMES, SO AS TO REVISE CONDITIONS FOR SEEKING AN INJUNCTION AGAINST AN OPERATOR; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3030, RELATING TO DECLARATORY ORDERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATIONS OF A FACILITY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING AN APPEAL OF THESE ORDERS AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE CONSULTATION TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2902 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM PRESCRIBING CURRICULA FOR DAYCARE STAFF TRAINING AND FOR CHILDREN'S DAYCARE ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

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S. 226 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITES TO ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO A PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE AREA SEEKING TO BE INCORPORATED TO BE CONTIGUOUS, AND PROVIDE THAT CONTIGUITY IS NOT DESTROYED BY AN INTERVENING MARSHLAND LOCATED IN THE TIDAL FLOW OR AN INTERVENING PUBLICLY-OWNED WATERWAY, WHETHER OR NOT THE MARSHLAND LOCATED IN THE TIDAL FLOW OR THE PUBLICLY-OWNED WATERWAY HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY INCORPORATED OR ANNEXED, AND PROVIDE THAT THE MARSHLAND LOCATED IN THE TIDAL FLOW OR THE PUBLICLY-OWNED WATERWAY DOES NOT PRECLUDE IT FROM BEING USED BY ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY TO ESTABLISH CONTIGUITY FOR PURPOSES OF AN INCORPORATION PROVIDED THE DISTANCE FROM HIGHLAND TO HIGHLAND OF THE AREA BEING INCORPORATED IS NOT GREATER THAN THREE-FOURTHS OF A MILE; TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-40, RELATING TO THE PETITION FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE NECESSARY TO INITIATE THE INCORPORATION OF A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENTS OF WHO MUST SIGN THE PETITION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 5, RELATING TO THE CHANGE OF CORPORATE LIMITS OF A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO DELETE ALL METHODS OF ANNEXATION WHERE FREEHOLDERS VOTE IN A REFERENDUM, TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF IT WHEN THE SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT PETITION OF FREEHOLDERS METHOD OF ANNEXATION IS USED TO ANNEX AN AREA WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO A MUNICIPALITY; TO SUBSTITUTE QUALIFIED ELECTORS FOR FREEHOLDERS IN THE INITIATION OF A REFERENDUM IN WHICH QUALIFIED ELECTORS VOTE BY SIGNING A PETITION TO ANNEX A CONTIGUOUS AREA TO A MUNICIPALITY; AND TO DEFINE "CONTIGUOUS".

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S. 250 -- Senators Leatherman and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS' REPORTING OF LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT REPORT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING THE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, ACTS PROHIBITED OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, EXCEPTIONS, AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CABINET OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT, SO AS TO DELETE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTION", A BALLOT MEASURE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON TO PETITION THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ALLEGING THE VIOLATIONS COMPLAINED OF AND PRAYING FOR APPROPRIATE RELIEF DURING THE FIFTY-DAY PERIOD BEFORE AN ELECTION AND TO REQUIRE A NOTICE OF WAIVER BE FORWARDED TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION AFTER A COMPLAINT HAS BEEN DISMISSED WHEN IT DOES NOT ALLEGE FACTS SUFFICIENT TO CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF A COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON TO PETITION THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ALLEGING THE VIOLATION COMPLAINED OF PRAYING FOR APPROPRIATE RELIEF DURING THE FIFTY-DAY PERIOD BEFORE AN ELECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "COMMITTEE" TO INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO, TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE, MAKES INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES AGGREGATING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE DURING AN ELECTION CYCLE, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTION" TO DELETE BALLOT MEASURE WITHIN ITS DEFINITION, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE" TO INCLUDE AN EXPENDITURE MADE UPON CONSULTATION WITH A COMMITTEE OR AGENT OF A COMMITTEE OR A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE OR AN AGENT OF A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE, BY DEFINING "BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE" AND "INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1302, RELATING TO MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY A CANDIDATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1304, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT COMMITTEES RECEIVING AND SPENDING FUNDS MUST FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WHICH RECEIVES OR EXPENDS MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE AGGREGATE DURING AN ELECTION CYCLE TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY A COMMITTEE WHICH RECEIVES OR EXPENDS MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1306, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WHERE APPLICABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE MAKING OF INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION, AND REQUIRE A CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORT TO BE FILED UPON THE RECEIPT OF ANYTHING OF VALUE TOTALING, IN AN ACCUMULATED AGGREGATE, TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1309, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION MUST FILE AN INITIAL CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND COPIES OF THEM AND THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION REVIEW, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT TO SEND CAMPAIGN REPORTS TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1316, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM POLITICAL PARTIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL PARTY FROM RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH ITS PARTY COMMITTEES OR LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES WHICH TOTAL CERTAIN AGGREGATE AMOUNTS AND PROVIDE THAT A CONTRIBUTION GIVEN IN VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE KEPT BY THE RECIPIENT, BUT WITHIN TEN DAYS REMIT IT TO THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1324, RELATING TO ANONYMOUS CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THESE CONTRIBUTIONS TO A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1332, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO INCLUDE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE AS WELL AS A COMMITTEE AND DELETE FROM THE PROHIBITION AN ORGANIZATION OR COMMITTEE OF AN ORGANIZATION TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE FROM A PERSON OTHER THAN ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1333 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE NOT-FOR PROFIT-CORPORATIONS AND COMMITTEES FORMED BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1354, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF A PERSON INDEPENDENTLY PAYING FOR ELECTION-RELATED COMMUNICATION, SO AS TO DELETE A BALLOT MEASURE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1366, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS A LOCATION OF THESE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1368, RELATING TO TERMINATION OF CAMPAIGN FILING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1370, RELATING TO THE USE OF UNEXPENDED CONTRIBUTIONS BY A CANDIDATE AFTER AN ELECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1372, RELATING TO TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS OF RULES ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION FOR THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1510, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR LATE FILING OF OR FAILURE TO FILE A REPORT OR STATEMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR MAXIMUM FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1520, RELATING TO A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 13 OF CHAPTER 8 A MISDEMEANOR AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY CAMPAIGN REFORM STUDY COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS COMPOSITION, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Recorded vote

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Recorded vote

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Free Conference Committee

Report of Free Conference Committee

Adopted

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 257 -- Senators Leatherman and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-870 SO AS TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION THAT MAY BE PAID TO POLL WATCHERS AND OTHERS PROVIDING ELECTION DAY ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF CANDIDATES OR COMMITTEES, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE LIMITATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECIPIENTS AND REVIEW OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO FORWARD A COPY OF ALL CAMPAIGN REPORTS TO THE CLERK OF COURT OF THE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE OF THE PERSON REQUIRED TO FILE WITHIN TWO DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE REPORT, AND TO PROVIDE THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION MUST REVIEW ALL STATEMENTS FOR INADVERTENT AND UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1366, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1372, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS OF RULES ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION RATHER THAN THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION MAY DETERMINE THAT ERRORS AND OMISSIONS ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS ARE INADVERTENT AND UNINTENTIONAL, AND THAT THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION MAY ASSESS A TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 263 -- Senators Peeler, Wilson, Passailaigue, Ryberg, Leventis, McConnell, Leatherman, Hayes, Russell, Reese, Grooms and Short: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-785 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL REQUIRE THE PLACEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION WORK SIGNS WHEN NECESSARY TO INFORM MOTORISTS OF ONGOING CONSTRUCTION, DIRECT THE REMOVAL OF THESE SIGNS WHEN THE CONSTRUCTION IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED, AND ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE UPON REMOVAL OF THESE SIGNS, AND PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN HIGHWAY WORK ZONE SIGNS MUST BE REMOVED OR COVERED WITH WEATHER RESISTANT MATERIAL WHEN A WORK ZONE BECOMES INACTIVE FOR MORE THAN THREE DAYS.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Amended

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Point of Order

Point of Order

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 265 -- Senators Russell and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 60-13-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE OF ARCHEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE SHALL APPOINT, RATHER THAN SERVE AS, THE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST AND SHALL APPOINT A STATE UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGIST AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF EACH.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 283 -- Senators Wilson, Giese and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-180 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A STATE EMPLOYEE WHO IS A CERTIFIED DISASTER SERVICE VOLUNTEER FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NOT MORE THAN TEN DAYS PAID LEAVE IN A CALENDAR YEAR TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIALIZED DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYER AND ON THE REQUEST OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR THE SERVICES OF THAT EMPLOYEE.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Recalled

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 300 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTANCES IN WHICH A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR CERTAIN LOSSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR CERTAIN ACTS OR OMISSIONS COMMITTED BY SPECIAL STATE CONSTABLES APPOINTED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-7-30, RELATING TO THE OATH CERTAIN SPECIAL STATE CONSTABLES MUST TAKE AND THE SURETY BOND THEY MUST GIVE AND FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT THE GIVING AND FILING OF A SURETY BOND WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS CONDITIONED UPON THE PAYMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT AGAINST A SPECIAL STATE CONSTABLE IN ANY COURT UPON A CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF A BREACH OR ABUSE OF OFFICIAL DUTY OR POWER OR OTHER UNLAWFUL ACT COMMITTED UNDER COLOR OF OFFICE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-7-70, RELATING TO CERTAIN SPECIAL STATE CONSTABLES AND THEIR SURETIES BEING ANSWERABLE ON THE SPECIAL STATE CONSTABLES' BOND FOR THEIR ACTS OF MALFEASANCE, NONFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE, OR ANY UNLAWFUL ACT PERFORMED UNDER COLOR OF OFFICE, SO AS TO DELETE THIS PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT THE STATE'S TORT CLAIMS ACT IS THE SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY TORT COMMITTED BY CERTAIN SPECIAL STATE CONSTABLES WHILE ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 304 -- Senators Hayes and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND OSTEOPATHS, AND THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF DIETETICS; TO ESTABLISH THE COMMITTEE OF DIETETICS AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO ESTABLISH FEES; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Report of Committee

Recorded vote

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Committed

Debate Adjourned

Objection

Request for Debate

S. 320 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF FISH, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-385, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR POSSESS LARGE-MOUTH BASS LESS THAN TWELVE INCHES IN LENGTH IN LAKE MARION, LAKE MOULTRIE, AND IN LAKE WYLIE LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY IN GAME ZONE 4, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THE SECTION.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 338 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW PRECINCTS AND RENAME CERTAIN EXISTING PRECINCTS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 354 -- 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 BUSINESS DEBT RECOVERY ACT OF 1999", WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES THAT GRANT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE RECOVERED JUDGMENTS AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON FOR A COMMERCIAL DEBT 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 AMEND SECTION 37-5-104, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST GARNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN CONSUMER DEBTS, SO AS TO PERMIT GARNISHMENT FOR COMMERCIAL DEBTS AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 42 OF TITLE 15 ABOVE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 372 -- Senators Anderson and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2725, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DAYCARE CENTER EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLASS F FELONY OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE DOES NOT PROHIBIT DAYCARE CENTER EMPLOYMENT IF THE PERSON HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR OF AN ALCOHOL OR DRUG VIOLATION OR DRIVING WITH A CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED LICENSE IN THIS OR ANY OTHER STATE FOR THE PREVIOUS TEN YEARS AND THE PERSON HAS COMPLETED AN ALCOHOL OR DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A FIRST OFFENSE FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE MUST NOT DRIVE A VEHICLE IN THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES OF EMPLOYMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF SUBSEQUENT TO EMPLOYMENT, A PERSON IS CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, THE PERSON'S EMPLOYMENT MUST BE TERMINATED

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 389 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-41-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF A DEBTOR THAT IS EXEMPT FROM ATTACHMENT, LEVY, AND SALE UNDER ANY MESNE OR FINAL PROCESS ISSUED BY ANY COURT OR BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN DISABILITY BENEFITS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN COURT ORDERED LEVIES OR EXECUTION OF JUDGMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 15-41-33 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS OF A DEBTOR FROM ATTACHMENT, LEVY, AND SALE UNDER ANY MESNE OR FINAL PROCESS ISSUED BY ANY COURT OR BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN COURT ORDERED LEVIES OR EXECUTION OF JUDGMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 15-41-33 APPLY TO DISABILITY PAYMENTS RECEIVED PROSPECTIVELY.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 418 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBSCRIBER CHARGES FOR 911 SERVICES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, IN ADDITION TO THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (CMRS) EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO CALCULATE THE CMRS 911 CHARGE FOR EACH CMRS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-65, RELATING TO THE CMRS EMERGENCY TELEPHONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CLARIFY COMMITTEE COMPOSITION, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF REVENUE THAT MAY BE HELD AND DISTRIBUTED FROM THIRTY-NINE PERCENT TO THIRTY-NINE AND EIGHT TENTHS PERCENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED BY PROVIDERS OF 911 SERVICES, AND FROM FIFTY-SEVEN PERCENT TO FIFTY-EIGHT AND TWO TENTHS PERCENT FOR FUNDS TO BE UTILIZED BY PROVIDERS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS, AND TO EXTEND THE EXISTENCE OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM AUGUST 1, 2001 TO AUGUST 1, 2004.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 437 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS, SO AS TO PERMIT, RATHER THAN REQUIRE, THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING THE PARAMETERS OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, AND CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE FACILITY'S GOVERNING BOARD AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING INVOLVED IN THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 38-77-580 IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO AFFECT OR CHANGE THE REPEAL OF THIS SECTION AS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 1, 2006; TO AMEND SECTION 38-91-130, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF CHOOSING BOARD MEMBERS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING INVOLVED IN THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 38-91-130 IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO AFFECT OR CHANGE (1) THE PROVISION IN SECTION 20(B) OF ACT 154 OF 1997 THAT STATES THAT CHAPTER 91 OF TITLE 38 SHALL CEASE TO BE OF ANY FORCE OR EFFECT AFTER FEBRUARY 28, 2003 OR (2) ANY OTHER PROVISION CONTAINED IN SECTION 20(B) OF ACT 154 OF 1997; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-77-585, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30 OF ACT 154 OF 1997 REGARDING THE REPEAL OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77 OF TITLE 38 ON JANUARY 1, 2006.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 456 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN EQUIPMENT THAT MUST BE MAINTAINED ON A MOTORCYCLE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REGULATES THE HEIGHT OF MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 470 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EAVESDROPPING AND PEEPING, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "PEEPING TOM" TO INCLUDE THE USE OF VIDEO OR AUDIO EQUIPMENT FOR ILLEGAL PURPOSES DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM COMMITTING THE CRIMES OF VOYEURISM AND AGGRAVATED VOYEURISM, TO DEFINE BOTH TERMS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO DEFINE A "PLACE WHERE A PERSON WOULD HAVE A REASONABLE EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY", "SURVEILLANCE", AND "VIEW"; TO REQUIRE IMMEDIATE FORFEITURE AND DESTRUCTION OF ALL VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS PRODUCED FROM THIS UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY, AND TO PROVIDE SECURITY SURVEILLANCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND BONA FIDE NEWSGATHERING ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONVICTIONS THAT REQUIRE AN OFFENDER REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE VOYEURISM AND AGGRAVATED VOYEURISM.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

S. 477 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO ENACT THE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT SAFETY ACT OF 1999, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSELS INSTALLED IN THIS STATE BE DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED AND SEALED OR STAMPED UNDER A NATIONAL CODE AND REGISTERED WITH THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL ON REGISTRATION FORMS PROVIDED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER A BOILER OR PRESSURE VESSEL OR INSTALL ONE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER.

Introduced and Committed

S. 491 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-136, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NO WAKE ZONES ON CERTAIN CREEKS AND COVES ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND AND ON THE NEW RIVER IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO CORRECT A DIRECTIONAL REFERENCE.

Tabled

S. 493 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-5, SECTIONS 40-13-10, 40-13-20, 40-13-30, 40-13-110, 40-13-230, 40-13-240, AND 40-13-250, ALL AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 40-13-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF COSMETOLOGISTS, MANICURISTS, AND ESTHETICIANS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "MANICURIST" TO "NAIL TECHNICIAN"; TO PROVIDE MILEAGE, SUBSISTENCE, AND PER DIEM TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY; TO PROVIDE FOR SENATE ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY; TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "COSMETOLOGY" AND "ESTHETICIAN" AND TO DEFINE "APPROVED SCHOOL"; TO REQUIRE A TRADE OR INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL TO BE LICENSED; TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE BOARD OF A SCHOOL CLOSING OR TO PROVIDE THE BOARD STUDENT RECORDS; TO REVISE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NAIL TECHNICIANS; TO PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL RATHER THAN ANNUAL; AND TO PROVIDE RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT PROCEDURES FOR INACTIVE LICENSES.

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Ratified

S. 494 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF HYPODERMIC NEEDLES AND SYRINGES, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTIFIED OR LICENSED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 WHEN A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE OR SYRINGE IS SOLD TO AN INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETIC; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-46, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT EVERY HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION, AND INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY MUST COVER CERTAIN TREATMENT, EQUIPMENT, AND TRAINING FOR PERSONS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIRED COVERAGE TO INCLUDE CERTAIN FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED MEDICATION INDICATED FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT PROHIBIT A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION OR A GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY FROM PROVIDING COVERAGE FOR MEDICATION ACCORDING TO FORMULARY OR USING NETWORK PROVIDERS.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

S. 518 -- Senators Land, McGill, Saleeby, Hayes, Moore, Rankin, Gregory, Peeler and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF PROPERTY SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST ON THE WHOLE AMOUNT OF THE TAX SALE BID IS AT THE RATE OF THREE, SIX, NINE, OR TWELVE PERCENT, RISING FOR EACH THREE MONTHS OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD RATHER THAN A RATE OF EIGHT OR TWELVE PERCENT ON THE WHOLE AMOUNT REGARDLESS OF WHEN THE PROPERTY IS REDEEMED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST DUE MUST NOT EXCEED THE BID ON THE PROPERTY SUBMITTED BY THE FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION.

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Report of Committee

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3rd Reading and Enrolled

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 528 -- Senators Gregory, Waldrep, Ravenel and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BOATING REFORM AND SAFETY ACT OF 1999"; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF BOATS OR SIMILAR DEVICES, SO AS TO DEFINE NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A WATERCRAFT AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-111 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY OPERATE OR DIRECT THE OPERATION OF A VESSEL OR USE WATER SKIS OR SIMILAR WATER DEVICES WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-112, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO USE OF A VESSEL OR WATER DEVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH WHILE OPERATING A VESSEL OR USING A WATER DEVICE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-113 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF RECKLESS OPERATION OF A VESSEL OR WATER DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDES PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-114, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPERATION OF A VESSEL OR MANIPULATION OF A WATER DEVICE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ARRESTED FOR OPERATING A VESSEL OR MANIPULATING A WATER DEVICE IN THE WATERS OF THIS STATE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE GIVEN HIS CONSENT TO ONE OR A COMBINATION OF CHEMICAL TESTS TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE REFUSAL TO TAKE THE CHEMICAL TESTS REQUIRED BY THE ARRESTING OFFICER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-115, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECKLESS HOMICIDE BY OPERATION OF A BOAT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PERMISSIBLE TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FROM FIVE YEARS TO TEN YEARS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-116 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST SUBMIT TO ONE OR A COMBINATION OF TESTS WHEN THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATED OR IS UNDER ARREST FOR OPERATING A WATERCRAFT WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR A COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSES OF OPERATING A VESSEL UNDER SUSPENSION AND USING A WATER DEVICE UNDER SUSPENSION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF A BOAT LIVERY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A BOAT LIVERY, HIS AGENT, AND EMPLOYEES, MUST NOT PERMIT A VESSEL TO DEPART FROM HIS PREMISES UNLESS IT IS IN SOUND AND SAFE OPERATING CONDITION, HAVE A VALID REGISTRATION, BE PROPERLY NUMBERED AND TITLED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF VESSEL OPERATORS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, ACCIDENT, OR OTHER CASUALTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO STOP WHEN INJURY, GREAT BODILY INJURY, OR DEATH RESULTS FROM A COLLISION, ACCIDENT, OR OTHER CASUALTY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 21,TITLE 50, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CHAPTER WHERE PENALTIES ARE NOT SPECIFIED; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VESSELS THAT NEED NOT BE NUMBERED, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN CERTAIN VESSELS COVERED BY A CERTIFICATE OR NUMBER IN EFFECT THAT IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW OR A FEDERAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NEED NOT BE NUMBERED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR NUMBER AND CERTIFICATE FOR MOTORBOATS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER FOR RECENTLY PURCHASED WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WHEN USING A RECENTLY PURCHASED WATERCRAFT UNDER AUTHORITY OF A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER, THE OPERATOR SHALL CARRY A COPY OF THE BILL OF SALE AND THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER ON BOARD AS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AIDS TO NAVIGATION, NEGLIGENT OPERATION, AND PROHIBITED ACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OPERATION OF ANY VESSEL WITHIN A PROHIBITED AREA IS NEGLIGENT OPERATION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-870, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONAL WATERCRAFT AND BOATING SAFETY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-15, RELATING TO PERMITTED MARINE DEALERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION OF PREMISES, BOOKS, AND RECORDS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO ALLOW INSPECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATES OF TITLE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEES AND PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR WATERCRAFT PROPELLED BY HAND WITH OAR, PADDLE, OR SIMILAR DEVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS PERTAINING TO THE TITLED OWNER'S PERSONAL INFORMATION AND THE MANUFACTURER'S HULL AND IDENTIFICATION OR SERIAL NUMBER FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A WATERCRAFT WITHOUT DISPLAYING THE ISSUED DECAL; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF TITLE TO WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY REVOKE A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE UPON NOTICE AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING, AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY SEIZE REVOKED CERTIFICATES THAT ARE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 50-23-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A VESSEL NUMBERED OR DOCUMENTED IN THIS STATE MUST FURNISH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE TRANSFER OF HIS INTEREST IN A VESSEL NUMBERED OR DOCUMENTED IN THIS STATE WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE TRANSFER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-220, RELATING TO DEPOSIT AND USE OF FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO ONE-HALF OF THE FEES COLLECTED UNDER THIS CHAPTER MAY BE USED FOR ENFORCEMENT OF BOATING LAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES; TO AMEND TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE BY NAMING CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50, "WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS", TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 50-23-10 THROUGH 50-23-290 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50 NAMED "TITLING", TO REDESIGNATE ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50 AS ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50 NAMED "NUMBERING", AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO RENUMBER THE CODE SECTIONS OF THE EXISTING ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50 AS ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-21-390, 50-21-410, 50-23-10, 50-23-24, AND 50-23-50 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Recommitted

S. 544 -- Senators Hayes, J. Verne Smith, Alexander, Moore, Drummond, Setzler, Branton, Courson, Fair, Giese, Gregory, Grooms, Jackson, Thomas, Martin, McGill, Mescher, O'Dell, Peeler, Russell, Ryberg, Waldrep, Wilson and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-211, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF CERTAIN SURCHARGES COLLECTED BY A COURT TO BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CRIME VICTIMS, SO AS TO IMPOSE A SURCHARGE ON A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION AND USE THE REVENUE COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THE SURCHARGE TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME, TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL SURCHARGE ON A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER DRUG OR SUBSTANCE, AND ON A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION AND USE THE REVENUE COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SURCHARGE TO FUND SPINAL CORD RESEARCH BY THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED BY MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS RELATED TO THE COLLECTION OF THESE SURCHARGES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A REPORT DETAILING THE USE OF REVENUES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THESE SURCHARGES MUST BE FURNISHED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 38, TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, SO AS TO CREATE THE SPINAL CORD RESEARCH BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING THE SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FUND WHICH REVENUES ARE GENERATED PURSUANT TO A SURCHARGE IMPOSED UPON PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD'S COMPOSITION, APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, MEMBERS' TERMS OF SERVICE, ELECTION OF OFFICERS, MEETING DATES, LIABILITY FOR LOSSES SUSTAINED OR DAMAGES SUFFERED ON ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION OR INACTION OF THE BOARD, COMPENSATION, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-286 RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHO DRIVES A MOTOR VEHICLE AND HAS A CERTAIN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO PREVIOUSLY WAS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL TESTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES MUST HAVE HIS PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE SUSPENDED OR DENIED FOR ONE YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON WHO PREVIOUSLY WAS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME AND REGISTERS AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF TWO-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE MUST HAVE HIS PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE SUSPENDED OR DENIED FOR SIX MONTHS, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES MUST HAVE THIS PRIVILEGE RESTORED ONCE THE SUSPENSION PERIOD IS CONCLUDED EVEN IF HE HAS NOT COMPLETED THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM IN WHICH HE IS ENROLLED AND WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED FOR HIM TO MAINTAIN HIS PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST BE ATTENDING OR HAVE COMPLETED AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES BEFORE HIS DRIVING PRIVILEGES MAY BE RESTORED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SUSPENSION PERIOD, TO REVISE THE PERIOD FROM TEN TO THIRTY DAYS IN WHICH A PERSON MAY REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND ENROLL IN AN ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM, OBTAIN A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL RESTRICTED LICENSE AFTER BEING ISSUED A NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF HIS PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE, OR BE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO ACT WITHIN THIS PERIOD OF TIME, TO REVISE THE PERIOD FROM TEN DAYS TO THIRTY DAYS IN WHICH AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING MUST BE HELD AFTER ONE IS REQUESTED BY A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ISSUED A NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF HIS PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE HIS MOTOR VEHICLE, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS A CONTINUANCE TO BE GRANTED FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING UPON A SHOWING OF EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DOES NOT HOLD AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING WITHIN THIRTY DAYS, IT MUST ISSUE AN ORDER THAT PROVIDES THE REASONS WHY THE HEARING WAS NOT HELD AND SCHEDULE A NEW HEARING, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ISSUE A WRITTEN ORDER WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OR FAILS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS TO NOTIFY THE DEFENDANT OF A NEW HEARING DATE, THEN THE PERSON MUST HAVE HIS PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE RESTORED, AND TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE USE OF DIVISION PROCEDURES IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF TESTS AND THE TAKING OF SAMPLES PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A PERSON CONVICTED OF OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR NARCOTICS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO PERSONS CONVICTED OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ANY OTHER DRUG OR A COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES UNDER SECTION 56-5-2930, AND DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION UNDER SECTION 56-5-2933; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPERATING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ANY OTHER DRUG, OR A COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2933 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH THIS OFFENSE; BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-2934 AND 56-5-2935 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CHARGED WITH OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANY OTHER DRUG OR A COMBINATION OF DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES, DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OR CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR A COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO COMPULSORY PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CERTAIN WITNESSES, DOCUMENTS, OR BOTH, TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE TIME OF AN ARREST FOR THESE OFFENSES, THE ARRESTING OFFICER MUST INFORM THE DEFENDANT OF HIS RIGHT TO ALL HEARINGS PROVIDED BY LAW AND PROVIDE HIM WITH THE APPROPRIATE FORM TO REQUEST THE HEARINGS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CHARGED WITH ONE OF THESE OFFENSES HAS THE RIGHT TO A SPEEDY AND PUBLIC TRIAL BY AN IMPARTIAL JURY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ANY OTHER DRUG, OR A COMBINATION OF OTHER DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2941 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTIES IMPOSED ON A PERSON WHO OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ANY OTHER DRUG, OR A COMBINATION OF OTHER DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES, DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, OR WHO CAUSES GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY REQUIRE THE PERSON TO HAVE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE HE WAS OPERATING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AN IGNITION INTERLOCKS DEVICE DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE IF THE OPERATOR HAS CONSUMED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH THE DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AND OPERATED; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2949 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION POLICY, PROCEDURE, OR REGULATION RELATING TO BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING, BREATH SITE VIDEOTAPING, OR IGNITION INTERLOCKS IN EFFECT AFTER A CERTAIN DATE BE PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE ON THE AGENCY'S INTERNET WEBSITE, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THIS INFORMATION FROM THE AGENCY'S WEBSITE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S IMPLIED CONSENT TO A CHEMICAL TEST TO DETERMINE THE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT OF HIS BLOOD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BREATH TEST MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY A PERSON TRAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND NOT BY SLED PURSUANT TO SLED POLICIES, TO REVISE THE PERIOD OF TIME A PERSON HAS A RIGHT TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND ENROLL IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM FROM TEN TO THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON'S REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL BLOOD OR URINE TESTS IS NOT ADMISSIBLE AGAINST THE PERSON IN A CRIMINAL TRIAL, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO A CRIMINAL PROSECUTION OF THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON'S ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION WAS AT THE TIME OF A CHEMICAL TEST TEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE AND THE ORIGINAL TESTING OF THE PERSON'S BREATH OR COLLECTION OF OTHER BODILY FLUIDS WAS PERFORMED WITHIN TWO HOURS OF THE TIME OF HIS ARREST, THEN THE PERSON IS GUILTY OF THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR HIS REFUSING TO SUBMIT TO TESTING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PERSON IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, OR THE COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, OR FOR HAVING CERTAIN LEVELS OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS STATUTE APPLY TO THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, TO REVISE FROM TEN DAYS TO THIRTY DAYS THE PERIOD OF TIME IN WHICH A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ISSUED A NOTICE OF SUSPENSION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES MUST ENROLL IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM, AND PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO FAILS TO ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM WITHIN THIRTY DAYS IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PENALTIES, TO REVISE FROM TEN DAYS TO THIRTY DAYS THE PERIOD OF TIME IN WHICH A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ISSUED A NOTICE OF SUSPENSION MAY OBTAIN A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL RESTRICTED LICENSE AND REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING MUST BE HELD AND NOT SCHEDULED WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF A REQUEST FOR A HEARING, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST ISSUE AN ORDER WITHIN THIRTY DAYS, AND NOT TEN DAYS, IF THE HEARING IS NOT HELD, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ISSUE AN ORDER WITHIN THIRTY DAYS INSTEAD OF TEN DAYS OR FAILS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS TO NOTIFY THE DEFENDANT OF A NEW HEARING, THEN THE PERSON'S PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IS REINSTATED, TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT TESTS ADMINISTERED AND SAMPLES OBTAINED TO DETERMINE A PERSON'S ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION MUST COMPLY WITH DIVISION PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2953, RELATING TO INCIDENT SITE AND BREATH SITE VIDEOTAPING OF CERTAIN MOTOR OFFENSES COMMITTED WHILE THE DRIVER WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR A COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2954 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND EACH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WITH A BREATH TESTING SITE MUST MAINTAIN A RECORD OF REPAIRS AND PROBLEMS REGARDING BREATH TESTING DEVICES AT EACH SITE AND PROVIDE THAT THE RECORDS ARE SUBJECT TO COMPULSORY PROCESS ISSUED BY A COURT AND ARE PUBLIC RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2970, RELATING TO REPORTS OF CERTAIN CONVICTIONS, GUILTY PLEAS, PLEAS OF NOLO CONTENDERE, OR FORFEITURES OF BAILS THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN REPORTS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REGARDING CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW AND WHICH ARE CONSIDERED PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO VIOLATIONS OF THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF CERTAIN OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2995, RELATING TO THE ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT IMPOSED UPON A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ANY OTHER DRUG, OR A COMBINATION OF OTHER DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION LEVEL FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE OFFENSES CHANGES FROM TEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE TO EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE, CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION DO NOT APPLY TO ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION LEVELS BETWEEN EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT UP TO TEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, AND, INSTEAD, FOR THIS RANGE THERE IS AN INFERENCE THAT THE PERSON WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER SUBSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-110, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF AN OPEN CONTAINER OF BEER OR WINE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "MOVING" TO "MOTOR", TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO VEHICLES LOCATED ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS OR HIGHWAY RIGHTS OF WAY OF THIS STATE AND DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES PARKED IN LEGAL PARKING PLACES DURING CERTAIN EVENTS, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR BEER AND WINE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4020, RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS"; AND TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.

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S. 560 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS.

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Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

S. 565 -- Senators Setzler, Moore, Leatherman and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 29, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MECHANICS' LIENS, BY ADDING SECTION 29-5-440 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT A PERSON WHO HAS FURNISHED LABOR, MATERIAL, OR RENTAL EQUIPMENT TO A BONDED CONTRACTOR OR THE LATTER'S SUBCONTRACTORS FOR WORK PROVIDED FOR IN A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION, AND WHO HAS NOT BEEN PAID IN FULL THEREFOR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF A PERIOD OF NINETY DAYS AFTER THE DAY ON WHICH THE LAST OF THE LABOR WAS DONE OR MATERIAL OR RENTAL EQUIPMENT WAS FURNISHED OR SUPPLIED, FOR WHICH THE CLAIM IS MADE, HAS THE RIGHT TO SUE ON THE PAYMENT BOND FOR THE AMOUNT OR BALANCE THEREOF UNPAID AT THE TIME OF THE INSTITUTION OF THE SUIT AND TO PROSECUTE THE ACTION TO FINAL EXECUTION AND JUDGMENT FOR THE SUM OR SUMS DUE HIM; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LAND SURVEYING SERVICES, BOND AND SECURITY, SUITS ON PAYMENT BONDS, AND THE RIGHT TO INSTITUTE THE SAME, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, EXTEND THE RIGHT TO SUE TO PERSONS WHO HAVE FURNISHED RENTAL EQUIPMENT OR LABOR OR MATERIAL TO A BONDED CONTRACTOR OR THE LATTER'S SUBCONTRACTORS FOR THE WORK SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR A REMOTE CLAIMANT TO HAVE A RIGHT OF ACTION ON THE PAYMENT BOND UPON CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-1660, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES, CONTRACTORS' BONDS AND AMOUNTS AND ACTIONS ON SUCH BONDS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, EXTEND THE RIGHT TO SUE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO ONE WHO FURNISHES RENTAL EQUIPMENT IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WORK PROVIDED FOR IN THE CONTRACT, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR A REMOTE CLAIMANT TO HAVE A RIGHT OF ACTION UPON A BOND; TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 11, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE, BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE STATE OR A COUNTY, CITY, PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF, OR OTHER PUBLIC ENTITY CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REQUIRES THE PERSON OR ENTITY PERFORMING THE WORK TO FURNISH A PAYMENT BOND, NOT GOVERNED BY CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW, FOR THE PROTECTION OF PERSONS WHO FURNISH LABOR, MATERIAL, OR RENTAL EQUIPMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR OR HIS SUBCONTRACTORS FOR THE WORK SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO SUE ON THE BOND UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-23, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MECHANICS' LIENS, NOTICE OF PROJECT COMMENCEMENT, AND LOCATION NOTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAILURE TO FILE A NOTICE OF PROJECT COMMENCEMENT RENDERS CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THIS ACT, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF A NOTICE OF PROVIDING LABOR, MATERIALS, OR RENTAL EQUIPMENT, INAPPLICABLE FOR A CLAIM AGAINST A PAYMENT BOND FURNISHED BY A CONTRACTOR HOLDING DIRECT CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH AN OWNER.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 566 -- Senators Waldrep and Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESTITUTION FEES SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COLLECTION FEE OF NOT MORE THAN TWENTY PERCENT SHALL BE SET BY THE JUDGE AND COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 567 -- Senators Land, Anderson, Courson, Elliott, Ford, Glover, Hutto, Jackson, Matthews, McGill, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Rankin, Reese, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Washington, Wilson, Patterson, Branton, Courtney, Holland, Russell, Peeler, Grooms, Bauer and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1510 AND 9-1-1550, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM THIRTY TO TWENTY-EIGHT THE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE REQUIRED TO RETIRE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1515, 9-1-1660, AND 9-1-1770, AS AMENDED, AND 9-1-1850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EARLY RETIREMENT OPTIONS, ELECTION OF A BENEFIT ON THE INSERVICE DEATH OF A MEMBER, AND AMOUNTS DUE ESTATES OF DECEASED MEMBERS UNDER THE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PLAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF A MEMBER WITH TWENTY-FIVE YEARS' CREDITED SERVICE TO BUY SUFFICIENT CREDIT FOR SERVICE RETIREMENT APPLIES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, UPDATE THE BENEFIT ELECTION OPTION ON THE INSERVICE DEATH OF A MEMBER TO REFLECT OTHER CHANGES SINCE ORIGINAL ENACTMENT, AND TO CONFORM THESE OPTIONS AND BENEFITS TO SERVICE RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS' CREDITABLE SERVICE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1810 AND 9-11-310, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZED FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE ADJUSTMENT, SO AS TO MAKE MANDATORY THE PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS UP TO ONE PERCENT CALCULATED UNDER THE ADJUSTMENT FORMULA, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND TO CONFORM IN BOTH SECTIONS REFERENCES TO THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX USED IN CALCULATING THE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE BY ONE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 571 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF TITLES, DESIGNATIONS, AND ABBREVIATIONS RELATIVE TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ENROLLED AGENTS OR ACTUARIES PRACTICING BEFORE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO USE THE ABBREVIATION "EA"; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-2-40, 40-2-190, AND 40-2-560 SO AS TO CONFORM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, AND FORMS OF PRACTICE FOR PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND ACCOUNTING PRACTITIONERS TO THOSE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 575 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION OF SPECIFIED MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES USED FOR THE INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG OR MEDICINE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMERCIAL TUGBOATS AND PILOT BOATS MUST BE TAXED ON AN ASSESSMENT OF FIVE PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE, TO DEFINE THOSE TERMS, AND TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "COMMERCIAL FISHING BOAT", ALL EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE JOB TAX CREDIT ON STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO REDEFINE "PROCESSING FACILITY"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 12, RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, BY ADDING SECTION 12-10-82 SO AS TO ALLOW AN IRREVOCABLE ASSIGNMENT OF FUTURE PAYMENTS, ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDIT, TO A DESIGNATED TRUSTEE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-10-20, AS AMENDED, 12-10-30, AS AMENDED, 12-10-50, 12-10-60, 12-10-80, AS AMENDED, 12-10-81, AND 12-10-100, ALL RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "MANUFACTURING", TO DEFINE "GROSS WAGES", "JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDIT", "PRELIMINARY REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT", "REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT", AND "QUALIFYING EXPENDITURES", TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINATION OF CREDITS WHEN A REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT IS AMENDED, TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATION BY THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT THE MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT LEVELS ARE MET, TO REQUIRE TEN NEW FULL-TIME JOBS WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF THE AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR A CLAIM OF LESS THAN TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A CALENDAR YEAR, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PROJECT IS LOCATED, TO TOLL THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS AS TO WITHHOLDING TAXES DURING THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE QUALIFYING JOB MUST BE CREATED IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE AUDIT REPORT FILING FOR GOOD CAUSE, TO INCREASE THE GROSS WAGES AMOUNT USED TO DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM CREDIT CLAIMED, TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR SELECTION OF QUALIFYING BUSINESSES AND APPROVAL OF REVITALIZATION AGREEMENTS FROM MARCH 1 TO MAY 15 OF EACH YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CREDITS MAY BE EARNED FOR COSTS OF FINANCING CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MACHINES NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTION OR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER GIVE NOTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE THAT IT QUALIFIES FOR THE EXEMPTION BY INVESTING AT LEAST THIRTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOLLING OF THE TIME LIMIT FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2680, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF AN EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE A CERTIFICATE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN FARM, GROVE, VINEYARD, AND GARDEN PRODUCTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-2-75, RELATING TO SIGNATORIES TO TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SIGNATURE BY THE MANAGER OR AUTHORIZED GENERAL PARTNER OF A PARTNERSHIP RETURN AND FOR SIGNATURE BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER OR OWNER OF AN ENTITY OTHER THAN A CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, OR TRUST AND ESTATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS FOR SIGNING, INCLUDING FILING AND DEPOSITING SIGNATURES WITH AND KEEPING OR FORWARDING SIGNATURES BY A THIRD PARTY; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-780 TO CHAPTER 4, TITLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BY CREDIT CARD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-4910, RELATING TO PERSONS AND ENTITIES REQUIRED TO MAKE A STATE INCOME TAX RETURN, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE FEDERAL FILING STATUS IS MARRIED, FILING SEPARATELY, AND WHOSE SPOUSE DOES NOT ITEMIZE DEDUCTIONS AMONG THOSE WHO MUST FILE IF THEY HAVE A GROSS INCOME OF A CERTAIN SUM, WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY REDUCTION FOR THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-550, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS MADE TO A NONRESIDENT, SO AS TO EXEMPT PAYMENTS MADE ON PURCHASE ORDERS FOR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WHEN NOT ACCOMPANIED BY SERVICES PERFORMED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-580, RELATING TO WITHHOLDING INCOME TAX BY THE BUYER OF REAL PROPERTY OR ASSOCIATED TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM A NONRESIDENT SELLER, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE SALE OF A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE FROM THE DESCRIPTION OF A "SALE"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-35, RELATING TO MORATORIUM ON STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES FOR JOB CREATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE STATE AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BASED ON THE TWO MOST RECENT CALENDAR YEARS OF AVAILABLE DATA INSTEAD OF THE LAST TWO COMPLETED CALENDAR YEARS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5095 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ROUNDING TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR OF AMOUNTS OF FILED RETURNS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-550, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF VALIDITY OF A RETAIL SALES LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINING IF A RETAILER IS CONTINUING IN THE SAME BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2670, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS AND TAKING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH TAX RETURNS OR REPORTS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "COMMISSIONERS" AND "COMMISSION" TO "DIRECTOR" AND "DEPARTMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN EFFECTIVE DATES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-44-160, RELATING TO LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER 44, THE "FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1997", SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR QUALIFICATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY FOR PAYMENT OF A FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 4 OR SECTION 4-29-67 IF THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT IS DETERMINED TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR OTHERWISE ILLEGAL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-25, RELATING TO INTEREST DUE ON LATE TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE INTEREST AMOUNT DUE WHEN NO RETURN IS REQUIRED ON A CERTAIN DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-43, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES AND DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH TAX COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE MINIMUM PENALTY OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE TAX OWED AS PRESCRIBED FOR FAILURE TO FILE A RETURN FOR TAX WITHIN SIXTY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-100, RELATING TO EXAMINATION OF A TAXPAYER'S RECORDS, EQUIPMENT, AND LICENSES IN ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE'S TAX LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR HIS AGENT, HAS ACCESS TO THE TAXPAYER'S PLACE OF BUSINESS, TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, FACILITIES, COMPUTERS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, AND ELECTRONIC DATA IN ADDITION TO RECORDS, EQUIPMENT, AND LICENSES, TO REQUIRE THAT THE TAXPAYER FACILITATE THE EXAMINATION, AND TO ALLOW THE DIRECTOR TO USE REASONABLE AUDIT METHODS, INCLUDING SAMPLING; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-227, RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO REFUND SERVICES FEES TO A COLLECTION AGENCY IF IT REMITS GROSS FUNDS AND TO CHANGE "COMMISSION" TO "DEPARTMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS AND FILINGS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO ALLOW DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FILED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX AND THE TOURISM ADMISSIONS TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-3370, RELATING TO BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR APPEAL OF A DECISION PURSUANT TO THE REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BOND COVER PENALTY AMOUNTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-20, RELATING TO THE REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-50, RELATING TO THE REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO CLEARLY INCLUDE PENALTIES AND CIVIL FINES AS "TAXES" IMPOSED BY TITLE 12; TO AMEND SECTION 26-5-20, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FURTHER PURPOSE OF THE ACT IS TO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE INTERSTATE AND INTERNATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE AND ONLINE GOVERNMENT; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 26, RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND RECORDS, BY ADDING SECTION 26-5-370 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES OR RECORDS FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS HAVING COMMENSURATE REQUIREMENTS AND WHICH GRANT RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION TO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES OR RECORDS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA MUST BE AFFORDED THE SAME STATUS, EFFECT, VALIDITY, AND ENFORCEABILITY AS THOSE RECOGNIZED UNDER SOUTH CAROLINA'S ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 26, RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THE COMPUTER CRIME ACT TO THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-4-755 RELATING TO APPEAL OF A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION DENIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1910, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF TAXES ON MOTOR FUELS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OR ITS DESIGNEE TO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS AND REMOVE SAMPLES OF FUEL FROM ANY VEHICLE, TANK, OR OTHER CONTAINER, INSTEAD OF LIMITING THE INSPECTION AND REMOVAL OF SAMPLES TO A PLACE WHERE THE TAXABLE FUEL IS PRODUCED, STORED, OR LOADED FOR TRANSPORT; TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 27 AND 29 OF TITLE 12 RELATING TO TAX ON GASOLINE AND ON OTHER MOTOR FUELS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 28 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO TAX ON MOTOR FUELS, SO AS TO REENACT FORMER SECTION 12-27-405 AS SECTION 12-28-2940; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE DWELLING HOUSE OF A PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED VETERAN IF THE VETERAN OR HIS QUALIFYING SURVIVING SPOUSE FILES A CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO DEFINE "DWELLING HOUSE" FOR PURPOSES OF THAT EXEMPTION AS THE DOMICILE OF THE QUALIFYING PERSON AND TO INCLUDE THE DWELLING HOUSE HELD IN TRUST FOR A BENEFICIARY WHO WOULD QUALIFY OTHERWISE FOR THE EXEMPTION AND WHO USES THE DWELLING HOUSE AS HIS DOMICILE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR TAXATION, BY ALLOWING A MANUFACTURER WHO USES A CLASS 100 OR BETTER CLEAN ROOM AN ANNUAL DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE OF TEN PERCENT INSTEAD OF ALLOWANCES TO WHICH IT OTHERWISE WOULD BE ENTITLED; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-43-280 AND 12-43-290 RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON THE INCREASE IN AD VALOREM TAX AS A RESULT OF EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-12-30, AS AMENDED, AND 12-44-130, BOTH RELATING TO THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIRED FOR QUALIFICATION FOR PAYMENT OF A FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE SPECIFIC REFERENCES TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4, RELATING TO LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, BY ADDING SECTION 4-10-67 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPOSIT AND DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL OPTION USE TAX FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2810, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF "MOTOR CARRIER" SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN FARM VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2840, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX RETURNS OF MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OR APPEAL OF A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE A RETURN OR PAY A TAX DUE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2842 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION AND FILING BY MOTOR CARRIERS AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO INFORM A MOTOR CARRIER OF REGISTRATION AND FILING REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TO SUPPLY FORMS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-2845 RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FAILURE OF A MOTOR CARRIER TO FILE A RETURN AND PAY TAX DUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES OR FEES, SO AS TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN A TAX AND A PENALTY NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ASSESSMENT OF A TAX AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DETERMINATION AND ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN TAXES AND FOR A CLAIM FOR REFUND RESULTING FROM AN ADJUSTMENT BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE BEFORE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF NOTICE OF THE ADJUSTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-240, RELATING TO THE CONTENT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO OBTAIN A FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WHEN A VEHICLE IS REGISTERED AS A BUS COMMON CARRIER OR WITH A GROSS WEIGHT EXCEEDING TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND POUNDS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 12, RELATING TO COUNTY TREASURERS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-420, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF THE COUNTY TREASURER, COUNTY AUDITOR, AND COUNTY ASSESSOR TO ADDRESS AN ERRONEOUS PENALTY LEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-217, RELATING TO PROPERTY REASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR POSTPONEMENT OF APPROVAL OF THE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM IF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED PROPERTY VALUATIONS IS POSTPONED; TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 12, RELATING TO COUNTY TREASURERS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-78 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX RESULTING FROM THE GRANTING OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION OR RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION MUST BE PAID TO THE OWNER OF RECORD AT THE TIME OF THE EXEMPTION OR CLASSIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-610, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR TAXES ON REAL ESTATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIABILITY OF THE OWNER OR CARETAKER OF RECORD AS OF DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST PRECEDING THE TAX YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, RELATING TO LEVY OF EXECUTION AND SALE OF PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXECUTION AGAINST PROPERTY TRANSFERRED BY THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND NOTICE TO THE GRANTEE OF RECORD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY MAY BE PARTITIONED BEFORE THE SALE BUT TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT OF PARTITION OF DIVISIBLE PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY OF A DEFAULTING TAXPAYER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SALE OF PROPERTY OF THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND OF A GRANTEE OF THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-55, RELATING TO A BID SUBMITTED BY THE FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SALE TO THE COMMISSION IS VOIDABLE BY THE COMMISSION UPON LATER DISCOVERY THAT THE PROPERTY IS CONTAMINATED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-60, RELATING TO PAYMENT BY THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE TO THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE TAX DEED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-120, RELATING TO NOTICE OF THE RUNNING OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE TO THE DEFAULTING TAXPAYER AND A PUBLICLY RECORDED GRANTEE, MORTGAGEE, OR LESSEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-130, RELATING TO EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TAX TITLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX TITLE INCLUDE THE NAME OF A GRANTEE OF RECORD OF THE PROPERTY AND THAT AN OVERPAYMENT BE PAID WITHIN NINETY DAYS TO THE OWNER OF RECORD; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 49, TITLE 12, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGEES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3510, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR A PORTION OF INVESTMENTS MADE IN A QUALIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA MOTION PICTURE PROJECT AND A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION FACILITY OR POST-PRODUCTION FACILITY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLAR LIMIT ON THE CREDIT FOR ONE QUALIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA MOTION PICTURE PROJECT AND TO INCREASE THE CARRY-FORWARD ON THESE CREDITS FROM FIVE TO FIFTEEN YEARS, TO CLARIFY THE ENTITIES ELIGIBLE FOR THESE CREDITS, TO PROVIDE WHEN THE CREDIT IS EARNED AND FOR RECOVERY OF UNEARNED CREDITS, TO CLARIFY WHAT CONSTITUTES "INVESTMENT" ELIGIBLE FOR THE CREDIT, AND TO CLARIFY AND MAKE MORE SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS RELATING TO THESE CREDITS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1120, SO AS TO DELETE THE DISALLOWANCE OF THE EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY EXCHANGES IF THE REAL PROPERTY IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THIS STATE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-6-1180 RELATING TO CALCULATION OF THE BASIS FOR THE LIKE-KIND EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OUTSIDE THIS STATE; AND TO SPECIFY VARIOUS EFFECTIVE DATES.

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Other proceedings

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Non-Concurrence

Enrolled

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 578 -- Senators Mescher and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, RELATING TO FILING FEES FOR PARTY PRIMARIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY POLITICAL PARTY MAY RETAIN TEN PERCENT OF THE FILING FEES PAID BY CANDIDATES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 608 -- Senators Washington, Hutto and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 286 OF 1989, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN HAMPTON COUNTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 TO RECEIVE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER MEETING FOR THEIR ATTENDANCE.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

S. 613 -- Senators Passailaigue, Drummond, Giese, Ravenel, Mescher, Ford, Grooms and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-123-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORGANIZATION AND POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTING THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD ACTING AS THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY AND FOR OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE AUTHORITY INCLUDING FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROVISIONS AND THE EXPENDITURE, RECEIPT, AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS AND STATE APPROPRIATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY SHALL BE THE SUCCESSOR TO THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM STATE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES OF THE HOSPITALS AND CLINICS FROM BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO EXEMPT MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ADD AN EXEMPTION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE FOR THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 640 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO RENEWAL OF CREDENTIALS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2397, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Recommitted

S. 669 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CHAPTER 27, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF FORESTERS, 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, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO FURTHER DEFINE AND CLARIFY THE PRACTICE OF FORESTRY AND TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR USE OF AN ESCROW ACCOUNT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 673 -- Senator Glover: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE RYAN WHITE CARE ACT AS A SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND HIV AND AIDS-RELATED OUTREACH SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 682 -- Senator Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES, AND THE PRESUMPTION THAT HEART OR RESPIRATORY DISEASES OCCURRING IN FIREFIGHTERS AROSE OUT OF AND IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLICABLE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 688 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 49, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DROUGHT RESPONSE ACT OF 1985, SO AS TO REVISE THE DROUGHT INDICES, TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDING NOTICE OF A DROUGHT TO THE MEDIA, TO REVISE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES FOR MEMBERS APPOINTED TO LOCAL COMMITTEES IN EACH DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AREA, TO PROVIDE FOR CURTAILMENT OF WATER WITHDRAWALS, AND TO REVISE STANDARDS TO BE USED TO EVALUATE WHICH WATER WITHDRAWALS MUST BE CURTAILED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 691 -- Senators Land, Drummond, Elliott, Hutto, Leatherman, Peeler, Holland, Gregory, Bryan, McGill, McConnell, Branton and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORESTRY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FOREST MANAGEMENT PROTECTION ACT", TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS, DEFINITIONS, AND GUIDELINES FOR FOREST MANAGEMENT, TO DEFINE FORESTRY OPERATION AND FORESTRY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE THAT NO ESTABLISHED FORESTRY OPERATION IS OR MAY BECOME A NUISANCE, PRIVATE OR PUBLIC, IF THE FORESTRY OPERATION ADHERES TO BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AS PROMULGATED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE AN ORDINANCE OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY THAT MAKES A FORESTRY OPERATION FOLLOWING BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AS PROMULGATED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION A NUISANCE OR PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT AS A NUISANCE IN DEROGATION OF THIS CHAPTER IS NULL AND VOID, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT DO NOT APPLY WHEN A NUISANCE RESULTS FROM THE NEGLIGENT, ILLEGAL, OR IMPROPER OPERATION OF A FORESTRY OPERATION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 702 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF BAIT TO LURE BEARS, SO AS TO REVISE THIS SECTION TO PROHIBIT FEEDING OR ENTICING WITH FOOD ANY BLACK BEAR, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Ratified

S. 703 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF AN OFFICIAL SUMMONS BY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE USE OF THE OFFICIAL SUMMONS BY ANY OFFICER DEPUTIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-16-70; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMUNITY FOR DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recommitted

Recalled

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 704 -- Senators Holland and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA, POWERS, DUTIES, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMISSIONING OF FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIAL CONSTABLE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-145, RELATING TO COMMISSIONED AND UNIFORMED OFFICERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COMMISSIONED OFFICER OR UNIFORMED OFFICER TO MAKE TRAFFIC STOPS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES, TO PROVIDE INSURANCE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE TORT LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR STATE CONSTABLES, INCLUDING VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES WHILE SERVING IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY.

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Enrolled

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 705 -- Senators Rankin and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-37-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1999, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "IMPROVEMENTS" SERVICES OR FUNCTIONS WHICH A MUNICIPALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW MAY BY LAW PROVIDE; BY ADDING SECTION 5-37-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSESSMENTS, REVENUES, OR DEBT SERVICE ON BONDS WHICH MAY BE USED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 5 TO FUND MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS MAY NOT BE IMPOSED OR DERIVED FROM, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, A TAX OR ASSESSMENT ON PROPERTY NOT LOCATED IN THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; BY ADDING SECTION 6-21-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEBT SERVICE ON BONDS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 6 ISSUED BY A MUNICIPALITY TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 SHALL NOT IMPOSE OR BE DERIVED FROM, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, A TAX OR ASSESSMENT ON PROPERTY NOT LOCATED IN THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-36 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ASSESSMENT ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE, FIRE, AND GARBAGE SERVICES IN IT WHICH ARE PART OF THE PLAN, AND TO PROHIBIT AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST REAL PROPERTY WHICH QUALIFIES FOR EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AS A HISTORIC FORT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS ALONG PINE RIDGE DRIVE (S-103) AND ALONG FISH HATCHERY ROAD THAT INFORM MOTORISTS THAT TRUCK TRAFFIC IS PROHIBITED ALONG THIS ROADWAY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND AND REPORTS, FEES, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "INFRASTRUCTURE" THE PURCHASE OF LAND OR A BUILDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Point of Order

Non-Concurrence

Non-Concurrence

Enrolled

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 709 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-185 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO INTENTIONALLY LEAVE AN ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT MAKING PAYMENT FOR GASOLINE THAT IS DISPENSED INTO A MOTOR VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-292 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 16-13-185.

2nd Reading

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recorded vote

Debate Adjourned

Proposed Amendment

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 721 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, PURPOSE, ADMINISTRATION, FUNDING, AND STAFF OF THE SECOND INJURY FUND UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECOND INJURY FUND SHALL MAKE PAYMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 42-9-410 WHICH RELATE TO REIMBURSEMENTS FROM THE FUND FOR AN EMPLOYEE WHO BECOMES TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED IN A SUBSEQUENT INJURY, TO REVISE THE MANNER OF FUNDING THE SECOND INJURY FUND THROUGH EQUITABLE ASSESSMENTS UPON ALL INSURANCE CARRIERS, SELF-INSURERS, AND THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "NORMALIZED PREMIUM".

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 732 -- Senators Leventis, Courson and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 56, TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONTENT BY, INTER ALIA, ADDING CERTAIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, DEFINITIONS OF AFFECTED SOLICITORS, CRIMINAL AND OTHER PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TECHNICAL CHANGES.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 735 -- Senators Ravenel and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 40-200-10 SO AS TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS PRIOR TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PROSPECTIVE FIREFIGHTER AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT PERFORM FIREFIGHTER DUTIES AFTER JULY 1, 2000, IF THAT INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 746 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VOTING PRECINCTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION MAY ESTABLISH MULTIPLE POLLING PLACES WITHIN A PRECINCT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITATIONS.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Point of Order

Proposed Amendment

Ratified

S. 755 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-9-90 AND 44-9-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND POWERS OF THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMISSION COLLECT STATISTICS AND ADOPT REGULATIONS ON MENTAL DEFICIENCIES AND EPILEPTICS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-11-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HALL PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE SHALL NO LONGER BE MAINTAINED AS A TEACHING HOSPITAL FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSES OF TRAINING MENTAL HEALTH PERSONNEL AND PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH; TO AMEND SECTION 44-15-50, RELATING TO GRANTS AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS AS TO HOW FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-15-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANYONE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TREATMENT IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CERTAIN SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY ADMISSION OF PERSONS TO A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE HOSPITAL, MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, OR MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES FOR REVIEWING INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION OF PERSONS ADMITTED FOR INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS WHEN INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT IS REQUIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-580, RELATING TO HOSPITALIZATION FOR INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISMISSAL OF PROCEEDINGS WHEN A PERSON IS NOT IN NEED OF INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, OR PHYSICAL COERCION OF PATIENTS RESIDING IN MENTAL HEALTH OR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FACILITIES, SO AS TO DEFINE RESTRAINT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-1100, RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 44-22-100; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7815, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TRANSFERRING A MENTALLY ILL OR RETARDED JUVENILE COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO THE APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TAKE SUCH JUVENILE INTO CUSTODY WITHOUT A WARRANT OR COURT ORDER IF THE JUVENILE IS ABSENT FROM A TREATMENT FACILITY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-23-50.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 764 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORT ON THE STATUTORY AND CONSTITUTIONAL RAMIFICATIONS OF VARIOUS METHODS FOR IMPROVING AND ASSURING THE SPEEDY DISPOSITION OF CIVIL CASES IN CIRCUIT COURTS AND MAGISTRATES COURTS.

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 767 -- Senators McConnell and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 29, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND SUPPLIERS BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SUBCONTRACTORS' AND SUPPLIERS' PAYMENT PROTECTION ACT, AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 29 BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 29-6-10 THROUGH 29-6-60 AS ARTICLE 1.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 771 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLL MANAGERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON AT LEAST SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO HAS COMPLETED THE NECESSARY TRAINING AND WHO IS NOT OTHERWISE DISQUALIFIED BY LAW TO BE APPOINTED AS A POLL MANAGER'S ASSISTANT BY THE APPROPRIATE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO POLLING PLACE MAY EMPLOY MORE THAN ONE SIXTEEN OR SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD ASSISTANT POLL MANAGER.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3d R and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 776 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-701 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE "CRAPE MYRTLE" AS THE OFFICIAL STATE SHRUB.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Objection

Point of Order

S. 778 -- Senators Matthews, Patterson, Washington, Glover, Ford, Holland, Jackson and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-180 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO COLLECT, CORRELATE, AND MAINTAIN CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT BY OFFICERS OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL AND OF THE STATE POLICE AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING COMPLAINTS MADE BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AGAINST OFFICERS OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL AND OF THE STATE POLICE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 791 -- Senators Gregory and Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HUNTING DEER ON SUNDAYS ON PRIVATE LAND IN GAME ZONE 4.

Introduced and Committed

S. 820 -- Senators Holland, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF 'HARASSMENT', SO AS TO INCLUDE WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1710, RELATING TO PENALTIES UPON CONVICTION FOR HARASSMENT WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF A PRIOR CONVICTION OF HARASSMENT OR STALKING, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE LANGUAGE OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES UPON CONVICTION FOR STALKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF MANDATORY IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1730, RELATING TO PENALTIES UPON CONVICTION OF AGGRAVATED STALKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1750, RELATING TO AN ACTION SEEKING A RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST A PERSON ENGAGED IN HARASSMENT OR STALKING, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT, WHEN A RESTRAINING ORDER IS ISSUED AS A CONDITION OF BOND, A COPY OF THE RESTRAINING ORDER MUST BE SENT BY THE COURT TO THE VICTIM; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1770, RELATING TO FORM AND CONTENT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER GRANTED WITHOUT NOTICE MUST BE ENTERED OF RECORD WITH THE MAGISTRATES COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVICE OF CERTIFIED COPIES OF RESTRAINING ORDERS, SO AS TO ALLOW SERVICE TO BE MADE BY MAIL RETURN RECEIPT TO DEFENDANT'S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1840, RELATING TO A MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION AS A CONDITION OF BAIL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE EVALUATION BE MADE BEFORE BAIL IS SET; AND FURTHER TO REQUIRE THAT THE EVALUATION BE SCHEDULED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE ORDER'S ISSUANCE, THAT THE REPORT BE ISSUED WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS OF EVALUATION, AND THAT THE SOLICITOR ARRANGE FOR A BOND HEARING UPON RECEIPT OF THE REPORT BEFORE A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 840 -- Senators Elliott and Ravenel: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE HORRY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Ratified

S. 848 -- Senators Glover, McGill, Land and Elliott: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE FLORENCE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 858 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-433 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS OF MINORS AND INCAPACITATED PERSONS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT "COURT" FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENTS OF CLAIMS OF MINORS AND INCAPACITATED PERSONS INCLUDES THE CIRCUIT COURT OR THE PROBATE COURT OF THE COUNTY WHERE SUIT IS PENDING.

Introduced and Committed

S. 862 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TEXTBOOK ADOPTION REGULATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2425, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 891 -- Senators Holland, Cork and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-670, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES' AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS AND FOSTER HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, INSTEAD OF THE OMBUDSMAN OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SHALL INVESTIGATE AN ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A CHILD WHERE THE CHILD IS IN THE CUSTODY OF OR A RESIDENT OF A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY, INSTITUTION, OR AGENCY LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.

Introduced and Committed

S. 894 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 128, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION COMMISSION AND FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES RECEIVED BY THE COMMISSION, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE PLAN FOR YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION, AND THE TYPES OF QUALIFIED PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS FROM THE FUND; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-110, RELATING TO VARIOUS ENTITIES INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO ADD THE YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION COMMISSION IN THAT OFFICE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 900 -- Senator Saleeby: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2000, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING SUCCESSORS TO THE THREE COMMISSIONERS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, WHOSE CURRENT TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

Other proceedings

S. 903 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DUMPING LITTER OR OTHER SOLID WASTE ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MONETARY PENALTY, THE LENGTH OF TIME FOR PUBLIC SERVICE WORK THE COURT SHALL IMPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF POINTS ON THE PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE IF THE VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION OCCURRED WHILE THE OFFENDER WAS OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR VIOLATIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC LAWS, BY ADDING LITTERING WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE TO THE OFFENSES FOR WHICH POINTS ARE ASSESSED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 916 -- Senators Courson, Setzler, Giese, Hayes, J. Verne Smith, Wilson, Branton and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-652, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELEMENTS OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE FIRST DEGREE, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE USED TO CAUSE ONE TO BE MENTALLY INCAPACITATED OR PHYSICALLY HELPLESS AS A VICTIM OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ANALOGUE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-53-190 AND 44-53-230, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I AND III CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO ADD GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID AS A SCHEDULE I AND II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE HAVING A DEPRESSANT EFFECT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS CONCERNING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTE A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ANALOGUE AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID OR A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ANALOGUE OF SUCH ACID AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR SUCH MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, OR POSSESSION AND FOR TRAFFICKING IN SUCH SUBSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD BUTORPHANOL AS A SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-360, RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIONS, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT WHICH APPROVES FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS WHICH ADMINISTER CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, TO DELETE VARIOUS PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FEDERAL LAW AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, AND TO INCREASE DOSAGE UNITS AUTHORIZED TO BE PRESCRIBED FOR CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HAVING EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OVER METHADONE AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-720, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF METHADONE, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO THIS ACT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DISPENSING OF METHADONE BY A RETAIL PHARMACY FOR ANALGESIA; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-730, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF METHADONE, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CONFORM WITH THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-740, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CONFORM TO THIS ACT.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 919 -- Senators Grooms, Reese, Wilson, Leatherman, Branton and Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE GOVERNOR TO MAINTAIN PEACE AND ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE GOVERNOR ORDERS A MANDATORY EVACUATION OF COASTAL COUNTIES, ALL TRAFFIC ON AFFECTED INTERSTATE SYSTEMS SHALL BE ROUTED USING ALL LANES OR SEGMENTS OF THE INTERSTATE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE GOVERNOR'S EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION IS TERMINATED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 920 -- Senators Moore, Washington, Wilson, Reese, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Setzler, Hayes, Leatherman, Branton, Courson and Glover: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO RENEW AND INTENSIFY THEIR EFFORTS AND NEGOTIATIONS FOR A FULL ACCOUNTING AND RETURN OF ALL AMERICANS WHO ARE REPORTED AS MISSING IN ACTION OR ARE PRISONERS OF WAR IN ANY MILITARY ACTION RESULTING FROM A WORLD WAR, THE KOREAN WAR, AND ALL OTHER WARS, INCLUDING THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN WAR; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE GRANTING OF REFUGEE STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES TO THOSE SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONALS OF CERTAIN FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN WHICH AMERICAN VIETNAM WAR PRISONERS OF WAR OR SERVICEMEN LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION MAY BE PRESENT, IF THOSE SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONALS ASSIST IN THE RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES OF THOSE PRISONERS OF WAR OR THOSE LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 924 -- Senators Setzler, Moore, Mescher, Saleeby, Thomas, Giese, Courson, Short, Bauer, O'Dell, Alexander, Land, Washington, Elliott, Holland, Reese, Leatherman, Passailaigue, Hayes, McConnell, Leventis, Rankin and Glover: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 MAY EXCUSE UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BECAUSE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OTHER SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BECAUSE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER MUST BE MADE UP, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH DAYS SHALL BE MADE UP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT WHICH TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE ABOVE EXEMPTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED BY ANY OTHER ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 FOR MISSED SCHOOL DAYS MUST DESIGNATE THREE DAYS IN THE SCHOOL CALENDAR THAT MAY BE USED FOR MAKING UP DAYS MISSED IN SCHOOL YEAR 2000-2001 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER BEFORE THAT DISTRICT MAY SEEK EXEMPTION FOR ADDITIONAL MISSED SCHOOL DAYS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

S. 926 -- Senator Reese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPLAUDING "TRIVIA GUY", WILSON CASEY, OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR HIS UNIQUE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FOR HIS RECOGNITION AS A WORLD RECORD HOLDER BY THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 929 -- Senators Courson, Wilson, Passailaigue, Setzler, Reese, Grooms, Hayes, Branton, Rankin and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-675 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS HAVING EMPLOYEES LOCATED WITHIN THOSE COUNTIES WHOSE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT IS CLOSED BY THE GOVERNOR BECAUSE OF EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS MAY NOT REQUIRE THOSE EMPLOYEES TO MAKE UP TIME LOST FROM WORK, TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA LOCATED WITHIN THOSE COUNTIES WHOSE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT IS CLOSED BY THE GOVERNOR AS A RESULT OF EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER POLICY TO MAKE UP TIME LOST FROM WORK, AND TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATORY TIME FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 933 -- Senators Ford and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAKING INTENTIONALLY UNTRUE STATEMENTS IN ADVERTISING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT ADVERTISING IN ANY FORM, INCLUDING TELEVISION, RADIO, AND INTERNET BROADCASTS, WHICH IS KNOWN OR SHOULD BE KNOWN TO BE UNTRUE OR MISLEADING.

Introduced and Committed

S. 934 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson, Passailaigue, Rankin and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-144 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION (PIP) COVERAGE MANDATED UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND PROVIDE THAT, IF AN INSURER SELLS NO-FAULT INSURANCE COVERAGE WHICH INCLUDES PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION, MEDICAL PAYMENT COVERAGE, OR ECONOMIC LOSS COVERAGE, SUCH COVERAGE SHALL NOT BE ASSIGNED OR SUBROGATED AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO A SETOFF.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Recorded vote

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Objection

Request for Debate

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Point of Order

Point of Order

S. 935 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 56, TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 33-56-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY COMPLY WITH THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS IF ANNUALLY THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY SINGLY REGISTERS AND PAYS A SINGLE ANNUAL FEE FOR MULTIPLE FIRE DEPARTMENTS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION, AND TO REQUIRE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT KEEP NECESSARY RECORDS ON FORMS PROVIDED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 936 -- Senators Cork and Richardson: 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 ADD SUN CITY 2 AND SUN CITY 3 TO THESE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE NEW PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recalled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 943 -- Senators Mescher, Passailaigue, Grooms and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1093 OF 1966, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GOOSE CREEK PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 946 -- Senators Holland, Elliott and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR VOTING WHEN A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MOVES AND DOES NOT NOTIFY THE COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION OF THE CHANGE OF ADDRESS BEFORE THE ELECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A PERSON WHO MOVES FROM ONE COUNTY TO ANOTHER AND DOES NOT NOTIFY THE BOARD WITHIN THE THIRTY-DAY PERIOD BEFORE THE ELECTION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 951 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 36-9-301, 36-9-312, AND 36-9-313, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO ESTABLISHING PRIORITY OF A PURCHASE MONEY SECURITY INTEREST IN CERTAIN TYPES OF COLLATERAL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE "GRACE PERIOD" FOR FILING FROM TEN DAYS TO TWENTY DAYS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 952 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARCHITECT LICENSE RENEWAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AS A CONDITION OF RENEWAL AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN TOPICS TO BE COVERED BY THE CONTINUING EDUCATION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 958 -- Senators Giese and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY, SO AS TO FURTHER CLARIFY THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PHARMACIST, SO AS TO CONFORM TO NATIONAL STANDARDS BY ELIMINATING A MINIMUM EXAMINATION SCORE AND CHANGING THE REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-81 RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACIST LICENSE TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO CONFORM TO NATIONAL STANDARDS BY CHANGING THE REQUIRED EXAMINATION AND REQUIRING AN INTERVIEW WITH THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86 RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, UNLAWFUL CONDUCT FOR PHARMACISTS, FEES, AND DISPENSING DRUGS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS, RESPECTIVELY, TO ESTABLISH A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR POSSESSING, DISPENSING, OR DISTRIBUTING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OR DEVICES EXCEPT ON A PRESCRIPTION OF A LICENSED PRACTITIONER, TO ESTABLISH FEES IN STATUTE RATHER THAN IN REGULATION, AND TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS IN CHARGE OF ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT TRAINING ROOMS TO DISPENSE CERTAIN DRUGS OWNED BY THE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-130 RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PHARMACISTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATEMENT CERTIFYING COMPLETION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AT THE TIME OF LICENSE RENEWAL, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO RANDOMLY AUDIT LICENSEES, AND TO REVISE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR A POST GRADUATE STUDY WAIVER FROM CONTINUING EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS, HEARINGS, AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, SO AS TO CORRECT AN INTERNAL CROSS REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-83 RELATING TO REQUIRING A PERMIT FOR THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION, POSSESSION, OR DISPERSING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS PERMIT REQUIREMENT TO ENTITIES OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 40-43-100 RELATING TO THE FREQUENCY FOR GIVING THE PHARMACIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Amended

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 959 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO INCLUDE "BUTORPHANOL" AS A SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-360 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO REVISE REFERENCES, DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONCERNING LABELING OF THESE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM DOSAGE UNITS THAT MAY BE PRESCRIBED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STATE AGENCIES HAVING CONTROL OVER METHADONE, SO AS TO REMOVE SUCH CONTROL FROM STATE AGENCIES AND PLACE THE CONTROL EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-720 RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF METHADONE, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS SECTION TO PROVISIONS GIVING EXCLUSIVE CONTROL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO AUTHORIZE DISPENSING METHADONE BY A RETAIL PHARMACY FOR ANALGESIA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-730 RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF METHADONE, AND SECTION 44-53-740, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PROMULGATING REGULATIONS RELATING TO METHADONE AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, BOTH SO AS TO CONFORM THESE SECTIONS TO PROVISIONS GIVING EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF METHADONE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

Introduced and Committed

S. 962 -- Senators Moore, J. Verne Smith and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 22, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, 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 AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AUTHORIZING THE BOARD TO REGULATE CROSS-BORDER ENGINEERING.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 966 -- Senators Washington, Elliott and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-12 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR TRAINING AND REGULATION OF SUCH OFFICERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 967 -- Senators Martin, Elliott and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-33-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF FOREST LAND, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "FOREST LAND"; TO AMEND SECTION 48-33-30, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF FOREST FIRE, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "FOREST FIRE"; TO AMEND SECTION 48-33-60, RELATING TO COUNTY FORESTRY BOARDS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ANNUAL FOREST FIRE PROTECTION PLAN AND PROVIDE THAT COUNTY FOREST FIRE PROTECTION OFFICES SHALL BE EMPLOYED ONLY WITH THE CONSENT OF THE COUNTY FORESTRY BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-33-70, RELATING TO PLANS FOR FOREST FIRE PROTECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY SHALL PREPARE A PLAN FOR FOREST FIRE PROTECTION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 975 -- Senators Short, Hayes, O'Dell, McGill, Passailaigue, McConnell and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 125 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO WINTHROP UNIVERSITY SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WINTHROP UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES BONDS, TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 59-121-10 THROUGH 59-121-80, RELATING TO THE CITADEL, AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 121 OF TITLE 59, TITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS", AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 121 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE CITADEL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CITADEL ATHLETIC FACILITIES BONDS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 984 -- Senators Waldrep, Elliott, Hayes, Setzler, Wilson, Leatherman, Branton, Reese, Leventis and Rankin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, REPRESENTING ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING WORLD WAR II AS THIS STATE'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL ON THE MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Introduced and Committed

S. 985 -- Senators Waldrep and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-82, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO VOLUNTEERS AT A FREE MEDICAL CLINIC UNDER THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED PHARMACIST OR WHO HANDLES LEGEND DRUGS IN SUCH A CLINIC STAFFED BY A PHARMACIST, MAY REGISTER AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN WITHOUT PAYING A REGISTRATION FEE OR FILING WITH THE BOARD IF A REGISTER IS MAINTAINED AT THE CLINIC AND THESE RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED FOR THREE YEARS; AND TO LIMIT THIS REGISTRATION TO FREE MEDICAL CLINICS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 986 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE BY DEFINING AN AUTOMOTIVE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE SEPARATELY FROM A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATIONS AND ENDORSEMENTS ON LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE EXAMINATIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR NONCOMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENTS ON A MOTORCYCLE CLASSIFICATION LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING CHAPTER, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE BY DEFINING AN AUTOMOTIVE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE SEPARATELY FROM A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO ADD A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE TO THE EXCEPTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS REGISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-760, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR A MOTORCYCLE, SO AS TO ADD A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-140, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A MOTORCYCLE, SO AS TO REVISE IT BY STRIKING THE PHRASE "DETACHABLE SIDE CAR"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-145, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE, SO AS TO MAKE IT THE DEFINITION OF AN AUTOMOTIVE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; TO ADD SECTION 56-5-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PROTECTION OF TITLES IN MOTOR VEHICLES CHAPTER, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR A MOTORCYCLE THREE-WHEEL VEHICLE; AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IS AUTHORIZED TO RETAIN MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Recommitted

Recalled

Debate Adjourned

Objection

Objection

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 992 -- Senators McConnell and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND PROVISO 50.9 OF PART IB OF ACT 100 OF 1999, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN DIRECTING THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE TO USE A DESIGNATED APPROPRIATION SPECIFICALLY FOR THE SUPPORT OF A MARITIME EXCHANGE SYSTEM.

Introduced and Committed

S. 993 -- Senators Land and Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE GEORGE C. JAMES, SR., OF SUMTER.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 994 -- Senator Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE REVEREND JIMMIE E. HARLEY, PASTOR OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FLORENCE, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND WISHING FOR HIM YEARS OF GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS AND CONTINUED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF HIS COMMUNITY AND STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 997 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SO AS TO DEFINE, AMONG OTHER TERMS, "AFTER-MARKET CRASH PART" AND "CRASH PART"; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-77-246 THROUGH 38-77-256 SO AS TO PRESCRIBE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN INSURER MAY REQUIRE THE USE OF AFTER-MARKET CRASH PARTS IN VEHICLE REPAIR, TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF THE REQUIRED USE OF SUCH PARTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1004 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE ALAN G. LANCE, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

Other proceedings

S. 1007 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEATH PENALTY, SO AS TO MAKE THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED STALKING AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COURT OR THE JURY IN DETERMINING IF THE DEATH PENALTY SHOULD BE IMPOSED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1008 -- Senators Holland and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE A LICENSE HAS BEEN CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED, SO AS TO PROVIDE MAGISTRATE COURTS WITH EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION IN ALL CASES INVOLVING DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION EXCEPT THOSE CASES WHERE THE SUSPENSION RESULTED FROM A CONVICTION FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE RETAINS SUPERVISION OVER THE TRANSFERRED CASES; AND TO ADD SECTION 24-3-965, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE OFFENSES OF PROVIDING CONTRABAND, OTHER THAN WEAPONS OR ILLEGAL DRUGS, TO PRISONERS AND OF POSSESSION OF CONTRABAND, OTHER THAN WEAPONS OR ILLEGAL DRUGS, BY PRISONERS MUST BE TRIED EXCLUSIVELY IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Recommitted

Point of Order

Point of Order

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

S. 1009 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BALLOTS TO BE PROVIDED WHERE VOTING MACHINES ARE NOT USED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR EACH VOTING PLACE WHERE VOTING MACHINES ARE USED THERE MUST BE A NUMBER OF BALLOTS NOT TO EXCEED TEN PERCENT OF THE REGISTERED QUALIFIED VOTERS AT THE VOTING PLACE; TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THERE MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH VOTING PLACE AS MANY FAILSAFE BALLOTS, OR BALLOTS CONTAINING ONLY THE RACES FOR FEDERAL, STATEWIDE, COUNTYWIDE, AND MUNICIPAL OFFICES AS ARE EQUAL TO NO MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT OF THE REGISTERED QUALIFIED VOTERS AT THE VOTING PLACE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1680, RELATING TO NUMBER, TYPE, USE, REPAIR, AND CUSTODY OF VOTING MACHINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY PROVIDING VOTING MACHINES AT POLLING PLACES MUST PROVIDE FOR EACH POLLING PLACE AT LEAST ONE VOTING MACHINE FOR EACH TWO HUNDRED FIFTY REGISTERED VOTERS RATHER THAN THREE HUNDRED FIFTY REGISTERED VOTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1750, RELATING TO PREPARATION OF MACHINES FOR ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VOTING MACHINE MAY BE LOCKED OR SEALED; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1770, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF MANAGERS PRIOR TO OPENING THE POLLS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE MANAGERS OF ELECTION SHALL HAVE THE VOTING MACHINES, BALLOTS, AND STATIONERY DELIVERED TO THEM FOR THE ELECTIONS, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1880, RELATING TO PLACEMENT OF VOTING MACHINES IN POLLING PLACES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MANAGERS MUST LOCK OR SEAL VOTING MACHINES AS SOON AS THE POLLS ARE CLOSED; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1890, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT MACHINES REMAIN LOCKED AFTER ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MACHINES MAY BE OPENED AND ALL DATA EXAMINED BY THE AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTION IN ORDER TO ASCERTAIN THE MACHINE RESULTS AS LONG AS ALL CANDIDATES IN AN AFFECTED RACE ARE NOTIFIED AND GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE PRESENT OR UPON THE ORDER OF A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-310, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION GRANDPARENTS, GRANDCHILDREN, AND MOTHERS-IN-LAW, FATHERS-IN-LAW, BROTHERS-IN-LAW, SISTERS-IN-LAW, SONS-IN-LAW, AND DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-13-620 RELATING TO NUMBER OF BALLOTS PROVIDED.

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S. 1012 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Fair and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND ECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PERMITS TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, AFTER A FAVORABLE REFERENDUM, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO OFFER A FIFTY-TWO WEEK TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR A NONREFUNDABLE FEE OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS PER YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERMIT MAY NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE BIENNIAL LICENSE ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 61, PROVIDE FOR THE PRORATION OF THE FEE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, INCREASE FROM TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED TO SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED TO INITIATE THE REFERENDUM, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE LOCAL ELECTION COMMISSION CONDUCT THE REFERENDUM WITHIN THIRTY NOR MORE THAN FORTY DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE PETITION, TO REQUIRE THE PETITION FORM TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTION COMMISSION NOT LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE REFERENDUM, TO REQUIRE THE PETITION FORM PROVIDED TO COUNTY OFFICIALS BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION BE USED, TO REQUIRE THE LOCAL ELECTION COMMISSION TO CERTIFY THE NAMES ON THE PETITION WITHIN SIXTY DAYS FROM ITS RECEIPT, AND TO REQUIRE THE REFERENDUM TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION.

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Adopted

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1018 -- Senator Holland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2000, AS THE TIME CERTAIN FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A COMMISSIONER OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002.

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S. 1019 -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby and Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2000, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 2, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 3, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 8, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRED JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000.

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S. 1020 -- Senators Passailaigue, Saleeby, Hayes, Matthews, Patterson, McConnell, Ford, Reese and Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION A FEDERAL OR STATE AGENCY WHICH LENDS OR INVESTS FUNDS, TO DEFINE "LOAN CALL" AND "LOAN CALL AGREEMENT" AND REDEFINE "LOAN LIMITS", AND TO PROVIDE FOR A WRITTEN LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN A CORPORATION AND ITS MEMBERS RATHER THAN A STATUTORY LINE OF CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAXATION OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE TAX EXEMPTIONS ALSO FOR A SUBSIDIARY CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MAY NOT MORTGAGE OR ASSIGN ITS ASSETS EXCEPT ON A PRO RATA BASIS TO ALL PARTIES PROVIDING CREDIT, OTHER THAN FOR SHORT-TERM LOANS AND PURCHASE MONEY LOANS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS ASSETS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S SUBSIDIARY, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-450, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VOTING BY STOCKHOLDERS AND MEMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINATION OF THE NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL VOTES OF A MEMBER BY ITS LOAN LIMIT PURSUANT TO THE LOAN CALL AGREEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOANS TO THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SO AS TO DELETE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR LINES OF CREDIT AND PROVIDE FOR LINES OF CREDIT PURSUANT TO MUTUAL AGREEMENT, DECREASE FROM TWENTY TO TEN PERCENT THE TOTAL AMOUNT A MEMBER MAY HAVE OUTSTANDING AT ANY ONE TIME ON LOANS TO THE CORPORATION, TO PROVIDE FOR REVOLVING LINES OF CREDIT AND LEAD LENDERS, AND TO DELETE THE AUTOMATIC INCREASE IN LINES OF CREDIT OF MERGING ENTITIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 33-37-465 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAKING AND SECURING OF SHORT-TERM LOANS TO THE CORPORATION BY A MEMBER.

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Ratified

S. 1021 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ONE OF KERSHAW COUNTY'S BEST KNOWN AND MOST WELL-RESPECTED PUBLIC SERVANTS AND DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS, AUSTIN MOSES SHEHEEN, SR., WHO PASSED AWAY ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1022 -- Senators Washington, Passailaigue, McConnell, Ravenel, Branton and Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE RICHARD E. FIELDS OF CHARLESTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF A RECEPTION SPONSORED BY THE 100 BLACK MEN OF CHARLESTON, THE CHARLESTON LAWYERS CLUB, THE CHARLESTON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, AND THE BETA KAPPA LAMBDA CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC., TO RECOGNIZE HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1023 -- Senators Courtney, Reese and Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE 85 WHICH IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS BUSINESS I-85 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS THE "VETERANS PARKWAY" AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THE INTERSTATE CONTAINING THE WORDS "VETERANS PARKWAY" IN HONOR OF THE NUMEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MANY SPARTANBURG CITIZENS WHO HAVE HONORABLY SERVED IN THE SEVERAL BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1024 -- Senators Courtney, Reese and Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 15, 2000, AS "SPARTANBURG COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1026 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN TITLE 40 PERTAINING TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITIONS FOR "EXEMPT COMMERCIAL POLICIES"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ORDER IN WHICH CLAIMANTS MUST EXHAUST THEIR RIGHTS UNDER INSURANCE POLICIES WHEN A CLAIMANT HAS COVERAGE UNDER MORE THAN ONE POLICY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT A CLAIMANT MAY COLLECT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION IF THE CLAIM IS AGAINST AN INSOLVENT INSURER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-61-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIRING AN INSURER TO HAVE ALL POLICIES, CONTRACTS, AND CERTIFICATES APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PARTICULAR REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO EXEMPT COMMERCIAL POLICIES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-61-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR EXEMPT COMMERCIAL POLICIES, CONTRACTS, AND CERTIFICATES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE CHAPTER REGULATING PROPERTY, CASUALTY, INLAND MARINE, AND SURETY RATES AND RATE-MAKING ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THESE PURPOSES PROVIDING FOR REASONABLE COMPETITION AMONG COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURERS OF INSUREDS MAKING LARGE INSURANCE PURCHASES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-73-340 AND 38-73-520, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND BOTH RELATING TO REQUIRING INSURERS TO FILE RATES AND RATING SCHEDULES AND PLANS, SO AS TO EXEMPT LARGE COMMERCIAL POLICIES FROM THIS REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A RATE INCREASE, SO AS TO EXEMPT COMMERCIAL POLICIES FROM THESE PROCEDURES.

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Other proceedings

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S. 1027 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson and Passailaigue: A BILL TO ENACT THE "PROTECTED CELL INSURANCE COMPANY ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AUTHORIZE AN INSURANCE COMPANY TO CREATE AND SEGREGATE AN IDENTIFIED POOL OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE COMPANY'S ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCESSING ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF CAPITAL AND ACHIEVING BENEFITS OF INSURANCE SECURITIZATIONS; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING PROTECTED CELL COMPANIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND OPERATION OF PROTECTED CELLS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF PROTECTED CELL ASSETS TO CREDITORS AND OTHER CLAIMANTS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1031 -- Senators Leatherman, Ryberg, Fair, McConnell, Grooms, Mescher, Giese, Peeler, Courtney, Branton, Ravenel, Russell, Alexander, Thomas, Martin, Wilson, Waldrep, Courson and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPUTERS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES, PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES, AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING LIBRARIES WHICH CAN ACCESS THE INTERNET AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC OR STUDENTS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SCREENING SOFTWARE TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF PORNOGRAPHIC SITES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1033 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES H. HODGES, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2000, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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S. 1034 -- Senators Leatherman, Glover, Elliott, Land, McGill and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO COMBINE THE BACK SWAMP AND QUINBY PRECINCTS AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

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Amended

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Message from Senate

Conference Committee

S. 1035 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-67 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OR REPAIR OF EXTERIOR LATH AND PLASTER, EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS, OR OTHER EXTERIOR CLADDING UNLESS PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR OR RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR AND TO REQUIRE BUILDING INSPECTORS TO CONDUCT CERTAIN FLASHING INSPECTIONS BEFORE SUCH EXTERIOR CLADDING IS INSTALLED OR REPAIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO DEFINE "EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISHING SYSTEMS"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS AN ADDITIONAL GROUND THE INTERMIXING OF COMPONENTS OR MATERIALS FROM DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS OF EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS AND SUBCLASSIFICATIONS AND SECTION 40-59-15, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, BOTH SO AS TO INCLUDE EXTERIOR LATH AND PLASTER AND EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS INSTALLERS AND REPAIRERS AS A SUBCLASSIFICATION AND SPECIALTY, RESPECTIVELY; BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-18 SO AS TO DEFINE EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISHING SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CHAPTER LICENSING AND REGULATING RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-77, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS SO AS TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCH CONTRACTORS IN EXTERIOR LATH AND PLASTER AND EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS, TO PROHIBIT INTERMIXING OF COMPONENTS OR MATERIALS FROM DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS OF EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS, AND TO REQUIRE AN INSPECTION OF CERTAIN EXTERIOR FLASHINGS BEFORE INSTALLATION OR REPAIR OF EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS AND OTHER EXTERIOR CLADDING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-59-90 AND 40-59-95, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING, RESPECTIVELY, TO SANCTIONS THAT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDERS BY THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, SO AS TO EXTEND THE APPLICATION OF SANCTIONS FROM SECTION 40-1-120 TO BOTH THE COMMISSION AND THE DIRECTOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-200 RELATING TO HOME INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED BY LICENSED HOME INSPECTORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "HOME INSPECTION" REPORTING ON THE CONDITION OF CERTAIN FLASHING INSTALLATIONS WHEN EXTERIOR CLADDING, INCLUDING AN EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM, HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON THE RESIDENCE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1039 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson and Passailaigue: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SERVICE CONTRACTS MODEL ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE BY ADDING CHAPTER 78, SO AS TO REGULATE THE SALE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY NORMALLY USED FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, EXCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WARRANTIES AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS; TO REQUIRE ADMINISTRATORS OF SERVICE CONTRACTS TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO REQUIRE THOSE PROVIDING SERVICE UNDER A CONTRACT TO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF A REIMBURSEMENT POLICY WHEN SUCH A POLICY INSURES A SERVICE CONTRACT; TO SPECIFY THE FORM AND CONTENT OF SERVICE CONTRACTS; TO REQUIRE SERVICE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATORS TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS IN ENFORCING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATUS AND INADMISSIBILITY OF SERVICE CONTRACTS ISSUED OR RENEWED BEFORE THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE.

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Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1040 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 90, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND OPERATION OF CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, INCLUDING AMONG OTHER THINGS THE SCOPE OF BUSINESS THAT MAY BE CONDUCTED; REQUIREMENTS FOR INCORPORATION, LICENSURE, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND ANNUAL REPORTS; PROVIDING FOR PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND EXAMINATIONS OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS; ESTABLISHING GROUNDS FOR LICENSE SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION, SETTING FORTH INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS; ESTABLISHING PREMIUM TAXES; AND PROVIDING THE PROCEDURES FOR CONVERSIONS AND MERGERS OF CERTAIN CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES WITH RECIPROCAL INSURERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1041 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson, Passailaigue, Bryan, Hutto, Courson, Richardson, Ravenel, Washington, Giese and Short: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-760 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, AS OF JANUARY 1, 2002, TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR TREATMENT OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE; TO PROHIBIT ANY TERM OR CONDITION OF THE COVERAGE FROM PLACING ANY GREATER BURDEN ON ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION OR FOR ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE THAN ON ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR A PHYSICAL HEALTH CONDITION; TO AUTHORIZE MANAGEMENT OF CARE FOR TREATMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND FOR ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE; TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THERE IS A GREATER THAN ONE PERCENT INCREASE IN HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS UNDER THE STATE HEALTH PLAN AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD OR A 3.39 PERCENT INCREASE AT ANY TIME DURING THAT PERIOD AS A RESULT OF PROVIDING THE COVERAGE REQUIRED BY THIS ACT, THE STATE HEALTH PLAN MAY OPT OUT; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE IMPACT OF THIS COVERAGE DURING A THREE-YEAR PERIOD; AND TO REPEAL THIS ACT JANUARY 1, 2005.

Introduced and Committed

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Ratified

S. 1042 -- Senators Saleeby and Passailaigue: 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 COVERAGE UNDER STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO ADD THE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES OF CITY, COUNTY, REGIONAL, AND CONSOLIDATED HOUSING AUTHORITIES, THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT, COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER EMPLOYEES, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS THAT PROVIDE FIRE SERVICE OR FIRE SERVICE COMBINED WITH OTHER SERVICES, SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION, AND THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT.

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Point of Order

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Ratified

S. 1047 -- Senators Holland, Moore, Rankin, Ryberg and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5915, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES AND DUTIES OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION'S DEPARTMENT OF CHILD FATALITIES, SO AS TO GIVE THE DEPARTMENT THE AUTHORITY TO CLOSE A CHILD-FATALITY CASE IF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND CORONER DETERMINE AFTER AN INVESTIGATION THAT THE CAUSE OF DEATH IS FROM NATURAL CAUSES, AND TO MAKE OTHER REVISIONS TO THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5920, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES AND DUTIES OF THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO GIVE THE COMMITTEE THE DUTY TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCILS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5950, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEETINGS OF THE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEETINGS OF THE LOCAL COUNCILS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5960, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS OF THE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS OF THE LOCAL COUNCILS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1048 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 53 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-120, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE THIRD SATURDAY IN FEBRUARY EACH YEAR AS PURPLE HEART DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART FOR MILITARY MERIT AND THE EXCEPTIONAL MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE RECEIVED THIS DECORATION.

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Ratified

S. 1050 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE THIRD SATURDAY IN FEBRUARY AS PURPLE HEART DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART FOR MILITARY MERIT AND THE EXCEPTIONAL MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE RECEIVED THIS DECORATION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1051 -- Senator Bryan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DESIGNATE HARPER STREET (HIGHWAY 221) SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS THE PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Debate Adjourned

Adopted

S. 1053 -- Senator Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING SYSTEM STEERING COMMITTEE TO COMPLETE ITS FINAL REPORT BY DECEMBER 31, 2000, RATHER THAN BY APRIL 1, 2000, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM REPORT AT THE TIME OF THE ORIGINAL DUE DATE, AND TO ALLOW THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE COMMITTEE TO CARRY FORWARD INTO THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recalled

Ratified

S. 1054 -- Senators Grooms and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-132 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE ON THAT PORTION OF LAKE MOULTRIE LYING WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FEET OF THE ENTRANCE TO AND INCLUDING THE CANAL ADJACENT TO JACK'S HOLE AT BONNEAU BEACH.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recalled

Ratified

S. 1055 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF FISH, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-25 SO AS TO ESTABLISH LAWFUL CATCH LIMITS FOR BASS AND OTHER FISH, TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT FOR BASS, AND TO RESTRICT THE USE OF FISHING DEVICES FOR SLADE LAKE IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recalled

Ratified

S. 1058 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6605, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE, SO AS TO DEFINE VALID COURT ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7810, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD WHO COMMITS A STATUS OFFENSE MAY BE COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF A CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION ONLY IF THE CHILD HAS BEEN FOUND IN CONTEMPT OF COURT OR HAS VIOLATED THE CONDITIONS OF PROBATION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1062 -- Senators Ravenel, Leatherman, Passailaigue, Leventis, Branton, Hutto, Bryan, McConnell, Saleeby, McGill, Moore, Giese, Elliott, Patterson, Washington, Mescher and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-20-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO REGIONAL CENTER OPERATED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS MAY BE CLOSED EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW IN AN ENACTMENT THAT SPECIFIES BY NAME THE REGIONAL CENTER TO BE CLOSED.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 1071 -- Senator Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 176 FROM S.C. 202 TO S.C. 213 IN NEWBERRY COUNTY AS THE "WILLIAM BLEASE LATTIMORE, SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Amended

Committed

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

S. 1074 -- Senators Hutto, Moore, Ryberg, Setzler and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING CAROLYNE S. WILLIAMS ON THE OCCASION OF THE EXPIRATION OF HER TERM ON THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S EDUCATION COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1075 -- Senators Setzler, Bryan, Leventis, Thomas, J. Verne Smith, Waldrep, Courtney, Giese, Moore, Elliott, Martin, Saleeby, Courson, Wilson, Grooms, Ravenel, Anderson, Hutto, McGill, Peeler, Hayes, Matthews, Ryberg, Rankin, Short, Holland and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CERTIFIED TEACHERS WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO TEACH IN THE CLASSROOM SHALL RECEIVE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS EACH SCHOOL YEAR TO OFFSET EXPENSES INCURRED BY THEM FOR TEACHING SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE STUDENTS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1077 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2000, AS "DISABILITIES DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF EASTER SEALS 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, APRIL 5, 2000, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

Other proceedings

S. 1078 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 33, TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHIPMENT AND SALE OF TREES, PLANTS, AND SHRUBS, BY ADDING SECTION 46-33-90, SO AS PROVIDE FOR NURSERY AND NURSERY DEALER REGISTRATION, PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES ON A GRADUATED SCALE, EXEMPTIONS FROM PAYMENT OF FEES FOR CERTAIN GROWERS, ORGANIZATIONS, HOBBYISTS, AND BACK YARD GARDENERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASES IN THE AMOUNT OF REGISTRATION FEES REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Objection

Objection

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1081 -- 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. 1083 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-118-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC INCENTIVE ACT OF 1997, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REGIONAL CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A "QUALIFYING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY".

Introduced and Committed

S. 1084 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 60-11-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNIVERSITY SOUTH CAROLINIANA SOCIETY SHALL SERVE AS A NON-EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

S. 1087 -- Senator Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-77-50, SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, RELATING TO DECLARATION OF DESIRE FOR A NATURAL DEATH, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A PERSON WHO HAS EXECUTED A DECLARATION OF DESIRE FOR A NATURAL DEATH MAY RECEIVE MEDICATION FOR THE ALLEVIATION OF PAIN.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1088 -- Senators Short and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9710 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FIRST STEPS TO READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO ADD TO THE MEMBERSHIP THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION OR HIS DESIGNEE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1091 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-701 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE "CAROLINA WOLF SPIDER", HOGNA CAROLINENSIS, AS THE OFFICIAL STATE SPIDER.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1098 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS OF ONE OF THIS STATE'S MOST PROMINENT AND RESPECTED VETERINARIANS, DR. JOHN MICHAEL BOLINGER OF GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1108 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO SETTLEMENT BY AGREEMENT AND FINAL RELEASE AND RELATING TO REPORTING ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR APPROVAL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2470, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recorded vote

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 1109 -- Senators Moore, Short, Reese, Leatherman, Wilson, Courtney, Waldrep, Drummond, Land, O'Dell, McConnell, Peeler, Thomas, Mescher, Bryan, Holland, McGill, Elliott, Giese, Courson, Passailaigue, Branton, Fair, Anderson, Hayes, Washington, Ravenel, Richardson, Bauer, Grooms, Saleeby and Rankin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD, UP TO FIVE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF ANY DISTRICT OF THIS STATE DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000, WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1111 -- Senators Setzler, Hayes, Martin, Bryan, Anderson, Land, Washington, Short, Reese, Patterson, Matthews, Glover, Courson, Mescher, O'Dell and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE SCHOOL DAYS MUST BE USED AND TO ADD ADDITIONAL DAYS TO THE SCHOOL TERM BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2001-2002 CONTINGENT ON FUNDING BEING PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO ADD SECTION 59-5-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL REVIEW AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO CRITERIA FOR REQUESTING OUT-OF-FIELD TEACHER PERMITS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL CONSIDER ESTABLISHING FOR PRINCIPALS A RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT THAT THEY COMPLETE TRAINING ON WAYS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS PROFESSIONALLY; TO ADD SECTION 59-5-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REVIEW AND REFINE CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS IN THE STATE'S TEACHER EVALUATION PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP PROCEDURES FOR INCLUDING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AS A COMPONENT OF THE TEACHER EVALUATION PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR THE TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM WHICH SHALL INCLUDE SUSTAINED LONG-TERM COACHING AND ASSISTANCE; TO ADD SECTION 59-5-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL APPOINT A PANEL TO REVIEW TEACHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMEND ANY ADDITIONAL TRAINING STANDARDS FOR MIDDLE GRADE TEACHER PREPARATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN REGARD TO MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES INCLUDING ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHING IN THE MIDDLE GRADES, GRANTING STATE CERTIFICATION TO OUT-OF-STATE TEACHERS POSSESSING MIDDLE GRADE CERTIFICATION, APPOINTING A PANEL TO RECOMMEND TRAINING STANDARDS FOR MIDDLE GRADES PREPARATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR MIDDLE GRADE PRINCIPALS, REVISING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEFINED PROGRAM FOR THE MIDDLE GRADES INCLUDING CONSIDERING REDUCING PUPIL-TEACHER RATIOS AND GUIDANCE COUNSELOR RATIOS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-135, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR'S INSTITUTE OF READING UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PURPOSE OF THE INSTITUTE ALSO SHALL BE TO IMPROVE THE READING ABILITIES OF STUDENTS IN THE MIDDLE GRADES, AND TO ACCELERATE THE LEARNING OF STUDENTS READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING CRITERIA FOR THE NEW ACCREDITATION SYSTEM UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT SHALL CONSIDER INCLUDING THE FUNCTIONING OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCILS AND THE PARTICIPATION OF OTHER SCHOOL GROUPS; TO ADD SECTION 59-25-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEACHERS WORKING LESS THAN THIRTY HOURS A WEEK BUT MORE THAN FIFTEEN HOURS A WEEK SHALL QUALIFY FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN REGARD TO CERTAIN MATTERS INCLUDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOAN PROGRAM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP QUALIFIED TEACHERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED ALSO SHALL INCLUDE CRITICAL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH LOANS SHALL BE GRANTED TO RECIPIENTS AND FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THESE LOANS BY RECIPIENTS; TO ADD SECTION 59-26-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEACHERS WHO ARE CERTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS (NBPTS) SHALL BE EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN STATE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, SHALL RECEIVE A SPECIFIED INCREASE IN PAY, AND MAY BE REIMBURSED ON A LOAN AND FORGIVENESS BASIS FOR THE COST OF SUCH CERTIFICATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS DIRECTED TO REVIEW THE PURPOSES AND CERTIFICATION STANDARDS OF CERTAIN NATIONAL CERTIFYING ENTITIES AND MAKE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2000; TO ADD SECTION 59-26-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN HONORARIUM OF NO LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AN HONORARIUM OF NO LESS THAN TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE FOUR HONOR ROLL TEACHERS OF THE YEAR, AN HONORARIUM OF NOT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH LOCAL DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR; TO ADD SECTION 59-26-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROGRAM WHEREBY SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY BE AWARDED FUNDS TO DEVELOP INCENTIVES FOR THOSE TEACHERS WHO ARE TRAINED TO AND SERVE AS MENTORS TO NEW TEACHERS; TO ADD SECTION 59-139-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL AND DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLANS MUST INCLUDE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND METHODS USED FOR DATA COLLECTION TO SUPPORT THE EVALUATION OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT EFFORTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL STUDY THE TRAINING, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNDING OF PARA-PROFESSIONALS TO BETTER ENABLE SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS TO ORGANIZE TEACHER WORK DAYS TO REDUCE TEACHER NONINSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1795, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS WITHOUT THE LOSS OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE BEFORE WHICH A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY NOT CONSIDER THE EMPLOYMENT OF SUCH A RETIRED TEACHER.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Amended

Recalled

Point of Order

Point of Order

Non-Concurrence

Enrolled

Conference Committee

Free Conference Committee

Report of Free Conference Committee

Adopted

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1113 -- Senators Setzler, Land, Passailaigue, Rankin, Reese, Moore, Short, O'Dell, McGill, Saleeby, Peeler, Giese, Courson and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO ENACT THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND PROVIDE FOR ITS OPERATION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1116 -- Senators Grooms, Hayes, Mescher, Ryberg, Giese, Branton and Fair: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION, BY ADDING SECTION 5 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE MUST BEGIN EACH SCHOOL DAY WITH A MOMENT OF SILENCE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE MINUTE NOR MORE THAN THREE MINUTES IN DURATION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1118 -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND SPECIAL THANKS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S MOST OUTSTANDING AND DISTINGUISHED NUCLEAR CHEMISTS AND HUMANITARIANS, MR. J. MALVYN (MAL) MCKIBBEN OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1119 -- Senators Grooms, Ryberg, Richardson, Mescher, Giese, Branton and Fair: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO ENACT AND SUBMIT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION AN APPROPRIATE AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION ALLOWING PRAYER IN SCHOOLS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1121 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-19-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEETINGS OF THE PRISONER OF WAR COMMISSION, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEETINGS FROM THREE TO TWO YEARLY.

Introduced

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1122 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MR. ROY TRENTON "R.T." BREWER OF MANNING AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1128 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE WARDLAW ACADEMY "PATRIOTS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY ON CAPTURING THE 1999 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (SCISA) CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1129 -- Senators Leventis, Hutto, Courson, Waldrep, Moore, Hayes, Ravenel, Bryan, McConnell, Grooms, Richardson, Passailaigue and Matthews: A BILL TO ENACT THE "ATLANTIC INTERSTATE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMPACT IMPLEMENTATION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46, SO AS TO PROVIDE A STATUTORY BASIS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S MEMBERSHIP IN THE ATLANTIC LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMPACT; TO SPECIFY CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S MEMBERSHIP; TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND POLICIES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE STATE OBJECTIVES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPACT, INCLUDING STATE APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL RATES AND PROCEDURES FOR IDENTIFYING ALLOWABLE OPERATING COSTS SO AS TO DETERMINE REVENUES DUE TO THE STATE FOR LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE STATE'S COMMISSIONERS TO THE COMPACT COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE POLICIES APPLICABLE TO VOTING BY THE COMMISSIONERS; TO INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE NORTHEAST INTERSTATE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPACT INTO THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 13-7-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ATOMIC ENERGY AND RADIATION CONTROL ACT SO AS TO DEFINE ADDITIONAL TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 13-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VARIOUS DUTIES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD INCLUDING DUTIES PERTAINING TO ASSESSMENTS, SURCHARGES, AND PENALTY CHARGES ON NONSITED WASTE RECEIVED AT THE REGIONAL DISPOSAL FACILITY SO AS TO DELETE THESE PROVISIONS; TO REPEAL, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000, CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SECTION 48-48-140, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF TAXES ON LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL AND TO REPEAL THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 48, TITLE 48, RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, EFFECTIVE UPON THE STATE JOINING THE NORTHEAST INTERSTATE LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPACT AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT SECTION 48-48-140 MUST BE REINSTATED OCTOBER 1, 2000, IF THE STATE HAS NOT BECOME A MEMBER OF THE COMPACT; TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 13, RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR'S NUCLEAR ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COUNCIL TO ADVISE THE GOVERNOR ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE ATLANTIC COMPACT, TO INCREASE THE COUNCIL FROM FIVE TO NINE MEMBERS, AND TO DIRECT THAT SUPPORT STAFF MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE; AND TO REPEAL THIS ACT IF THE STATE DOES NOT BECOME A MEMBER OF THE COMPACT BY OCTOBER 1, 2000.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Amended

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Other proceedings

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1130 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 47, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION BY COUNTIES OF DOGS AND OTHER DOMESTIC PETS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, MAKE THE ARTICLE SPECIFICALLY APPLICABLE TO CATS, PROVIDE FOR IMPOUNDING AND ADOPTION OF ANIMALS, INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR VIOLATING SECTION 47-3-50, PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER AN ANIMAL SHELTER ACCEPTS OR COMES INTO POSSESSION OF A DOG OR CAT, THE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY AND THOROUGHLY MUST SCAN THE ANIMAL FOR ANY IMPLANTED MICROCHIP, OR SIMILAR DEVICE, WHICH PROVIDES EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP AND, UPON FINDING THIS DEVICE, IMMEDIATELY MAKE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO CONTACT THE IDENTIFIED OWNER, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 47, RELATING TO ANIMAL EUTHANASIA, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF LAW REGARDING THE ALLOWABLE METHODS OF EUTHANASIA AND AUTHORIZE A CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADMINISTER EUTHANASIA, INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, AND AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BRING AN ACTION TO ENJOIN A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT TRAINING REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN EIGHTEEN MONTHS OF THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1131 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-560, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMANTS AGAINST THIRD PARTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN CASES INVOLVING A PROGRESSIVE DISEASE IN WHICH A CLAIM FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION DOES NOT VEST UNTIL THE EMPLOYEE BECOMES DISABLED OR A CARRIER ADMITS LIABILITY, AND A THIRD PARTY ACTION IS LIKELY TO BE BARRED BY AN APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS BEFORE THE EMPLOYEE'S CLAIM VESTS, AN EMPLOYEE, HIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER PERSON WHO HAS A RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR INJURY, LOSS OF SERVICE, OR DEATH FROM ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE EMPLOYER, MAY INSTITUTE AN ACTION AT LAW AGAINST THIRD PARTIES BEFORE AN AWARD FOR THE DISEASE IS MADE AND PROSECUTE IT TO ITS FINAL DETERMINATION WITHOUT BEING BARRED FROM RECEIVING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR THE DISEASE WHEN THE CLAIM VESTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION HAS JURISDICTION IN SUCH CASES TO APPROVE SETTLEMENTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES IN CONNECTION WITH CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTIES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1133 -- Senator Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS ON WINNING THE 1999 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN FOOTBALL.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1137 -- Senator Grooms: A JOINT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE "FOXES" AS THE OFFICIAL MASCOT OF MACEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL IN BERKELEY COUNTY.

Introduced

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1138 -- Senators McConnell, Ravenel and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2000, AS "HUNLEY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1140 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PERMIT THE BOARD TO DESIGNATE A HEARING OFFICER AS WELL AS ONE OF ITS MEMBERS TO HOLD HEARINGS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1145 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-435 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CLASS ONE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MUST COMPLETE CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION CREDITS IN THE AREA OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TRAINING BE PROVIDED FOR OR APPROVED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, AND TO PROVIDE THE CURRICULUM FOR THE TRAINING; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-65 TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL ADMINISTER THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES TO REQUESTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WHO EXPERIENCE DEATH OR OTHER TRAGEDY IN THEIR AGENCY.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Amended

Concurrence and Enrolled

Ratified

S. 1149 -- Senators Matthews, Patterson, Anderson, Glover and Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH, THE CHIEF HEALTH OFFICIAL FOR THE COUNTRY, THE HONORABLE DAVID SATCHER, M.D., PH.D., TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2000.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Amended

Debate Adjourned

Other proceedings

Adopted

Message from Senate

S. 1152 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITIONS OF "DEMOTION" AND "PROMOTION".

Introduced and Committed

S. 1158 -- Transportation Committee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE EMPLOYEES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THEIR TIRELESS EFFORTS TO KEEP THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS OPEN AND SAFE DURING THE WINTER SNOW STORM OF 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1160 -- Senator Thomas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A LOCAL JAIL TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND STUDY THE MANY PROBLEMS CONFRONTING LOCAL JAILS TO INCLUDE: WAYS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PENDING CASES ON THE CRIMINAL COURT DOCKET AND THE PROSECUTION PROCESS; FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION OF JAILS; CONTROL OVER THE GROWING COSTS OF HOUSING INMATES AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR MEDICAL CARE; MORE AND BETTER TRAINING AND HIGHER SALARIES FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS; AND ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR LESSER CRIMES AND OTHER MEANS TO ALLEVIATE OVERCROWDING; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP; AND TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2001, AT WHICH TIME THE TASK FORCE IS ABOLISHED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1161 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO TERRITORY AND CERTIFICATES OF SEWERAGE UTILITIES AND WATER UTILITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2432, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1162 -- Senator Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 5, 2000, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA AARP DAY" IN RECOGNITION OF THE EFFORTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AARP STATE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO EDUCATE SENIOR CITIZENS ON IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO TAKE ACTIVE ROLES IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1163 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 48 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING OF A PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION MAY INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR SUBROGATION IN A CONTRACT ISSUED AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 TO THE ENROLLEE'S RIGHT OF RECOVERY AGAINST A THIRD PARTY FOR NOT MORE THAN THE AMOUNT OF INSURANCE BENEFITS THAT THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION HAS PAID PREVIOUSLY IN RELATION TO THE ENROLLEE'S INJURY BY THE LIABLE THIRD PARTY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 71 OF TITLE 38, RELATING TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 19 SO AS TO ENACT THE "HEALTH CARRIER EXTERNAL REVIEW ACT" BY PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL REVIEW PROCEDURES TO ASSURE THAT COVERED PERSONS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF ADVERSE AND FINAL ADVERSE DETERMINATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Point of Order

Non-Concurrence

Enrolled

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1164 -- Senators Bryan, Setzler, Giese, Reese, Ford, Anderson, Branton, Waldrep, Hayes, Moore, Saleeby, Washington, J. Verne Smith, Courson, Ravenel, Grooms, O'Dell, Holland, Fair, Martin, Matthews, Patterson, Elliott, Alexander, Land, Short, Rankin and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS AND ENTITIES TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF INCREASED PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN, FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL STAFF, FOR PARENTAL EXPECTATIONS FOR THEIR CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS, FOR EFFORTS TO INCREASE PARENT-TEACHER CONTACTS, FOR EVALUATION OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT EFFORTS, AND FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF PARENTAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE IN CONJUNCTION WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER ENTITIES SHALL DEVELOP AND SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYER TAX CREDIT INCENTIVES THAT PROVIDE PARENT-EMPLOYEE RELEASE TIME FOR VARIOUS PARENTAL ACTIVITIES IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION WITHOUT LOSS OF PAY.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Recalled

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1166 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET AND THE EXAMINATION THAT MUST BE COMPLETED BY AN APPLICANT TO BECOME A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN, SURETY BONDSMAN, OR RUNNER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN, SURETY BONDSMAN, OR RUNNER WHO IS MORE THAN SIXTY YEARS OF AGE AND WHO HAS AT LEAST TWENTY YEARS OF LICENSURE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS PROVISION.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1169 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND OSTEOPATHS BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, TO ESTABLISH A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOTH WITH REGARD TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, TO DEFINE THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUPERVISORY PHYSICIAN FOR A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, TO PROVIDE GENERAL PRACTICE PARAMETERS, PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING SCOPE OF PRACTICE GUIDELINES, AND ADDITIONAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Point of Order

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1171 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO TAKE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO ENCOURAGE THE OPEC OIL PRODUCING NATIONS TO INCREASE OIL PRODUCTION AND STABILIZE THE NATION'S GAS AND OIL PRICES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1174 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCHARGING FIREARMS AT OR INTO DWELLINGS OR OCCUPIED STRUCTURES, SO AS TO ADD A PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCHARGING FIREARMS AT OR INTO ANY VEHICLE, AIRCRAFT, WATERCRAFT, OR OTHER CONVEYANCE, DEVICE, OR EQUIPMENT WHILE IT IS OCCUPIED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1178 -- Senators Patterson, Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Bryan, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-17, SO AS TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TO TEMPORARY STATE EMPLOYEES, TO REQUIRE TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES TO MEET THE SAME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO PERMANENT EMPLOYEES, AND TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN THE HIRING OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES BASED ON THIS ELIGIBILITY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1184 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CONDUCTED BY MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF EACH COMMISSION MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE OTHER COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR STAFFS MAY ALSO BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED IF REQUIRED BY THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1186 -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMITTEE TO EXPEND CERTAIN FUNDS FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES.

Introduced

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1195 -- Senators Land and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-66-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROHIBTION AGAINST THE USE OF STATE FUNDS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED OR ASSOCIATED WITH PRESENTING THE AWARD.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1198 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-415 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FUNDING EACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S SITE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AS PART OF A STATEWIDE COMPUTERIZED SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY NETWORK.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1200 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO PROVIDE ANNUAL SALARIES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE SALARIES MUST BE IN LIEU OF PER DIEM AND MILEAGE ALLOWANCES FOR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1204 -- Senators Drummond, Leventis and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, 9-1-470, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1510, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1515, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1540, 9-1-1550, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1650, AS AMENDED, 9-1-1660, AND 9-1-1910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, MEMBERSHIP BY EMPLOYERS, PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDIT, SERVICE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY AND EARLY RETIREMENT, DISABILITY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES, WITHDRAWAL OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEMBER AND PROVISIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN A MEMBER DIES IN SERVICE, AND THE MINIMUM BENEFIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, CORRECT CROSS-REFERENCES, CLARIFY THAT A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY BENEFIT IS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND DELETE THE LUMP SUM PURCHASE TO OFFSET A REDUCTION FOR EARLY RETIREMENT AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-11-10, AS AMENDED, 9-11-40, AS AMENDED, 9-11-50, AS AMENDED, 9-11-60, AS AMENDED, 9-11-70, AS AMENDED, 9-11-80, AS AMENDED, 9-11-130, 9-11-210, AS AMENDED, 9-11-220, AND 9-11-310, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, MEMBERSHIP OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES, CREDITED SERVICE, SERVICE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES, DISABILITY RETIREMENT, PROVISIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN A MEMBER DIES IN SERVICE, EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT, FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, CORRECT CROSS REFERENCES, CLARIFY THAT A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY BENEFIT IS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EARNED SERVICE, TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, AND CONFORM THE COST OF LIVING DEFINITION UNDER THIS SYSTEM TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 9-1-80, 9-1-440, 9-1-500, 9-1-850, 9-1-860, 9-1-1040, 9-1-1150, 9-1-1530, 9-1-1535, 9-1-1700, 9-1-1710, 9-1-1720, 9-1-1730, 9-1-1850, 9-1-1860, 9-11-55, 9-11-325, AND 9-11-330 ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND ALL MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF EMPLOYER-PAID OBLIGATIONS OF AN EMPLOYEE TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT IN THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Recorded vote

Amended

Amended

Amended

Amended

Amended

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

S. 1208 -- Senators O'Dell, J. Verne Smith, Land, Bryan, Patterson, Matthews, Waldrep, Anderson, Mescher, McConnell, Leventis, Peeler, Thomas, Drummond, Reese, Giese, Short, Branton, Hutto, Wilson, McGill, Elliott, Passailaigue, Ravenel, Martin, Richardson, Saleeby, Washington, Alexander, Moore, Setzler, Glover, Hayes, Bauer, Ryberg, Courson, Leatherman and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH BY ADDING CHAPTER 130, ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENIORS' PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM ACT, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PURCHASING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS WHO ARE INELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID OR ANY OTHER PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS AND WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, TO DEFINE "PRESCRIPTION DRUG" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM, AND TO REQUIRE SEMIANNUAL REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1210 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3365 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MORATORIUM ON STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES FOR A TAXPAYER WHO CREATES AND MAINTAINS FULL-TIME NEW JOBS IN A COUNTY QUALIFYING BY REASON OF HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT OR LOW PER CAPITA INCOME, TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF FULL-TIME NEW JOBS REQUIRED AND FOR THE DETERMINATION OF QUALIFYING COUNTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LENGTH OF THE MORATORIUM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TAX CREDITS MAY BE CLAIMED, OR UNUSED TAX CREDITS CARRIED FORWARD, AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE MORATORIUM PERIOD; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER MAY QUALIFY FOR THE MORATORIUM BEGINNING IN TAX YEARS AFTER 1999, WITH THE REPEAL OF THESE PROVISIONS ON JULY 1, 2005, NOT AFFECTING A MORATORIUM THEN IN EFFECT.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recalled

Ratified

S. 1212 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2332, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF THE STANDARD LICENSE PLATE TO A VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR VEHICLES USED IN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS, TESTING, OR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FROM SIX HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND FORTY-SIX CENTS TO EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Proposed Amendment

Request for Debate

Point of Order

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 1216 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING MS. LESLEY FONDREN OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH ON BEING NAMED ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S TOP STUDENT VOLUNTEERS IN THE FIFTH ANNUAL "PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS" PROGRAM.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1217 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE LIBRARY, RELATING TO USE OF STATE AID FUNDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2475, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1218 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO TASTING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY STUDENTS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IN CULINARY ARTS COURSE IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2428, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1219 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUMMER PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2424, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1220 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2452, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1221 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF PUBLIC PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2481, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1222 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-86 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE HEARING ASSOCIATION (ASHA) SHALL HAVE A RECERTIFICATION CYCLE CONSISTENT WITH THE RECERTIFICATION CYCLE FOR ASHA CERTIFICATION, AND THAT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS MOVING INTO THIS STATE SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN STATE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS SHALL RECEIVE A SPECIFIED INCREASE IN PAY AND MAY BE REIMBURSED ON A LOAN AND FORGIVENESS BASIS FOR THE COST OF ASHA CERTIFICATION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1223 -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MS. BOBBIE SONEFELD OF HOPKINS, RICHLAND COUNTY, ON WINNING ONE MILLION DOLLARS FOR HER CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE PIE IN THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY PILLSBURY BAKE-OFF CONTEST.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1226 -- Senators Patterson, Giese, Jackson and Courson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF JANUARY 20, 2000, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF A. C. FLORA HIGH SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE HEATING SYSTEM IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1227 -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MISS KRISTA SHIRLEY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY AND A SENIOR AT LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, WHO HAS RECEIVED THE BRONZE MEDALLION AS A DISTINGUISHED FINALIST FOR THE YEAR 2000 IN THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS, A NATIONWIDE PROGRAM HONORING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR OUTSTANDING ACTS OF VOLUNTEERISM.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1230 -- Senators Wilson, Courson and Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HI-STEPPER DANCE TEAM OF IRMO HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS AT THE UNITED STATES DANCE AND DRILL TEAM COMPETITION AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1231 -- Senators Alexander and Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE THE USE OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE CHAMBERS ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2000, AND THE USE OF AVAILABLE MEETING SPACE IN THE BLATT OFFICE BUILDING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2000, FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MEETING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING POLICY AS ADMINISTERED BY THE CLERKS OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1234 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF THE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF THIS STATE; SECTION 59-101-185, RELATING TO GOVERNING BOARDS OF SPECIFIED STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AUTHORIZED TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS; SECTION 59-107-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR PURPOSES OF ISSUING STATE INSTITUTION BONDS; AND SECTION 59-112-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF STATE POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY WITHIN THESE DEFINITIONS AND LISTINGS, AND TO UPDATE THE NAMES OF OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1235 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-104-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS, SECTION 59-113-20, RELATING TO TUITION GRANTS, SECTION 59-142-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NEED-BASED GRANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION AT STATE INSTITUTIONS, AND SECTION 59-149-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OR BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY FELONIES OR ALCOHOL OR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES ARE INELIGIBLE FOR THESE GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS, EXCEPT THAT HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE STUDENTS OTHERWISE QUALIFIED WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OR CONVICTED OF ALCOHOL OR DRUG-RELATED MISDEMEANORS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE OR CONTINUE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF ONE ACADEMIC YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE ADJUDICATION, CONVICTION, OR PLEA.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1236 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD, RELATING TO EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS, CLASSIFICATIONS, MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, OWNER-PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENT, GENERAL CONTRACTORS-HIGHWAY CLASSIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2488, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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S. 1237 -- Senators Wilson and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND HONOR TED L. LIGHTLE, DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1983, FOR HIS GUIDANCE, LEADERSHIP, AND HARD WORK IN PREPARING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM IN ITS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES AND TO EXPRESS BEST WISHES AND GODSPEED TO HIM ON HIS RETIREMENT.

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S. 1240 -- Senators Fair and Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-760, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITTED ACTS OF THE DRIVER OF AN AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT CERTAIN TIMES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DRIVER TO DISREGARD OTHER TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AS WELL AS SPEED LIMITS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

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S. 1242 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE BY ADDING CHAPTER 40 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GRAIN DEALERS GUARANTY FUND" INTO WHICH ASSESSMENTS ON FEED GRAINS OR OIL SEEDS MUST BE PAID FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING GRAIN DEALERS FOR LOSSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF A SPECIFIED DEBTOR AND TO CONTINUE THE FUND THEREAFTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRAIN DEALERS WHO SUFFER LOSSES AGAINST OTHER DEBTORS FROM BANKRUPTCY, EMBEZZLEMENT, OR FRAUD, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THESE REIMBURSEMENTS MUST BE PAID INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT THE INSURANCE RESERVE FUND IS AUTHORIZED TO LOAN MONIES TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS WITH EACH PARTICIPATING GRAIN DEALER SEVERALLY GUARANTEEING THIS LOAN; TO CHANGE THE NAME OF SOUTH CAROLINA DEALERS AND HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GRAIN PRODUCERS GUARANTY FUND; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-41-200, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEALERS AND HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE ITS NAME ACCORDINGLY.

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S. 1243 -- Senator Holland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND CINDI ROSS SCOPPE, ASSOCIATE EDITOR OF THE STATE NEWSPAPER, ON BEING AWARDED THE "2000 AMBROSE E. GONZALES AWARD", AND ON BEING CHOSEN THE "1999 SOUTH CAROLINA JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR" BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION.

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S. 1247 -- Senator Saleeby: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING SUCCESSORS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEATS 2 AND 4, WHOSE CURRENT TERMS EXPIRE AUGUST 31, 2000.

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S. 1249 -- Senators J. Verne Smith and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-23-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL OF THE PELHAM-BATESVILLE FIRE DISTRICT IN GREENVILLE AND SPARTANBURG COUNTIES, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL POWERS TO THE BOARD.

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S. 1250 -- Senators Grooms, Matthews and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-708 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTISANS CENTER IN WALTERBORO AS THE OFFICIAL STATE FOLK ART AND CRAFTS CENTER.

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S. 1254 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARE MARCH 28, 2000, "YORK COUNTY DAY".

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S. 1255 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE WINTHROP UNIVERSITY EAGLES BASKETBALL TEAM ON ITS SECOND CONSECUTIVE BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP.

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S. 1261 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LEGENDARY BASKETBALL COACH NELSON C. BROWNLEE AS HE LEADS THE CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY PANTHERETTES INTO COMPETITION IN YET ANOTHER NAIA TOURNAMENT.

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S. 1262 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson, Passailaigue and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT TO FURNISH REPORTING FORMS TO DOMESTIC INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-5-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE TO FOREIGN OR ALIEN INSURERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE INSURER MUST EMPLOY PERSONS RESIDING IN THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO USES FOR TAX IMPOSED ON FIRE INSURERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN TAXES TO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT THE DIVISION OF FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETURNS OF PREMIUMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH RETURNS MAY BE UNDER OATH OF AN OFFICER OF THE INSURER RATHER THAN THE INSURER'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANNUAL STATEMENTS THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY AN INSURER, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT TO FURNISH FORMS FOR THIS STATEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-27-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIORITY FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLAIMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PRIORITY AND TO INCLUDE CLAIMS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, NOT OTHERWISE INCLUDED, AND TO INCLUDE CLAIMS OF GENERAL CREDITORS AND CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST AN INSURER FOR LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIRED REPORTS FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE ANNUAL FILING OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT CONVENTION BLANK WITH A NATIONAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY TO THIS ASSOCIATION FOR COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND DISSEMINATING THIS ANNUAL INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-100, RELATING TO FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NET WORTH REQUIREMENT AND TO INCLUDE CERTAIN CAPITAL AND SURPLUS REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-45-20 AND 38-45-30, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT, RESPECTIVELY, TO BE LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT AND CERTIFICATION BY BROKERS AS THEY RELATE TO BROKER'S TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR PLACING INSURANCE WITH SURPLUS LINES INSURERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT AND PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO DISAPPROVAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-61-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF ALL INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED OR SOLD IN THE STATE AND EXEMPTIONS FROM APPROVAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OFFICER OF THE INSURER, RATHER THAN THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TO CERTIFY INFORMATION WHEN POLICIES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE APPROVAL PROCESS; TO ADD SECTIONS 38-63-660, 38-65-360, 38-69-330, AND 38-71-1760 ALL SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE, GROUP LIFE INSURANCE, INDIVIDUAL ANNUITIES, AND ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, RESPECTIVELY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-495, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO DISAPPROVE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RATES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CLASSIFICATIONS AND REVISIONS OF THESE CLASSIFICATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE APPEALS OF THESE MATTERS TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE POLICY EXPIRATION OR CANCELLATION DATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-73-1370 AND 38-73-1380, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR RATING ORGANIZATIONS TO FILE RATES AND PREMIUMS AND FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLIC HEARING IN CONNECTION WITH THESE MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-470, RELATING TO AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIVISION AND THE STATE FLOOD MITIGATION PROGRAM AND TO INCREASE THE DIRECTOR'S AND GOVERNOR'S APPOINTEES BY ONE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-480, RELATING TO A LOSS MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION RESOURCES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH DEVELOPING NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION STRATEGIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-125, RELATING TO INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED ON AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT RESIDENT INSURANCE ADJUSTER INFORMATION MUST ALSO BE INCLUDED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-47-80 RELATING TO REQUIRING A PROPERTY OR CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TO MAINTAIN A RESIDENT ADJUSTER IN THE STATE.

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S. 1263 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES ALLOWED FOR CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY PROJECT WITH MORE THAN A FOUR HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT.

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S. 1264 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-21-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THEIR FUNCTION OF SERVING AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE VETERANS' AFFAIRS DIVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 25-21-30, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SECTION 25-21-40, RELATING TO THE DISBURSEMENT FUNDS FROM THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS AUTHORIZED TO DECIDE HOW MONIES IN THE FUND MUST BE DISBURSED.

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S. 1266 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-10-10 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PERMANENT PLACEMENT OF THE UNITED STATES FLAG, THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY BATTLE FLAG OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, PROVIDE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE FLAGS AT APPROPRIATE INTERVALS AS MAY BE NECESSARY DUE TO WEAR, AND DEFINE THE TERM "CHAMBERS" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-160, RELATING TO DISPLAY OF CERTAIN FLAGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ONLY THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE FLAG ABOVE THE ROSTRUM IN THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE AND IN THE STATE HOUSE, AND DEFINE THE TERM "CHAMBERS" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MEMORIALS, MONUMENTS, STREETS, PARKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS; TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC VOTE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THESE PROVISIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONFEDERATE FLAGS (NAVAL JACK) REMOVED FROM THE ROSTRUM IN THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE AND FROM THE DOME OF THE STATE HOUSE MUST BE PLACED AND PERMANENTLY DISPLAYED IN A SUITABLE LOCATION IN THE STATE MUSEUM; PROVIDE THAT ALL PAID IN FULL ORDERS FOR CONFEDERATE FLAGS PLACED WITH THE SERGEANT AT ARMS OF THE HOUSE AS OF MAY 31, 2000, MUST BE FILLED; BY ADDING SECTION 10-11-315 SO AS TO MAKE IT A MISDEMEANOR FOR A PERSON WILFULLY AND MALICIOUSLY TO DEFACE, VANDALIZE, DAMAGE, OR DESTROY OR ATTEMPT TO DEFACE, VANDALIZE, DAMAGE, OR DESTROY ANY MONUMENT, FLAG, FLAG SUPPORT, MEMORIAL, STRUCTURE, OR FENCE LOCATED ON THE CAPITOL GROUNDS, AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; AND PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.

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S. 1267 -- Senator Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CAMPING AND TO DECLARE MARCH 20-26, 2000, AS CAMPING AWARENESS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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S. 1268 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) AND AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (AAP) FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS REGARDING THE BEST PRACTICES FOR THE JUDICIOUS USE OF ANTIBIOTICS.

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S. 1269 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND REVEREND DR. THOMAS MARCUS DIXON ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS CHURCH AND HIS COMMUNITY

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S. 1274 -- Senators Leventis, Land, Drummond, Holland, Saleeby, J. Verne Smith, Setzler, Leatherman, McConnell, Moore, Peeler, Bryan, Courson, Giese, Matthews, Thomas, Wilson, Patterson, Russell, McGill, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Washington, Reese, Hayes, Courtney, Elliott, Ford, Glover, Gregory, Jackson, Martin, Mescher, Rankin, Ryberg, Short, Waldrep, Alexander, Fair, Hutto, Anderson, Ravenel, Branton, Grooms, Bauer and Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING THE HONORABLE ERNEST A. FINNEY, JR., OF SUMTER COUNTY, CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THANKING HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE STATE, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT AS CHIEF JUSTICE.

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S. 1276 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-4-545(C), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE FOR THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS SHALL RETAIN CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION OVER CASES WHICH ARE TRANSFERRED TO MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

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S. 1279 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND FEES FOR DRYCLEANING FACILITIES, SO AS TO REVISE DATES BY WHICH A DRYCLEANING FACILITY OWNER OR OPERATOR MUST RECEIVE CERTAIN CERTIFICATIONS OR INSTALL CERTAIN CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES, DIKES, OR VESSELS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES, DIKES, OR VESSELS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-440, RELATING TO MORATORIUMS ESTABLISHED ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL ACTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CONCERNING DRYCLEANING FACILITIES AND WHOLESALE SUPPLY FACILITIES RESULTING FROM THE DISCHARGE OF DRYCLEANING SOLVENTS INTO THE SOIL OR WATERS OF THIS STATE, AND THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION TRUST FUND FOR SITE REHABILITATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEDUCTIBLES REQUIRED OF A FACILITY APPLYING FOR MONIES FROM THE FUND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A REFUND OF CERTAIN PREVIOUSLY INCURRED AND APPROVED ASSESSMENTS OR REMEDIAL COSTS; AND TO AMEND ACT 119 OF 1995, RELATING TO DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION, THE DRYCLEANING RESTORATION TRUST FUND, AND THE REGULATION AND REGISTRATION OF DRYCLEANING FACILITIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION WHICH REPEALS THE ACT ON JULY 1, 2005.

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S. 1282 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-79-130, AS AMENDED, AND 38-79-480, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION AND ASSOCIATION RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS MADE AGAINST A PERSON OR ENTITY INSURED BY THE ASSOCIATION SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNTS TRIGGERING CERTAIN AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD FROM ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH CLAIM AND FROM THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ALL CLAIMANTS UNDER ONE POLICY IN ANY ONE YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS TERMINATED FROM THE ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS, EXPENSES, LIABILITIES, JUDGMENTS, OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THIS BOARD FROM TWENTY-ONE TO THIRTEEN, ALL OF WHOM MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, TO MAKE REVISIONS IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD, AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO DEVELOP A PLAN OF OPERATION SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREATION OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO MANAGE AND OPERATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENT'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO DEVELOP A PLAN OF OPERATION SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-450, RELATING TO FEES FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENT'S COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE MEMBERS TO PAY ANY DEFICIT OF THE FUND AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS, EXPENSES, LIABILITIES, JUDGMENTS, OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF THE FUND.

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S. 1283 -- Senators Wilson, Ryberg, Setzler, Bauer and Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JOSEPH DREW SMITH, AND HIS LASTING CONTRIBUTION TO BOATING SAFETY IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BY NAMING THE NEW LAKE MURRAY MARINE PATROL STATION ON BUNDRICK ISLAND IN LEXINGTON COUNTY IN HIS HONOR.

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S. 1284 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Bryan, Fair and Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE REPLACEMENT OVERPASS BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE NORFOLK-SOUTHERN RAILROAD TRACKS ON SUBER ROAD IN THE CITY OF GREER IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE LEWIS RAYMOND VAUGHN AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

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S. 1285 -- Senators Wilson, Hayes, Branton, Leventis and Ravenel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 12, 2000, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD APPRECIATION DAY" IN HONOR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN PROUDLY SERVING IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD AND IN GRATITUDE FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND MANY SACRIFICES.

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S. 1286 -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby and Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2003; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 3, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2003.

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S. 1288 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL CLOSE PERMANENTLY THE SOUTHERN ACCESS OF ROAD 43-506 AT THE POINT WHERE IT INTERSECTS WITH ROAD 43-251 IN SUMTER COUNTY.

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S. 1290 -- Senator Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000, TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO YORK COUNTY.

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S. 1291 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-433, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST MINORS OR INCAPACITATED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS IN AN AMOUNT EXCEEDING TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, JURISDICTION SHALL BE WITH THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON RESIDES OR IN WHICH THE SUIT WAS BROUGHT, AND FOR CLAIMS NOT EXCEEDING TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, JURISDICTION SHALL BE WITH EITHER THE CIRCUIT COURT OR PROBATE COURT IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON RESIDES OR IN WHICH THE SUIT WAS BROUGHT; TO ADD SECTION 27-7-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL METHOD TO CREATE A JOINT TENANCY WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP BY USING CERTAIN WORDS IN A DEED OF CONVEYANCE, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INCIDENTS OF OWNERSHIP, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS SEVERANCE AND PROCEDURES FOR FILING; TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-804, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF A PROVISION FOR SURVIVORSHIP ON SUCCESSION TO JOINT TENANCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN WORDS IN A WILL OR CONVEYANCE CONCLUSIVELY ESTABLISH THE RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-711, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE IF A WILL DEVISES REAL PROPERTY TO A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, THE REPRESENTATIVE MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, EXECUTE A DEED IN FAVOR OF A PURCHASER FOR VALUE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-906, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION IN KIND OF A DECEDENT'S ESTATE, SO AS TO GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF CONTRARY INTENTION INDICATED IN A WILL SUCH AS THE GRANT TO A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF A POWER OF SALE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-907, RELATING TO EXECUTING A DEED OF DISTRIBUTION AS EVIDENCE OF A DISTRIBUTEE'S TITLE TO PROPERTY DISTRIBUTED IN KIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE DEED OF DISTRIBUTION, THE PROTECTIONS THE DEED AFFORDS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BEFORE RECORDING THE DEED OF DISTRIBUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-908, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF THE DISTRIBUTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN IMPROPER DISTRIBUTION INCLUDES AN INSTANCE WHERE THE DEED OF DISTRIBUTION IS FOUND TO BE INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE WILL OR STATUTES GOVERNING INTESTACY; TO AMEND SECTION 62-3-910, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION FOR PURCHASERS FROM DISTRIBUTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTANCE WHERE REAL PROPERTY IS DEVISED TO A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 62-4-207, RELATING TO ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE RELATING TO AN ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THIS STATE OF A NONRESIDENT DECEDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-408, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF PROBATE COURT WITH RESPECT TO THE ESTATE AND AFFAIRS OF PROTECTED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A NONDISPOSITIVE LIST OF THE POWERS THE COURT HAS OVER THE ESTATE AND AFFAIRS OF A PROTECTED PERSON WHO IS NOT A MINOR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PETITION AND INQUIRY OF THE COURT IN EXERCISING ITS POWERS UNDER THIS SUBSECTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 62-3-1202A, RELATING TO PROBATE ESTATES UNDER TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Non-Concurrence

Enrolled

Conference Committee

Report of Conference Committee

Adopted

Message from Senate

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1292 -- Senators Leventis and Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE APRIL 1-7, 2000, AS "CENSUS WEEK", AND APRIL 2, 2000, AS "CENSUS SUNDAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE CENSUS 2000 AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PALMETTO STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1294 -- Senators Jackson and Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CALHOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SAINTS ON WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BASKETBALL.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1295 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON LEARNING OF THE DEATH OF HARRY LEE HOWARD OF NORTH AUGUSTA, ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S LEADING BUSINESSMEN OF HIS DAY AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1297 -- Senators Short, Peeler, J. Verne Smith, Leventis, Drummond, Anderson, Moore, Rankin, Giese, Waldrep and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-15-80, AS AMENDED, AND 40-15-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL TECHNICIANS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE CERTAIN DENTAL PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY MAY BE ADMINISTERED.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recalled

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 1305 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2734, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL LICENSES TO OPERATE CERTAIN AMUSEMENTS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AN EIGHT-MONTH LICENSE IN LIEU OF A TWENTY-FOUR MONTH OR A SIX-MONTH LICENSE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1310 -- Senators Grooms and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 178 OF 1999, RELATING TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT, BY REPEALING SECTION 9, RELATING TO A REFERENDUM ON A SPECIAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR NOT MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS IN BERKELEY COUNTY.

Introduced

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1311 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Adopted

S. 1312 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND THE RICKY RAY HEMOPHILIA RELIEF FUND ACT FOR HIV VICTIMS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1315 -- Senators McConnell and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 71 OF TITLE 38 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE BY ADDING ARTICLE 19, SO AS TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL REVIEW PROCEDURES TO ASSURE THAT COVERED PERSONS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF ADVERSE & FINAL ADVERSE DETERMINATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Request for Debate

Point of Order

S. 1321 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20, SO AS TO ENACT THE "LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT ACT" BY PERMITTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OF THIS STATE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO REQUIRE THESE CONTRACTS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED, APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS BY THE APPROPRIATE STATE, COUNTY, OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH JURISDICTION AND TO ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO WAIVE THE CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CHAPTER DURING A NATURAL DISASTER.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Proposed Amendment

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1322 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION AGENCIES, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 17 AND ADDING CHAPTER 18, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO DESIGNATE THE TWO CLASSIFICATIONS OF SECURITY BUSINESSES AS CONTRACT SECURITY BUSINESSES AND PROPRIETARY SECURITY BUSINESSES, TO REQUIRE SLED LICENSURE OF CONTRACT AND PROPRIETARY SECURITY BUSINESSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE SLED REGISTRATION FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED AS SECURITY OFFICERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS EMPLOYED AS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS BE REGISTERED WITH SLED AND BE EMPLOYED ONLY BY LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATION BUSINESSES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATION BUSINESSES AND THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS, TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT FOR A PRIVATE INVESTIGATION LICENSE TO POST A TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR BOND WITH SLED, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 1323 -- Senators Bauer and Wilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000, TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN WHITMIRE, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE TOWN OF WHITMIRE.

Introduced

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1324 -- Senator Branton: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 512 OF 1996, RELATING TO DEVOLUTION OF AUTHORITY AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FROM THE OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS OVER WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY OF DORCHESTER COUNTY HAS AUTHORITY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1329 -- Senators Peeler and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-740 SO AS TO ESTABLISH SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH HUNTING DAYS FOR CERTAIN GAME SPECIES AND TO SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION.

Introduced

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Request for Debate

Other proceedings

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 1331 -- Senator Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND CHANGE THE MAP DESIGNATION ON WHICH THE LINES OF THOSE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Introduced

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1332 -- Senators Ryberg and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TUITION NOT REQUIRED FROM CHILDREN OF FIREMEN, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND CERTAIN OTHER PUBLIC EMPLOYEES TOTALLY DISABLED OR KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS PROVISION TO CHILDREN OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES TOTALLY DISABLED OR KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1996 AS A RESULT OF A FELONY COMMITTED AGAINST THE EMPLOYEE AND TO LIMIT THIS TUITION TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OR CURRICULUM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-145 TO DEFINE "GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE TUITION PAYMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT AS A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 1337 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Courson, Moore, Short, Giese, Ravenel, Hutto, Richardson and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 51, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1338 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. C. FREDRIC MARCINAK OF WALHALLA FOR BEING ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION AS GOVERNOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE FOR 1999-2000 AND WISHING HIM WELL IN HIS TERM AS GOVERNOR AND IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1340 -- Senators Ravenel, Mescher and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHRIMP, BY ADDING SECTIONS 50-5-1102, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS MAY NOT OBTAIN OR HOLD A SHRIMP BAITING LICENSE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000, AND SECTION 50-5-1110, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002, WHEN TAKING SHRIMP OVER BAIT NO CAST NET MAY BE USED HAVING A MESH SIZE SMALLER THAN ONE-HALF INCH SQUARE MEASURE OR ONE INCH STRETCH MEASURE.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1344 -- Senators Moore, Ryberg, Drummond, Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Bryan, Courson, Courtney, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 124, SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND INTERVENTION ACT", TO REQUIRE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING TO BE CONDUCTED ON ALL NEWBORNS BORN IN HOSPITALS IN THIS STATE DURING BIRTH ADMISSION, USING PROCEDURES RECOMMENDED OR APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, AND TO REQUIRE EVERY HOSPITAL IN THIS STATE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE PARENTS OF NEWBORNS BORN IN SUCH HOSPITALS CONCERNING THE IMPORTANCE OF HEARING SCREENING.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1345 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S CODE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 34, THE "NEWBORN PROTECTION ACT" SO AS TO PERMIT A PARENT OF A NEWBORN INFANT OR OF A CHILD THIRTY DAYS OF AGE OR LESS TO RELINQUISH CUSTODY OF THE INFANT OR CHILD TO A HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THE RELINQUISHIG PARENT BY OPERATION OF LAW, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN MEDICAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED, AND TO PROVIDE PROSECUTION IMMUNITY FOR A RELINQUISHING PARENT WHO PROVIDES THE REQUISITE MEDICAL INFORMATION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1347 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A SHERIFF OR CHIEF OF POLICE PROVIDING NOTICE TO OWNERS AND LIENHOLDERS OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY, PENALTIES IMPOSED UPON A LIENHOLDER, HIS AGENT, OR SERVANT WHO ABANDONS A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND THE NONIMPOSITION OF PENALTIES AGAINST THE OWNER OF A STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN ABANDONED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TOW COMPANY THAT HAS TAKEN CUSTODY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED NOTICE CONTAINED IN THIS PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5640, RELATING TO THE SALE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSONS WHO INCURRED CERTAIN EXPENSES RELATING TO THE SALE OF AN UNCLAIMED VEHICLE SHALL BE REIMBURSED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF THE VEHICLE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1348 -- Senators Drummond, Bryan and O'Dell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING DR. WILLIAM C. (BILL) MORAN FOR HIS OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF LANDER UNIVERSITY, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1350 -- Education Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 39, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS, BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TO A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WHO ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES DURING THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 8, 1941, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 1946, UPON PRESENTATION OF THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Proposed Amendment

Recalled

Debate Adjourned

Point of Order

Point of Order

Ratified

S. 1353 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TWENTY-FIVE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS NAMED TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2000 ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM IN THE ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM COMPETITION FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND JUNIOR COLLEGES SPONSORED BY PHI THETA KAPPA, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND USA TODAY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1356 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BISHOP DR. A. J. BIXBY, JR. ON TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA..

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1357 -- Senators Land, Drummond, Holland, Saleeby, J. Verne Smith, Setzler, Leatherman, Leventis, McConnell, Moore, Peeler, Bryan, Courson, Giese, Matthews, Thomas, Wilson, Patterson, Russell, McGill, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Washington, Reese, Hayes, Courtney, Elliott, Ford, Glover, Gregory, Jackson, Martin, Mescher, Rankin, Ryberg, Short, Waldrep, Alexander, Fair, Hutto, Anderson, Ravenel, Branton, Grooms, Bauer and Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO JOIN GOVERNOR JIM HODGES IN RECOGNIZING APRIL 24-28, 2000, AS "MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTION THAT MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL MAKES TO COMMUNITIES AROUND THE NATION AND SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1359 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-31 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE HUNTING OF MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON THE PORTIONS OF LAKE MARION KNOWN AS POTATO CREEK OR WYBOO CREEK WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING OR MARINA WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT, TO PROHIBIT BAITING IN THESE PORTIONS OF LAKE MARION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading

Amended

Point of Order

Message from Senate

Ratified

S. 1361 -- Senator Holland: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2000.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Recalled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1363 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND GOOD WORKS OF MISS BETTY J. ALVERSON OF GREENVILLE AND EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION AND RESPECT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND LEADERSHIP SHE HAS PROVIDED TO FURMAN UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGIATE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CORPS ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1364 -- Senators Grooms, Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Bryan, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING COURTNEY BROWN, SOUTH CAROLINA'S NATIVE SON, ON BECOMING THE NUMBER ONE DRAFT CHOICE OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL), AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES FOR GREAT SUCCESS AND A LONG CAREER IN THE NFL.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1365 -- Senators Jackson, Anderson, Hayes and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE NEED FOR INCREASED AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND RECOGNIZING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1366 -- Senators Elliott, Rankin, Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Bryan, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 38 AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN DILLON COUNTY THE "MARION H. KINON INTERCHANGE".

Introduced and Committed

S. 1368 -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO BOY SCOUT TROOP 159 OF SIMPSONVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE TROOP'S LEADERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND SUPPORTERS FOR PROVIDING THE SCOUTING PROGRAM TO THE YOUTH OF THE GOLDEN STRIP.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1369 -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON JANUARY 20, 2000, BY STUDENTS OF J. N. KELLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN OCONEE COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A BOILER MALFUNCTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced and Committed

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1370 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BEING LOCATED WITHIN A SPECIFIED DISTANCE OF ANY CHURCH, SCHOOL, OR PLAYGROUND, SO AS TO INCLUDE PUBLIC LIBRARIES WITHIN THIS PROHIBITION AND TO DEFINE PUBLIC LIBRARIES FOR THIS PURPOSE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1371 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN AND ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN CHARLESTON COUNTY WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE SCHOOLS IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.

Introduced

2nd Reading.

3rd Reading and Enrolled

Other proceedings

Other proceedings

Ratified

S. 1372 -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OFFERING THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE AIKEN BOXING CLUB/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER UPON BEING CHOSEN AS THE OFFICIAL HOST OF THE 2000 JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIPS ON FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2000, AND SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2000.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1374 -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SEPTIC TANK SITE EVALUATION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2457, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1375 -- Senators Bauer, J. Verne Smith and O'Dell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING DANIELLE DAVIS OF GREER, THE REIGNING "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA", AND RECOGNIZING HER CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE AS A GOODWILL AMBASSADOR AND ROLE MODEL AND TO REQUEST THAT TWO SIGNS BE PLACED AT THE CITY LIMITS OF GREER HONORING MISS DAVIS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1376 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF LORIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HORRY COUNTY, COMMENDING THE HOSPITAL FOR ITS OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY FOR FIVE DECADES, AND RECOGNIZING AND SALUTING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE SEVEN ORIGINAL PRINCIPALS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ORIGINATION OF THE HOSPITAL.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1377 -- Senators Alexander and Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE USE OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2000, AND ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2000, AND TO USE AVAILABLE MEETING SPACE IN THE BLATT OFFICE BUILDING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2000, FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MEETING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING POLICY AS ADMINISTERED BY THE CLERKS OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1378 -- Senators Mescher and Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MONCKS CORNER NATIVE BILL BONDS ON HIS SELECTION AS NATIONAL FOOTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR AND RECOGNIZING HIS UNFAILING DEVOTION TO HIS SCHOOL, STUDENTS AND FAMILY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1379 -- Senators Peeler, Wilson and Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERM EXPIRED MAY 9, 1999.

Introduced and Adopted

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S. 1383 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF THE LATE DR. JAMES I. CALIFF OF MYRTLE BEACH IN DIRECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE, INC., AND ALSO RECOGNIZING DR. CALIFF'S OTHER LONG AND TIRELESS EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF HORRY COUNTY AND OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1384 -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MR. DON B. STILL OF BARNWELL COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS AS HE RETIRES AS DIRECTOR OF THE BARNWELL COUNTY VOCATIONAL CENTER.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1385 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT SIGNS ALONG THE NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND LANES OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN JASPER COUNTY CONTAINING THE WORDS "JUANITA M. WHITE CROSSWALK" AT THE POINT WHERE THE HIGHWAY PASSES UNDER THE CROSSWALK.

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Adopted

S. 1386 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO METHODS OF ENTERING SATISFACTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN FULL-TIME JUDGES IN THE DEFINITION OF LICENSED ATTORNEY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1387 -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO SERGEANT MATTHEW BRAXTON OF AIKEN PUBLIC SAFETY IN RECOGNITION OF HIS TALENT, CREATIVITY, AND EXPERTISE IN DEVELOPING THE WEB SITE FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT YOUTH COUNCIL.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1389 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MISS CORTNI BRACKEN OF PICKENS COUNTY FOR HER TIRELESS INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDREN'S ISSUES, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE, AND FOR BEING NAMED MISS MID-STATE 2000.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1390 -- Senators Anderson, Bryan, J. Verne Smith and Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE REEDY FORK BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE BUCK MICKEL MEMORIAL SOUTHERN CONNECTOR IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "JOHN H. CHAPMAN BRIDGE"; TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 25 AND THE BUCK MICKEL MEMORIAL SOUTHERN CONNECTOR IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "J. WALTER MOON INTERCHANGE"; TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HIGHWAY 20 AND THE BUCK MICKEL MEMORIAL SOUTHERN CONNECTOR IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "CHARLES H. RICE INTERCHANGE"; TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF FORK SHOAL ROAD AND THE BUCK MICKEL MEMORIAL SOUTHERN CONNECTOR IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "CHARLES P. WILLIMON INTERCHANGE".

Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee

Adopted

S. 1391 -- Senators Wilson, Ravenel, Grooms, Mescher, Passailaigue, Ford and McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ARMED GUARD WHO SERVED VALIANTLY WITH THE MERCHANT MARINE DURING WORLD WAR II, ESPECIALLY REMEMBERING AND HONORING THOSE BRAVE SAILORS WHOSE SHIPS WERE SUNK AS THE RESULT OF ENEMY ACTION AND THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES PROTECTING THE MERCHANT MARINE, AND DEFENDING ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES AND SUPPLY LINES ALL OVER THE WORLD DURING THE CRITICAL DAYS OF WORLD WAR II, AND TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS FOR THE SACRIFICE AND SERVICE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE NAVAL ARMED GUARD ON THE OCCASION OF THE RECOGNITION CEREMONY FOR THE NAVAL ARMED GUARD TO BE HELD ON JUNE 7, 2000, WHICH HAS BEEN DECLARED "NAVAL ARMED GUARDS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1392 -- Senator Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A MEMBER OF THE OLD EXCHANGE BUILDING COMMISSION TO SUCCEED THE HONORABLE JAMES M. EAVES WHO HAS RESIGNED DUE TO FAMILY HEALTH REASONS.

Introduced and Adopted

Other proceedings

S. 1394 -- Senators Courson, Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Bryan, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCK BASEBALL TEAM ON BECOMING REGULAR SEASON SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS FOR 2000, AND SALUTING THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL FOR ALL OF THEIR AMAZING SUCCESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2000 SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1395 -- Senator Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE COAST GUARD CUTTER METOMPKIN ON ITS SERVICE TO THE CHARLESTON COMMUNITY UPON ITS DEPARTURE TO ITS NEW HOMEPORT OF KEY WEST, FLORIDA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1396 -- Senator Bryan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME HIGHWAY 8 EAST FROM WAREPLACE TO PELZER THE "JAMES WILLIAM CAMPBELL HIGHWAY".

Introduced and Committed

S. 1397 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. ELSIE BENNETT WILSON FOR HER THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS OF LOYAL AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1398 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE TOWN OF WALHALLA IN OCONEE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING AND TO REQUEST THE HEIRS OF GENERAL JOHN ANDREAS WAGENER, THE TOWN'S FOUNDER, TO ALLOW HIS REMAINS TO BE MOVED TO A PLACE OF HONOR IN THE TOWN OF WALHALLA, WHERE HE DIED AND WAS ORIGINALLY BURIED IN 1876.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1399 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. GARY LEE TURNER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR HIS EXEMPLARY CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE, TO EXPRESS THE MEMBERS' PROFOUND RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR HIS INTEGRITY, HONESTY, AND DEVOTION TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO EXPRESS THEIR FEELING THAT HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT AT THE END OF THE 2000 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1400 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE ROCK HILL HIGH SCHOOL "BEARCAT" WRESTLING TEAM, ITS LEGENDARY HEAD COACH, JIM BARNES, HIS ASSISTANT COACHES, AND STAFF ON WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP, AND FOR ESTABLISHING A WINNING TRADITION THAT SPANS OVER THE PAST TWENTY-FIVE SEASONS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1401 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING PICKENS MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SCHOOL YEAR AND CONGRATULATING THE SCHOOL FOR EARNING THE PRESTIGIOUS BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD, THE HIGHEST AWARD BESTOWED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1402 -- Senator Branton: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 535 OF 1982 AND ACT 536 OF 1986, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUMMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 IN DORCHESTER COUNTY AND DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATES BY WHICH PERSONS DESIRING TO BECOME CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THESE BOARDS MUST FILE A NOMINATING PETITION; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO AMEND THE 2000 INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR PURPOSES OF ADJUSTING FOR A VALUATION ERROR IN DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4.

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Ratified

S. 1403 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH TASK FORCE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND THE ISSUES IT WILL STUDY, AND TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY APRIL 1, 2001, AT WHICH TIME THE TASK FORCE SHALL BE ABOLISHED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1405 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BROOKLAND-CAYCE BEARCATS GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAA STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1406 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BROOKLAND-CAYCE BEARCATS BOYS BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AAA STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1411 -- Senators Short and Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE HUNDREDS OF TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATES FOR THEIR TIRELESS WORK IN REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF TEEN PREGNANCY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXPRESS SUPPORT OF THESE INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS IN THEIR FIGHT TO FURTHER REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TEEN PREGNANCIES IN OUR FINE STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1412 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF THE LATE DR. JAMES I. CALIFF OF MYRTLE BEACH IN DIRECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE, INC., AND ALSO RECOGNIZING DR. CALIFF'S OTHER LONG AND TIRELESS EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF HORRY COUNTY AND OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1413 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Washington, Ford, Mescher, Ravenel, Branton, and Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR MARY R. "MICKEY" MILLER, DIRECTOR OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE AND TO RECOGNIZE HER DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO CHARLESTON COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1414 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF INTERSTATE 95, BEGINNING AT THE SEVEN MILE MARKER EXTENDING SOUTH TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WELCOME CENTER, IN MEMORY OF TROOPER FIRST CLASS BRUCE KENNETH SMALLS, KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1985.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1415 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DR. EVELYN M. BERRY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE AND OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BETTERMENT OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM IN SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1416 -- Senators Patterson and Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR BISHOP JOHN HURST ADAMS, SENIOR BISHOP, SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR HIS DEVOTED SERVICE AND INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE CHURCH AND TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE AND NATION AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1417 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING DR. W. DUKE HUCKS, SUPERINTENDENT OF PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND RECOGNIZING HIS DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO THE EDUCATION OF THE STUDENTS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1419 -- Senators Alexander and J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCERE BELIEF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE USE OF PRAYER IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS AND AT SCHOOL-RELATED EVENTS IS AN APPROPRIATE ACTION THAT SHOULD BE PROMOTED AND ENCOURAGED WHEN SUCH PRAYER COMPLIES WITH CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1420 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING SERGEANT MAJOR ROBERT E. HALL FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND FOR ATTAINING THE RANK OF SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY, AND CONGRATULATING HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE ARMED FORCES AFTER THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF SERVICE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1421 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF JANIE S. ROTHELL IN HER THIRTY-THREE YEAR CAREER WITH THE OCONEE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND WISHING HER GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1422 -- Senators Wilson, Hayes, Branton, Leventis, Russell, Ravenel and Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE 14th AIR FORCE AND ITS IMMEDIATE PREDECESSORS, THE FAMED "FLYING TIGERS" OF THE AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP AND THE CHINA AIR TASK FORCE, WHO SERVED SO VALIANTLY IN THE CHINA, BURMA, INDIA THEATER, ESPECIALLY REMEMBERING AND HONORING THOSE BRAVE PILOTS, AIRMEN, AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL WHO WERE WOUNDED OR LOST THEIR LIVES AS THE RESULT OF ENEMY ACTION OR DISEASE DURING THE CRITICAL DAYS OF WORLD WAR II IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, AND TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS FOR THE SACRIFICE AND SERVICE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 14th AIR FORCE AND ITS IMMEDIATE PREDECESSORS ON THE OCCASION OF THE 14th AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION'S MEETING, OCTOBER 11th-14th , 2000, IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1424 -- Senators Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Bryan, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION THANKING THE HONORABLE JOHN R. RUSSELL OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, OUR FRIEND AND ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE, AND WISHING HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1425 -- Senators Jackson, Matthews, Patterson, Ford, Glover, Anderson, Alexander, Bauer, Branton, Bryan, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Giese, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SENATOR MCKINLEY WASHINGTON, JR. ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO ALLENDALE, BEAUFORT, CHARLESTON, COLLETON, HAMPTON, AND JASPER COUNTIES AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1430 -- Senators Drummond and Holland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2000, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2000 AT 12:00 P.M., IN STATEWIDE SESSION, AND TO CONTINUE IN STATEWIDE SESSION, IF NECESSARY, UNTIL THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2000, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., ON THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2000, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.

Introduced and Adopted

Recorded vote

S. 1436 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE CITIZENS OF OCONEE COUNTY AS THEY KICK OFF A THREE-YEAR-LONG TRIBUTE TO THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED KOREAN ERA VETERANS OF THE COUNTY WITH THE DEDICATION OF A FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE FLAG CELEBRATING THEIR MANY BRAVE AND SELFLESS ROLES IN THE DEFENSE OF FREEDOM FROM JUNE 25, 1950, TO JULY 27, 1953.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1439 -- Senator Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MRS. MARTHA ELIZABETH COX OF FLORENCE COUNTY FOR HER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ON THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1440 -- Senators O'Dell and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE COMMUNITY OF ANDERSON FOR RECEIVING THE ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO INITIATING COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ITS CITIZENS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1441 -- Senator Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF FIRE CHIEF JAMES TERRELL SMITH, JR., OF HORRY AND GEORGETOWN COUNTIES AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS WIFE, OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1443 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS AUTHORIZED TO CONTINUE IN SESSION AFTER 5:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2000; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS ON THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2000, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.

Introduced and Adopted

Recorded vote

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